Ejo ki i se ti ara eni ki a ma mo da (One must be honest with oneself, even when judgement is uncomfortable). Any fair reflection on the present controversy surrounding the Alaafin’s place Read More
The whole truth about the Oyo State government’s surreptitious council of Obas and Chief (further amendment bill 2025) that has raised massive eyebrow and sparked hot-button debates is a coward attempt to whittle down the Read More
‘Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo State, has taken an apparent step to make the Alaafin of Oyo, Soun of Ogbomoso and Olubadan of Ibadanland co-chairmen of the Council of Obas and Chiefs, challenging the supremacy Read More
The ancient town of Oyo, once the heartbeat of one of Africa’s most formidable empires, recently celebrated a historic moment; the coronation of a new Alaafin. This event, wrapped in deep cultural reverence and Read More
As much as some of us would not want to revisit the supremacy tussle between the Alaafin and Ọọni, people like Alagba Dare Babarinsa will provoke us with their unfounded and baseless narratives. What exactly Read More
The news of the new Alaafin materialized slowly, until the chilling details emerged that the new king was merely ‘appointed’ by the state government and not carefully selected by the majority of the Kingmakers, as Read More
Kingmakers in Oyo have described the appointment of Prince Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin by Governor Seyi Makinde as illegal and unlawful. Recall that earlier today, the state government announced that Makinde had approved Read More
‘It’s Lawless’ – Oyo Kingmakers Write Makinde Against Restarting Alaafin Selection Process Five Kingmakers in Oyo have described the move by the State Governor, Seyi Makinde to kickstart a new process for the selection of Read More
By Bode Durojaiye. If we were to search for a person who is endowed with a remarkable talent or exceptional intelligence; someone who is a perfect embodiment of quality or class with amazing mental and Read More
During the past week, His Imperial Majesty, Iku Baba Yeye, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, upturned the apple cart of the opposition politicians in Oyo State. Kabiyesi lauded the efforts of the Oyo State Governor, Read More
