Oyo State Former Governor Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo Passes On @ 90

Former Governor of Oyo State, Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo passed away in recent hours today Sunday, 6 April 2025, after short illness at a private hospital in Ibadan, aged 90.

His wife, Mrs. Ronke Olunloyo confirmed his death in a statement released earlier on Sunday on behalf of the family.

Dr. Olunloyo’s demise comes just days before his 90^th birthday celebration which was already being planned, according to the family.

Oba Abimbola Owoade Crowned 46th Alaafin of Oyo

The Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde formally installed Oba Abimbola Owoade as 46th Alaafin of Oyo on Saturday, 5 April 2025 at the Olivet High School, Oyo, venue of the coronation ceremony.  Oba Owoade succeeds Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, who died on 22 April 2022 at the age of 83.

Oba Owoade was presented with the staff of office and instrument of office on Monday, 13 January 2025 at the Governor’s Office in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.