alaafin of oyo

The Digest: The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, is reportedly considering legal action following the inauguration of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, as Chairman of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs. Governor Seyi Makinde announced a rotational two-year chairmanship...

The Digest: The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has asserted that only the throne of Oyo holds the historic and legal authority to confer chieftaincy titles bearing the name “Yorubaland.” KeyPoints: The Alaafin of Oyo stated that titles covering “Yorubaland” must originate...

The Digest: Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, was formally installed as the Òkanlòmo (“beloved child”) of Yorubaland by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade. The ceremony drew a high-profile gathering of Nigeria’s ruling elite, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Finance...

The Digest: Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, has been formally installed as the Okanlomo of Yorubaland, a traditional title conferred by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I. The ceremony, held at the Alaafin’s Palace in Oyo Town on Sunday, was praised by political leaders...

The Digest: The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, will install Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, as the Okanlomo of Yorubaland, a move that follows a recent dispute with the Ooni of Ife over the authority to bestow such a pan-Yoruba title. Key Points: The Alaafin of Oyo...

The Digest: Amid his public dispute with the Ooni of Ife over the Okanlomo title, Alaafin of Oyo, Abimbola Owoade, has reaffirmed his commitment to preserving Yoruba culture and tradition, emphasizing that he is not engaged in any supremacy battle. Key Points: Alaafin Owoade calls himself...

The Digest: The Ooni of Ife’s spokesperson, Moses Olafare, responded to the Alaafin of Oyo’s 48-hour ultimatum regarding a chieftaincy title, describing it as “an empty threat from a dead empire.” Olafare emphasized the Ooni’s focus on development rather than supremacy battles. Key Points...

The Digest: Abimbola Owoade, the Alaafin of Oyo, has disputed the Ooni of Ife’s authority to grant the Okanlomo of Yorubaland title to businessman Dotun Sanusi. Owoade has demanded that the title be revoked within 48 hours or face serious consequences. Key Points: Alaafin of Oyo challenges...