The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja (Arusa I), has called on Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State to prioritize the rehabilitation and construction of adjoining and hinterland roads across local government areas in the state to ease transportation and decongest major highways. The monarch made the appeal at the Stakeholders Consultative and Engagement…
The new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has declared himself the king of all religions. Ladoja pledged to serve all residents of the Ibadan city, regardless of their status or faith. He made the commitment during a thanksgiving service following his coronation at the Church of the Ascension in Ibadan on Sunday. On Friday,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded the determination and perseverance of former governor of Oyo State, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja despite the challenges he faced, noting it has all paid off. President Tinubu noted this during the coronation of Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The president said Ladoja had faced many challenges as…
Former Oyo State governor, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has ascended the throne as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland.The traditional crowning took place at the Ose Meji Temple in Ibadan South-East Local Government Area after Ladoja earlier received the symbolic Akoko leaf at the Labosinde Compound, Oja’ba.Governor Seyi Makinde is scheduled to present him with the official…
By Ibiwunmi Ishola Oyo State Police Command has initiated comprehensive security protocols aimed at ensuring a secure and tranquil event ahead of the coronation ceremony of Oba Rashidi Ladoja, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. This was made known in a statement by the state’s command Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Osifeso Adewale in Ibadan. According…
The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has congratulated His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, on his ascension to the throne as the Olubadan of Ibadanland, praying for a reign marked by peace, progress, and prosperity. This was part of the resolutions reached at a Caucus Meeting held on Tuesday at the Akure residence of the group’s leader, Chief…
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has congratulated the 44th new Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Abdul-Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja, on his formal ascension to the throne of Olubadan of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, in a ceremony slated for Friday. In a statement released by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, and made available to newsmen…
Markets across Ibadan will shut down on Friday, September 26, 2025, as traders honour the coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja. The directive was issued by the Babaloja General of Oyo State, Asiwaju Yekeen Abass, who said the closure would serve as a mark of respect for the new monarch….
The Olubadan-designate, Oba Rasidi Ladoja has declared that many people erroneously believe that the Olubadan throne is for glamour. Ladoja, a former governor of Oyo State, while speaking on Sunday, insisted that the Olubadan throne is about service to humanity. Ladoja spoke when he received the 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter…