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Category: Death

  • Awujale buried amidst tension over traditional rites

    The Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, has been buried according to Islamic rites at his private residence at Igbeba area of Ijebu-Ode in Ogun state. Awujale, the longest serving monarch in the history of Nigeria, joined his ancestors on Sunday at the age of 91. However, there was a mild…

  • BREAKING: Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayọde Adetọna, Joins His Ancestors at 91

    The Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebu kand, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, has died at the age of 91. The monarch passed away on Sunday, just hours after the announcement of the death of Muhammadu Buhari, his longtime friend and former president. The revered Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Adetọna, Ọgbagba II, joined his ancestors after…