Alaafin of Oyo – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:08:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Alaafin of Oyo – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 I’m Not Competing With Any Monarch – Alaafin of Oyo https://www.theinfostride.com/im-not-competing-with-any-monarch-alaafin-of-oyo/ https://www.theinfostride.com/im-not-competing-with-any-monarch-alaafin-of-oyo/#respond Fri, 22 Aug 2025 08:40:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=465677 The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has said that he is not in any supremacy battle with any monarch. His Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, recently revealed that the king is not in any form of competition with anyone. This is coming after the Alaafin faulted the Ooni’s decision to confer the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/im-not-competing-with-any-monarch-alaafin-of-oyo/feed/ 0 June 12: Oba Sikiru Adetona exposed Why Ooni Betrayed MKO Abiola https://www.theinfostride.com/june-12-oba-sikiru-adetona-exposed-why-ooni-betrayed-mko-abiola/ https://www.theinfostride.com/june-12-oba-sikiru-adetona-exposed-why-ooni-betrayed-mko-abiola/#respond Tue, 19 Aug 2025 17:50:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=465454 The role of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuade, in the aftermath of the annulment of the 1993 presidential election is widely considered less than noble. In Awujale, the recently released autobiography of Oba Sikiru Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland, Sijuade’s connivance with those who annulled the election is brought into sharp focus. His [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/june-12-oba-sikiru-adetona-exposed-why-ooni-betrayed-mko-abiola/feed/ 0 Prince Abimbola Owoade: The New Alaafin of Oyo and His Vision for a Prosperous Kingdom https://www.theinfostride.com/prince-abimbola-owoade-the-new-alaafin-of-oyo-and-his-vision-for-a-prosperous-kingdom/ https://www.theinfostride.com/prince-abimbola-owoade-the-new-alaafin-of-oyo-and-his-vision-for-a-prosperous-kingdom/#respond Fri, 10 Jan 2025 13:21:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=400211 The long-awaited announcement has finally arrived – Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade is the new Alaafin of Oyo. Following a series of consultations, divinations, and recommendations by the Oyomesi, the revered kingmakers of Oyo, the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has officially approved the appointment. This marks the end of a period of uncertainty and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/prince-abimbola-owoade-the-new-alaafin-of-oyo-and-his-vision-for-a-prosperous-kingdom/feed/ 0 Governor Makinde Approves Prince Abimbola Owoade as New Alaafin of Oyo https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-makinde-approves-prince-abimbola-owoade-as-new-alaafin-of-oyo/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-makinde-approves-prince-abimbola-owoade-as-new-alaafin-of-oyo/#respond Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:43:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=400203 Governor Seyi Makinde has officially approved Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo, following extensive consultations and divination by the Oyomesi. A statement issued by Prince Dotun Oyelade, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, confirmed that the recommendation from the Oyomesi has been accepted and sanctioned by the governor. The Honourable Commissioner [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-makinde-approves-prince-abimbola-owoade-as-new-alaafin-of-oyo/feed/ 0 Yoruba World Centre mourns Alaafin of Oyo, shifts Programme https://www.theinfostride.com/yoruba-world-centre-mourns-alaafin-of-oyo-shifts-programme/ https://www.theinfostride.com/yoruba-world-centre-mourns-alaafin-of-oyo-shifts-programme/#respond Thu, 28 Apr 2022 22:24:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=323868 The Yoruba World Centre has shifted the launching of its Language Millionaire Contest from May to July this year in honour of the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III. The respected paramount ruler was the Chairman at the launching of the Centre late last year. In a release personally signed by the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/yoruba-world-centre-mourns-alaafin-of-oyo-shifts-programme/feed/ 0 Alaafin of Oyo’s Other Wives Caused Trouble When They Realized I Was His Favorite – Queen Ola https://www.theinfostride.com/alaafin-of-oyos-other-wives-caused-trouble-when-they-realized-i-was-his-favorite-queen-ola/ https://www.theinfostride.com/alaafin-of-oyos-other-wives-caused-trouble-when-they-realized-i-was-his-favorite-queen-ola/#respond Mon, 25 Apr 2022 17:35:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=323668 Alaafin of Oyo’s estranged wife, Queen Ola has jumped on social media to express her grief over her husband’s death. She recently had her say via her Instagram page, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to the Queen, her late husband wedded her at the age of 19, and they both had a very deep [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/alaafin-of-oyos-other-wives-caused-trouble-when-they-realized-i-was-his-favorite-queen-ola/feed/ 0 BREAKING: Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi dies at 83 https://www.theinfostride.com/breaking-alaafin-of-oyo-oba-lamidi-adeyemi-dies-at-83/ https://www.theinfostride.com/breaking-alaafin-of-oyo-oba-lamidi-adeyemi-dies-at-83/#respond Sat, 23 Apr 2022 08:15:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=323468 A top Yoruba monarch, Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi has passed on. Alaafin Adeyemi was 83 years old and the longest-reigning Alaafin ever, having ruled for 52 years. He was the third Alaafin from the Alowodu Ruling House. Accordingly to the report, Alaafin Adeyemi died in the late hours of Friday at the Afe [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/breaking-alaafin-of-oyo-oba-lamidi-adeyemi-dies-at-83/feed/ 0 My Butt Surgery Is Nobody’s Business – Queen Ola https://www.theinfostride.com/my-butt-surgery-is-nobodys-business-queen-ola/ https://www.theinfostride.com/my-butt-surgery-is-nobodys-business-queen-ola/#respond Wed, 23 Feb 2022 16:57:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=319181 Adeyemi Badirat Olaitan a.k.a Queen Ola, the estranged wife of the Alaafin of Oyo has come out to blast at a follower over a comment about her backside. She recently had her say via her social media page, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to the follower, Ola should stop hiding her behind because everyone [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/my-butt-surgery-is-nobodys-business-queen-ola/feed/ 0 I Don’t Play With My Children – Adeyemi Olaitan https://www.theinfostride.com/i-dont-play-with-my-children-adeyemi-olaitan/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-dont-play-with-my-children-adeyemi-olaitan/#respond Fri, 03 Dec 2021 23:00:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=314029 Estranged wife of the Alaafin of Oyo, Adeyemi Olaitan has come out to say that she would have burnt down Dowen College if she were Sylvester Oromoni’s mother. She recently had her say via her social media page, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to her, she recently saw a disturbing video of a 12-year-old [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-dont-play-with-my-children-adeyemi-olaitan/feed/ 0 I’ll Share My Marriage Story Someday – Adeyemi Olaitan https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-share-my-marriage-story-someday-adeyemi-olaitan/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-share-my-marriage-story-someday-adeyemi-olaitan/#respond Fri, 03 Dec 2021 00:00:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=313975 Estranged wife of the Alaafin of Oyo, Adeyemi Olaitan has come out to say that she’ll tell her marriage story one day. She recently had her say while reacting to a post by an activist who advised women to marry men who don’t glorify suffering. He wrote, “Marry a man that won’t want to make [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-share-my-marriage-story-someday-adeyemi-olaitan/feed/ 0 Alaafin of Oyo Marries For The 13th Time https://www.theinfostride.com/alaafin-of-oyo-marries-for-the-13th-time/ https://www.theinfostride.com/alaafin-of-oyo-marries-for-the-13th-time/#respond Thu, 11 Mar 2021 21:45:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=287107 The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi has married a new wife amid reports of marital crisis rocking his palace in the last few months. The monarch and his 13th wife were recently spotted at the installation of Real Estate Giant, Chief Tomori Williams as the Aare Onikoyi of Yorubaland last weekend. The news became [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/alaafin-of-oyo-marries-for-the-13th-time/feed/ 0 Alaafin of Oyo Is Beaming The Light On The Cultural Values Of Nigeria – Lai https://www.theinfostride.com/alaafin-of-oyo-is-beaming-the-light-on-the-cultural-values-of-nigeria-lai/ Mon, 13 Jan 2020 16:39:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=244877 The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed and his Interior counterpart, Rauf Aregbesola recently visited the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, to honour him on his 49th coronation anniversary. As part of activities to celebrate his 49th coronation anniversary, renowned Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM 1 was present. Speaking at [...]

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]]> Alaafin Of Oyo Gave Me An Important That Led To My Victory – Seyi Makinde https://www.theinfostride.com/alaafin-of-oyo-gave-me-an-important-that-led-to-my-victory-seyi-makinde/ Wed, 31 Jul 2019 08:04:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=236300 Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has said one of the reasons for his electoral success at the 2019 governorship election was a piece of advice he received from Alaafin of Oyo Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, during his 2015 campaign. Gov Seyi said this at the Alaafin’s palace during a visit, before touring the multi-million naira Ajila [...]

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]]> I Thank Abiola Ajimobi For His Immense Contribution To Oyo State – Alaafin of Oyo https://www.theinfostride.com/i-thank-abiola-ajimobi-for-his-immense-contribution-to-oyo-state-alaafin-of-oyo/ Fri, 17 May 2019 12:31:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=232929 The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi has praised Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State for the things he has achieved during his 8 years in power. The monarch spoke today at the inauguration of some projects in Oyo. His words, “Your Excellency, you will be leaving in few days from now. We thank you [...]

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]]> Re: Alaafin – Aje, an early Yoruba Deity from ASHE Foundation https://www.theinfostride.com/re-alaafin-aje-an-early-yoruba-deity-from-ashe-foundation/ Sun, 05 May 2019 18:29:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=232174 Your Imperial Majesty, Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, with utmost respect, and on prostration, we are responding to your letter dated 2nd May 2019. We greatly appreciate your contribution to the public consciousness of our cultural origins, linkages and identity. We are also informed that the Ooni of Ife is also glad that the [...]

