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23/03/2022

EFFECTIVE RAMADAN ROUTINE; you may find it useful.

1. Sleep Daily by 10pm.
2. Wake up 3am.
3. Tahajjud 3:30am till 4:15am
4. Study Quran for 20mins, at least 10verses with meaning. 4:15am - 4:35am. Observe your Dua for 10mins, ask all your desires from Allah 4:35 - 4:45.
5. Eat Sahur from 4:45am till fajr.
5: Get prepared for Salatul Subhi after eating Sahur
7. Pray Salatu Subhi: @ the appointed time
8. Do Morning Azkar till 6am/6:30am
9. Rest/Prepare for the day till 7am.
10. Pray Salatu Duha, at least 4 Rakats. From 9:00am to 11:30am
11. Constantly Listen to Quran.
12. Pray Salatu Zuhr at the appointed time. Do 20mins Azkar.
13. Pray Salatu Asr at the appointed time & Do 20mins Evening Azkar, and recitation of the Qur'an.
14. Break your fast at sunset with what you can afford. But pray and ask Allah for anything and everything you want before breaking the fast. Pray Salatu Magrib, your Dua will not be rejected.
15. Pray Ishai at the right & Pray 11 Rakats of Taraweeh till 9:00pm.
16. After Taraweeh, spend 5mins to reflect on the day, and ask yourself these questions;. What did you do well? What needs to be improved?. What needs to stop? what needs to start?

Above all increase your sadaqah ( charity giving, by helping the poor and the needy). May we witness Ramadan in good health, Ameen Ya Allah.
NATIIJATU SALIHEEN laabudda Mina-Nnajaati insha'Allah

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BRIEF BIOGRAPHY OF SHEIKH (TAJUL-ADAB) RTA

The Great Arabic scholar and distinguished Sufi-Shaykh Alfa Agba Tajul-Adab was born in Ilorin in 1885 A.D . His father, Abdul Quadri b, Salih was a deputy to the then Imam Fulani. He started his education from his father's compound. Thereafter, he suddenly left his native town without notice and did not return until after ten years, when he was an Uwaysi, that is, having no physical teacher or spiritual guide. It was said that Sheikh Abdul~Qadir Jaelani was his Master & Teacher in Ruuh/Spirit during this 10 years of absence. What an Enigma he was!
"His real names are: Sheikh Muhammad Jami'u Labeeb, aka (Alfa) Tajul Adab.
He also had his own tareeqah under quadriyyah order and (had) ilham (divinely bestowed knowledge formula) of his own.
He wrote books on different courses such as Nahwu and Sarfu (Arabic grammar), all in poetry and the one he used to prove himself as the most knowledgeable of his time (Adidi). The books aren't less than fifty which can be found with the descendant scholars of Shaykh Tajul-Adab
During his life time He was put to test by all the Ulama'a of and they all agreed to his divine knowledge (Ilm~Laduniyah) whereby he was authentically confirmed that "He was an Absorbed Mystic (Majzoob), Astute Teacher & was one of the Unseen Epithets/Personages amongst Saints (Rijaal Al~Ghaeb)"

Sheikh Tajul~Adab taught his pupils for many hours a day, to the extent that he spits blood after haven spoken too much to students. The young student 'Shaykh Kamal~deen Al Adab' saw his teacher's sufferings/toil and he felt sorry and was crying (out of his love for his teacher), after which Alfa Taju's wife reported the issue. Alfa Tajul-Adab made enquiry as to why the young kamal was crying, and he said: It’s your toil and labor on us (students), and moreover, I don’t understand the lessons.

The mystico~estatic saintly teacher was very impressed by the sheikh’s love for him, and he told him to come along with him and gave him meat out of his meal and told him he’ll never forget all he learnt.”

Sheikh Tajul- Adaby was an Imam of Great Mystics from all over the world in the Mystico~Divine realm, and he once told the young ‘kamaal’ to make ablution and he took him to that Mosque in the mystico~divine realm, and the boy was astounded to see Saints/Awliyyaa of different races and backgrounds there.

