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Makinde promises pay rise for LAUTECH contract security workers, after emotional appeal

Nigeria, Oct. 3 -- Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has announced an increase in the monthly pay of 65 non-staff security officers working at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teac... Read More


Ladoja officially crowned Olubadan, seeks creation of Ibadan state

Nigeria, Sept. 27 -- Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja has officially been installed as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, receiving the staff of office from Governor Seyi Makinde at a grand coronation ceremon... Read More


44th Olubadan Coronation: How Ajimobi's crowning of Baales nearly derailed succession custom

Nigeria, Sept. 26 -- A controversial reform introduced by former Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi in 2017 almost disrupted Ibadan's royal succession, which is known for its seamlessness and predictab... Read More


LIVE UPDATE: Ibadan crowns 44th Olubadan, Oba Ladoja

Nigeria, Sept. 26 -- Ibadan, Nigeria's largest indigenous city, is alive today as the much-anticipated coronation of the 44th Olubadan, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, takes centre stage. The Mapo Hall i... Read More


Olubadan stool and Ibadan's unique succession system

Nigeria, Sept. 24 -- Ibadan is set to witness a historic moment as former Oyo State Governor Rashidi Ladoja is installed as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The event, scheduled for Friday, 26 Septemb... Read More