Traditional kingmakers in Oyo town have announced that they are eagerly awaiting the approval of Oyo State Governor, Gov. Seyi Makinde, for the official inauguration of the new Alaafin. High Chief Yusuf Akinade, the Basorun of Oyo, disclosed this in an exclusive interview with our correspondent. Additionally, an unconfirmed document surfaced, suggesting that a new Alaafin was selected in October …

Consummate businessman and philanthropist, Engr. Dotun Sanusi, has been promoted Jagun Balogun of Ibadan. According to a letter by the Olubadan Advisory Council, the installation of Sanusi, who is the compound head of the Olugbade compound, Oja’ba, comes up April 1st, 2022 at the Aliwo Palace of Oba Mohood Lekan Balogun, Olubadan of Ibadan. The appointment of Sanusi, whose businesses span …

A pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Mr Afolabi Ghandi Laoye, has been appointed as the new traditional ruler (Soun) of Ogbomoso. Announcing the selection of the new king after a keenly contested election, the Kingmakers said the appointed candiddate is from the Laoye family who is also the lead pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of …

The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Lekan Balogun on Friday charged some newly elevated chiefs to work with the understanding that their promotion meant additional responsibility. Oba Balogun gave the charge while performing his first traditional duty of officially elevating some chiefs after his coronation exactly two weeks ago. The promotion exercise involving six senior chiefs and three chiefs was necessitated …