Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Alaafin of Oyo

January 26, 2026

Oyo @50: Makinde pledges strong institutions, growth, youth employment

The governor said, as a citizen, the state had shaped his life for five decades.

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State
December 22, 2025

Northerners will re-elect Tinubu in 2027 for ensuring Buhari became president: Yari

“The dream of President Buhari to become president in 2015 was fully hatched, designed, and financed by Tinubu,” stated Mr Yari.

Abdul’aziz Yari
October 5, 2025

Alaafin of Oyo urges more investment in women for better homes, society

The event was held for adults, youths and children at three different locations simultaneously.

Alaafin of Oyo
August 19, 2025

Ooni ignores Alaafin’s 48-hour ultimatum to revoke Okanlomo chieftaincy

“We can not dignify the undignifyable (sic) with an official response,” a statement from Ooni’s palace said.

Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade and Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi
August 19, 2025

Alaafin orders Ooni to revoke Okanlomo title conferred on businessman within 48 hours

The Alaafin described the Ooni’s action as “an affront to the referred institution of the Alaafin, who is the Titan of Yorubaland”.

Alaafin and Ooni
January 13, 2025

Governor Makinde presents staff of office to new Alaafin Of Oyo

Governor Seyi Makinde has officially presented a staff of office to the new Alaafin of Oyo, Abimbola Akeem Owoade.

Abimbola Akeem Owoade and Governor Seyi Makinde
January 10, 2025

46th Alaafin of Oyo: Seven facts about Prince Abimbola Owoade

Oyo govt said Mr Owoade was chosen after extensive consultations and traditional divinations.

Prince Abimbola Owoade (Credit: Facebook)
January 10, 2025

Makinde approves Abimbola Owoade as new Alaafin of Oyo

The statement said the governor approved Mr Owoade after due recommendation, thorough consultations, and divination by the Oyomesi.

Seyi Makinde
May 16, 2023

Oyo princes fault Makinde’s ‘dictatorial’ chieftaincy reform

“We plead with the governor and house of assembly to avoid giving room to the popular suspicion of seeking to donate compensatory crowns and chieftaincy titles.”

Seyi Makinde
July 24, 2022

Another traditional ruler dies in Oyo

Mr Salawudeen, aged 62, was a University of Ibadan trained Veterinary Doctor and ascended the throne in 2006.

Aseyin of Iseyin