The ratification, held at the new Olubadan Palace, Ibadan, followed the passing of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin on July 7, 2025, the 43rd Olubadan.

Travellers from the impoverished country were among seven countries to have a partial ban imposed in June under Trump's immigration policies.

Tesla announced an "interim" compensation award worth about $29 billion for Elon Musk asserting the need to retain the controversial CEO.