96 m. ago Festival Turns Violent As Youths Assault Ondo Monarch, Family

A crisis rocked Idogun community in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State on Friday as youths allegedly attacked the town’s traditional ruler, Oba Moses Bakare, along with his wife and son, Victor. The incident happened during the annual New Yam festival, leaving the monarch wounded, while his wife was allegedly assaulted and stripped half-naked […] The post Festival Turns Violent As Youths Assault Ondo Monarch, Family appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Anambra monarch decries alleged defamation of character by Catholic priest

Tribune Online Anambra monarch decries alleged defamation of character by Catholic priest The traditional ruler of Obosi community in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, His Majesty, Igwe Chidubem Iweka, has decried alleged defamation of character by a Catholic priest in the state for warning against fraudulent land deals in his domain. Igwe Iweka, who is also the Chairman of the Anambra State Traditional Rulers […] Anambra monarch decries alleged defamation of character by Catholic priest Tribune Online

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32 h. ago Kwara hosts Islamic scholars, Imams to reposition mosques as hubs of community leadership

Tribune Online Kwara hosts Islamic scholars, Imams to reposition mosques as hubs of community leadership Islamic scholars, imams, traditional rulers, students and faithful from across Nigeria gathered in Ajase-Ipo, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, for the second annual Imams’ Conference a one-day event focused on revitalising the role of mosques and their leaders in contemporary society. With the theme ‘The Mosque, the Imam and Da’wah’, the conference, organised […] Kwara hosts Islamic scholars, Imams to reposition mosques as hubs of community leadership Tribune Online

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39 h. ago Ife Monarchs Give Oluwo 21 Days To Prove Allegation Against Ooni Over Ex

A 21-day ultimatum has been handed down to the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, to prove his allegations against the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, over alleged conspiracy with his former Canadian wife to assassinate him. Traditional rulers from Ife North local government area of Osun State, under the umbrella of Origbo […]

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3 d. ago 2 Die As Boko Haram Razes Traditional Ruler’s Palace, Other Houses In Borno

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked Kirawa, a border community with Cameroun Republic in Gwoza local government area of Borno State, killing one civilian and abducted a male resident of the community on Monday. The terrorists also set ablaze several houses, including the palace of the District Head of Kirawa, Alhaji Abdulrahaman Abubakar, alongside shops and […]

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4 d. ago Owa Obokun sacks traditional ruler over alleged removal of transformers in communities

Tribune Online Owa Obokun sacks traditional ruler over alleged removal of transformers in communities The Owa Obokun Adimula and paramount ruler of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III, has announced the removal of Chief Busuyi Gbadamosi, as the Oba-Odo of Ilesa. The Owa, in a statement  signed by Chief Shola Oshunkeye, for the palace, explained that the decision to remove Chief Gbadamosi was informed  by his alleged  “unlawful removal […] Owa Obokun sacks traditional ruler over alleged removal of transformers in communities Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Sultan Of Sokoto Pays Condolence Visit To Late Awujale’s Family

The Sultan of Sokoto and chairman of National Traditional Rulers Council of Nigeria (NTRCN), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has visited the royal household of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, Ogbagba II, in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, on a condolence visit. The Sultan, who arrived South-West on Thursday September 25, for the […]

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6 d. ago 2027: Ondo monarch, group drum support for Tinubu’s government

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Olowo of Owo and Chairman of the Ondo State Council of Traditional Rulers, read more 2027: Ondo monarch, group drum support for Tinubu’s government

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7 d. ago From Lagelu to Ladoja: Full list of 44 Olubadan of Ibadanland to date

Tribune Online From Lagelu to Ladoja: Full list of 44 Olubadan of Ibadanland to date The ‘Olubadan of Ibadanland’ is the royal title of Ibadan. Every Olubadan is groomed for decades through chieftaincy promotion on either Civil (Olubadan) or Military (Balogun) Lines before finally becoming king.  In 1897, the British established the Ibadan Town Council, whereby traditional chiefs served as administrators. Rulers of Ibadan were formally referred to as ‘Baale’ […] From Lagelu to Ladoja: Full list of 44 Olubadan of Ibadanland to date Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Zulum Directs 27 LGA Chairmen To Scale Up Immunisation Campaign

Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Umara Zulum, has directed chairmen of all the 27 Local Government Areas to scale up awareness campaigns on Routine Immunisation, In-Between Rounds and Integrated Measles campaign. He also requested the traditional rulers to continue sensitising their subjects to the importance of immunisation, particularly against polio and other preventable diseases. The […]

