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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…
Oba Olaitan replaces Adebanjo as new Afenifere leader
Afenifere, the Pan Yoruba Socio-political group loyal to the late Ayo Adebanjo,…
Oyo unveils committee for Alaafin’s coronation
The Oyo State Government, on Monday, unveiled the committee set up for…
Alaafin dissolves unauthorised coronation committee
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade I, has ordered the immediate…
Alaafin Owoade puts traditional rites on hold, returns to Canada
Ten days after receiving the staff of office and certificate of appointment…
Alaafin: Oyo Mesi members were present when I consulted Ifa —Wande Abimbola
Wande Abimbola, a Yoruba language and literature professor and Ifa priest, says…
Oyo kingmakers give Makinde ultimatum to reverse Owoade’s appointment
Five Oyo town kingmakers and their preferred candidate for the Alaafin stool,…
Alaafin tussle: Oyomesis accuse Makinde of defamation, warn against media trial
A faction of the Oyomesi (kingmakers) has advised Seyi Makinde, the governor…