Owoade’s selection as the Alaafin was announced on Friday by the Oyo State Government, marking the end of a two-year interregnum following the passing of the late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III.

The traditional institution in Ibadanland, Chiefs, Ibadan Compound Peace Initiative (ICPI), prominent sons and daughters of the ancient city, and other stakeholders has lamented unending power outrage ...

The Alaafin-designate has now arrived the ancient city of Oyo to begin the necessary traditional rites. Traditional drummers were seen welcoming the newly appointed traditional ruler. A source ...

The new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade who was earlier on Monday presented with the staff and certificate of office by Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, is expected to begin ...

Seyi Makinde, Governor of Oyo State, has confirmed Prince Abimbola Owoade's appointment as the new Alaafin of Oyo.

IBADAN— FOLLOWING a report that the Alaafin-designate, Prince Akeem Owoade had put traditional rites that usually precede the crowning of a new Alaafin on hold, the Head of Oyo Princes ...