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Odu’a Investment Marks 60 Years of Cocoa House, Unveils Major Upgrade Plans for Africa’s First Skyscraper

Odu’a Investment Company Limited has commemorated the 60th anniversary of the iconic Cocoa House in Ibadan with a symbolic ceremony and the unveiling of ambitious plans to modernize the historic structure. Commissioned in 1965 and standing 105 metres tall with 26 floors, Cocoa House holds the distinction of being West Africa’s first skyscraper and a […]

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Late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Olakunlehin, to Be Buried August 8

The final burial arrangements for the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Frederick Akinloye Iyanda Owolabi Olakunlehin, have been officially announced. The revered monarch, who passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, at the age of 90, will be laid to rest on Friday, August 8, 2025, after a week-long series of […]

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I Will Not Delay Filling Vacant Chieftaincy Positions – Olubadan-Designate Ladoja Assures

The Olubadan-designate of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, has pledged that he will promptly fill all vacant positions within the Olubadan traditional chieftaincy line once he ascends the throne. Ladoja made this known while receiving the Asipa Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Abiodun Kola-Daisi, at his Lagos residence. In a statement issued by his media aide, […]

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Kunle Afolayan Receives Tourism Entrepreneur of the Year Award at Oyo International Summit

Renowned filmmaker and entrepreneur, Kunle Afolayan, has been honoured with the prestigious Tourism Entrepreneur of the Year award at the International Tourism Investment Summit (#ITSOyoState2025) held in Ibadan, Oyo State. The three-day event, which ran from July 22 to 24, attracted major stakeholders across Nigeria’s tourism and hospitality sectors — including government representatives, industry investors, […]

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Once a Symbol of Power, Now a Shadow: Oyo Govt House in Ruins

Once a symbol of power and pride atop Ibadan’s iconic Agodi Hill, the Oyo State Government House now stands as a shadow of its former self. The historic estate, which has served as the official residence for top political leaders from the colonial era to present-day Nigeria, is now in an advanced state of decay, […]

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University of Ibadan Under Fire for Spending N358 Million on Refreshments, Honorariums—More Than Teaching and Research

A recent review of the University of Ibadan’s 2023 financial statement has revealed controversial spending patterns, with the institution allocating N358 million to non-academic expenses such as refreshments and honorarium—far exceeding what was spent on critical academic needs like research and laboratory materials. According to the financial breakdown, N134 million was spent on refreshments and […]

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ALESHINLOYE MOURNS DEMISE OF OLUBADAN,OBA OLAKULEHIN (IGE OLAKULEHIN 1)

_describes him as a courageous and passionate man_ An APC chieftain and grassroots politician, Prince Ayodeji Abass-Aleshinloye (MDII) has commiserated with family, indigene of Ibadan,Oyo State Council of Obas and Oyo State government over the passage of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin(Ige Olakulehin 1). In a statement personally signed […]

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NIGERIAN YORUBA IN DIASPORA, BENIN REPUBLIC, MOURNS PASSING OF OLUBADAN, OBA OLAKULEHIN

Alhaji Mutiu Adisa Olaoluwa Sends Condolence to Royal Family and Ibadan People The Nigerian Yoruba in Diaspora, Benin Republic through its President, Alhaji Mutiu Adisa Olaoluwa, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin. In an official condolence message made available to dreportorialmedia, […]

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From Power to Palace: Ladoja to Wear Ibadan’s Crown

Former Governor of Oyo State, High Chief Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, is on course to become the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland after the passing of the 43rd Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin. Oba Olakulehin died in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, at the age of 90. He had been installed as Olubadan in July […]

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Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, Passes Away at 90 — Just Days After Birthday Celebration

Ibadan, Oyo State — The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr.) Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin I), has passed away at the age of 90, marking the end of a brief but impactful reign over one of Nigeria’s most historically significant traditional institutions. According to sources confirmed by Tribune Online, the revered monarch […]

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