6 d. ago Benue: Idoma traditional council suspends conferment of chieftaincy titles to check proliferation

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Idoma Area Traditional Council on Wednesday suspended the conferment of chieftaincy titles across intermediate area councils in Idoma land, effective immediately. The suspension was announced in a statement by Secretary of the Idoma Area Traditional Council, Adegbe Uloko, on behalf of the Och’Idoma Agaba-Idu, Dr. Elaigwu Odogbo John, President of […] The post Benue: Idoma traditional council suspends conferment of chieftaincy titles to check proliferation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Idoma traditional council suspends conferment of chieftaincy titles

Tribune Online Idoma traditional council suspends conferment of chieftaincy titles The President of Idoma Area Traditional Council, His Royal Majesty, Agaba-Idu (Dr) Elaigwu Odogbo John, has suspended any form of Idoma traditional council suspends conferment of chieftaincy titles Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Ooni–Alaafin Rift: ‘Powers of Traditional Rulers End at LG Level,’ Ex

The Alaafin of Oyo and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, clashed over the conferment of the “Okanlomo of Yorubaland” title on businessman Dotun Sanusi at an event in Ibadan. The post Ooni–Alaafin Rift: ‘Powers of Traditional Rulers End at LG Level,’ Ex-Govt Aide appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Chief Obele, Ikenga Umuchu, Umeh, Odoh Emesim, others hail High Chief Ejiogu on chieftaincy conferment

By Njoku Macdonald Obinna In a stirring affirmation of service and influence, High Chief Duru Mike Ejiogu (Onowu Anara Ancient Kingdom), this Saturday, August 23, 2025, shall be honoured with one of the South East’s most prestigious chieftaincy titles —AKA EPUCHI ONWA IGBOLAND — a rare investiture that cements his standing as an accomplished industrialist, […] The post Chief Obele, Ikenga Umuchu, Umeh, Odoh Emesim, others hail High Chief Ejiogu on chieftaincy conferment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Aare Onakakanfo Gani Adams Intervenes In Ooni–Alaafin Rift Over Chieftaincy Title

The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has appealed for peace between the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, following a heated disagreement over the conferment of a chieftaincy title on Ibadan-based business mogul, Dotun Sanusi by the former. Recall that Ooni had on Saturday, August […]

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3 w. ago Chieftaincy Title Tussle: Alaafin Is A Comedian – Ooni’s Aide

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi (Ojaja II), has said the 48-hour ultimatum given to him by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, over the Okanlomo of Yorubaland title is an “empty threat”. Through his spokesman, Otunba Moses Olafare, the Ooni described Oba Owoade as a comedian. Olafare said, “My principal […]

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3 w. ago Israeli Airstrikes In Gaza Reportedly Kill At Least 25 Palestinians Amid Ongoing Conflict

At least 25 Palestinians were reportedly killed on Monday morning following a series of Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian media outlets citing local medical sources. The reported casualties have not been independently verified. Both Hamas authorities in Gaza and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have yet to release official statements regarding […] The post Israeli Airstrikes In Gaza Reportedly Kill At Least 25 Palestinians Amid Ongoing Conflict appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Ooni, Alaafin Differ Over Conferment Of Chieftaincy Title On Businessman

The Alaafin had ordered the Ooni of Ife to revoke a chieftaincy title conferred on a businessman and gave him 48 hours to do so. The post Ooni, Alaafin Differ Over Conferment Of Chieftaincy Title On Businessman appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Alaafin gives Ooni 48 hours to withdraw Chieftaincy title to Dotun Sanusi

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, demanding the withdrawal of plans to confer the title of Okanlomo of Yorubaland on business magnate, Dotun Sanusi. In a statement signed by his Director of Media and […] The post Alaafin gives Ooni 48 hours to withdraw Chieftaincy title to Dotun Sanusi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Why Ooni won’t dignify Alaafin’s threat with official response — Palace aide

Tribune Online Why Ooni won’t dignify Alaafin’s threat with official response — Palace aide The development follows a statement from the Alaafin of Oyo demanding that the Ooni revoke the chieftaincy title within 48 hours. Why Ooni won’t dignify Alaafin’s threat with official response — Palace aide Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Alaafin of Oyo gives Ooni 48 hours to revoke chieftaincy title

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has issued the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, a 48-hour deadline to revoke the Okanlomo of Yorubaland chieftaincy title recently bestowed on Ibadan business magnate Engineer Dotun Sanusi. On Monday, the Alaafin’s Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, issued a statement calling the Ooni’s […] The post Alaafin of Oyo gives Ooni 48 hours to revoke chieftaincy title appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Reverse Okanlomo chieftaincy conferment in 48 hours or face consequences – Alaafin warns Ooni of Ife

Tribune Online Reverse Okanlomo chieftaincy conferment in 48 hours or face consequences – Alaafin warns Ooni of Ife Alaafin Owoade added that his peace initiatives should not be mistaken for weakness, describing the Ooni’s decision as unlawful and derogatory to the authority of the... Reverse Okanlomo chieftaincy conferment in 48 hours or face consequences – Alaafin warns Ooni of Ife Tribune Online

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3 w. ago You’ve no right to confer Yorubaland chieftaincy title, Alaafin tackles Ooni of Ife

Tribune Online You’ve no right to confer Yorubaland chieftaincy title, Alaafin tackles Ooni of Ife “The conferment of chieftaincy title which bothers on Yorubaland by the Ooni of Ife is not only an affront to the referred institution of the Alaafin who is the Titan of Yorubaland and on who hold Exclusive right to confer any chieftaincy title which covers the entire Yorubaland... You’ve no right to confer Yorubaland chieftaincy title, Alaafin tackles Ooni of Ife Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Alaafin Oyo Tackles Ooni Of Ife Over Conferment Of Chieftaincy Title

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has faulted the conferment of the Chieftaincy title of ‘Okanlomo of Yorubaland’ on a business tycoon, Dotun Sanusi, a.k.a Ilaji, by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II. Oba Owoade said conferment of chieftaincy title which bothers on the entirety of Yorubaland by […]

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