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Historical events in Yorubaland and Ibadan from 1614 to 1885

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1. 1614 – Lagelu from Ile-Ife founded Ibadan.

2. 1640 – Lagelu installed as the 1st Balogun of Yorubaland by Alaafin Ajagbo.

3. 1774/1779 – Alaafin Agboluaje/Majeogbe ordered the destruction of the 1st Ibadan.

4. 1782/1810 – Akasi (suroral nephew of Lagelu), Akinola, Ogundowo, Sotayelo (children of Lagelu) ruled as Olubadan of Ibadanland.

5. 1782/1810 – Olowu Akinjobi, Prince of Isheri (Lagos), Abu (son of Ooni Sooko) all came to settle in the 2nd Ibadan.

6. 1810 – The combined forces of Ife, Oyo, Egba, Ijebu waged wart against the Towns of Orile- Owu, Oje, Offa, Ojoo, Ijaiye, Erunmu, Ikija, Podo and 2nd Ibadan (the 2nd Ibadan was sandwiched among those Owu Towns).

7. 1810-1820 – The ruined 2nd Ibadan was used as War Camp by the combined Warrior of Ife, Oyo, Egba, Ijebu in waging wars against other Yoruba settlements.

8. 1820 – The war camp became a permanent settlement to the warriors (of many towns), thus giving birth to the 3rd Ibadan.

9. 1820 – Maye Okunade, leader of the Ife warrior was made the Head of the 3rd Ibadan.

10. 1829 – Islam was first practiced in Ibadan at Ayeye Area by one Abdullai Igun Olorun who was the Chief Imam of his small congregation.

11. 1829 – The Oyo warriors revolted against the high temper, domineering personality and nepotism of Maye Okunade who then fled to Ilugun.

12. 1830 – Sodeke leader of the Egba warriors in the allied force relocated to Abeokuta because of the dominance of the Ife and Oyo warriors.

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13. 1829/1830 – Maye Okunade was captured alive and beheaded by the Ibadan from his exile in Ilugun.

14. Maye Okunade was captured alive and beheaded by the Ibadan warrior.

15. 1831 – Oluyedun of Ilorin descent, was installed the 4th head of Ibadan.

16. 1833 – Lakanle from Offa (Kwara), though of Oyo descent was installed the 3rd head of Ibadan.

17. 1835 – Bashorun Oluyole (from Oyo Ile) was installed the 4th head of Ibadan.

18. 1835 – Islam became widely practiced in Ibadan with the 1st and 2nd Chief Imam being Uthman Abubakar and Ahamed Qifu respectively between 1839-1871.

19. 1839 – Oluyole was conferred with the title of Bashorun of Yorubaland by Alaafin Atiba.

20. 1840 – Balogun Oderinlo led the Ibadan arm (the Jalumi War) that crushed the Fulani Jihadists against the invasion of Yorubaland by Alaafin Atiba.

21. 1850 – Balogun Oderinlo (from Aagberi in the Present Osun state) was installed the the head of Ibadan people.

22. 1850 – Baale Omololu Opeagbe (of Ogbomoso descent) was installed the th head of Ibadan people.

23. 1850 – Baale Ope Agbe allocated the present site of Ibadan Central Mosque to the Muliisms.

24. 1850 – Madam Subuola was installed as the 1st Iyalode of Ibadan.

25. 20/5/1851 – 1st European Christian Missionary- Rev. David Hinderer visited Ibadan.

26. 1851 – Baale Oyesile Olugbode (from Kuta in the present day Osun State) was installed as the 7th head of Ibadan people.

27. 1851 – Ibikunle was installed as the Balogun of Ibadanland.

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28. 1851-1864 – Under Balogun Ibikunle number of tributary Towns to Ibadan rose to 143.

29. 1851-1864 – Baale Oyesile Olugbode properly established and consolidated the republican system of governance in Ibadan for civil and military matters.

30. 27/4/1853 – David Hinderer with his wife Anna final came to settle at Kudeti, Ibadan.

31. May 1853 – Rev. and Mrs. Hinderer started the first school in Ibadan under a shed at Kudeti.

32. 23/7/1854 – First Service held at St. David’s church Kudeti by Rev. Hinderer.

33. 1857 – Mrs. Anna Hinderer established St. Anne’s school at Kudeti and now at Molete.

34. 1858 – Balogun Ibikunle built protective wall (Odi Ibikunle) around Ibadan.

35. 1858 – St. Peter’s Church Aremo was built.

36. 1860 – St. Jame’s Church Ogunpa was built.

37. 1864 – Balogun Ibikunle (from Ijado, near Ogbomoso) was installed the 8th head of Ibadanland.

38. 1865 – Balogun Ogunmola (from Feesu near Iwo) was installed the 9th head of Ibadanland.

39. 1865 – Lagos-Remo-Ibadan passage road was opened.

40. 1866 – Ogunmola was made Bashorun of Yorubaland by the Alaafin of Oyo.

41. 1867 – Madam Efunsetan Aniwura was installed the 2nd Iyalode of Ibadan.

42. 1/3/1867 – Balogun Ogunmola died as a result of old age.

43. 1867 – Balogun Beyioku Akere (from Igbeti Oke Ogun) was installed the 10th head of Ibadanland.

44. 1870 – Balogun Orowusi (from Ogaagba, new Iwo) was installed the 11th head of Ibadanland.

45. 1871 – Aare Obadoke Latoosa (from Ilora near Oyo) was installed the head of Ibadanland.