Imam Tajul-Adab stepped forward (as the Imam/Leader of the group of saints), and told sheikh Kamaal to stay beside him to pray. After the prayer session, the Imam said: My people, this is the boy I have been mentioning to you (all). He made each and every one of them to pray for him. Sheikh Kamaal was reported to have said: “Alfa Agba mu mi lo ibi tii tii kirun, osi ko mi bii tii kii (Alfa Agba/Grand Shaykh {Taju al~Adab} took me to where he prays {in the divine realms of the most high}, and he taught me how he prays there)”. Alfa Agba also once said that if he successfully takes someone to the midst of the saints (i.e. in their prayer place), that person automatically becomes one of them.

It was also said that when Alfa Taju wanted to pass on (he was in his 30s then), he was on his death bed and Sheikh Kamaal sat beside him. The Grand Sheikh kept stirring at the other side and also at this side (where his boy kamaal was). Alfa Agba said (narrating what he was seeing):
Here is the River of Kaothar (in Paradise) and my wives presented to me. And nothing else is stopping me from moving ahead except the fact that, I know Kamaal will have many enemies. He kept inquiring (spiritually) whether the boy was going to be victorious, and when he got the information as to the CERTAINTY OF VICTORY, he bid them farewell and passed on-------Confirmed and narrated by Sheikh Abdul~Ganiyy Aboto in the Funeral Lecture video of Sheikh Kamal~deen Al~Adaby (not at all in exact words).

Sheikh Abdul Raheem Ameenullahi Abata also stated that: Alfa Agba told sheikh Kamaal to hold on to Suratul An’aam, verses one to three, and that he shouldn’t stop reciting it till he leaves the surface of the Earth. The Prophet related that 70,000 Angels descended with Angel Gabriel when he was coming
with these three verses.
Out of my numerical enthusiasm &eagerness to learn, when I heard the above statement by Alfa Agba, I started to make numerical investigation &found out that the three verses had 165 Arabic alphabets exactly &that is the numerical value of LAA ILAHA ILA LLAH.

That interprets the fact that Surat al An’aam, verses 1 to 3 is a very strong khutba and exegesis of Laa ilaha illaa llah (for those that are Raasikh fii~l~Ilm {May Allah make us like them}).

That now gave me more proofs to the ones I had before that Alfa Agba (Sheikh Taaju Al~Adab) was indeed an Imaam/Epithet of Gnostics.
May Allah grant us the baraka of Pristine Saints and Sincere worshipers of Allah, Ameen!

He died at the age of 33 'thirty-three 'JALLA' (adad al~jalla - Abjad "ABAJADA" Number of Magestic attributes}), he was buried in the palace of the Alake of Egba Land, Ogun State, Nigeria and also was the Mentors of Sheik Adam Abdullah Al~Ilory RTA Ajmaheen"---- Narated by Sheikh Abdul Raheem Ameenullahi Abata in the Funeral Lecture video of Sheikh Kamal~deen Al~Adaby (but not in exact words):

MIRACLES (KARAAMAT)AND INTERCESSORY GRANTS OF PRISTINE SAINTS

There's no iota of doubt about the fact that genuine saints have intercessory grants from Allah.
What comes to the mind afterward is how to know the real saints and whether he/she has truly been granted intercessory power or not.
Indeed, Uways was a Qutb (Spiritual Pole/Axis/Pillar) of Qaran and of the Muslim Ummah in general.

* He was the first scholar to introduce syllabus system, prescribed text books for learning in the field of Arabic teaching in Yoruba land.

* Among his students are: Shaikh Zakariyya b. Busairi, Yahya Qalansuwi, Muzamilu from Agbaji and Muhammad Kamaludin who later continued the work of his teacher and upgraded the school to a modern taste.

* Tajul-Adab had many prose and poetry works in Arabic. He had composed didactic poem on sarf (morphology) and his magnum-opus is known as Shagrab or ‘Adid.

* He died in 1922. He is mentioned in Lam'hatul baluri of Shaikh Adam Abdullah Al-Ilory.

Additional Facts about Alfa Tajul-Adab;

* He was referred to as 'Alfa Agba (Grand Scholar)'

* There are speculations that he died @ 33yrs old (to be confirmed).

