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[JUST IN]: Oyo State Gov't Appeals Judgement Sacking Soun Of Ogbomoso  Oyo state government has filed an appeal challenging a court ruling which invalidated the selection and installation of Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye as the Soun of Ogbomosoland. Also an application for stay of execution pending the hearing and determination of the appeal of the defendants/applicants against the judgment at the Court of Appeal, Ibadan Judicial Division has been filed at the High Court. The application is also seeking for an order from the court restraining the claimant/respondent by himself or through his servants, agents, privies or otherwise howsoever prevent him from taking any step or further step in recognition or in pursuance of the judgment of this Honourable Court. Honourable Justice K. A. Adedokun delivered judgment on the matter in suit No: HOG/27/2022 on the 25th day of October, 2023. Justice Adedokun had in his judgment on the case, between Prince Muhammed Kabir Olaoye

There was a twist in the judgment relating to the suits challenging the nomination of Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye as Soun of Ogbomosoland as an Oyo State High Court sitting in Ogbomoso, Wednesday, 25/10/2023 declared in suit no HOG/27/2023 between Prince Muhammed Kabir Olaoye V The Governor of Oyo State and 11 others that the procedure for the nomination of the Soun of Ogbomoso the 12th Defendant was “ irregular, null and void.’’ for not strictly complying with the provisions of the Soun Chieftaincy declaration of 1958 Contrarily, in suit no HOG/20/2023 instituted by Prince Taofeeq Akorede Olaoye also challenging Oba Olaoye in which judgment was delivered on October 3, Justice Kareem Adeyimika Adedokun ruled that the procedure was “right, valid and proper.” Justice K A. Adedokun, the presiding judge, delivering judgment in the suit marked HOG/27/ 2023 instituted by Prince Kabir Muhammed Olaoye faulted the procedure for the nomination of Oba Ghandi Olaoye and as a result grant

Chief Sunday Dare, the former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, paid a congratulatory visit to the new Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye, Orumogege III, at his aafin Ogbomoso. He was accompanied by his wife, Yeye Agbaakin Olukemi Dare and host of others. During the visit, Chief Dare congratulated the new King and expressed his confidence in his ability to bring prosperity and development to Ogbomoso land. He also promised to continue his efforts in facilitating development projects and federal and other opportunities for the people of Ogbomoso. In his words " Kabiesi O, your Imperial Majesty Oba Afolabi Ghandi Laoye Orumogege III, the Soun of ogbomosoland by God's grace. I, Sunday Akinlabi Dare by the grace of God one of your High Chiefs with my wife Yeye Agbaakin Olukemi Dare are here today 9th October, 2023 to pay a well deserved homage to your imperial majesty as you ascend the throne of your forebears.  The history

Shut Up, Dragging SOUN-OGBOMOSO Into your  Religion controversy is insultive, Media Hub Warns Iwo Born Grand-Mufti. The recent derogatory, provocative and violence inciting remarks made by One Sheikh Daood Imran Molaasan on his Facebook page, Qudus TV has come to our attention, the said man from Iwo town has disrespected and insulted the highly revered Soun of Ogbomosoland, labeling the our new monarch as an unbeliever and even going as far as calling him pagan. "Keferi". As proud sons and daughters of Ogbomoso, we stand united across different religions, both within our homeland and in the diaspora, to condemn such disrespectful behavior. Mr Daood Imran Molaasan comments are not only offensive but also demonstrate a severe lack of understanding and respect for the cultural and religious values that we hold dear. We want to urge all Islamic leaders in Ogbomoso, including the current Chief Imam, to denounce any individual who seeks to incite violence or discord

In a devastating incident, a yet-to-be confirmed number of 500-level Accounting students from Ladoke Akintola University (LAUTECH) in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, lost their lives in a fatal accident while returning from an excursion to Erin-Ijesa Waterfall in Osun State. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening, September 27, as the students were making their way back from the excursion. The ill-fated bus carrying the students was involved in an accident that resulted in a fire outbreak along the Ilobu-Okinni-Osogbo road in Osun State. The details surrounding the accident remain unclear at this time, leaving the university community and the affected families in a state of shock and grief. Lekan Fadeyin, the Public Relations Officer of LAUTECH, confirmed the tragic incident, expressing his deep condolences to the families of the victims. While he acknowledged the loss of lives, Fadeyin stated that he was still awaiting further information regarding the exact number of casualties and the iden

Official statement on Iwuye ceremony of Oba Ghandi Olaoye III released As tomorrow, Thursday September 14, marks the end of the seven-day seclusion rite of the new Soun of Ogbomosoland Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye Orumogege III, there will be official public appearance of the monarch in accordance with tradition. The ceremony, according to a release by His Majesty’s media team, will involve royal parade from Ogbomoso High School to the palace at Oja’gbo. Various events have been lined up also at the palace including an interdenominational service, goodwill messages and invocation of prayers and blessings for the people and community. Among the programme personnel is Brother Gbile Akanni from Gboko, Benue state who incidentally is an indigene of Ogbomoso.                                           Advertisement   The release in full: “His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye Orumogege III, the Soun of Ogbomosoland, will at the end of the 7-day seclusion rite t

The Federation of Ogbomoso student union, uniabuja chapter made history yesterday by holding a seminar and investiture ceremony for her new patrons and matron. The event was attended by distinguished individuals who were recognized for their contributions to the development of their community. OBA FRANCIS OLUSOLA ALAO, the OLUGBON OF ORILE IGBON, was made the life patron of the Association, while Hon Lanre OLATUNDE, Hon Sunday MAKANJUOLA, Hon Olamijuwonlo ALAO AKALA, ENGR Junaid Victor OLATUNJI, and Mr ADEGBOYEGA were made patrons of the Association. Hon Mrs Elizabeth oyedele was also made the matron of the Association. In addition, Hon Oyelola Daniel OLUSAYO BIBIIRE, Arch Olaniyi, Otunba Bolaji ADIGUN, ENGR simeon Adesina, AMB AKIN OYATERU, Hon Moses OJO, Prof Samuel Olarenwaju, and chief Samson ADEGOKE were given the Ogbomoso Developmental Award for their contributions to the development of their community. The event had a knowledge-bas