Alaafin of Oyo
History of Major Yoruba Royal Houses: Ooni of Ife, Alaafin of Oyo, Oba of Benin, Olu of Warri, Dein of Agbor
The story of the Yoruba royal houses is the story of West African civilization itself, shaped by sacred origins, city-states, trade, scholarship, and...
Ooni of Ife Rejects Alaafin’s Ultimatum over Chieftaincy Title, Palace Aide Explains Silence
The brewing traditional tussle between the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has...
JUST IN: Tinubu Hosts Alaafin of Oyo at State House, Reaffirms Role of Traditional Rulers in National Unity
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is at moment hosting the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, at the State House in Abuja....
Oba Akeem Owoade Names Key Aides in Royal Administration Shake-Up
In a significant move for the Oyo royal court, Alaafin Oba Akeem Owoade has reshuffled his inner circle, appointing Rotimi Osuntola as special...
Governor Makinde Insists on April 5 Coronation for Akeem Owoade as Alaafin Despite Legal Challenges
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has affirmed that the coronation of Akeem Owoade as the 45th Alaafin of Oyo will proceed as...
Children of Late Alaafin of Oyo Warn Ex-Wife Damilola Over Alleged Defamatory Remarks
The children of Lamidi Adeyemi, the late Alaafin of Oyo, have issued a stern warning to Damilola Adeyemi, the ex-wife of the late...
Governor Makinde Presents Staff of Office to New Alaafin Amid Controversy
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has officially presented the staff of office and certificate of recognition to Abimbola Owoade, the newly appointed...
Seyi Makinde Ends Two-Year Wait, Announces Abimbola Owoade as New Alaafin of Oyo
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced Abimbola Akeem Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo, over two years after the demise...
Seyi Makinde speaks on emergence of new Alaafin of Oyo
The Oyo State Government has assured the people of Oyo Town that a new Alaafin of Oyo would emerge soon, urging them to...