* He was an enigmatic mystic, and renowned for numerous miracles.

* After graduation, he gave special names to his students, for example;
Taju l Mu'min
Taju l Aarifeen
Tajdeen
Taju s Saaliheen
M***i d Deen
Zaynu d Deen
Kamaaludeen,
etc

* Sheikh Kamaludeen (one of his students) later became the Grand Scholar of Ilorin, and immortalized his teacher's legacy (i.e. Adabiyyah Islamic Institute).

* Alfa Tajul-Adab later moved out of Ilorin, and was buried at the palace of Ake at Abeokuta, Ogun state.

* Alfa Agba, whom brought the modern system of Islamic education tutored both young and old...day and night (the old men would come at night, so that people wouldn't see notice them).

* According to Shaikh Adam Abdullah Al-Ilory, the Islamic sciences were all learnt/taught on sand in the old days. But, Alfa Tajul-Adab introduced learning on sheet of paper and that included illustrations with diagrams.

* Alfa Agba teaches to the extent that he coughs out blood (i.e. After long hours of teaching).

* He knew many branches of esoteric and exoteric knowledge, and was brave with it.

* He belonged to the Uwaysi classification of scholars and sufis. He wasn't known to have any teacher.

* It is said that Shaykh Abdul-Qadir Al-Jaylani was his teacher (in the ghayb/unseen).

* THE KARAAMAT (MIRACLE) BY ALFA AGBA WITH HIS DECEASED WIFE!
Alfa TajuL-Adab was an itinerant teacher and preacher. He was once on his missionary journey, and his wife passed on. Before he returned, they had buried his wife.

When he returned, he enquired where the grave was, and he was informed, after which he asked for lamp and left for the grave spot. It took long before Alfa returned from the grave site and he was sweating profusely.
On his return, he said: "Onaa fee dii fun die nii. Awa ni kaa kiliya onaa fun (She had a little itch on her way. And we decided to clear the road for her)"... Allahu Akbar!!! Narated by Sheikh Abdul Raheem Ameenullahi Abata in the Funeral Lecture video of Sheikh Kamal~deen Al~Adaby.

This source is very reliable, as Sheikh Abdul Raheem Abata was the choicest of the students of Sheikh Kamaludeen Al~Adaby, and Sheikh Kamaldeen was also the choicest of Sheikh Tajul Adab's students.

More over, Sheikh Abdul Raheem's father was a very close student of Sheikh Tajul~Adab, whom followed the Sheikh every hours and seconds. This can be classified under the vast topic of Karaamat al~Awliyyaa (Miracles of Saints).
The real awliyya don't do these for hales but it comes naturally as a result of situation of things and their spiritual positions with Allah.
May Allah illuminate their graves with Light upon Light, Ameen!!!
May Allah sanctify their secrets (Qadassa-llahu sirrahum)
Ameena ya Allah

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*HISTORY OF THE PAST AND PRESENT OBAS OF LAGOS.

*ASHIPA (1600-1630)*

Aworiland had earlier founded by Olofin Ogunfunmilere. The children of olofin later founded different towns in Lagos State. Olofin Ogunfunmilere last born, Aromire was the owner of all land in Isale - Eko ( Lagos island).

Ashipa (called Esikpa in Benin Language) was military leader of Benin soldiers that invaded and waged war against Awori people living in Lagos State. ( Isale Eko / Lagos Island inclusive).

Ashipa was regarded as the Leader of Benin kingdom dynasty in Lagos.

He was the son Oba of Benin. He was acting as the leader of the people of Lagos but not as the king. He serves as the intermediary between the Oba of Benin and the people of Lagos (eko),he spent 27 years as the leader of eko ,and died in 1630 and his son Ado took over his responsibility.

OBA ADO (1630-1669)
Oba ado, the son of ashipa took over the leadership role played by his father in 1630 during his own reign, he was elevated to an Oba and was crown as the king of Lagos by the Oba of Benin. Oba ado became the first Oba of Lagos. Oba ado had three children,2 males and 1 female. They include (Gabaro, Akinsemoyin, and Erelu Kuti).Oba ado ruled for 39years. He joined his ancestor in 1669 and his first son Gabaro succeeded him.

