Tag: Soun of Ogbomoso

Ogbomoso Muslim Council warns Robitatul A’immah against interference in Chief Imamship

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The Ogbomoso Muslim Consensus Council (OMCC) has cautioned Robitatul A’immah and its spokesperson over recent comments relating to the Office of the Chief Imam of Ogbomosoland, described the remarks as inappropriate and an intrusion into the community’s religious affairs. In a statement issued on Sunday, the coalition which comprised Islamic scholars, elders, youth leaders, traditional stakeholders and prominent Ogbomoso indigenes at home and abroad said the warning became necessary to protect the integrity of Ogbomoso’s long-established Islamic leadership structure. The council reaffirmed that the Office of the Chief Imam of…

Nigeria now respected globally in just Two Years, says Tinubu as he hosts Soun of

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday declared that Nigeria has regained global respect and economic stability within just two years of his administration’s bold reforms. The President made this known while receiving His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Oladunni Olaoye, Orumogege III, the Soun of Ogbomosoland, who led a delegation of traditional rulers and prominent indigenes of Ogbomoso to the State House, Abuja. “Years of neglect and self-deception, fake records, smuggling, and currency arbitrage denied Nigeria the necessary revenue for progress and development. With your prayers, patience, and understanding, I’m glad…

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…

Gov Seyi Makinde presents staff of office to new Soun of Ogbomoso

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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has officially presented staff of Office to the 21st Soun of Ogbomoso, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, Orumogege III.   The official coronation and presentation of Staff of the Office were held at the Soun of Ogbomoso Township Stadium, Ogbomoso today, Tuesday, December 19, 2023.   Oba Ghandi, in his brief titled “My dream and my Reality”, after receiving the instrument and staff of Office from Governor Makinde, expressed gratitude to God and all who have made the day a reality.   He…

No Death Recorded During Attack On My Palace –Soun Of Ogbomoso

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Oba Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, the Soun of Ogbomosoland, has said that no death was recorded during an attack on his palace on Sunday.   In a statement by Principal Secretary to Soun of Ogbomosoland, Mr Toyin Ajamu, the palace said contrary to the news of needless provocations and ill-treatment meted out to the royal household during the violent attack on the palace, the paramount ruler and his household did not retaliate. The statement reads, “The attention of the Palace of Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, has…

How Oole Oba Festival Promotes Unity, Culture, Territorial Defence By Sunday Adepoju

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300 years after it started during the reign of the first Soun, the people of Ogbomoso have continued to celebrate the Oole Oba festival under the Ajagbon tree at the back of the Soun’s palace. SUNDAY ADEPOJU who covered the 2020 edition of the festival reports that it was a forum to promote unity among the people and the five Ogbomoso royal families.   Eminent personalities, the five Soun royal families, well wishers and culture enthusiasts from Ogbomoso and the rest of the world on Friday, March 20 converged on…

Ogunwuyi Felicitates with Soun at 92, Describes Him Architect Of Modern Ogbomoso

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Lawmaker representing Ogbomoso North, South and Oriire Federal Constituency Honourable Segun Ogunwuyi, and has described the Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba (Dr.) Jimoh Oladunni Ajagungbade III, as the architect of modern Ogbomoso with the level of development he has brought to the ancient town.   The lawmaker said the king has taken the lead among his peers in the area of new developments as manifested in the spate of developments the town has recorded in the past years of his reign.   Ogunwuyi ‎contented that no monarch has matched Soun’s achievements…