The former Governor of Oyo State and the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, on Sunday, called on the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, to further foster unity among traditional rulers in the Yoruba-speaking states. He made this call while playing host to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Ogunwusi, who visited him at his Bodija private…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Sunday paid a historic visit to the Bodija residence of the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rasidi Ladoja. The revered monarch arrived in the afternoon to a rousing welcome, marked by drumming, singing, dancing, and jubilant cheers from hundreds of residents who had thronged the venue. The colourful reception…
Former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Sunday held a closed-door meeting with former President Olusegun Obasanjo. The politician also separately, on the same day, met the new Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rasheed Ladoja in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Details of the discussions at the two parleys are…
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi is currently with the Olubadan designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja at his Bodija private residence in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. He said, “My visit is to congratulate him as the next 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. My visit is about Nigeria, about selfless…
There are indications of plans to use the opportunity offered by the coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, on September 26, to bring together all key gladiators and tendencies in the nation’s political class. Sunday Tribune reliably gathered at the weekend that these include President Bola Tinubu, former Vice-President, Alhaji…
Olubadan-designate, Oba Rasidi Ladoja has blamed the supporters of both the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade for the reported lingering supremacy feud. Oba Ladoja while decrying the development urged the supporters of the two monarchs to dissipate their energies on things that will fast-track the development of…
Former governor of Oyo State and Olubadan-designate, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, will be officially crowned as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday, September 26, 2025. It was gathered that Governor Seyi Makinde has approved Ladoja’s nomination as the next Olubadan, paving the way for the formal coronation ceremony scheduled to hold at the historic…
Olubadan-elect, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, has said he never expected to ascend the throne so soon, admitting he thought the late Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, would reign for at least five to ten years. Speaking on Monday at his Bodija residence in Ibadan, where he was received by family members, Baales, associates, and well-wishers,…
An image showing a person prostrating for Rashidi Ladoja, the Olubadan-in-waiting and former governor of Oyo state, is trending on social media. The image was shared on Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp. Many social media users who posted the viral image claimed that the person prostrating for Ladoja in the picture is former President Olusegun Obasanjo….
Governor Seyi Makinde is set to make history as the first governor to install three Olubadan of Ibadanland. Following the passing of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin on Monday, July 7, High Chief Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja is set to ascend to the throne as the next Olubadan. Governor Makinde has already installed two Olubadans since he assumed…