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IBA OLUYOLE: THE LEGEND OF IBADAN

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10 months ago

September 2, 2025

He came from a lineage of warriors and royalty, his father, Olukuoye Ajala was the son of Yamba Bi Ekun, a Bashorun in the Oyo empire during the reign of Alaafin Ojigi. His mother, Agbonrin was the daughter of Alaafin Abiodun I. Oluyole was a farmer, a blacksmith and later, an armorer. In those days, glory and fame were earned at the battlefield, being the grandson of a warrior, Oluyole set out to become a warrior too, he relocated to Ibadan and within a short period he became the Aareago under Oluyedun (son of Afonja) who was the Baálé of Ibadan after Máyẹ̀ Okunade.

In 1835, Shortly after the death of Lakanle, Oluyole became the Baálé of Ibadan, his new position was challenged when the Fulanis raised one of the largest invasion forces in their history and attacked in a war known as the Eleduwe war. It took a large combined Yoruba army made up of leaders like Kurunmi of Ijaye, Oluyole, and Timi Bamgbaiye of Ede to stop them. Although, the Fulanis were successfully repelled, it was at a great cost to the Òyó empire.

Oyo-Ile, the once mighty seat of one of the largest empires in Africa was destroyed and Alaafin Oluewu, his crown Prince, Adeyanju and his great ally, Eleduwe, the king of the Ibaribas, all perished in the war. Oluyole himself and Prince Atiba nearly lost their lives in the battle.

The survivors moved further south, to Ago d’Oyo or Àgọ Ọja and Atiba was installed as the Alaafin, upon his enthronement, he made Kunrunmi the Aare Ọ̀nà Kakanfo and Oluyole the Bashorun, thereby becoming the first Bashorun of Ibadan. Oluyole took on the challenge of defending the ravaging Ibadan, his reign was bloody, he crushed rebellions both within and outside, his battalion acquired many land that is now part of Ibadan.

He established Ibadan as the military powerhouse on which later leaders build upon. His army emerged victorious in the following wars: Ogun Iberekodo, Ogun Oniyefun, Ogun Oke Bode, Ogun Ẹgbẹ.

Oluyole died in 1850 and Ibadan remains a powerful Yoruba town ever since. His statue stands at Béèrè in Ibadan.

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Fela wouldn’t have been great if he wasn’t from privileged background – Seun Kuti

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21 hours ago

June 24, 2026

Oluwagbenga Olaoye

Seun Kuti, a musician and son of the late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has said his father wouldn’t have been great if he wasn’t from a privileged background.

He claimed that Fela’s background as a son of the famous nationalist and activist, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, gave him certain privileges in the music industry and society.

He, however, noted that Fela was hardworking and resilient in the face of challenges.

The Grammy-nominated singer explained that in his family, they are trained to work hard and not rely on their background.

Speaking in a recent interview with the Ada’s Room, Kuti said, “In life, noting comes from nothing. Even my father; Fela cannot be as great as he is if he wasn’t Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti’s son. If Fela was not born by Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, there would be no Fela. You would never have heard about him.

“So, nothing comes from nothing. But the good thing about my family is that you have to work. There is no shortcuts to it.

“I can be a Nepo baby but my father is not on stage playing my sax or writing my songs or touring with me. My father’s name would definitely open doors for me but as soon as you slide in, there is pressure on you to meet the standard he set.

“The fact that you are from a great family, people expect you to have that greatness. Nobody in the professional world wants to be patient with you and watch you grow or invest in you as an artiste. They just assume you have greatness in you and that puts you under a lot of pressure.”

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Ex-Bauchi deputy governor, Audu Sule-Katagum dies at 69

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5 days ago

June 20, 2026

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Former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Audu Sule-Katagum, is dead. He was 69.

His death was announced on Saturday by Shamsuddeen Lukman Abubakar, who served as his digital and creative media aide.

In a statement, Lukman said the former deputy governor died in the early hours of Saturday.

“It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Arch. Audu Sule-Katagum, Wazirin Katagum and former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State.

“The deceased passed away in the early hours of today after a life of dedicated service to his community, Bauchi State, and the nation,” the statement read.

He prayed for the repose of the deceased’s soul, asking Allah to forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus.

Sule-Katagum served as Chief of Staff at the Bauchi State Government House before he was appointed deputy governor.

He served as deputy governor from 2018 to 2019 under former Governor Mohammed Abubakar.

He has been burried in accordance with Islamic rites.

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PICTURES: Twin brothers marry twin sisters with matching names

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5 days ago

June 20, 2026

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A pair of twin brothers are set to marry a pair of twin sisters in a rare double wedding ceremony taking place in Ibadan, today, Saturday, June 20.

In an unusual twist, the male twin named Taiwo is marrying the female twin also named Taiwo, while his brother, Kehinde, is tying the knot with the female twin named Kehinde.

The couples’ traditional wedding was held on Friday, ahead of the white wedding scheduled for Saturday.

Sharing photos from the engagement ceremony in a joint Instagram post, the grooms, Oguntoye Kehinde Oladele and Oguntoye Taiwo Oye, expressed gratitude to God and everyone who celebrated with them.

PICTORIAL: Twin brothers marry twin sisters with matching names. Credit: FB | Oguntoye Kehinde Oladele

“Twins wed twins!!! Yesterday’s traditional wedding was simply amazing! We are grateful to God and everyone who celebrated with us.

“Today is the grand finale as the most famous twins in African tourism say ‘I Do’!

“ Taiwo & Taiwo
Kehinde & Kehinde

“All glory, honour, and adoration belong to God for making this day a reality,” they wrote.

In another post, they added, “Engagement done and dusted! What started as a dream is now a testimony. Thankful for love, family, friends, and God’s endless grace. Here’s to forever!

“ Taiwo & Taiwo
Kehinde & Kehinde .”

Photos from the traditional wedding have since circulated on social media, drawing congratulatory messages from friends, family members and well-wishers, many of whom described the union as unique and heartwarming.

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