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8 d. ago Sultan Of Sokoto Arrives Ibadan For 44th Olubadan’s Coronation

Ahead of the historic coronation of former governor of Oyo State, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan Land, on Friday, the Sultan of Sokoto and co-chairman of National Traditional Rulers Council of Nigeria (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has arrived Ibadan on Thursday. The plane, which carried the Sultan, who […]

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9 d. ago W’African Mining Communities Demand Consent, Accountability In Resource Extraction

Communities affected by mining activities across West Africa have called for their consent to be sought before minerals are exploited in their regions. Traditional rulers, community leaders, and rights advocates made this demand at the opening of the 5th West African Mining Host Communities Indaba, which the rights and accountability group Global Rights organised. They […]

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9 d. ago Promote Igbo culture, tradition —Imo monarch advises Ohanaeze

Tribune Online Promote Igbo culture, tradition —Imo monarch advises Ohanaeze A notable traditional ruler in Imo State, HRH Eze David Nnawuihe Onu Egwunwoke, has advised Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, a socio-cultural organisation in Igbo land, to promote the culture and traditions of Ndigbo. Onu Egwunwoke, the traditional ruler of Akwakuma/Uratta in Owerri West Council Area, gave the advice during his 2025 Iri Ji cultural festival at […] Promote Igbo culture, tradition —Imo monarch advises Ohanaeze Tribune Online

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1 week ago Don’t usurp roles of LG chairmen – Akwa Ibom gov charges traditional rulers

swears in new Chairman of Traditional Rulers Council By John Ogunsemore The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has charged traditional rulers in the state to recognize the role of Chairmen as chief executive officers of their local government areas and not engage in a power tussle with them. He said an […] The post Don’t usurp roles of LG chairmen – Akwa Ibom gov charges traditional rulers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Akwa Ibom gov increases allowances, health insurance for traditional rulers

Tribune Online Akwa Ibom gov increases allowances, health insurance for traditional rulers We treasure the role you play, especially at the grassroots level, and we want to show in practical terms that we care... Akwa Ibom gov increases allowances, health insurance for traditional rulers Tribune Online

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1 week ago 2027: Mbah’s second term not negotiable, Obi’s fate in God’s hand –Igwe Waziri

By Zika Bobby Igwe Patrick Eze, popularly known as Igwe Waziri, is a renowned businessman and the traditional ruler of Egali Amalla, in Udenu Local Council of Enugu State, who likes to be on the side of truth. The monarch, who is also a Patron of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, in this interview, speaks on the situation […] The post 2027: Mbah’s second term not negotiable, Obi’s fate in God’s hand –Igwe Waziri appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Ogun Government Drags 2 Monarchs, Others To Court Over Alleged Land Grabbing

The Ogun State Government has filed criminal charges against two traditional rulers and other individuals in the State over allegations bothering on land grabbing in different parts of the State. The affected monarchs – the Onijoko of Ijoko Ota, Oba Fatai Matanmi, and the Olu of Orile-Igbon in Igbesa, Oba Yusuf Olasunkanmi – were accused […]

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1 week ago Land grabbing: Ogun govt files charges against two traditional rulers, others

Tribune Online Land grabbing: Ogun govt files charges against two traditional rulers, others The monarch was said to have been using intermediaries, unlawfully appropriated land belonging to the Land grabbing: Ogun govt files charges against two traditional rulers, others Tribune Online

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1 week ago Yoruba Youth council seeks all round unity in Yorubaland, hails Ooni’s historic visit to Oba Ladoja

The Yoruba Youth Council (YYC), has called on traditional rulers across Yorubaland to put aside differences and work together for read more Yoruba Youth council seeks all round unity in Yorubaland, hails Ooni’s historic visit to Oba Ladoja

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1 week ago Sepeteri community appeals to Makinde over 13 years traditional rulership vacuum

Tribune Online Sepeteri community appeals to Makinde over 13 years traditional rulership vacuum The ancient town of Sepeteri in the Oke-Ogun axis of Oyo State has renewed its appeal to Governor Seyi Makinde to intervene in the prolonged chieftaincy tussle that has kept the community without a monarch for over 13 years. Since the passing of the late Oba Kareem Oyesiji Akanji, Sepeteri has remained without a traditional […] Sepeteri community appeals to Makinde over 13 years traditional rulership vacuum Tribune Online

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