#Alaafin of Oyo

The Oyo State government, on Monday, inaugurated a committee for the coronation of Oba Akeem Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo. A statement issued on Monday from the office of the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun…

The new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade who was earlier on Monday presented with the staff and certificate of office by Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, is expected to begin mandatory 21-day traditional rites immediately.…

Governor Seyi Makinde has presented the Staff of Office to the new Alaafin of Oyo, Abimbola Owoade. The governor made the presentation at his office in Ibadan, the state capital, Agodi, Ibadan, on Monday. PUNCH Online had earlier…

Some members of the Oyomesi (kingmakers) have rejected the appointment of Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo. Seyi Makinde, governor of the state, on Friday approved the appointment of Owoade as the next Alaafin. In a statement…

Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade has emerged as the new Alaafin of Oyo. Owoade’s emergence followed the approval of Governor Seyi Makinde. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade,…

Although it is an open secret that the late Alaafin had many wives, it is also a known fact that he loves them young and light-skinned.But not many knew his wife of over 60 years. Iya Adodo, as she is fondly called, has been described by…

Though Alaafin has stopped breathing, the Oyomesi must not announce it until they have conducted all necessary rituals and consulted the gods to ensure he arrived safely. But unfortunately, social media has really revealed what should be…

Osun Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has described the passing of the Alaafin of Oyo, His Royal Majesty, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, as shocking, saying it signifies the end of an era. Oyetola also commiserated with his Oyo State counterpart,…

Some residents of Oyo town who thronged the Oyo Palace to mourn the death of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi on Saturday were stung by bees. This happened around 10 am after Islamic clerics had arrived at the palace in preparation…

One of the respected Oyo princes, Bishop Ayo Ladigbolu, together with sons of departed Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, are locked in a meeting to discuss burial plans, NEWSINDICATOR has learnt. The meeting began upon the arrival of the first son of…