BREAKING: Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Isioye-Dada is dead

The Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Olubunmi Isioye-Dada, has passed away.
A palace source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the monarch’s death in a telephone conversation with our correspondent on Friday.
According to the source, Oba Isioye-Dada died at his residence in Ibadan after a brief illness. The source added that a delegation of Omo Oye had already proceeded to the late chief’s home following news of his passing.
Until his death, Oba Isioye-Dada occupied the prestigious position of Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, one of the key chieftaincy titles within the traditional hierarchy of the ancient city.
His death is expected to trigger a series of promotions within t...