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Why Awujale was absent from 2025 Ojude Oba — Festival coordinator
The Coordinator for the 2025 Ojude Oba festival, Dr Fassy Yusuff, on…
Over 100m global participants expected at Ojude Oba 2025— Organisers
No fewer than 100 million people are expected to participate in the…
Alaafin affirms ancestral ties with Itsekiri in historic meeting
In what has been described as a moment of historical significance and…
‘I was sleeping in Canada when destiny called,’ says Alaafin
Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, the newly crowned Alaafin of Oyo, has recounted…
Olubadan declares Sarkin Sasa title illegal
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin…
Oba Owoade crowned 46th Alaafin of Oyo
Oba Abimbola Owoade has been crowned the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. Owoade…
Aminu Bayero cancels Kano durbar over security concerns
Aminu Ado Bayero, the 15th Emir of Kano, has cancelled the Eid-el-Fitr…
Curfew in Oyo as new Alaafin begins rites for ascension
Residents in the ancient town of Oyo are apprehensive as the new…
Alaafin Owoade returns to Nigeria for traditional rites
The newly appointed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has arrived in…
Traditional rites begin for Alaafin of Oyo ahead of April 5 coronation
Preparations are in full swing for the mandatory traditional rites of the…