Ladoja has withdrawn his legal case against the kingmakers concerning the Olubadan's stool, fulfilling his promise to the people of Ibadanland. The Olubadan-In-Council has appointed the next Olubadan of Ibadan, following a meeting at Oja'ba. Oba Olakulehin is next in line for the throne, amid concerns about his health. The late Olubadan was praised for his intellectual approach to issues, with tributes pouring in during his lying-in-state ceremony.

A legal dispute between High Chief Rasheed Ladoja and the Olubadan-in-Council has been resolved, paving the way for the coronation of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. Ladoja has instructed his lawyers to withdraw the lawsuit, which had delayed the coronation process. The nomination of Olakulehin now awaits approval from Governor Seyi Makinde. The Olubadan-in-Council had maintained that no out-of-court settlement agreement was necessary, as they adhered to the 1957 Ibadan Chieftaincy Declaration.

A resolution has been reached to facilitate the coronation of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, following the withdrawal of a lawsuit by High Chief Rasheed Ladoja against the Olubadan-in-Council. The lawsuit, which was perceived as a threat to Ladoja's kingship ambitions, had delayed the coronation process. With the case withdrawn, the next step is for Governor Seyi Makinde to approve Olakulehin's nomination. The Olubadan-in-Council maintained that no out-of-court settlement agreement was necessary, as they adhered to the 1957 Ibadan Chieftaincy Declaration.

The Yoruba Self-determination Movement, led by Banji Akintoye and Sunday Adeyemo, has written to President Bola Tinubu, seeking a peaceful separation of the Yoruba people from Nigeria. The group cites ongoing Fulani attacks and a lack of confidence in Nigeria's restructuring as reasons for their demand. They propose negotiations with the Nigerian government, involving international observers from the United Nations, African Union, and ECOWAS. The letter highlights the instability and potential famine caused by the Fulani attacks, urging the government to agree to their proposal for Yoruba self-determination.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo paid tribute to the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, highlighting his impactful reign and his contribution to exalting Yoruba traditional heritage. Obasanjo, accompanied by dignitaries, visited the family of the late monarch, expressing deep respect and admiration. The family and other dignitaries acknowledged the genuine love and concern demonstrated by Obasanjo's visit, emphasizing the strong bond between him and the late Olubadan.

Following the death of the 42nd Olubadan, Oba Lekan Balogun, there is uncertainty surrounding the selection of the next Olubadan. The enthronement process, which was to begin after the late Olubadan's eighth-day prayer, has been stalled due to concerns about the health of the next in line, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who has been absent from public view. A meeting by the Olubadan advisory council did not occur as planned, and the Council of Obas in Ibadan land, excluding Rasheed Ladoja, met but could not nominate Oba Olakulehin in his absence. Oba Hamidu Ajibade stated that they await the presence of the new Oba to continue the process.

Tributes poured in for the late Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Lekan Balogun, during his eighth-day Islamic 'Firdau' prayer held at Mapo Hall in Ibadan. Dignitaries, clerics, and traditional rulers attended the event. Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde approved N55 million for the prayer and promised a befitting burial. The Chief Imam of Ibadan, Abdulganiy Agbotomokekere, led the prayers, emphasizing the importance of doing good deeds. The late Olubadan's children, Olayinka Balogun and Funmi Osinowo, expressed their profound loss and praised their father's tolerant and supportive nature. Sikiru Sanda, chairman of ALGON, Oyo State chapter, described the monarch's death as a significant loss to the nation.

Environmental offenders in Oyo State now face a fine of N110,000 or one month of community service. The State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola, announced this during a monitoring exercise by the Ministry of Environment and Sanitation Special Task Force, which resulted in the arrest of over 19 offenders. The task force will conduct weekly exercises and be stationed at strategic locations to curb indiscriminate refuse dumping, with strict enforcement of the fines.

The Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Oba Francis Alao, clarified that he offered Pastor Enoch Adeboye a ceremonial royal chair as a mark of honor during an evangelism program, not to desecrate the throne. The monarch emphasized that the chair used by Adeboye was not the one reserved exclusively for the king, which holds spiritual and historical significance. The statement was made in response to reactions following a viral picture of Adeboye sitting on the royal chair.

The Oyo State Police Command dismissed two special constables, Kareem Fatai and Jimoh Lukmon, after they were caught in a viral video demanding money from a Dutch tourist, Noraly Schoenmaker, along the Iseyin-Oyo road. The state Commissioner of Police, Adebola Hamzat, confirmed their dismissal, stating they are no longer members of the special constabulary.