14 July, 2025 The Ogun State Muslim Council (OMC) is deeply saddened by the passing of Alayeluwa Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, and President-General of Ogun State Muslim Council who departed this life on Sunday 13th July,2025 at the ripe age of 91. The monarch’s demise has sent shockwaves
The final rites of passage for the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, were marked by brief tension on Monday as soldiers reportedly barred traditionalists, believed to be members of the Osugbo cult—from participating in the monarch’s funeral, which was conducted according to Islamic customs in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. Eyewitnesses at the
ByImam AbdulGhaffar Adeleye All heavenly religions are unanimous on the inevitability of Death as the ultimate end of all mortals. Except some religious faiths like Buddhism,Sikhism and Hinduism whose adherents are made to believe in reincarnation rather than end of existence, other religious faithful know that no one can live forever. In the three religions
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland, describing the revered monarch as one of Nigeria’s most iconic and distinguished traditional rulers. In a heartfelt statement issued on Saturday night, President Tinubu disclosed that the news of Oba Adetona’s demise
