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SGF Receives Olubadan Of Ibadanland On Courtesy Visit 0
- HISTORY OF OBAs, SLIDE, SOUTH WEST
- January 23, 2026
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) on Wednesday received the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adewolu Ladoja, alongside members of his delegation, on a courtesy visit. The visit underscored the continued engagement between the Federal Government and traditional institutions, particularly in fostering peace, unity, and development across the country.
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Alaafin Of Oyo Moves To Ancient Palace After Rehabilitation, Reconstruction 0
- SLIDE, YORUBA TOWNS
- January 21, 2026
The Alaafin of Oyo has officially moved into the historic Oyo Palace following the successful completion of its rehabilitation and reconstruction, marking a significant cultural and historical milestone for Oyo Kingdom and the entire Yoruba race. The return of the Alaafin to the ancient palace restores centuries-old tradition, as the palace is not merely
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“I Can Dethrone Alaafin”- Ooni 0
- HISTORY OF OBAs, SLIDE, SOUTH WEST
- January 19, 2026
Traditional authority, media power, and political tension in early 1990s in Nigeria. The front page of the Sunday Punch newspaper dated 30 March 1991 offers a revealing snapshot of Nigeria’s political, cultural, and media climate in the early 1990s. Dominated by a striking headline attributed to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, declaring “I
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12 Powerful Baloguns In Yoruba History 0
- SLIDE, SOUTH WEST, YORUBA TOWNS
- January 18, 2026
(Years listed in no particular order) In Yoruba military and political history, the Balogun was more than a war commander — he was a symbol of courage, strategy, and leadership. Below are twelve of the most formidable Baloguns whose exploits shaped 19th-century Yoruba history. 1. Balogun Oderinlo (Ibadan) ⚔️ Active: c. 1840s A leading
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Karma Strikes Back: How Alaafin’s Historic Plot Against Ooni Boomeranged On Oyo’s Royal Throne 0
- HISTORY OF OBAs, SLIDE, SOUTH WEST
- January 16, 2026
From Ancient Thrones to Modern Snubs: The Enduring Ooni-Alaafin Rivalry, Olubadan’s Pivotal Protest, and Oyo’s Chairmanship Chaos. In the heart of Yorubaland, where myths of gods and empires intertwine, a centuries-old rivalry between the Ooni of Ife and the Alaafin of Oyo has once again spilled into the public arena, now entangled with fresh tensions
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Alaafin Of Oyo Counters Gov Makinde Over Chairmanship Of Oyo State Council Of Obas – Bode Durojaiye,0
- HISTORY OF OBAs, SLIDE
- January 16, 2026
The attention of the Alaafin’s Palace has been drawn to a statement credited to His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde that he consulted with the three traditional rulers in the State, the Alaafin, the Olubadan and the Soun of Ogbomoso on the rotational Chairmanship of the State Council of Obas and Chiefs. The Palace hereby wants
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