Ilesa
Owa Obokun Orders Review of Chieftaincy Titles
The Owa Obokun Adimula and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland, His Imperial Majesty, Owa Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III has directed a comprehensive review of the processes governing the conferment of chieftaincy titles across Ijesaland. The directive, contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Palace Secretary, Mr. Samuel Komolafe, reinforced the monarch’s commitment to […]
70th Birthday Anniversary: Governor Adeleke Congratulates Asiwaju of Ijeshaland, High Chief Olayinka Fasuyi
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has congratulated the Asiwaju of Ijeshaland, High Chief Olayinka Fasuyi, on the occasion of his 70th birthday. He said the celebrant’s life is a remarkable testament to impactful leadership, philanthropy, and service to humanity. Governor Adeleke, in a congratulatory message on Saturday, hailed the President/CEO and […]
Owa Obokun Removes Odole of Ilesa
The traditional council in Ijesaland has approved the removal of High Chief Bola Orolugbabe, the Odole of Ilesa, over alleged misconduct and abuse of power. The decision was announced in a post on Tuesday by Isaac Haastrup, the media aide to the Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesaland, Oba (Dr.) Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, on his official […]
One Dead, Three Injured as Forest Guard’s Gun Accidentally Discharges In Osun
A tragic scene unfolded in Ilesa, Osun State, on Saturday when a forest guard allegedly fired live ammunition during a burial ceremony, killing a 14-year-old boy and injuring three others. The incident occurred in the Oke Ero area of Ilesa during a funeral party that quickly descended into chaos after the firearm discharge. Eyewitnesses said […]
Osun College of Health Technology Set for Upgrade to Polytechnic Status
The Governing Council of the Osun State College of Health Technology, Ilesa, has announced plans to upgrade the institution from its current monotechnic status to that of a polytechnic, as part of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s ongoing education reform drive in the state. This was contained in a statement signed by the College’s Public Relations Officer, […]
Owa Obokun Suspends Ilesa High Chief over Missing Transformers
The Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Owa Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III, has suspended the Oba Odo of Ilesa, High Chief James Busuyi Gbadamosi (Ilufemiloye Dapaada 1) over an allegation that he sold two community transformers. High Chief Gbadamosi is also Secretary of the Agba Nla Council of Ijesaland, and one of the 13 Afobajes of […]
Ijesa Society to Unveil Heritage Book, Launch N1bn House Project as Owa Haastrup Marks 77th Birthday
The stage is set for a grand celebration today, Friday, September 19, 2025, as Ijesa indigenes from home and abroad converge on the Muson Centre, Lagos, for a two-in-one event in honour of the Owa Obokun Adimula and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland, His Imperial Majesty, Owa Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III, who clocks 77. The […]
Odu Owa: Unveiling the Mystique of Owa Ajibogun, A Journey Through History
This year’s Odun Owa Ajibogun festival started on Tuesday, the 26th of August, as hundreds of Ijesa people, including tourists, stormed Ilowa-Ijesa, one of the oldest towns in Ijesaland, to remember, venerate, and celebrate the founder of Ijesaland and the first Owa of the Ijesas, Ajibogun Ajaka. WHO IS OWA AJIBOGUN? ‘Odun Owa,’ a festival […]
(Photos) Governor Adeleke Inspects Ongoing Ilesa Road Dualisation Project
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has paid an inspection visit to the ongoing Ilesa Road Dualisation Project, reiterating his administration’s unwavering commitment to infrastructure renewal and quality service delivery. Governor Adeleke, during the inspection, expressed satisfaction with the progress of work and emphasized that his government will ensure the […]
(Photos) Governor Adeleke Inspects Ongoing Ilesa Road Dualisation Project
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has paid an inspection visit to the ongoing Ilesa Road Dualisation Project, reiterating his administration’s unwavering commitment to infrastructure renewal and quality service delivery. Governor Adeleke, during the inspection, expressed satisfaction with the progress of work and emphasized that his government will ensure the […]
