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Naomi Silekunola

March 21, 2025

May souls of 35 children killed in Ibadan food stampede rest in peace, says Ooni’s ex-wife

The estranged wife of the Ooni, Naomi Silekunola, has prayed for the repose of the souls of children killed in the Ibadan food stampede.

Ibadan food stampede scene; Ooni's ex-wife
March 20, 2025

Ibadan Stampede: Oyo withdraws criminal charges against Ooni’s ex-wife, Oriyomi, headteacher

Mr Aikomo stated, “It is in the interest of justice to discontinue these charges,

Naomi Silekunola and Hamzat Oriyomi
January 13, 2025

Ibadan Stampede: Court grants Ooni’s ex-wife Naomi, Oriyomi N10 million bail

Justice Kamorudeen Olawoyin admitted the ex-queen and her co-defendants to N10 million bail each, with two reliable sureties.

Naomi Silekunola and Hamzat Oriyomi
January 7, 2025

Ibadan Stampede: Court fixes January 13 to rule on Ooni’s ex-wife, Oriyomi’s bail application

Ms Silekunola, Mr Hazmat and a school principal, Abiodun Fasasi, are being prosecuted by the state over the funfair stampede that led to the death of 35 people.

Naomi Silekunola and Hamzat Oriyomi
December 24, 2024

Court remands Ooni’s ex-wife, Oriyomi, principal over Ibadan stampede

At least 35 children died and six were severely injured after a stampede at a Christmas funfair in Ibadan. Pix: Naomi 

Naomi Silekunola and Hamzat Oriyomi
December 20, 2024

Female lawyers demand speedy justice for Ibadan funfair victims

FIDA’s chairperson in Oyo, Ademubowale Adelabu, directed the call to Governor Seyi Makinde’s government in a statement on Friday.

FIDA officials