History and Culture
Ladoja Crowned 44th Olubadan of Ibadan, Ushering New Era
Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja was formally crowned the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan on Friday, September 26, 2025, in a grand ceremony...
Read moreBREAKING: Ladoja crowned 44th Olubadan, set to receive staff of office
A former Governor of Oyo State, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has officially been crowned the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. He was...
Read moreWhy Ladoja’s emergence was rancour-free – Balogun-designate
The Balogun of Ibadan-designate, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola, explained why the coronation process for the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, is expected...
Read moreGovernor Makinde Resumes Early to Oversee Historic Coronation of Oba Ladoja
The Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has cut short his annual leave to personally oversee the historic coronation...
Read moreNigerian Archaeologist Wins $300,000 Dan David Prize for Proving Glass Bead Production Originated in Ile-Ife
By Olatunji Adesina | September 25, 2025 Nigerian archaeologist Dr. Abidemi Babatunde Babalola was awarded the 2025 Dan David Prize...
Read moreOba Rashidi Ladoja Turns 81 Ahead of Historic Coronation as 44th Olubadan
Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja celebrates his 81st birthday today, September 25, 2025, marking a significant milestone for the distinguished businessman,...
Read moreObasanjo Celebrates Ladoja, Urges Separation of Tradition from Politics
Former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has warmly congratulated Oba Abdul-Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja on his formal ascension as the 44th Olubadan...
Read moreOlubadan Coronation: Oyo State Announces Major Road Closures Ahead of Historic Event
In preparation for the coronation of former Oyo State Governor, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, the...
Read moreIfe not origin of Yoruba race, says Oluwo
The Oluwo of Iwo in Osun State, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has disputed the claim that Ile-Ife is the origin of...
Read more𝐎𝐎𝐍𝐈 𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐍𝐒 𝟐𝟎 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐎𝐁𝐀𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐈𝐋𝐄-𝐈𝐅𝐄, 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐀𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇𝐒
The historic city of Ile-Ife was abuzz with excitement on Saturday as the revered Arole Oduduwa and Ooni of Ife,...
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