*OBA GABARO (1669-1704)*

Oba Gabaro was installed in 1669 after his father death. During his reign, he moved the government to the island in particular isale eko where the present iga Idungran is today.he was the first Oba to erect a building in the palace, he also created the institution of chieftaincy and kingmakers.he had only one child during his lifetime called Eletu kekere.Oba Gabaro died in 1904 and his brother Akinsemoyin succeeded him.

*OBAAKINSEMOYIN- 1704-1749*

Oba Akinsemoyin started in own reign in 1704. His close friend and powerful herbalist, Baba Alagba (an Ijesa man from Osun State) had earlier disclosed to him that he would become a King of Eko.

Baba Alagba further told Akinsemoyin to mount white flag inside water ( Lagoon) . He revealed further that white man would visit him and support his kingdom whenever they saw the flag.

It was during his reign that the Portuguese came to Lagos as slave dealers. It was in records that the palace “iga idungran” was built during this period with the assistance of the Portuguese . Oba Akinsemoyin never had a son but he has six female children, he reign for 45 years and died in 1749.

*OBA ELETU-KEKERE (1749)*

Oba Eletu kekere succeeded Oba akinsemoyin(his uncle).Oba eletu kekere was the only son of Oba Gabaro, during his reign, he had no child and died within the year he was installed as the Oba. Therefore, ending the lineage of Oba gabaro. After his death, there was controversy on who to succeed the throne, because Oba akinsemoyin had no son. Erelu kuti, the sister of akinsemoyin is also a female and it is not possible for a female to succeed the throne.

Thereafter, Erelu Kuti married baba Alagba (a herbalist & Ijesa man) .

The only option was to choose the son to succeed the throne.

Erelu kuti born two son’s (Ologun-kutere & sokun)
for Baba Alagba ( Ijesa).

The eldest son Ologun-kutere was chosen to succeed the throne.

*OBA OLOGUN-KUTERE (1749-1775)*

Oba Ologun kutere ascended the throne in 1749 after the death of his cousin eletu kekere. Oba ologun kutere was a strong king, he won the respect of neighboring Oba by the way he handled a threatening rebellion against paying tributes. He had 6 children “Eshinlokun, Adele, Akitoye, Olusi, Akiolu, and Olukoya”.he joined his ancestor in 1775 and was succeeded by his son ADELE AJOSUN(his son)

*OBA ADELE AJOSUN (1775-1780 &1834)*

In 1775, when Oba Adele Ajosun succeeded his father, Lagos entered a period where the Oba had to concern themselves with consolidating their position on the throne , his reign was rich with intrigues and counter-intrigues between him and his brother ESHILOKUN. Oba Adele Ajosun was an indulgent father who allowed his children to introduce “EGUNGUN” to the palace. This led to his dethronement and he was banished in 1780 but was reinstated in 1834 after his brothers(ESHILOKUN, IDEWU OJULARI had reigned. He died in 1834

*OBA ESHILOKUN (1780-1819)*

Oba Eshilokun came to the throne in 1780 following the dethronement of Oba Adele ajosun, though his reign was uneventful, he successfully resisted the attempt by Adele to out him from the throne . He kept the throne till 1819 when he eventually joined his ancestors. He had 2 children(Idewu Ojulari and Kosoko)

*OBA IDEWU OJULARI (1819-1832)*

By the time Oba idewu ojulari took over the throne, he was regarded as a popular king who became so obsessed by avarice. He was given the advice to go exile or commit su***de, the traditional way of treating undesirable king, but instead Ojulari decided to commit su***de. He died without an issue in 1832(childless)

*OBA OLUWOLE (18341841)*

Oba oluwole was the son of Adele ajosun, his succeeded the throne in 1834 after the death of his father, unfortunately,for Oba oluwole, he died without an issue(childless), his death was as a result of a terrible explosion of gun powder stored in the palace.

