Tag: Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III
Alaafin’s death tragic – Abiodun
Abiodun, in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, described the monarch's death as tragic and occurred…
Alaafin’s transition, end of an era – Oba Elegushi
Elegushi, in a condolence message signed by his Special Assistant on Public Affairs, Temitope Oyefeso on Sunday, to the Oyomesi…
Jonathan condoles with Makinde, Oyo people over death of Alaafin
Jonathan described the late traditional ruler as a great leader who recorded considerable achievements during his long and glorious reign.
What Alaafin promised me before his death: Ooni of Ife
Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II said the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III promised…
Death of Oba Adeyemi a great loss to Yoruba race – Sanwo-Olu
Sanwo-Olu, in a condolence message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, on Saturday, described the death of…
What my father did before he died – Son recounts last moments
Adeyemi died on Friday night at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti at the age of 83 after he…
Adeyemi was encyclopaedia of Yoruba culture : Akande-Sadipe
Akande-Sadipe said the late monarch was one of the most revered royal fathers, who had a vast knowledge of Yoruba…
Goodnight Oba Adeyemi as body laid to rest [Photos]
The Chief Imam of Oyo, Sheikh Mos’ud Ajokidero and other notable Islamic clerics in Oyo and neighbouring towns performed the…
Obasanjo showers encomiums on Alaafin Adeyemi
Obasanjo, who is currently in Ethiopia, in a letter conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the good people of Oyo State…
Oba Adeyemi to be buried today, uneasy calm at palace
There was uneasy calm at the palace, as many people seen around the palace were in a mournful mood over…
Iyake Lake: Alaafin urges Nigeria grow tourism
The Iyake Festival is aimed at developing Iyake Suspended Lake to meet international standards that would attract tourists globally.
Nigeria is under a weak system: Alaafin
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III has blasted the Nigerian police for releasing Fulani kidnappers arrested in Oyo…
Alaafin of Oyo: 10 Quick facts about the Octogenarian with 13 wives
Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, the 82-year old monarch was in the news on Thursday as he was…
Yoruba in dire need of empire builders like Oranyan – Alaafin
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, has urged politicians to emulate the sterling qualities of Oranyan, which made…
Fire guts Oyo monarch’s palace
GBENRO ADESINA/IBADAN The Palace of Nigeria’s Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III was today gutted by fire, which…
PDP Chieftain Defects To ACN
As the People’s Democratic Party, PDP’s hold on Oyo State slips further, a chieftain of the party, Chief Oyebisi Ilaka,…