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Prince Bola Ajibola: Nigerian Jurist and International Statesman

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Born: March 22, 1934, Owu, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

Died: April 8, 2023, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

Prince Bola Ajibola was a distinguished Nigerian jurist, diplomat, and educator whose life bridged royal heritage and a deep commitment to law, justice, and nation-building. A proud son of the Owu royal family in Abeokuta, he rose to become Nigeria’s Attorney General and later an influential figure in international law.

Early Life and Education

Born on March 22, 1934, into the Owu royal lineage of Abeokuta, Ajibola began his education at Owu Baptist Day School and Baptist Boys’ High School, both in Abeokuta. His passion for law took him to the United Kingdom, where he studied at Lincoln’s Inn and was called to the English Bar in 1962. This early exposure to British legal traditions shaped the jurisprudence that would define his long career.

National Service: Attorney General and Minister of Justice

Ajibola’s brilliance in legal practice and public service earned him appointment as Attorney General and Minister of Justice of Nigeria from 1985 to 1991, during the administration of General Ibrahim Babangida.

In that role, he worked to strengthen the rule of law, introduce reforms in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution, and modernize the nation’s legal institutions. His tenure emphasized human rights protections and judicial integrity at a time when Nigeria faced significant political challenges.

International Legal Career

Ajibola’s reputation for integrity and expertise soon extended beyond Nigeria’s borders. In 1991, he became a judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, where he served until 1994. At the ICJ he participated in landmark decisions that shaped the practice of international law and enhanced Nigeria’s global standing.

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He later served as Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, helping to strengthen diplomatic ties, and also contributed to the Constitutional Court of the Commonwealth, where he worked on issues of international arbitration and constitutional interpretation.

Education and Faith-Based Initiatives

A devout Muslim and passionate advocate of education, Ajibola founded Crescent University, Abeokuta, in 2005, a private Islamic institution dedicated to academic excellence and moral leadership. He actively promoted interfaith understanding, working with both Muslim and Christian communities to foster peaceful coexistence.

Family and Personal Life

Prince Bola Ajibola was married and blessed with children, including Olusoji Ajibola, who continues to honor his father’s legacy in law and education. Despite his global engagements, Ajibola maintained close ties to his hometown of Abeokuta and to the Owu royal family throughout his life.

Honors and Legacy

For his decades of service, Ajibola received some of Nigeria’s highest national honors, including Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) and later Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON).

His death on April 8, 2023, at the age of 89, was met with tributes from Nigerian leaders, legal practitioners, and international organizations. They hailed him as a man of integrity, faith, and unwavering dedication to justice, whose influence continues through the lawyers he mentored and the institutions he founded.

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Premium Times: “Prince Bola Ajibola, former Nigerian Attorney-General, dies at 89,” April 9, 2023.

Prince Bola Ajibola’s life remains a testament to the power of law and education to shape society. From the courts of Abeokuta to the international bench at The Hague, his legacy endures as a model of principled leadership and lifelong public service.

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Declare Your Lineage – Royal Family Tells Musician KWAM 1 Over His Interest In Becoming Next Awujale Of Ijebuland

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KWAM 1, in a letter dated December 3, 2025, addressed to the chairman of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House in Agunsebi Quarters, Ijebu-Ode, announced his interest in the stool, describing himself as a “bonafide son” of the ruling house.

The Fusengbuwa ruling house of Ijebu-Ode, next in line to produce the new Awujale of Ijebuland, Ogun State, has instructed Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM 1, to confirm his family’s royal lineage to validate his membership in the ruling house.

KWAM 1, in a letter dated December 3, 2025, addressed to the chairman of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House in Agunsebi Quarters, Ijebu-Ode, announced his interest in the stool, describing himself as a “bonafide son” of the ruling house.

KWAM 1 also stated that his candidacy aligns with Ijebu customary law and the Ogun State Chieftaincy Laws.

In an interview with Punch, the Chairman of the ruling house and former National President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Abdulateef Owoyemi, said only bonafide members of the family would be allowed to participate in the selection process.

Owoyemi explained that KWAM 1, Olori Omooba of Ijebu land and others interested in the stool have been directed to complete the Fusengbuwa ruling house royal lineage data form.

According to him, the form, which requires contenders to trace their genealogy back seven generations, ensures that only genuine princes from the family can participate, thereby blocking “strangers” from claiming the throne.

