Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has reassured the people of Ijebuland that a new Awujale will emerge before May 29, 2027, while projecting a major economic transformation for Ogun East Senatorial District through emerging oil exploration activities and the proposed Gateway Deep-Sea Port. The Governor gave the assurances on Tuesday at the Ogun East…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated Oba Taiwo Adenaike Ogunbona, Fibigbuwa IV, on his ascension to the throne of Alaperu of Iperu-Remo, urging him to promote peace, unity and inclusive development in the ancient kingdom. Oba Ogunbona ascended the revered throne of his forefathers on Saturday, October 17, 2026. In a congratulatory message…
Consent judgment stands as claimants withdraw suit; Prince Adedimeji calls for unity, transparent selection process in Ado-Odo The Ogun State High Court sitting in Idi-Oke/Igbesa has struck out a suit concerning the leadership of the Okewaye Ruling House in Ado-Odo, Awori land, following a notice of discontinuance filed by the claimants, bringing another phase of…
Rejoice, Ijebu. The next Awujale has been revealed by divine decree. Twice. In two different directions. In one video, a man of God closes his eyes, and Heaven shows him Ademorin Kuye. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/ECMXe5nCjiI In another video, a different man of God closes his eyes, and Heaven shows him Abimbola Onabanjo. Watch that…
The Ogun State Government has suspended the Eselu of Iselu Kingdom in Yewa North Local Government Area, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, with immediate effect over alleged partisan political activities. The suspension was approved by the State Executive Council pursuant to Section 52(1) of the Ogun State Obas and Chiefs Law, 2021, pending a detailed investigation into…
A crown is not won with words. In Ijebuland, royalty rests on one thing: blood you can trace. Who was your father? Who was his father? Who was your mother, and the people she came from? You follow the line back, on either side, until it reaches the ruling house. That is how it has…
The search for the next Awujale began with 95 names. After duplicates were removed, 86 remained. But many of those names arrived attached to family groups that never belonged to the ruling house. Some pointed back to the founder’s own father. Some pointed to his sisters. One was not a person at all, but a…
The Fusengbuwa/Jadiara Ruling House of Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, has demanded a fresh selection process for the vacant Awujale stool, insisting that the exercise must be transparent, follow established procedures and give all qualified members a fair opportunity to participate. The demand was made at a meeting of the ruling house at Ule Nla Agunsebi…
Community Leaders say development of ancient site will boost tourism, jobs and Ogun economy Residents and Traditional Leaders of Ebute-Igbooro in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State have appealed to the State Government to develop the ancient Oleyo Waterfall into a major cultural and tourism centre. The appeal was made on Wednesday during…
Odufowokan: 2026 edition will be unprecedented display of culture, tradition, tourism Four-day programme features cultural dances, palliatives, spelling bee, football, lecture and grand finale The ancient Eposo Remo town in Remo North LGA of Ogun State is set to host the third edition of Eposo Day, with the 2026 celebration scheduled to feature a rich…