*OBA AKINTOYE (1841-1845 &1851-1853)*

Oba akintoye is another son of ologun kutere, he succeeded the throne after his brother and nephews had reign. Good intention backed by weakness made him to lose his throne the his nephew kosoko. Despite the advices of his chiefs, Oba akintoye recalled kosoko so as to bring him back to fold . The result was that he lost the throne and was able to get it back through the help of the help of the British. In 1851 he signed the treaty to stop SLAVERY

*OBA KOSOKO (1845-1851)*

Oba kosoko is a very strong man, he was very powerful spiritually.he became the Oba of Lagos in 1845 after plotting a coup against Oba Akitoye in 1845,his reign was warlike he believed he has suffered injustice for not been appointed the Oba an 1841 then in 1845, he plotted a coup against his uncle (Oba akintoye). During is reign, the British came to him to sign a treaty to stop slavery but Oba kosoko insisted not sign the treaty, then Lagos was bombarded by the British navel and Oba akitoye was reinstalled as the Oba in1851

*OBA DOSUNMU (1853-1885)*

In 1853, Oba dosunmu took over the reign of the throne of his forefather. He made durable contribution to the development of Lagos and this gave a clear illustration of the lofty ideas of Obaship which are in consonance with modern civilization, in august 1861 Oba dosunmu concluded the treaty of cession of Lagos to the British government, Lagos became a freedom land and consequently many traders started to bargain with overseas merchant for lawful and prosperous trade. and the various constitutional developments helped further to turn Lagos into truly peaceful and prosperous Nigeria city. He died in 1885

*OBA OYEKAN (1885-1900)*

Oba oyekan1 ascended the throne in 1885 though he did not enjoy good health during his reign but carried on his duties till he joined his ancestors in 1900. He was succeeded by Oba eshugbayi eleko, Oba oyekan died at the of 50 years of age.

*OBA ESUGBAYI (1901-1925 & 1932)*

The reign of Oba ESUGBAYI ELEKO started in 1901,he is popularly called as eleko, he succeeded his brother oyekan1. But during his reign, it was full with British politics and wrangling,because of British politics, he was sent on exile to Oyo kingdom by the then governor sir high Clifford in 1925. As the custom of the people of Yoruba, anybody on exile is expected to be dead person, therefore the council of chief marker therefore quickly elected another Oba, but during esugbayi exile, he did not die and he returned to Lagos in 1931 and was reinstalled that same year. He died in 1932.

*OBA IBIKUNLE-AKITOYE (1925-1928)*

Oba ibikunle akitoye succeeded the throne after oba esugbayi was been sent on exile. But before his installation, he was told by the priest that he will not last long on the throne that he will only spend three years on the throne but ibikunle insisted on his installation that if he is to spend a day on the throne , let it be, then his installation took place normally as the custom deserve. During his reign, he was the first Christian oba of Lagos. Exactly three years as predicted, oba ibikunle akitoye joined his ancestor. And he was succeeded by Oba sanusi Olusi.
OBA SANUSI-OLUSI(1928-1931)
In 1928, after the death of oba ibikunle akitoye, his cousin sanusi Olusi was chosen to succeed him. It was in record that oba sanusi Olusi was the first Muslim oba of Lagos just as ibikunle was the first Christian oba. During the reign of sanusi Olusi he broke the old pagan tradition by attending the Muslim praying ground on the festival day in 1928, This action created enemies for him from the. pagan group.Also during his reign,he created the relaxation space at the frontage of the palace which Lagosian popularly called ESE-IGA,This formed a meeting/relaxation point for the Lagos of the old.oba sanusi Olusi was a peace loving oba because in 1931, when oba esugbayi returned from exile, he accepted to leave the throne for esugbayi to returned.this humble manner, was compensated by the British government and another palace was built for him at OKE ARIN. This palace is popularly called IGA-OLUSI.

*OBA FALOLU(1932-1949)*

Oba falolu ascended the throne 1932, but before his installation ,there was crisis on who to succeed throne, some were in support of sanusi Olusi while some were in support of re-appointing new oba. This crisis led to the setting of panel of inquiry that comprised of 6 traditional chiefs, 2chiefs out of 6 supported sanusi Olusi while 4 supported falolu. And oba falolu was declared the oba and was installed immediately, oba fololu did not perform the traditional rite known as ETUTU-IJO (a traditional rite after the death of a previous oba. But when it became an embarrassment,then he later comply with the tradition. Oba falolu died in 1949 and was succeeded by adeniji Adele!