He said, “The first step for anyone interested in contesting for the Awujale throne is to declare their lineage by filling the standard Fusengbuwa ruling house royal lineage data form. Once confirmed as a legitimate member of the ruling house, they can then apply for the expression of interest form.

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“We have told him, just like everyone else interested in the Awujale throne, that the first step is to declare his lineage. He will do this by completing the royal lineage data form, showing his full name, which parent and grandparent he descends from, and continuing up to seven generations.

“The completed form will be signed and submitted to the head of the ruling house unit of the Fusengbuwa ruling house, who will affirm that he is a genuine member. Only then will the process move forward.”

Owoyemi emphasised that although the application window for the throne officially closed on December 5, KWAM 1 had been given a five-day extension, which would lapse on December 10.

He noted, “We won’t shut anybody out of picking the next Awujale, but we must ensure that you are a legitimate member of Fusengbuwa. Every right comes with responsibilities. For a royal family, everyone must prove their legitimacy by completing the royal lineage data form.

“When we receive the form, we will review it meticulously. If clarification is needed, we will contact the applicant. We welcome men of influence who will use their influence to enhance the throne, not to claim it, ensuring that what truly belongs to our family is preserved.”

Owoyemi explained that the local government has given them 14 days to select candidates, and the ruling house hopes to have a new Awujale by the second or third week of January 2026.

He added, “The local government has given us 14 days to select candidates, which expires on December 18. After that, the kingmakers have seven days to deliberate and choose one candidate, whose name will be forwarded to the governor.

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“Legally, the government then has 21 days to conduct background checks and security clearance, allowing for objections or protests. After this period, the State Executive Council will ratify the nominee, and the governor will announce the next Awujale, after which coronation rites will commence.

“So, combining the candidate selection, kingmakers’ deliberation, and legal objection period, we are looking at around 42 days. Therefore, we expect the next Awujale to emerge between the second and third week of January.”

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VIDEO: I’m Married But Not In My Husband’s House; I Didn’t Have The Experience Of Living Happily Ever After – Singer Shola Allyson Reveals

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While speaking about her love life, the 54-year-old who came into limelight with a love album ‘Eji Owuro’, revealed that she is married but not living with her husband.

Sola Allyson, the popular Nigerian gospel singer, has revealed that she is not currently living with her husband.

The musician made this known in her latest interview on Oyinmomo TV.

While speaking about her love life, the 54-year-old who came into limelight with a love album ‘Eji Owuro’, revealed that she is married but not living with her husband.

Sharing her marital experience, the singer said she has never enjoyed the kind of happiness many people describe.

“I’m married, but I’m not in my husband’s house. We live separately. He in his house and I in mine.”

The interviewer asked: “You sang ‘Eji Owuro’, did you experience genuine love from your husband?

She replied, “We lied before. Those older than us didn’t inform us that it’s tough. They made us believe that so long as you both love each other, you will live happily ever after, but it’s a lie.

“That’s not the experience I have. I didn’t have the experience of living happily ever after. I did all I could to make it work.

“Marriage has been a big challenge. I hear people talk about joy in marriage, but I have never experienced it.”

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VIDEO: Shola Allyson Finally Opens Up, Reveals Why She Does Not Reference Jesus In Her Songs

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Recall that Allyson, who is regarded as a gospel singer, was dragged on social media in March 2025 for not directly referencing ‘Jesus’ in all her songs.

Shola Allyson, the renowned Nigerian songstress, has opened up on the real reason she avoids mentioning the name of Jesus in all her songs.

Recall that Allyson, who is regarded as a gospel singer, was dragged on social media in March 2025 for not directly referencing ‘Jesus’ in all her songs.

Reacting to her critics in a post on X, the songstress stated that “No one can bully me into joining their darkness that looks like light because indolent souls find comfort in it”.

Finally revealing her reason for not mentioning Jesus in her songs, Shola Allyson on Saturday during her latest interview on Oyinmomo TV, stated that Jesus did not ask her to do PR for him.

She said “I’m not a religious singer. As I am, I have never introduced myself as a gospel singer. My name is Shola Allyson. I’m a singer”.

Interviewer; “Some people said you don’t mention ‘Jesus’ name’ in all your songs”.

She quickly responded “Jesus did not instruct us to mention his name in songs nor did Jesus ask us to do PR for Him”.

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