Olubadan

2024 - 3 - 15

RIP Oba Lekan Balogun: The Passing of the Olubadan of Ibadan Land

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👑 Sad news from Ibadan as the Olubadan, Oba Lekan Balogun, has passed away. Find out more about his legacy and burial arrangements here. #Olubadan #Ibadan #ObaLekanBalogun

The city of Ibadan is in mourning following the passing of the revered Olubadan, Oba Lekan Balogun. The 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan Land, known as Oba Mohood Olalekan Balogun, passed away at the age of 81 after a brief illness. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State confirmed the sad news, expressing his condolences to the royal family and the people of Ibadan. Oba Lekan Balogun ascended the throne just two years ago, bringing a brief yet impactful reign to the ancient city.

The family of the late Olubadan has announced that his burial will take place today according to Islamic rites. The ceremony is scheduled for 4pm, honoring the traditions and customs of the revered monarch. The community gathers to pay their respects and bid farewell to a significant leader who has now joined his ancestors. Oba Lekan Balogun's legacy as a custodian of Ibadan culture and heritage will be deeply remembered by generations to come.

In a surprising twist of fate, Oba Lekan Balogun's passing occurred just two years after his ascension to the throne as the Olubadan of Ibadan. This brief yet impactful reign leaves a mark on the history of Ibadan, with memories of his leadership and contributions still fresh in the minds of the people. As the city mourns the loss of a beloved ruler, the spirit of Oba Lekan Balogun lives on through the timeless traditions and values he upheld.

The Olubadan's transition to join his ancestors at the age of 81 marks the end of an era in Ibadan's rich cultural heritage. His legacy as a symbol of unity and tradition will continue to resonate throughout the city, reminding future generations of the importance of honoring their roots. As the community prepares to bid farewell to a great leader, the spirit of Oba Lekan Balogun will forever remain etched in the hearts of the people of Ibadan.

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JUST IN: Olubadan for burial by 4pm - Family (The Punch)

The remains of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, will be interred according to Islqmoc rites today, Friday, March 15, ...

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Family announces burial arrangement for late Olubadan (Premium Times)

The late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, who died late Thursday, will be buried on Friday evening in Ibadan, a family member has announced.

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JUST IN: Olubadan of Ibadan dies two years after ascending throne (TheCable)

Olalekan Balogun, the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan, has died at the age of 81. Oladele Ogunsola, media aide of the monarch, said he died on Thursday evening, ...

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BREAKING: Gov Makinde Mourns As Olubadan Dies At 82 (Leadership Newspaper)

The 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan Land, His Imperial Majesty Oba Mohood Olalekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, is dead. He was aged 82.

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Olubadan joins ancestors at 81 (Vanguard)

The olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun has joined his ancestors after a brief illness. He joined his ancestors at the age of 81.

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Olubadan: Makinde confirms demise of Oba Lekan Balogun (Daily Post Nigeria)

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has confirmed the passage of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun. Makinde made the confirmation on.

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Olubadan joins ancestors at 82, two years after ascension (The Guardian Nigeria)

IBADAN was last night thrown into mourning as the Olubadan, Oba Moshood Olalekan Balogun, joined his ancestors. He was confirmed dead at the University ...

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JUST-IN: Olubadan For Burial Friday (Leadership Newspaper)

The Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Mohood Olalekan Balogun, who died on Thursday night will be buried Friday, March 15, 2024.

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JUST IN: Just After Two Years' Reign, Olubadan Joins Ancestors (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

Aged 81, the late monarch was taken to the hospital Wednesday morning having stayed indoors throughout Tuesday on account of slight malaria fever.

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Olubadan Dies At 81, Oyo Governor Makinde Mourns Ibadan ... (Arise News)

“A mighty Iroko has fallen; Oba Dr. Balogun has joined the ancestors,” Governor Makinde said. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo Sttsr, on Thursday, announced the ...

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Oba Olakulehin to emerge new Olubadan (The Punch)

He will be crowned following the demise of the 42nd Olubadan, Oba Lekan Balogun, on Thursday.

