The baby king (left) at age 3 and a half; King Oyo at age 18 (right) The accession of King Oyo to his father's throne marked the beginning of a challenging and exciting period for the people of Toro. Fault in geyser led to shooter’s death in OYO hotel room, suspect cops Police ruled out any foul play as the bathroom where the teenager, Priyanshu Kumar, died was locked from inside.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Oba Samuel Durodola Afolabi II, the Onilua of Ilualand in Kajola local government area of the Oyo state, has reportedly died at the age of 141 years.The monarch, who was arguably adjudged to be the oldest king in Nigeria, died in the early hours of Saturday, May 23.According to his biography, Oba Samuel Afolabi II became the king of Ilua community 38 years ago when he was reported to have been 102.He was born in 1879 into the family of Afolabi and became the king after the demise of Oba Majaro in 1981 when he was 102 years of age.Afolabi, the Onilua of Ilualand in Kajola LGA in Oyo, was said to be the oldest monarch in Nigeria.It was revealed that Oba Afolabi was a commercial farmer at Arigidana, Baba ode in Itesiwaju local government area of the state before community leaders and kingmakers unanimously agreed to make him the king of Ilualand.During his lifetime as a king, he contributed greatly to the growth and development of Ilualand, Kajola Local Government and Oyo state as a whole.His Rano emirate is one of four new emirates created in Kano in the wake of the balkanisation of the Kano emirate. The monarch was reported to have been hospitalised on Friday, May 1, though details of his ailment were not disclosed. Imran Khalid, Legit.ng regional reporter in Oyo state, made the confirmation, adding that the king passed on after a brief illness associated with old age.
Oyo’s elder sister, Ruth Nsemere Komuntale lives in the US while his young sister, Cecilia Komukyeya died in October 1997 aged four years. Leadership was then conferred upon Ajaka's brother, Shango, who was later deified as the deity of thunder and lightning.Ajaka was restored after Sango's death.
The royal family has officially recognized Prince Saul Mpunga, as an elder brother of Tooro Kingdom's King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru. Oranyan, the first oba (king) of Oyo, was succeeded by Oba Ajaka, Alaafin of Oyo. Get the hottest stories from the largest news site in NigeriaNigerian teacher drops pride, turns okada rider as COVID-19 bites harder (video)APC calls off campaign as party supporters die in fatal car crashBreaking: Messi pulls off incredible move, agrees to deal worth €700m with big European clubBobrisky at 28: Crossdresser gifted huge money cake, other items by his fans (video)My Oluchi is super special - Actor Emeka Ike says as daughter walks at 8 months (video)Check out the skill of this young Nigerian barber, he scatters Twitter, everybody wants him to come to their states (photos)APC calls off campaign as party supporters die in fatal car crashCar crash: Gov Obaseki condoles with Oshiomhole, Ize-Iyamu over death of supportersNigerian military officer declares intention to contest for president of OSMAVideo captures tragic moment popular Catholic priest slumps and dies during church serviceNaij.com Media Limited, 2020 Credit: Imran Khalid.The monarch who was arguably adjudged as the oldest king in Nigeria died in the early hours of Saturday, May 23, 2020, after a brief illness.The late Oba Samuel Afolabi Durodola II became the king of Ilua community 38 years ago when he was said to have been 102 years of age.Durodola was born in 1879 into the family of Afolabi and became the king after the demise of Oba Majaro in 1981 when he was 102 years of age.The remains of Oba Samuel Afolabi being taken to his grave. The late Oba Samuel Afolabi Durodola II became the king of Ilua community 38 years ago when he was said to have been 102 years of age. Just when he had decided to get a queen for himself, the King of Tooro, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru IV may have to wait a while longer as his girlfriend’s parents have rejected him. The Aseyin of Iseyinland, Oba Abdulganiy Salau, Oloogunebi Ajinese 1, installed Chief Ashiru Aremu Ajibola on Friday, February 14, as Baale of the community. Oba Afolabi, the oldest king in Oyo State, the Onilua of Ilua, passes away at the age of 141. She eventually settled in a town called Ado, where the people accepted her ideas.
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