The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has conferred the chieftaincy title of Okanlomo of Yorubaland on Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The colourful installation ceremony took place on Sunday in Oyo State, drawing dignitaries from across the country and beyond. Seyi Tinubu arrived at the Alaafin’s palace accompanied by his wife,…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, has chosen to remain silent amid tension with the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, over a chieftaincy title conferred on Ibadan businessman, Dotun Sanusi. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, the Ooni’s spokesperson, Moses Olafare, said the monarch has instructed him not to respond to the Alaafin’s…
Oba Abimbola Owoade has been crowned the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. Owoade succeeds the 45th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, who passed away on April 22, 2022, at the age of 83. The staff of office was presented to the new king earlier in January by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. He completed the…