*OBA ADENIJI ADELE (1949-1964)*

The reign of Oba Musendiku Adeniji Adele started in 1949 following the death of oba Falolu. Before he became the oba he was a senior civil servant, he headed the treasury department in kano.before and during his reign he had crisis with the dosunmu/oyekan family. Because they believed that the throne was only meant for members of their family only.but unfortunately for them, the court later the declared that the throne his meant for members of the royal family but not only dosunmu/oyekan family. Oba adeniji won in court, but in 1964 he joined his ancestor.And was succeeded by Adeyinka Oyekan in 1965

*OBA ADEYINKA OYEKAN II*

Oba adeyinka oyekan II was installed in 1965, he was born in Lagos on 30th June 1910. He received his early secondary education at eko boys high school, he later gained admission to kings college Lagos. He was a man imbued with lofty ideas from his youth. He passed on to the school of pharmacy, yaba, in 1930-1932 where obtained a diploma in pharmacy. During his reign as the Oba of Lagos, he restored lost custom and tradition of the people of Lagos.
Oba Adeyinka Oyekan was very honest,kind and has human feelings. He died at the age of 93 and was succeeded by Oba Rilwan Akiolu.

*OBA RILWAN-AKIOLU (2003-TO date)*

Oba Rilwanu Osuolanle Aremu Babatunde Akiolu was installed as the Oba of Lagos in may 2003.
He was born on 29 October, 1943. He attended ansar ud deen primary school and secondary school. Then university of Lagos Akoka where he studied law. He started his police career as a cadet inspector and rose to the position of Assistant Inspector General of Police before his retirement in march, 2002.
He later settled down as a legal practitioner till he was appointed by the gods of the land of Lagos to rule the people of EKO ILE.(Lagos) in 2003..
And is the permanent Chairman Council of Obas in Lagos State.

*EKO AROMI SA'LE..!*

*EKO ILU OGBON.....!!*

*EKO ILU OLO'LA......!!!*

*EKO ILU OLOKIKI.....!!!!*

As from Great Benin Kingdom.

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OONI AJAGUN ADEMILUYI ADEMAKIN, 48TH OONI OF IFE

Young Prince Ademiluyi was born around 1860 at Otutubiosun Royal Compound of Lafogido Ruling House of Ile -lfe old Western part of the British colony before the amalgamation of the Southern and Northern protectorate that formed the present country called Nigeria.

The name of his father was Prince Ademakin and his mother was Olori Obitola. He was the second child of his parents who had five children namely Adesanya a.k.a Ogidan Ademiluyi a.k.a Ajagun Jolaadepo (the only female), Adebowale and Adeyeye.

Young Prince Ademiluyi took to farming and hunting which was the vogue among many youths of the time. His hunting expedition took him to several Yoruba towns and forests especially in Isoya and Ekitiland where he killed many wild animals like lions, tigers, antelopes and elephants. He derived his income from the sales of the games.

By 1910, at the demise of Ooni Adelekan Olubuse l, Prince Ademiluyi had grown in status and popularity not only in Ife but across yorubaland. His fame as successful farmer first class hunter and man of respected Spiritual powers had placed him among favorites to the exalted throne of Ooni. He was particularly a frightening elite in possession of all that a great man in those days. He was simply a supernatural man and never pretended.......Was tough!

It is worthy of being known that at that era Only the valiant were considered for Obaship..it's either you are a warrior or of proven herbal or juju powers hence Ademiluyi indeed was the ideal prince for the throne of Ooni at the era as Ooni was expected to be Strong and towering above all hence Ajagun was the ultimate. Predictably, Prince Ademiluyi was considered above other contestants for the throne of Ooni and he ascended the throne in 1910 as the 48th Ooni of Ife in history,to the delight of all Ife indigenes.

