
MAKINDE APPROVES SELECTION OF PRINCE LAOYE AS SOUN OF OGBOMOSO
Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has approved the selection of Prince Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye as the new Soun-elect of Ogbomosoland.
It was reported that the stool became vacant after the demise of Oba Jimoh Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, in December 2021, at the age of 95 years after he reigned for 48 years.
Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters in the state, Mr. Olusegun Olayiwola made this known in a statement on Saturday that the announcement followed the long-drawn processes specified under the law.
“His Excellency congratulates the new Soun-elect on his ascension to the throne of his forebears,” the statement added.
The commissioner said the exalted position has placed the monarch-elect in the position to facilitate harmony, understanding and tolerance amongst his people.
More Stories
BREAKING: TINUBU DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY IN RIVERS STATE
President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State following the protracted political crisis in the state....
WAEC DISPUTES NASU’S CLAIMS OF VICTIMISATION
The West African Examinations Council has refuted claims of victimization and violation of a Memorandum of Understanding reached with the...
JUST IN: OYO ASSEMBLY HALTS LG CHAIRMAN OVER ALLEGED MISCONDUCT
Emmanuel Adedokun, the chairman of Saki East Local Government Area, has been suspended by the Oyo State House of Assembly...
ALAFFIN ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL TITLE
Prince Akeem Owoade, the Alaafin-elect, has announced his official title. This was announced by the Alaafin in a brief palace...
JUST IN: TINUBU, AKPABIO, SERVICE CHIEFS, IG IN PRIVATE MEETING
The Inspector-General of Police and his service chiefs are currently meeting with President Bola Tinubu in the Aso Rock Presidential...
TCN RESTORES HUGE POWER SUPPLY TO EKO, IKEJA DISCOS
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has declared that Eko and Ikeja Electricity Distribution Companies will once again get a regular...