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“Alaafin Has No Crown” Sunday Igboho Opens Up On Alleged Insulting Oba Owoade On Viral Video

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Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Adeyemo. popularly known as Sunday Igboho , has reacted to the reports that he insulted the newly installed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade , during his recent visit to the Ooni of Ife’s palace , Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi.

A viral video from Ooni’s palace showed Igboho saying: “Alaafin has no crown, it was my father’s crown they collected and dashed Alaafin.”

The remark triggered widespread backlash online, with many interpreting it as a direct insult to the Alaafin.

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However, Igboho has now clarified that the statement was an ancestral oríkì (praise shant) from his Aladikun lineage and not intended as a slight.

Igboho Explains His Words In a video shared on Sunday, he said: “My father, Olugbon, called me and explained that Alaafin thought I was abusing him. I was not abusing you; why would I be abusing you? Olugbon is not a small king in Yoruba land, and if he corrects me, I w ill amend immediately.”

He further stressed that the chant was a form of self-praise familiar to his lineage and well-known in Yoruba tradition:

“That’s the way they normaly eulogize us in my Aladikun lineage, which the Alaafin is also aware of. They vould say: Lade Lade Lade, Alaafin doesn’t have a crown, it is the crown of Aladikun that was collected for Alaafin.’ That’s how we eulogize ourselves.”

“Ooni of Ife is a peaceful person; when I eulogized myself in his palace, he did not take offense. He even celebrated me and called other monarchs to honour and pray for me.”

Calls for Peace Among Monarchs
The activist also appealed for peace and unity among Yoruba traditional rulers, saying he had no reason to disrespect the Alaafin.

“I have nothing to gain in abusing Alaafin. What I’m after is peace among our kings. Please forgive me, I dare not disrespect you,”Igboho said.

Igboho, who has been seeking reconciliation with monarchs after years in exile, also renewed his call on the Federal Government to remove his name from itS. Zq wanted list, stressing:”I am not a criminal.”

Background on the Alaafin-Ooni Rift
His clarification comes amid a fresh row between the Alaafin and the Ooni of Ife over chieftaincy authority.

The dispute began after the Ooni conferred the title of Okanlomo of Yorubaland on businessman Dotun Sanusi. The Alaafin rejected the move, issuing a 48-hour ultimatum for its revocation, insisting only the Alaafin, nas the authority to bestow titles across Yorubaland.

Oba Owoade, who became the 46th A laafin of Oyo in April 2025,also declared that the British colonial government had recognised the Alaafin as the “superior head of the Yoruba Nation,” a position he said was backed by a Supreme Court ruling.

Prominent Yoruba leaders, including Aare Ona Kakanfo Gani Adams and the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, have since appealed for calm, urging both monarchs to prioritise unity in Yorubaland.

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BREAKING: EFCC Declares Billionaire Businessman, Suji Ogundele Wanted [PHOTO]

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday declared Olasijibomi Suji Ogundele, the owner of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited wanted.

The commission in a notice issued on its social media platform said Ogundele, 44, is wanted over an alleged case of diversion of funds and a money laundering case.

According to the commission, Ogudele, a native of Ori-Ade Local Government of Osun State and his last known address is G 29, Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos State.

The commission appealed to anyone with useful information about his whereabouts to contact its offices in any location across the country.

“Anybody with useful information as to his whereabouts should please contact the Commission in its Ibadan, Uyo, Sokoto, Maiduguri, Benin, Makurdi, Kaduna, Ilorin, Enugu, Kano, Lagos, Gombe, Port Harcourt or Abuja offices or through 08093322644; its e-mail address: info@efcc.gov.ng or the nearest Police Station and other security agencies,” EFCC said.

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What Dangote Should Do For Phyna’s Late Sister’s Children – Media Personality Saidaboj Reveals

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Media personality Saidaboj has called on the Dangote Group to take responsibility for the late Ruth’s children (sister of BBNaija star Phyna) by funding their education and supporting them until they secure employment.

She insists this should be the company’s obligation and the most genuine way of apologizing.

Controversial media personality, Saidaboj, has added his voice to the ongoing debate surrounding the tragic death of Ruth, the sister of Big Brother Naija winner Phyna.

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Phyna late sister

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In a recent statement, Saidaboj called on the Dangote Group to go beyond offering condolences and instead take full responsibility by sponsoring the late Ruth’s children until they secure stable employment in the future. According to him, this would be the company’s most genuine way of apologizing and showing accountability.

“The true way to say sorry is not just in words, but in action. Dangote Group should ensure Ruth’s children are trained, educated, and supported until they get good jobs. That is the real obligation,” Saidaboj emphasized.

Her comments have since sparked mixed reactions on social media. While some Nigerians agreed that corporate organizations should prioritize corporate social responsibility in cases where negligence or controversy may be implied, others argued that placing the entire burden on Dangote Group may be excessive.

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“Kingship Will Become A Political Office, Rulers Will Be Replaced In Their Lifetime” – Primate Ayodele

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The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has revealed that he foresees that kingship will become more of a political office rather than a traditional office in Nigeria.

In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele stated that traditional rulers will be replaced in their lifetime, unlike the normal procedure, which requires that a king dies before the emergence of another.

He made it known that traditional stools will be disrespected and reduced to nothing because of politics, stating that many of the rulers will be taken for granted, while the government will start looking down on them.

“They will be relegated because of politics, they will be forced to be into politics, or they will lose relevance. There will be a time when a traditional ruler will not have to die before another one emerges, the stools will be politicized because they won’t bother to consult oracles, it will become a political office.”

“Some prominent kings, including Emirs, Obis, Obas, Ezes, will be reduced to nothing because their local government will start controlling them. Some of them will be taken for granted, and the government will start looking down on them.”

The prophet explained that traditional rulers will be imprisoned and arrested in Nigeria, stating that respect for them will drastically decrease. He made it known that they will be relegated because of politics.

“There will be so much politics that will come into the stool regardless of the class, and I see them losing relevance. In Nigeria, some kings will be arrested and imprisoned; I am seeing bad days ahead for traditional rulers.”

“The honour and respect given to rulers will drastically reduce. I see a kind of reform by the government to seriously checkmate the traditional rulers.”

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