Ilesha
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 […]
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 […]
Osun State College of Health Technology Ilesa Holds First Entrance Examination
Provost of the Osun State College of Health Technology, Ilesa, Dr Lateef Olarewaju Raheem, has stated that the institution is commitment to a merit-driven admission process for the 2025/2026 academic session. Speaking shortly after the conclusion of the first batch of the College’s entrance examination held at the Adeleke University CBT Centre, yesterday, Dr Raheem […]
Ajalaye of Ipetu-Ijesa, Oba Samson Agunbiade III Reacts To Ilesa Poisoning Scandal, Attempted Murder Allegation
The Ajalaye of Ipetu-Ijesa, His Royal Majesty Oba Samson Adeleke Agunbiade Oke Agunbiade III has suspended Chief Gbenga Ajibade from his position as High Chief Ejimo of Ipetu-Ijesa over his alleged involvement in the attempted murder of a suspected maize thief in Ilesa. The development, which marks a significant turn in the ongoing poisoning scandal, […]
Ilesa Poisoning Victim Breaks Silence, Seeks Help After Father’s Death from Shock
The man at the centre of the widely publicised Ilesa poisoning incident, Ebenezer, has spoken for the first time since the attack. He debunked rumours of his death and appealing for urgent financial assistance to aid his recovery. In an exclusive interview conducted by journalist and advocate, Bode Olawoye, popularly known as Emotion Clinic, Ebenezer […]
Owa Obokun Warns Against Land Grabbing, Urges Police Neutrality in Land Disputes
The Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, has issued a stern warning against the rising tide of land grabbing in Ijesaland. He urged the Nigeria Police to maintain impartiality in land-related disputes pending court determinations. The revered monarch made the call on yesterday when he received the Osun State Commissioner of Police, […]
Ijesa Sports Club Suspends Member Over Attempted Murder Allegations
The Executive Committee of the Ijesa Sports Club, Ilesa, has announced the immediate suspension of one of its members, Chief Gbenga Ajibade, following his alleged involvement in an attempted murder case currently under investigation by law enforcement authorities. The suspension, which was confirmed in a statement signed by the Club’s Director of Social and Publicity, […]