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]]> I Am Not The New Alaafin of Oyo’s Latest Wife – Lizzy Anjorin https://www.theinfostride.com/i-am-not-the-new-alaafin-of-oyos-latest-wife-lizzy-anjorin/ Wed, 23 Jan 2019 18:16:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=225796 Lizzy Anjorin has ended rumors that said she is Alaafin of Oyo’s latest wife. The Nollywood actress was named the Borokini Adini of Nigeria, a Religious chieftaincy title given to her by the Alaafin. A picture circulated online showing her seating next to the Alaafin who was seated on his throne. This caused many to [...]

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]]> Ibadan Shuts down as Alaafin of Oyo, Segun Oni, Others joins Shina Peller in Celebrating Mum @ 70 https://www.theinfostride.com/ibadan-shuts-down-as-alaafin-of-oyo-segun-oni-others-joins-shina-peller-in-celebrating-mum-70/ Thu, 28 Dec 2017 22:21:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=194487 Ibadan agog as Segun Oni, Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Saheed Elegushi, others joins Shina Peller in Celebrating Mum @ 70. Mass attendance of dignitaries has been recorded at 70th birthday celebration of Shina Peller’s mother, Alhaja Silifat Adeboyin Abeo (a.k.a ‘Lady Peller’) as movers and shakers from Royal, Political, and economic spheres graced the occasion. [...]

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]]> Celebrating 10 Kings: Alaafin receives Alesh Akeem, calls for Documentation of Cultural Property https://www.theinfostride.com/celebrating-10-kings-alaafin-receives-alesh-akeem-calls-for-documentation-of-cultural-property/ Tue, 05 Sep 2017 21:17:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=181002 Alaafin of Oyo while receiving Pencil Artist Alesh Akeem, calls for documentation of cultural property. Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, has received Nigeria’s leading and Celebrity Pencil Artist Alesh Akeem who is currently on tour for his project “Celebrating 10 Kings”. The Celebrating 10 King’s Project which is an initiative of Alesh [...]

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]]> Celebrity Pencil Artist Alesh Akeem clocks 20 https://www.theinfostride.com/celebrity-pencil-artist-alesh-akeem-clocks-20/ Sun, 03 Sep 2017 11:49:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=180689 Nigeria’s leading and celebrity pencil artist, Alesh Akeem, clocks 20 today 3rd of September 2017. Alesh Akeem is famous for drawing and presenting portraits to International celebrities like Ciara, T-Pain, Migos, Jidenna, etc as well as top notable such as: Alaafin of Oyo, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, Chief Mrs. Kemi Nelson, Otunba Akin Alabi and many [...]

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]]> Peller Unity Cup: Massive Turnout As Ooni, Alaafin, Kwam1, Other Dignitaries Kick-Off Grand Finale https://www.theinfostride.com/peller-unity-cup-massive-turnout-as-ooni-alaafin-kwam1-other-dignitaries-kick-off-grand-finale/ Tue, 22 Aug 2017 08:46:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=179274 Massive turn out has been recorded at the Grand Finale of the just concluded Peller Unity Cup 2017 as it witnessed the presence of the paramount rulers of the Yoruba Race – Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III; and Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi. After intense rounds of matches, all road led to [...]

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]]> Aisha Buhari Disrespected Alaafin of Oyo – Lere Olayinka https://www.theinfostride.com/aisha-buhari-disrespected-alaafin-of-oyo-lere-olayinka/ Sun, 26 Jun 2016 13:11:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=133775 Nigerians on Twitter have described the wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, as disrespectful for extending a handshake to the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi, in a photograph that has gone viral. According to reports, the photograph was shared on the official Facebook page of the Alaafin, and was believed to have been [...]

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]]> Era of Oligarchy and Corruption-ridden Governance is gone for Good – Alaafin https://www.theinfostride.com/era-of-oligarchy-and-corruption-ridden-governance-is-gone-for-good-alaafin/ Sun, 27 Sep 2015 14:58:58 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=101188 The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi, has called on Nigerians not to be unnecessarily apprehensive about the President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) administration, saying the era of oligarchy and corruption-ridden governance is gone for good. He made this call after inspecting a mobile hospital van donated by two indigenes of Oyo, Honourable Bode Esuola [...]

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]]> #Nigeria > President Buhari Has Changed Nigeria In 100 Days – Alaafin of Oyo https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-buhari-has-changed-nigeria-in-100-days-alaafin-of-oyo/ Wed, 09 Sep 2015 11:30:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-buhari-has-changed-nigeria-in-100-days-alaafin-of-oyo/ Foremost traditional ruler, Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his leadership style since he took over as Nigeria’s President on May 29. He made the commendation during his condolence visit to Osun State governor, Rauf Aregbesola, on the transition of the late Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade. According [...]

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