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Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday inaugurated the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, thus bringing back to life the Council that had been comatose since 2011. This follows the passing of the Oyo State Council of Obas and…

The Oyo State House of Assembly has yielded to pressure after passing the amendment to the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs Law, at its third reading, making the chairmanship rotational among the Alaafin of Oyo, the Olubadan,…

In a bold demonstration of unity and respect for traditional institutions, the Ibadan Mogajis, on Monday, staged a protest at the Oyo State House of Assembly, vehemently rejecting the proposal to appoint the Alaafin of Oyo as the permanent…

The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), Mogaji's in Ibadanland, Ibadan Compounds Peace Initiatives (ICPI), Baales, Monarchs and prominent sons and daughters of Ibadanland has kicked against attempt by the Oyo State House of Assembly…

Ten days after receiving the staff of office and certificate of appointment from Governor Seyi Makinde, the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has yet to begin the month-long traditional rites to pave the way for his…

US-based award-winning movie director Rahman Oladigbolu has said he sees no reason why the Alaafin of Oyo cannot be a Christian. Rahman, a prince in the kingdom, made the remarks during an interview with 90MinutesAfrica hosted…

A fresh process in the selection of the new Alaafin of Oyo has commenced, The PUNCH exclusively learnt on Wednesday. There has been a crisis over the selection of the new paramount ruler after the demise of Oba Lamidi…