Tag: His Imperial Majesty Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye Orumogege III.

UI mourns Professor Abdulganiy Olayinka Raji

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The University of Ibadan has announced the death of Professor Abdulganiy Olayinka Raji, a Professor of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering and a former Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Professor Raji passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, December 19, 2025, at his residence in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. Beyond his academic career at Nigeria’s premier university, the late professor rendered national service as INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Ekiti, Ogun and Osun States, where he was noted for professionalism and dedication to duty. Family sources…

MURIC backs Isese Day holiday demand, insists Traditionalists must respect Others’ rights

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has expressed support for calls by traditionalists in Yorubaland for the Federal Government to declare August 21st and 22nd as Isese Day public holidays.   MURIC, however, said its support comes with conditions, stressed that traditional religion adherents must also respect the fundamental rights of others.   The group’s position was contained in a statement issued on Thursday, August 21, 2025, by its Founder and Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola.   According to Akintola, freedom of religion is a fundamental human right that must be…

Soun of Ogbomoso to hold Town Hall meetings across five LGAs on Development Agenda

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Soun of Ogbomosoland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, Orumogege III, has concluded plans to embark on a series of town hall meetings across the five local government areas of Ogbomoso zone to engage citizens at the grassroots level on his developmental vision.   The meetings, scheduled to begin on Thursday, June 12, 2025, are part of efforts to interact directly with the people on the proposed “Greater Ogbomoso” agenda a 25-year development master plan designed to transform the zone socially, economically, and infrastructurally.   According to a…

Ogbomoso Restoration Movement Celebrates Prof. Oyekale Oyedeji with Valedictory Lecture at LAUTECH

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In recognition of academic excellence and dedicated service to science and education, the Ogbomoso Restoration Movement on Saturday held a valedictory lecture in honour of Professor Oyekale Oyedeji, a distinguished Professor of Mathematics and Physics from Ogbomoso. The event, which took place at The Hall, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, attracted dignitaries from within and outside the academic community. It marked yet another milestone in the organization’s efforts to promote excellence and celebrate outstanding contributions to community development. The keynote lecture, titled “Smart Future: Harnessing Science, Technology, and…

Kingmakers install Redeemed Pastor, Ghandi Laoye as Soun of Ogbomoso

Emporium Reporters

Prince Afolabi Ghandi Laoye has been installed as Soun of Ogbomosoland early this morning, Friday, September 8, 2023. Ghandi a pastor and international businessman arrived Ogbomoso, Oyo state, early in the morning in a private jet which landed at Ogbomoso Grammar School from where he moved to the palace. He was at the palace this morning for official installation which was performed at Abata by the kingmakers led by the Areago High Chief Sobalaje Otolorin. The kingmakers when asked about the Injunction restraining them from installing Ghandi said they are…