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Olubadan throne: Ladoja’s long, resilient march to royalty

In this piece, LAOLU AFOLABI chronicles the extraordinary journey of Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as he stands on the brink of ...
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Eze Ndigbo mourns Olubadan, praises Ibadan's succession system

The Eze Ndigbo of Ibadan and Yorubaland, James Oramadike, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, the people of Ibadan, and the entire family of the 43rd ...
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"He was king for only 1 year": 8 facts you didn't know about Olubadan of Ibadan, Olakulehin, who recently died at 90, see full list

Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, died at 90 after a life of public service, rising through civil chieftaincy and promoting Yoruba culture.