Global Mirror News gathered that the Awujale Kingmakers Council has cancelled an earlier planned meet-and-greet at the Aafin Awujale and instead directed all nominees for the Awujale stool to report to the Department of State Services (DSS) office in Ijebu-Ode. The development was communicated in an official letter dated January 20, 2026, addressed to the…
The Ogun State Government has said its decision to suspend the ongoing selection process for a new Awujale of Ijebuland was driven by the need to preserve peace, restore public confidence and protect the integrity of one of Yorubaland’s most revered traditional institutions. The suspension, conveyed to the Awujale kingmakers and concerned ruling houses through…
A prominent member of the Jadiara Royal House, Chief Makanjuola Olaosebikan has described as unfounded an online report stating that some members of the kingmakers into the revered Awujale throne were financially induced by a candidate. Chief Olaosebikan while speaking with newsmen stated that the process of selecting the right candidate is ongoing as prescribed…
Prince Olawale Adeyemi Oriola, Esq., and his wife, Princess Temilade Remi-Adeoye—daughter of the late Oba Remi Adeoye, first Alawuren of Oke-Lamuren (a.k.a Rod Publciity). It feels like just yesterday when Omo-Oba Olawale, then a student of Ijebu-Ode Grammar School, first expressed his admiration for Omo-Oba Temilade, who was attending Our Lady of Apostles School, Ijebu-Ode….
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a masquerade that went on a violent rampage in Awgbu, Orumba North Local Government Area, injuring residents and causing chaos during a weekend festival. According to reports, the incident occurred during the Ofala Festival held in honour of the late traditional ruler of Awgbu, Igwe M. C. Okechukwu…
A distinguished Committee of Friends of one of the Awujale contestants, Prince Olawale Yusuf Adeyemi-Oriola (Esq.), has offered prayers and goodwill messages as he participates in the ongoing selection process. Prince Adeyemi-Oriola, a member of the Olufadi/Obanlefa branch of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, is among the contenders being considered by the kingmakers and the Ogun…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Akran of Badagry, Oba Babatunde Akran (Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I), describing the revered monarch’s passing as a major loss to Badagry Kingdom, Lagos State and Nigeria. The late monarch, who was the Paramount Ruler of Badagry and Permanent Vice Chairman of…
The race to produce the next Awujale of Ijebuland has taken a dramatic turn as 95 Princes and Princesses from the Fusengbuwa Ruling House formally declared their interest in the highly revered throne, Global Mirror News has gathered. The massive number of contenders was announced at the opening of the nomination and screening meeting held…
The Awujale of Ijebu Land is not merely a crown; it is a sacred trust rooted in centuries of custom, lineage, and collective consent. It is deeply alarming that, right before the beginning of the nomination process for the open stool, a single name, Abimbola Onabanjo, has been relentlessly amplified across blogs, social media, and…
The Awujale of Ijebu Land is not merely a crown; it is a sacred trust rooted in centuries of custom, lineage, and collective consent. It is deeply alarming that, right before the beginning of the nomination process for the open stool, a single name, Abimbola Onabanjo, has been relentlessly amplified across blogs, social media, and…
