
The Alaafin of Oyo was noticeably absent as Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday inaugurated the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, appointing His Imperial Majesty, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, as Chairman of the council. The inauguration, held in Ibadan, brought together several first-class traditional rulers from across the
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- January 12, 2026
By Newsworld | In Yoruba tradition, the crown is more than ornament; it is a moral burden. Kings are expected to embody patience, humility and restraint, serving as fathers to their people and bridges between history and the future. When a monarch repeatedly appears embroiled in public disputes, it raises questions not just about protocol,
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- December 22, 2025
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has declared that he remains the only traditional ruler with the legitimate authority to install and approve certain traditional titles across Yorubaland, a statement that has reignited debate over traditional hierarchy, history, and customary powers within the Yoruba socio-political structure. Speaking during a recent palace engagement attended by
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