Sunday, January 31, 2016
Thursday, January 21, 2016
The 40th Olubadan, Oba Samuel Odulana Odugade I, Dies at 102
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba
Samuel Odulana Odugade I, dies in his palace at age of 102. The monarch had his
last breath between 2:30pm and 3:00pm, as confirmed, on Tuesday 19, January
2016. The 40th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Samuel Odulana Odugade I, joined his
ancestral. He ascended the throne of his forefathers on August 17, 2007, is
dead.
He died at 102 years and spent 9
years, 5 months on the throne. Report had it that his remains was immediately
taken to a mortuary. When contacted, the late Olubadan's eldest son, Prof. Femi
Lana, declined to confirm his father's death. It was gathered that the
traditional ruler had been sick for sometime as a result of old age.
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Monday, January 18, 2016
Ooni of Ife, Oba Ogunwusi in a Landmark Visit to Alaafin of Oyo
History was made on
Sunday 17 January, 2016 when the new Ooni of Ife,
Oba Ogunwusi became the first Ooni to visit Oyo town since 1937.
The Methodist Church, Apaara, venue of the 45th coronation
anniversary thanksgiving of Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, became electrified
immediately news filtered in that Oba Ogunwusi’s convoy has reached Owode,
followed by many other Obas.
The astute Imperial
Majesty Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, OONI Ile-Ife broke 79-year
record today as he landed at Oyo town to celebrate with the ALAAFIN of Oyo, Oba
Lamidi Adeyemi Ikubabayeye on his 45th coronation anniversary.
Saturday, January 16, 2016
Queen Ayo Balogun, the AJUMA President @ 58
The President of Association of
Juju Musicians of Nigeria (AJUMA), Queen Ayotunde Kofoworola Balogun, simply
addressed as Ayo Balogun clocked 58 on Thursday, December 10, 2015, and was
excited about it. In a media chat with the graceful
ageing and successful musician a couple of days back when she was visited in
her Sura Mogaji, Obanikoro, Lagos office. She spoke on issues, including her
plans for 2016. Excerpts:
2015 has come and gone, how would you describe the year, especially
concerning your career?
Celine Dion's Husband, Rene Angelil, Dies at 73
Celine Dion's husband Rene Angelil
died on Thursday 14th January, 2016 at his residence in Las Vegas
after a long and courageous fight against cancer. He died at 73.
A statement released on the
singer's Facebook page on Thursday read: “It is with deep sadness that we
announce that René Angélil, aged 73, died this morning at her residence in Las
Vegas after a long and courageous fight against cancer.”
British actor, Alan Rickman dies
The British actor and Harry Potter star, Alan
Rickman, well known for his role in the movie series, Harry Potter, died on
January 14th after secretly battling cancer for years.
He
was 69 years old. His family said he died at home surrounded by family and
friends. May his soul rest in perfect peace… Amen.
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