Ooni Ademiluyi reigned during the colonial era, before the amalgamation of the Northern protectorate with the West or East. At that period the British introduced the native Authority Laws.The Colonial system almost disrupted the agelong traditional system of supremacy among obas and the consequence would have resulted in total breakdown of law and order and total disregard of respect and culture in Yorubaland. Oba Ademiluyi however used wisdom to nurture and maintain the tradition in Yorubaland.

In order to place Ile-Ife on the exalted position of eminence in Yorubaland Oba Ademiluyi supported the British rule in transforming the once conservative town into a modern city. For instance Ooni Ademiluyi became the head of the Native Administration established in 1912 while the Native Ordinance of 1914 conferred political power on him and the Native Court Ordinance of 1916 made him the President of the Native Court. He used this position to bring unprecedented progress to Ile Ife.

During this period, Oba Ademiluyi laid out large expanse of land in different parts of the town for the expatriates residence and offices among which are the District Office at Oke D.O (Divisional Officer) now at Modakeke, Ile-lfe and another residential area at Oke Oloyinbo (European residential area) along Mokuro road, Ile-Ife. That was the beginning of urbanization of Ife. Some of the infrastructural developments was the construction of a Native Administrative court in 1912, and the General Post office in 1924. Payment of salary to monarchs started during this period too with 1400 pounds salary for the Ooni.

His reign also witnessed the coming of a German expedition team in West Africa between 1907 and 1912. The team led by Leo Frobenius on arrival paid homage to the Ooni who welcomed them with open arms.Ooni Ademiluyi gave the team his full support. Frobenius excavated many sites in Ile Ife. His findings gave birth to his famous and memorable quote in his published Account about Ife as, "being the probable site of Atlantic, a legendary island in the Atlantic Ocean said to be a powerful kingdom 9000 years before the birth of Solomon".

The great Archeologist said further that " if the people of the Atlantis were founders of the ancient civilization, from where the Atlantic Ocean derives its name, it could be conclusively proved that the people of Ile Ife were the founders of the present". History equally confirmed that most of the artifacts of Ife,in various Museums were discovered during his reign. He was a man,of tradition and duly promoted the lle-lfe Culture and festivals.
Oba Ademiluyi used his political power to institute many traditional offices such as "Iyalode Chieftaincy" among other titles whose functions was to see to the, Socio- economic growth of Ife, apart from the existing traditional chieftaincy for women.

Oba Ademiluyi contributed greatly towards the development and growth of Ile-Ife and beyond. He was a traditionalist who treasured and cherished the use of medicinal powers and magic.This actually accounted for his numerous exploits in farming and hunting in the much dreaded forests of Ekitiland, Isoya and Apoje. In Ikere-Ekiti he became an icon among hunters and the king looked bewildered and scary and in return a damsel named, "Ojuolape" was freely given to him to marry. The much cherished "Ife Reserve Forest" occupying a vast areas of forest presently adorning Ife South local government bordering Ijebu Igbo in Ogun State which had become the determinable source of economic resources for Ife was single handedly acquired and protected by Ooni Ademiluyi.

It was to his credit that the Reserve is still in Ifes possession. So IFE's owe Oba Ademiluyi, gratitude for this Oba Ademiluyi's concession to the Missionaries encouraged the introduction of western education in Ile-Ife. It was during his reign that the First primary school in Ile-Ife was established by the Christian Missionaries Society at Ayetoro and was called St Phillips Primary school, Ayetoro, Ile-Ife.The educational foundation which he laid was embraced by many families in Ile-Ife as well as his own children and grandchildren who can be found in various fields of education in Nigeria; That's why today, that most Ademiluyis' are well educated, due to his, exposures due to,his open acceptance and concessions for education to thrive.

Also, Oba Ademiluyi encouraged cultivation of cash crops like cocoa, kolanuts, palm products, rubber and cotton since he himself was a farmer before he ascended the throne. He built a large market at Enuwa which became commercial hub of the city. Other local markets were set up to compliment Oja Ife in other parts of the town.

