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FULL LIST: Olubadans With The Shortest Reigns

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The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, died on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at the age of 81.

His remains will be interred according to Islamic rites today, Friday, March 15, 2024, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

The Olubadan title has always been alternated between the Olubadan line (civil line) and the Balogun line (military line).

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The late Oba Balogun reigned for two years.

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Here is a compilation of Olubadans who had the shortest reign, as reported on the Olubadan website, Olubadan.com:

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One month: Olubadan Oyetunde I Eleta reigned for just one month, from November 1946 to December 1946.

Three months: Olubadan Memudu Alli Iwo Gbenla reigned for three months in 1942.

Six months: Also in 1946, Olubadan Fagbinrin Akere II Oritamerin reigned for six months.

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Six months: Oba Yesufu Kobiowu Oranyan ruled for six months.

One year: Baale Oderinlo Opeagbe Idiomo/Kure reigned for one year between 1850 and 1851.

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One year: Ba’ale Ibikunle reigned between 1864 and 1865 for one year.

One year: Baale Orowusi (Awarun) Kobomoje reigned between 1870 and 1871 for one year.

One year: Olubadan Akintunde Bioku Oleyo, Oranyan, reigned between 1947 and 1948 for one year.

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One year: Oba Gbadamosi Akanbi Adebimpe Odinjo reigned between 1976 and 1977 for one year.

Two years: Basorun Ogumola Mapo reigned between 1865 and 1867 for two years.

The longest-serving Olubadan is Olubadan Okunola Abaasi Alesinloye Isale Ijebu.

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He ruled for 16 years, between 1930 and 1946.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is a subject of interest from three Premier League clubs, according to Sky Sports.

Lazio reportedly rejected offers from Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth for the Nigeria international in January.

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La Biancolesti are bracing for more interest in Dele-Bashiru ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports.

The 24-year-old has two years left on his contract with the Serie A club.

The attacking midfielder joined the Rome-based club from Turkish Super Lig outfit Hatayspor in 2024.

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He has been a regular feature for Lazio this season.

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Xenophobic Attacks: Nigerian Students To Picket MTN, MultiChoice, Other Businesses

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The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS South-West Zone D, has announced plans to picket South African companies in Nigeria following the ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country.

DAILY POST reports that some Nigerians were recently killed in South Africa over the violent attacks.

A statement issued to newsmen by Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, Coordinator, NANS South-West, Zone D, said that the association is mobilizing to take decisive and lawful action by organizing peaceful picketing and mass advocacy against South African business interests operating in Nigeria.

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“We categorically state that the continued targeting of Nigerians under any guise is unacceptable and must come to an immediate end.

“This will include major corporations such as MTN Group and MultiChoice Group. It is morally indefensible for businesses to thrive in an environment where the lives of Nigerians are protected, while Nigerians are subjected to fear and violence elsewhere.

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“This contradiction will no longer be tolerated,” the statement said.

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N5m, N10m Zero-interest Loans: SheVentures Opens Applications For Women Entrepreneurs

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First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has opened a new round of applications for its SheVentures proposition, offering zero-interest loans of up to ₦10 million to women entrepreneurs to ease access to working capital and support business growth.

The facility provides loans ranging from ₦500,000 to ₦5 million under a general category, and ₦5 million to ₦10 million for sector-specific businesses, with funding capped at up to 50% of an applicant’s average monthly turnover.

At the centre of the offering is a 0% interest rate, with all charges embedded in a transparent structure.

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Repayment is structured over four or six months, allowing businesses to match obligations with their cash flow cycles.

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Yemisi Edun, Managing Director and Chief Executive of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), said the initiative reflects a deliberate approach to inclusive growth.

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Inclusive growth requires access to capital and the right conditions for businesses to deploy that capital effectively.

“Women-led enterprises are critical to economic activity, yet they face structural barriers.

This intervention aims to help close that gap by providing financing that supports job creation, business expansion, and long-term sustainability for women entrepreneurs.”

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Access to affordable finance remains a major constraint for women entrepreneurs,” said Nnenna Jacob-Ogogo, Group Head, SheVentures and Impact Segments at First City Monument Bank (FCMB).

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By removing the cost barrier and offering quick, flexible funding, this zero-interest loan is designed to safeguard existing jobs, enable businesses to invest in growth initiatives, and foster resilience in challenging economic conditions.”

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Women-owned businesses account for a significant share of Nigeria’s small and medium-sized enterprises but continue to face high borrowing costs and limited access to credit.

Through these efforts, SheVentures tackles persistent financing gaps facing women-led businesses, combining targeted funding with broader support to empower women entrepreneurs, encourage business innovation, and enhance their ability to compete on a national scale.

Applications for the zero-interest loan are now open.Apply now.

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