The Deji of Akure, His Royal Majesty, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, yesterday, called for the ending of geographical zoning in the determination of who should lead Nigeria as President and Commander-in-Chief. HRM Aladelusi made the call while receiving in his palace Professor Kingsley Moghalu, aspirant of the Young Progressive Party (YPP) in the 2019 presidential... Read More

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April 1, 2016

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‘Ooni of Ife is the father of everyone in Yorubaland, except…’

The Deji of Akure Kingdom, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi says the Ooni of Ife is the father of everyone in Yorubaland, except the non descendants of Oduduwa. Oba Aladelusi said this on Thursday, while hosting the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, at his palace at Akure, Ondo state. A statement was released to this... Read More

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October 23, 2015

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Why Ndigbo in Yorubaland cannot have kings – Afenifere

The Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG) has lauded Oba Aladelusi’s ban of the title of ‘Eze Ndi Igbo’ in Akure, Ondo state. The ARG, in a statement released by its Publicity Secretary, Kunle Famoriyo, said the ban is needful in Yourba land. According to the Afenifere, the Igbo community in Yorubaland do not require a King, when there’s... Read More

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December 30, 2013

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Meet the new regent of Akure, Princess Adetutu Adesida Ojei (PICTURED)

by Oke Efagene The stool of the Deji of Akure, which became vacant on December 1, following the death of Oba Adebiyi Adesida, has been filled yesterday by the newly installed regent, Princess Adetutu Adesida Ojei. After her installation, Ojei, assured all sons and daughter of Akure that she is ready for the great task... Read More

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December 25, 2013

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‘Please reconsider me’: Deposed Deji of Akure writes 18-page letter to Mimiko

by ‘Jola Sotubo Following the death of the Deji of Akure, Adebiyi Adesida on November 30 after only 3 years on the throne, his predecessor Oluwadare Adepoju Adesina is said to have pleaded to the Governor of Ondo, Olusegun Mimiko to reinstate him. Adesina, who was deposed, is said to have written an 18-page letter... Read More