No Alaafin -elect Has Emerged — Palace Source
A top kingmaker, (names withheld) has cleared the air on the validity of a claim by one the contestants to the throne of Alaafin of Oyo, Prince Lukman Adelodu Gbadegesin.…
Alaafin’s Oldest Aide, Baba Keji is Dead
Alaafin of Oyo’s oldest aide, Morenikeji Lasisi, popularly known as Baba Keji, is dead. Bab Keji died last night, after a brief illness, Oyo News learnt. The aged man is…
Sports Minister Commissions Oba Adeyemi Stadium in Oyo
Minister of Sports and Youths Development Chief Sunday Dare has expressed the commitment of his ministry to providing enabling environment and infrastructures for discovery and nurturing of sports talents in…
Alaafin: Shortlisted Aspirants Hold Peace Parley Ahead Of Monday Screening
Shortlisted aspirants to the Alaafin of Oyo stool at the weekend held a peace parley ahead of the screening exercise scheduled to commence on Monday. Eighty-six (86) princes all from…
Alaafin’s Wife Dies Weeks After Monarch’s Death
Some weeks after the death of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, one of his wives, Olori Kafayat, has also died. It was gathered that Olori Kafayat, who was…
Why I Want to Be Alaafin of Oyo – 84-year-old Retired Methodist Archbishop
A retired Methodist Archbishop of Ilesa and Ibadan, Ayo Ladigbolu, has spoken about his desire to become the next Alaafin of Oyo, amidst criticisms over his age and Christian background.…
Late Oyo Monarch’s 83-Year-old Ally Joins Race for Alaafin Stool
Retired Archbishop of the Methodist Church of Nigeria and close ally of the late Alaafin, Prince Ayo Ladigbolu, is among the 48 candidates jostling for the Alaafin of Oyo stool, the…
Makinde Promises Not to Meddle in Selection of Next Alaafin
…says late Alaafin lived an impactful life Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde on Saturday, declared that the processes that would lead to the emergency of the next Alaafin of…
Alaafin of Oyo: Pa Samuel Ademola Adeladan Narrates Historical Family Lineage of Ilaka Lawuwo Descendants
The Head (Mogaji) of Agunloye Royal Family, Prince Samuel Ademola Adeladan has narrated the historical family lineage of Ilaka Lawuwo Descendants. Mogaji made this known on Monday 16, 2021 at…
Alaafin of Oyo: Reasons Residents Believe That Prince Adeladan Ajibade is the Best Man for The Throne
The inhabitants of Oyo town have expressed confidence in the personality of Prince (Dr) Ajibade Adedayo Aremu Adeladan of Agunloye Ruling House. They said that if he becomes Alaafin of…