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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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Alaafin Absent As Makinde Inaugurates Oyo Obas’ Council, Names Olubadan Chairman 0
- HISTORY OF OBAs, SLIDE, SOUTH WEST
- January 15, 2026
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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The Crown and Courtesy: When Kings Clash As Olubadan Snubs Alaafin 0
- SLIDE, SOUTH WEST
- 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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I’m The Only Monarch With Authority To Install Titles In Yorubaland” – Alaafin Declares 0
- SLIDE, SOUTH WEST
- 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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Ooni Of Ife To Install Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama As Aare Atayeto Oodua Of The Source 0
- SLIDE, YORUBA HISTORY
- December 12, 2025
Ooni of Ife to Install Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama as Aare Atayeto Oodua of the Source The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has announced plans to bestow one of the Yoruba Nation’s most culturally significant titles, Aare Atayeto Oodua of the Source, on the President of Ghana, H.E. John Dramani
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How Islam And Christianity Spread In Yorubaland: A Historical Review Of Dates, Facts, And Realities 0
- SLIDE, SOUTH WEST, YORUBA HISTORY
- December 1, 2025
How Islam and Christianity Spread in Yorubaland: A Historical Review of Dates, Facts, and Realities By Henryrich — NewsWorld The history of religion in Yorubaland is one of peaceful coexistence, cultural accommodation, and gradual transformation. While many narratives circulate about the timelines of Islam and Christianity in Southwestern Nigeria, a closer look at credible historical
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