14 h. ago 2027: Kwara stakeholders oppose zoning, demand competent leadership

"Kwara is confronted today with realities that leave us with no room for emotional politics...

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15 h. ago Lagos enlists traditional rulers’ support for measles–rubella vaccination campaign

The Lagos State government enlists traditional rulers to support the upcoming Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign to combat misinformation and boost immun Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-enlists-traditional-rulers-support-for-measles-rubella-vaccination-campaign/

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16 h. ago Traditional Ruler, CAN Suspend Church Activities In Kogi Community After Attacks

The Obaro of Kabba and Chairman of the Kabba/Bunu Traditional Council, Oba Solomon Owoniyi, in collaboration with the Christian Association of Nigeria in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, has ordered the suspension of all church activities in the area until further notice. The directive followed a series of security breaches in the community, […] The post Traditional Ruler, CAN Suspend Church Activities In Kogi Community After Attacks appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Traditional ruler, CAN suspend church activities in Kogi community following attacks

A traditional ruler and CAN suspend all church activities in a Kogi community until further notice following a series of deadly attacks and security breach Read More: https://punchng.com/traditional-ruler-can-suspend-church-activities-in-kogi-community-following-attacks/

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26 h. ago Benue monarch demands return of Taraba IDPs to their ancestral homes

The paramount ruler of Sankera in Benue State, housing the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from Taraba, Tor Sankera, David Sev-av, has called for the return of the displaced persons to their ancestral homes in Taraba State. The traditional ruler made the demand in Kyado while speaking at the prayer session organised by displaced Tiv people […]

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36 h. ago IPAC expresses concern over industrial city clusters in Ebonyi

He further commended Governor Nwifuru for fostering an inclusive and peaceful political environment in Ebonyi State....

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67 h. ago Olanipekun calls for unity among traditional rulers in South

Chief Wole Olanipekun urges the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, to champion Yoruba rulers unity and foster a single identity in the region. Read More: https://punchng.com/olanipekun-calls-for-unity-among-traditional-rulers-in-south-west/

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4 d. ago Set up arbitration efforts on land disputes, Ekiti monarchs urged

Ekiti State government has appealed to traditional rulers in the state to intensify their arbitration efforts on the lingering intra and inter town land disputes in their domains. The state deputy governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, spoke in Ado-Ekiti, while mediating in a land dispute between Iye and Ikun-Ekiti, in Ilejemeje/Moba local government areas, respectively. […]

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6 d. ago Kwara 2027: APC chieftain urges party to drop zoning, focus on competence

An APC chieftain advises the party to discard zoning for the Kwara 2027 governorship, advocating for competence to determine the next candidate. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-2027-apc-chieftain-urges-party-to-drop-zoning-focus-on-competence/

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7 d. ago Army Chief Solicits Traditional Rulers’ Support For Military Operations

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Thursday, implored traditional rulers in the country to support military operations. Lt.-Gen. Shaibu made the call during a courtesy visit to the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, at his palace in Lagos. A statement by the Nigerian Army spokesperson, Colonel Appolonia Anele, said […]

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9 d. ago When Arewa leaders take on Northern Nigeria’s security crisis

Last week, the Northern Governors, under the chairmanship of Mohammed Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, held a very crucial meeting with Northern traditional rulers at Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House, Kaduna, on the security challenges facing the country. Northern Bureau Chief, MUHAMMAD SABIU, who was at the venue, examines the issues raised and he writes: […]

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1 week ago Being a traditional ruler harder than governor, says Olubadan 

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, says occupying the throne of a traditional ruler is more demanding than serving as a state governor. Read More: https://punchng.com/being-a-traditional-ruler-harder-than-governor-says-olubadan/

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1 week ago Reserved seats for women bill: Kaduna women, others call for quick passage

demands for the swift passage of the Reserved Seats for Women Bill dominated the First Kaduna State Parliamentary Stakeholders’ Power Table, as women leaders, government officials and civil society actors urged federal and state lawmakers to take “decisive legislative action” for women’s political inclusion.” Attorney-General and commissioner for Justice, Mr James Kanyip, set the tone […]

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2 w. ago Political Tenure Ends, Traditional Thrones Endure, Says VP Shettima

  LVice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated the commitment of the administration of President Bola Tinubu to the preservation and protection of traditional institutions in Nigeria. According to him, traditional rulers are the closest to the grassroots and are the leaders and fathers of the society, and their institutions outlive every administration. Senator Shettima gave […]

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2 w. ago 2027: Kwara North guber aspirants meet to decide on sole candidacy

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the five governorship aspirants from the Kwara North senatorial district of Kwara state on Thursday met in

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2 w. ago Emir Sanusi urges traditional rulers to join fight against drug abuse

Emir Sanusi II calls on traditional rulers to support the fight against drug abuse in Kano, highlighting its threat to families and societal values. Read More: https://punchng.com/emir-sanusi-urges-traditional-rulers-to-join-fight-against-drug-abuse/

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2 w. ago Kwara traditional ruler, six others escape from bandits after vigilante raid

Kamilu Salami, the Ojibara of Bayagan in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, along with six other abductees, has read more Kwara traditional ruler, six others escape from bandits after vigilante raid

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2 w. ago Uba Sani charges Northern leaders, traditional rulers to unite against security challenges

"We must resist this behaviour and work together to address the security situation," Sani said. "We have a President who understands the North

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2 w. ago Insecurity: We must act now or lose the North, Gov Inuwa tells Northern leaders

The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, has charged traditional rulers and Northern leaders to act swiftly to salvage the region from the insecurity bedevilling it before it is too late.

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2 w. ago Insecurity: Governor Yahaya Rallies Northern Governors, Traditional Rulers For United Action

The chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has called for an extraordinary level of unity, courage and collective responsibility to confront the deepening security and socioeconomic crises threatening Northern Nigeria. Speaking at the Joint Northern States Governors’ Forum and Northern Traditional Rulers Council meeting in […]

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