Alaafin of Oyo

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan Zonal Office, on Wednesday, reportedly quizzed Oyo kingmakers over bribery allegations, The Punch reports. The Punch had reported that the stool of the Alaafin of…

The struggle for who becomes the next Alaafin of Oyo in Oyo State has generated a crisis as aspirants from the Agunloye family jostle for the stool, SaharaReporters said. SaharaReporters gathered that following the passing of the former…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has mourned the passing of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, who passed away on Friday at the age of 83. Governor Sanwo-Olu commiserated with his Oyo State counterpart, Engr. Seyi…

Senate President Ahmad Lawan has described the passing of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi lll, as a 'great loss' to the Yoruba people at home and in the diaspora, and to Nigeria as a nation. Lawan condoles with the Government and…

Ayodele Olalere The dream of the Speaker of House of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, to bag a chieftaincy title in the ancient town of Oyo has gone down the drain following the  death of Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi…

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, has seized a beaded crown from an Ifa priest in his domain. The foremost Yoruba monarch also hung the crown on a tall tree. It was gathered that the Alaafin took the decision when the Ifa priest…

By Adémólá Òrúnbon Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola has been named as the Fellow of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro in Ogun State. The Rector of the Polytechnic, Dr. Olusegun Aluko stated this while speaking at the official…

A former wife of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, Madam Aanu, has introduced a new man to her family. The former Queen confirmed the development with a post that included photos and videos on her Instagram page. The post was…

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, has called on Nigerians to shun those calling for the nation’s disintegration and work toward the promotion of its unity. Adeyemi III gave the advice on Sunday at the inauguration of 35…

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, on Saturday, said that among all Yoruba kings, he is the only monarch who has the exclusive rights to confer chieftaincy titles that would cover the whole Yorubaland on worthy individuals. “In…