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An Iroko Has Fallen: Makinde Mourns Passage Of Olubadan (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

The Governor in a condolence message on Friday, said the late oba had made “indelible marks on the sands of history and achieved greatly within a short ...

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Tinubu Mourns Olubadan Of Ibadanland (Leadership Newspaper)

President Bola Tinubu has received the news of the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II,

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Olubadan of Ibadan: Nigerian philosopher and monarch dies aged 81 (BBC News)

"Peaceful" and "listening" monarch Oba Moshood Olalekan Balogun dies after two years on the throne.

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From ex-senator to monarch: Profile of late Olubadan, Lekan Balogun (The Punch)

The 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, died on Thursday, throwing the town into mourning.

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Coronation date for Olubadan-designate to be announced soon ... (The Punch)

A former governor of Oyo State and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Rashidi Ladoja, made this announcement shortly after a closed-door meeting with the ...

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Lying-in-state, burial rites commence for late Olubadan (Premium Times)

The remains of the late monarch arrived at the Mapo hall, in Ibadan around 2 p.m. for the lying-in-state ceremony.

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We Know Next Olubadan But No Date Yet For Coronation — Ladoja (Leadership Newspaper)

An Ibadan High Chief and former governor of Oyo State, Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has declared that the next Olubadan of Ibadanland is known but the ...

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Olubadan For Interment At 4 pm Today (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

His remains will be committed to Mother Earth at his Aliwo family compound according to Islamic rites, Channels Television can report.

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Oba Olakulehin next in line to become Olubadan (Premium Times)

Oba Olalekan Olakulehin, who is next in line to the throne, hails from Ibadan North from the Okugbaja family in Ita Baale area of Ibadan.

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'He was an exemplary leader' — Fayemi pays tribute to late Olubadan (TheCable)

Kayode Fayemi, former governor of Ekiti, has mourned the death of Olalekan Balogun, the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan.

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Tinubu mourns Olubadan (Premium Times)

President Bola Tinubu received the news of the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, with a deep sense of grief.

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Sanwo-Olu, Kogi gov mourn Olubadan (The Punch)

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; and his Kogi State counterpart, Ahmed Ododo, have mourned the demise of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland.

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Olubadan Laid To Rest In Ancestral Home (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

Oba Balogun, who reigned for two years, died at the age of 81 on Thursday at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, after a brief illness.

Olubadan: We know who's next, coronation date'll be announced ... (Vanguard)

Laolu Elijah, Ibadan. The former governor of Oyo State and the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Rashidi Ladoja on Friday said that Ibadan people already ...

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Olubadan: Tinubu, Obasanjo, Adeleke, AbdulRasaq, Aiyedatiwa ... (Vanguard)

Eminent Nigerians yesterday paid glowing tribute to the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Olalekan Balogun who joined his ancestors Thursday night even as ...

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Celebration begins in Olakulehin's residence as Olubadan is buried (The Punch)

The residence of the Balogun of Ibadanland and Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, was filled with drummers and praise singers on Friday.

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Oyo promises to give Olubadan befitting burial - Punch Newspapers (The Punch)

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday described the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun (Alli Okunmade II), as a cerebral monarch and an ...

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Life, times of Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Olalekan Balogun (Premium Times)

Oba Balogun, an astute politician, with a PhD in economics, was the most educated Olubadan in history.

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Olubadan Buried As President, Obasanjo, Makinde, AbdulRazaq ... (Arise News)

The remains of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, were interred at his Aliiwo ancestral home, Ibadan, on Friday. The late monarch, who reigned ...

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MATTERS ARISING: Who is the next Olubadan? | Will Ladoja strike ... (TheCable)

When a king dies, another is crowned. When Ibadan mourns today, the ancient city celebrates that same day. While Ali-Iwo, the palace of Oba Olalekan Balogun ...

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Olubadan's death created void in Nigeria – Peter Obi (Daily Post Nigeria)

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi has mourned the death of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade.

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Olubadan played major role in Nigeria's political development -Igboho (The Punch)

Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly called Sunday Igboho, on Friday, said the legacies of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, ...

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Olubadan was a cerebral monarch and an amiable personality ... (Businessday.ng)

Governor 'Seyi Makinde has described the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, as a cerebral monarch....

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