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46. 1/3/1871 – Obadoke Latoosa was installed the Aare Ona Kakanfo (Generalisimo of the Yoruba Empire) by the Alaafin of Oyo.

47. 1874 – Madam Iyaola was installed the 3rd Iyalode of Ibadan.

48. 13/4/1880 – Aare Obadoke Latoosa went to Kiriji War.

49. 4/5/1880 – Ibadan Warrior marched to the battle field under the command of Aare Latoosa.

50. 11/8/1885 – Aare Latoosa died during the Ekiti Parapo War.

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Guinness World Record reacts to BBNaija Queen’s bread-inspired outfit at the 12th AMVCA

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Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Queen Mercy Atang, may be heading for a global record conversation after Guinness World Records reacted to her viral bread-inspired outfit worn at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards.

In a video shared on her Instagram page on Sunday, Guinness World Records reacted in the comment section saying, “Well, we do have a record for the largest cake dress … hmmm.”

Former Big Brother Naija Housemate, Queen Atang in her bread outfit at the 12th edition of AMVCA in Lagos…Photo Credit: Ig/ QueenMercyAtang

Reacting to the comment, the reality star wrote, “Hello @guinnessworldrecords, I see you in the comment section”

The development has further amplified conversations around her unconventional AMVCA appearance, which has continued to dominate social media and fashion discussions days after the event.

According to Guinness World Records, the current record for the world’s largest wearable cake dress stands at 131.15kg (289lb 13oz).

The record was achieved by Natasha Coline Kim Fah Lee Fokas of SweetyCakes GmbH in Bern, Switzerland, on January 15, 2023.

Former Big Brother Naija Housemate, Queen Atang in her bread outfit at the 12th edition of AMVCA in Lagos…Photo Credit: Ig/ QueenMercyAtang

Queen’s bread-themed costume had earlier sparked widespread reactions online after she appeared on the AMVCA red carpet dressed in an outfit designed to resemble loaves of bread, complete with a matching prop.

Explaining the inspiration behind the look, Queen said the outfit reflected her entrepreneurial journey in the food business.

“AMVCA 2026 ready. I come as an entrepreneur who runs a bread EMPIRE,” she wrote at the time, referencing her bakery brand.

Former Big Brother Naija Housemate, Queen Atang in her bread outfit at the 12th edition of AMVCA in Lagos…Photo Credit: Ig/ QueenMercyAtang

On Monday, the reality star also proposed the introduction of a special entrepreneurs-focused event at the AMVCA.

In an open letter addressed to MultiChoice Group and Africa Magic, she wrote, “Just a thought, since we already have the AMVCA Cultural Day and other special events before the main award night, would it be possible to create a special night dedicated to entrepreneurs in Nigeria to showcase their brands, creativity, and impact?

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“Imagine AMVCA Nigerian Entrepreneurs Night. Massive, classy, and inspiring.”

The bread dress has since attracted international attention, with foreign fashion influencers and media platforms reportedly discussing the concept.

Former Big Brother Naija Housemate, Queen Atang in her bread outfit at the 12th edition of AMVCA in Lagos…Photo Credit: Ig/ QueenMercyAtang

The trend has also inspired several entrepreneurs online, many of whom have used AI-generated designs to recreate brand-themed outfits and AMVCA-inspired fashion concepts.

While some Nigerians criticised the outfit as excessive, others, including PR and branding experts, described it as a strategic marketing move that successfully drew global attention to her business.

PUNCH Online had earlier reported that Queen’s appearance at the AMVCA generated mixed reactions, with videos from the red carpet showing her adjusting the elaborate outfit while interacting with guests and posing for photographs.

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Olubadan seeks integration of traditional medicine with modern healthcare

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The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja on Wednesday advocated the integration of traditional medicine with orthodox healthcare to improve healthcare delivery and preserve indigenous medical knowledge.

The monarch made the call while receiving executive members of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Oyo State branch, at the Olubadan Palace.

According to a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Gbenga Ayoade, the Olubadan said traditional medicine remained effective, accessible and affordable for many Nigerians.

“I believe in the efficacy of traditional medicine, its accessibility and affordability. So, let me use this period to advocate for the integration of traditional medicine with modern medicine for the enhancement of virile healthcare delivery before the exit of the traditional medical practitioners,” the monarch said.

Earlier, the Chairman of the Oyo State branch of the PSN, Segun Ajanaku, said the delegation visited the palace to congratulate the monarch on his ascension to the throne and to appreciate him for achievements recorded within a short period of his reign.

Ajanaku also informed the monarch about the completion of a pharmacists’ story building in Ibadan, which he described as the first of its kind in Nigeria.

“We respectfully invite Your Imperial Majesty to the inauguration of the building on May 21, 2026,” he said.

He further sought the monarch’s approval for the association to organise its annual medical outreach at the palace on September 25, 2026.

Dignitaries present at the event included the Oba Kolawole Adegbola, Oba Mobolaji Adewoyin, and the Muibi Ademola, among other traditional title holders.

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HELP SAVE A LIFE — SUPPORT FOR RASAQ SHERIFAT FOLASHADE

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Rasaq Sherifat Folashade has been battling Multiple Sclerosis, paralysis, and stroke complications for over 8 years. The prolonged health challenges have taken a severe emotional, physical, and financial toll on her and her loved ones.

Today, she urgently needs financial support for medical care, treatment, medications, rehabilitation, and daily survival.

In her words:
“Please help me. I don’t want to lose hope or give up on life.”

We kindly appeal to compassionate individuals, organizations, friends, and the general public to come to her aid with any amount possible. No contribution is too small, and every support can make a meaningful difference.

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