The atmosphere was filled with sorrow while faces of several relatives and sympathisers were enmeshed in tears as the remains of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, were buried at his Aliiwo ancestral home around 4.30pm on Friday. NATIONAL TELESCOPE had earlier reported that the …

46 beggars were removed from some “strategic areas” in Ilorin, the state capital, by the Kwara State Government on Thursday.  The exercise, according to state commissioner for societal development, Opeyemi Afolashade, was part of the government’s coordinated efforts to eradicate all societal threats brought on by roadside begging in the …

Olatunde Oluwasola| Oyo State governor, Engr. Abiodun Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, announced the demise of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr.Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II. This demise announcement was made on Thursday night in a statement, stating that Olubadan Balogun, joined his ancestors late Thursday …

President Bola Tinubu has described as shocking the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Moshood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II. This is as he celebrates his remarkable life of service to his people, the state, and the nation.Balogun, who died on Thursday at the age of …