Alaafin of Oyo to begin traditional ascension rites, immediate curfew imposed
Residents within Oyo township are to observe a daily curfew from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., which will be imposed ...
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Residents within Oyo township are to observe a daily curfew from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., which will be imposed ...
The Oyomesi rejected Mr Owoade's appointment and are said to be planning to challenge Governor Makinde's action in court.
![Alaafin's Palace [PHOTO CREDIT @Rex Clarke Adventures]](https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2025/01/Alaafins-palace.jpg?fit=750%2C420&ssl=1)
The Oyo State government announced the appointment of a new Alaafin on Friday.
![The Executive governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde. [PHOTO CREDIT: Seyi Makinde on Facebook]](https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2024/06/438161204_975821773899012_5858340017386028024_n-e1719329903115.jpg?fit=1621%2C1092&ssl=1)
The process of selecting a new Alaafin has been marred by controversy and litigation.
The Oyo kingmakers filed the suit over the vacant Alaafin stool after they withdrew a similar case which was subsequently ...
This newspaper reported that the Oyomesi, the kingmakers in the kingdom, forwarded the name of the selected candidate to the ...