Oba Ademiluyi was a traditionalist who treasured and cherished Ife religious beliefs and practices. He participated actively in all the traditional festivals yet he did not oppose other faiths in his domain. He gave full support to the Christian missionaries and even donated lands at Ayetoro, Ayegbaju, Iremo and Ilare for their churches. It was on record that Ayetoro Anglican Church was built at his time. The proximity of the church to Ademiluyi's family house may have influenced the membership of many of the Ademiluyis to be many in the Anglican faith. The first Town Hall (Ile Nla) was built by Ajagun in 1922,located in the Palace. It was built by the Europeans still stands beautiful and strong.

The hall served and still serving till today as meeting place and event center for all IFE's till date. Ooni Ademiluyi was also lucky to have intelligent High Chiefs among his traditional Council among whom was High Chief Ajani Anibijuwon Omisore who spear-headed, the construction of Intercity roads like lfe-Ede Road llesha-Ife road and most of the main lle Ife City roads that we have in the city today. Omisore hearken the call of Ooni Ademiluyi mobilized Ife youths picked from various compounds in IleIfe and out of sheer loyalty developed lle-Ife into a modern town through the construction of motorable roads in town and equally linking neighbouring towns.

Ooni Ademiluyi in return elevated Omisore into a higher rank among the Modewa Chiefs in 1926 and allocated him ownership of several forests in appreciation of his developmental efforts spearheading infrastructural development of ile Ife. No doubt Ooni Ademiluyi, was an agent of progress.

Despite Ooni Ademiluyi's many achievements he was regarded as a dictatorial monarch who dealt decisively with anyone that go all out to disobey or opposed his position. He was a nonsense monarch. There were legendary believes that Ajagun was fond of using mystical powers changing and transforming into wild animals usually to a Tiger-ambushing and killing his opponents. Infact it was established that whenever the natives caught the glimpse or saw a wild animal (Tiger) crossing they normally conclude that their Lord. The Ooni Ademiluyi was passing by on a Vicious mission.

Apart from Ile Ife during his era All Yoruba monarchs feared and respected him.They all regarded Ooni Ademiluyi as their father. No one,I say no one there disagree or disobey Ooni Ademiluyi. He was a perfect king for the era. All Yoruba Obas towed his line and accepted his leadership of Yorubaland.

Ooni Ademiluyi was very tough and hardly smile and hardly spared his opponents.
History had it that once-upon-a-time,during Ajagun's reign and rule High Chief Anibijuwon Omisore had a raw deal in the hands of Ajagun towards the end of Ooni'risa's reign caused by rumours that Omisore was behaving like Ooni. Personality clash and cold-war resulted within the palace. It was a bitter era for Omisore.
Chief Omisore had to back down to survive the cold war, to save himself.

Oba Ademiluyi Ajagun had many Oloris;and survived by over See (70) children by the time that he joined his ancestors in the morning of Tuesday 24th June 1930 at the age of (70)seventy years old. The whole Ife and Yorubaland shook "Ajanaku Baba sile Erin wo"!.

History had it that on the Publicly announcement of the departure of Ooni Ajagun cross section of the town went out openly in jubilationsinging in open rally and particularly sang obscene songs: "Ademiluyi ika ku o x3"!...rejoicing and jubilating over the death of the great Ooni Ajagun whom some minority saw as an oppressor but the majority or those that the monarch supported and favoured mourned the death and loss of this great monarch who protected Ile-lfe interest particularly the vast land called the Reserves that ife's cherish today as it's greatest asset..was as a result of his wisdom and power of annexation.

What a great monarch that Ile Ife should cherish? It is also part of the Ile IFE's history that one of his sons became the first Ife indigene to be a Medical Doctor.

HISTORY SHALL HOWEVER NOT FORGET THAT THIS GREAT MONARCH-WAS THE ARCHITECT OF, URBANIZATION, MODERNIZATION, ESTABLISHMENT OF EDUCATION & CHRISTIANITY IN ILE IFE, DESPITE BEING A TRADITIONALIST.
..."ADEMILUYI AJAGUN, LAWARIKAN OONI...AGESIN BI OKE..YE'SO TO GBE'NA WOJU EKUN, SUN RE..BABA RI A"....!!!

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