Local News

Another Oyo monarch, Oloko of Oko Dies

Another monarch in Oyo state, Oba Gabriel Adepoju, has joined his ancestors.

The monarch, who was until his death the Oloko of Oko Ile, joined the ancestors on Sunday.

VAM News gathered that Oko Ile is one of the towns in Oriire Local Government Area of the state.

Our correspondent learnt that the monarch joined his ancestors in the early hours of Sunday at the age of 85.

The monarch, it was gathered ascended the throne in 1997.

VAM News recalls that the death of Oba Adepoju is coming after the death of no fewer than three prominent monarchs in the state.

Our correspondent recalls that no fewer than three prominent monarchs in Oyo state had died in the last six weeks.

The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi died on 12th December 2021 at the age of 95.

The Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji died on January 2nd 2022 at the age of 93.

Asiganga of Igangan in Ibarapa geopolitical zone also died within the period under review.

Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? For Adverts or report call/WhatsApp us on +2348072633727

VAM News

Recent Posts

Lagos 2027: Sanwo-Olu Picks APC Governorship candidate

News Update Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has endorsed his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, as his…

18 hours ago

2027: Most preferred Lagos Governorship consensus ‘candidate’ revealed

President Bola Tinubu has reportedly chosen Lagos Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, as the preferred candidate…

18 hours ago

NAPTIP rescues 17-year-old trafficking victim

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has received and taken…

21 hours ago

US warns Nigerians on visa overstay risk

The United States Mission in Nigeria has cautioned that visa overstays by Nigerian travellers could…

21 hours ago

Kano Assembly approves Garo as Deputy Gov

Kano State House of Assembly has confirmed Murtala Sule Garo as the new Deputy Governor…

21 hours ago

Army recovers over N250m worth of products

Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, working alongside other security agencies, have stepped up…

22 hours ago