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Oba Rashidi Ladoja, the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, was hailed as “a rare gem in history,” according to President Bola Tinubu at his coronation.

Tinubu praised the experience as an honor to witness, noting that Ladoja’s journey reflected perseverance and dependability.

“Today is a wonderful day. The President said on Friday in Ibadan, “It’s a great honor to witness your coronation, to witness history.”

Read more about Ladoja’s appointment as 44th Olubadan here.

He praised the new Olubadan’s resilience in political struggles and recalled their shared history at the Senate and in his election as Oyo governor.

Tinubu prayed for the monarch’s long life and a place where he would stand as a renowned ruler of Nigeria’s history.

The President also made use of the occasion to provide insight into Nigeria’s economic state.

Tinubu declared, “Today I am honored and proud to share the cheering news that the economy has turned around.”

Tinubu also expressed his gratitude to Ibadan’s electorate for supporting the 2023 elections, calling his visit “a homecoming filled with joy and excitement.”

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Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo State, crowned Ladoja on Friday, bringing cheers from Ibadan residents and guests.

Following his receipt of the Akoko leaf and crown, the ceremony took place in Ibadan South-East’s Ose Meji Temple and Labosinde Compound.

Dignitaries from all walks of life showed up at the vibrant event.

Former and current governors as well as traditional and religious leaders are included.

In attendance: governors and monarchs

Former and current governors as well as traditional and religious leaders are included.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, Soun of Oyo, Oba Ghandi Laoye, and the Alaafin of Oyo, were among the notable guests.

Attended were former governors Rabiu Kwankwaso, Ibikunle Amosun, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, and Donald Duke.

The Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Army were present to ensure a smooth ceremony.

Rashidi Ladoja, a former governor of Oyo State, has been appointed as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan, according to President Bola Tinubu.

On Friday, Tinubu’s convoy arrived at around 2:25 p.m.

Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Biodun Oyebanji, and Ademola Adeleke, the governors of Ondo, Ekiti, and Osun states, also accompanied him.

Read more about Ladoja’s appointment as 44th Olubadan here.

Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo State, welcomed Tinubu with open arms.

The President had left Abuja to head to Ibadan, the capital of the Oyo State, to witness the coronation.

On Friday, he left for the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja at about 12:45 p.m.

Tinubu will lead other dignitaries in Ibadan as they observe the monarch’s installation at Mapo Hall.

President Bola Tinubu has left Abuja for Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, to witness Rashidi Ladoja’s coronation in the new Olubadan of Ibadan land.

Read more about Ladoja’s appointment as 44th Olubadan here.

On Friday, the President departed from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja at about 12:45 p.m.

Tinubu will lead other dignitaries in Ibadan as they observe the monarch’s final installation at Mapo Hall.

The President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has been given the order to establish an eight to ten-member team to assess the suitability of Nnamdi Kanu, the self-declared Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader.

Also read: The judge cites Nnamdi Kanu’s medical transfer request to the CJ for resignation.

Justice James Omotosho questioned Kanu’s lawyer about whether the health issues that he claimed might prevent him from a second standing trial.

Justice Omotosho issued the order while ruling on Kanu’s request to be moved to a private ward at the National Hospital for urgent medical care because he is alleged to have a life-threatening illness.

The judge ordered the team, which had been set up by the NMA’s president, to evaluate the Department of State Services’ (DSS)’s (SAN) health facilities to determine whether they were sufficient to treat the defendant’s illness.

The team is also trying to determine whether Kanu’s request to be transferred to the National Hospital was justified, and whether his medical condition threatened to prevent him from standing trial.

Additionally, Omotoso mandated that the National Hospital’s Chief Medical Officer or his representative be a team member.

Within eight days of today (September 26, 2025), he mandated that the team’s chairman and secretary sign the report’s findings and place them on the court registry.

To advance the UNDP’s commitment to sustainable development in Nigeria, the UNDP has signed a memorandum of understanding with Channels Television.

Elsie Attafuah, the UNDP Resident Representative, was met by Dr. John Momoh, the head of the diplomatic and foreign desk, as well as the Chairman of Channels Media Group, Dr. John Momoh.

The partnership’s benefits will be demonstrated by effective, cost-effective advocacy, public engagement, digital content on development issues, and success stories to promote peace, harmony, and prosperity.

The UNDP resident representative stated that she was anticipating the partnership’s potential for young Nigerians and innovators and the resulting prosperity.

Momoh assured the UNDP that Channels Television will continue to influence international affairs and aid youth in achieving their goals.

“This is going to be fascinating,” he declared. We only want things to get better, and we want things to stay the way and the way they have always been with the UNDP.

Let’s see what we can do to help shape the world’s affairs and ensure that we can help the youths in particular learn how to advance their lives and achieve their goals in a world that is supposedly turbulent at this time, he said.

According to Attafuah, Channels Television will be crucial in amplifying the voices of the things happening in Nigeria and Africa, including technological advancements and other areas.

The UNDP resident representative said, “We’re living in a time of uncertainty, whether it’s because of wars or because of economic volatility, but we’re also living in times of opportunities, technological advancements, demographic dividends, and other things.”

However, we also live in a time of contested influence, where influence can be found in stories, values, and narratives. And I believe that Channels and the media will have a significant impact, she continued.