Tag: Olubadan

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…

BREAKING: Ooni visits Olubadan-designate Ladoja in Ibadan

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Rashidi Ladoja, the Olubadan designate, was visited by Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, at his private home in Bodija, Ibadan, Oyo State, on Sunday. Following the passing of the 43rd Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who joined his ancestors on Monday, July 7, 2025, at the age of 90, Oba Ladoja will be sworn in as the 44th Olubadan on Friday, September 26, 2025. The two paramount rulers are currently exchanging pleasantries. Details later…

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…

Ladoja’s Vision for Ibadan: A Call for Urban Renewal

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Oba Rashidi Ladoja, the Olubadan-designate, has fervently urged Ibadan’s Mogajis (compound heads) and community leaders to actively participate in reviving the city’s traditional neighborhoods. Hundreds of Mogajis paid him a courtesy call at his home on Ondo Street in Bodija, Ibadan, to congratulate him on becoming the next Olubadan. Oba Ladoja asked leaders to improve the living conditions and dignity of the ruins of old family homes. Despite being wealthy, he voiced concern that many Mogajis have left their ancestral compounds for wealthy neighborhoods like Bodija, Oluyole, Iyaganku, Jericho, and…

Olubadan coronation for Sept 26 as Makinde visits Ladoja

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On Wednesday, former state governor Oba Rashidi Ladoja was nominated as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. The coronation ceremony was scheduled on Friday, September 26, 2025, one day after Ladoja’s 81st birthday. Makinde made this announcement while visiting the Olubadan designate at his Bodija home in Ibadan. Following his predecessor Oba Owolabi Olakulehin’s death on July 7, Ladoja became the Olubadan designate and returned to Ibadan on Monday. Ladoja claimed that his announcement on Monday that he would be meeting with Araba, Oluwo, and…

Ladoja to be crowned 44th Olubadan September 26

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On Friday, September 26, 2025, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, the Olubadan-designate, will be crowned as Ibadanland’s 44th Olubadan. According to  investigations, State Governor Seyi Makinde has approved his nomination. Additionally, it was reported that Ladoja and other Olubadan-In-Council members met with the state delegation on Wednesday at his private home in Bodija. Adeola Oloko, the 44th Olubadan’s media aide, confirmed the development when reached. It will be remembered that Ladoja had met with the kingmakers at his home on Tuesday. “He will be enthroned as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on…