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Governor Makinde Presents Staff of Office to 44th Olubadan, Oba Ladoja

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Oba Rasidi Ladoja was legally confirmed as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, who also gave him the staff and certificate of office. At precisely 3:05 p.m. on Friday, the presentation took place amid a historic and flamboyant coronation ceremony at Mapo Hall in Ibadan. Notable luminaries, including President Bola Tinubu, attended the coronation, which took place at Mapo Hall, underscoring the event’s cultural and political significance. The last step in validating Ladoja’s accession to the throne is Makinde’s official presentation of the staff and…

Coronation: Give us Ibadan State  —  Olubadan tells Tinubu

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Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, the 44th Olubadan, publicly urged President Bola Tinubu on Friday to establish Ibadan State. The new monarch asked Tinubu to make this a reality by 2027 in a statement following his installation and the handover of the Staff of Office from Governor Seyi Makinde. Speaking in Yoruba, Ladoja stated, “I received a message from my people to Mr. President. They stated that the establishment of Ibadan State is their top objective, Mr. President. Governor Makinde also stated that the people of Ibadan are proud of Ladoja’s…

JUST IN: President Tinubu Arrives for Olubadan Coronation

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As the culmination of a week-long series of events celebrating the ascension of the new monarch, President Bola Tinubu has arrived at the historic Mapo Hall in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, to attend the coronation of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. His presence and that of other dignitaries highlight the significance of the event for the country as Ibadan celebrates the continuation of its esteemed monarchical institution. Ladoja, a former senator and governor of Oyo state, was chosen as the 44th Olubadan after Oba…

The Road to the Throne: A Timeline of Ladoja’s Coronation as Olubadan

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As the city of Ibadan prepares for a momentous occasion—the coronation of Senator Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland—the countdown has officially begun. A thorough eight-day schedule of events that captures the spiritual profundity, cultural diversity, and academic importance of Ibadan’s traditional history has been revealed by the organizers. Our correspondent was able to secure a copy of the schedule, which blends religion, academia, art, and celebration. It runs from Monday, September 22, until Saturday, October 4, 2025. According to reports, Ladoja’s nomination was confirmed by…

Peter Obi Stresses Nigeria’s Unity During Visit to Olubadan-designate

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Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, called for Nigerians to embrace one another and create a united nation on Sunday, regardless of their political, religious, or tribal affiliations. When Obi visited Oba Rashidi Ladoja, the Olubadan-designate, at his Bodija private home in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, he offered this advice: “Loving each other became imperative as this would help to build a better Nigeria.” Before the installation, he declared, “I’m here to first pay my sincere respect to royalty, to the Olubadan-designate.” I’m here to show…