Photos From The Funeral Service of Ooni of Ife

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo led other dignitaries to the interdenominational funeral service of the Ooni of Ife Oba Okunade Sijuwade which held at Enuwa Square, Ooni of Ife's palace today August 14th. More photos as you continue...

Ooni Of Ife's Last Picture Alive

Late Ife monarch, Oba Okunade Sijuwade riding one of his Rolls Royce Phantom cars with two of his sons, Adegbite and Dare Sijuwade. They were heading to a function days before his death.

Ooni Of Ife To Be Buried On Friday August 14th

Son of the Ooni of Ife, Prince Adetokunboh Sijuwade says his father, the Ooni of Ife Oba Okunade Sijuwade who died July 28th will be buried in Ile Ife on Friday August 14th. Prince Adetokunboh who made the announcement at a joint press conference with the Osun state governor Rauf Aregbesola and a palace chief, said his father's body will be flown from the UK on Thursday August 13th and then buried on Friday 14th.

Ooni Of Ife Is Alive!

The Royal Traditional Council of Ile Ife has debunked news reports that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuade, Olubuse II, has died in a London Hospital, saying the paramount ruler is alive, hale and hearty.
The RTC, made up of all traditional chiefs and title holders in Ile-Ife, said Oba Sijuade is not only in sound state of health but is also preparing for his son’s wedding holding Sunday, next week, in Lagos.
We had earlier reported that the Ooni passed on around 5pm on Tuesday in London after a brief illness.
But addressing newsmen in House of Chiefs located within the premises of Ile-Oodua, Palace of the Ooni, Lowa of Ife, Oba Joseph Ijaodola, who spoke in Yoruba, said the report in the media that Oba Sijuade died of an undisclosed ailment was untrue.
Also speaking, secretary Royal Traditional Council of Ife, the Ladin of Ife, High Chief Adetoye Odewole, said the Ooni is hale and hearty and he even spoke to the chiefs on the phone few hours earlier.
He added “those behind the death story are enemies of Ife and as I speak with you, chiefs have not heard anything like that. This is not the first time such rumour will be carried about our father.
“They did it in 1984, also in 2004 and now, these people are coming up with another rumour. Oba Sijuade remains in sound state of health”.
Similarly, chairman, Ife Development Board, Prof. Muib Opeloye, said Ife as a town with rich tradition has its way of managing its affairs, reiterating the position that the royal father was preparing for his son’s wedding and urged the people not to panic but go about their normal daily activities.

Sympathizers Storm The Palace Of The Late Ooni of Ife (Photos)

After the death of Oni Of Ife was announced online the people of Ife kingdom are yet to receive the official announcement by the Obalufe, Chief Samuel Omisakin.

According to reports, Markets in Ife Kingdom have closed.