5 h. ago Constitutional amendment: Northern governors, stakeholders push for equity, state creation, devolution of powers

Tribune Online Constitutional amendment: Northern governors, stakeholders push for equity, state creation, devolution of powers As the House of Representatives intensifies its zonal public hearings on the review of the 1999 Constitution, stakeholders from the North-West, North-Central, and North-East regions of the country, including governors, traditional rulers, and civil society organizations (CSOs), have voiced strong support for a people-oriented constitutional amendment that reflects justice, fairness, and the diverse aspirations of […] Constitutional amendment: Northern governors, stakeholders push for equity, state creation, devolution of powers Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Etsu Nupe Seeks Role For Traditional Rulers, As Okura, Edu, Others Demand New State

The Etsu Nupe and chairman of Niger State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, has submitted a memorandum seeking specific roles for traditional rulers in the 1999 amended constitution of Nigeria. This came as the memorandum for the creation of Okura State from the present Kogi State, Edu and Kainji  States from the present Niger, […]

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47 h. ago Edda crisis: Ebonyi traditional rulers banish Town Union President, impose hefty fine

Tribune Online Edda crisis: Ebonyi traditional rulers banish Town Union President, impose hefty fine Following an emergency meeting, the traditional rulers declared Mba banished for Edda crisis: Ebonyi traditional rulers banish Town Union President, impose hefty fine Tribune Online

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58 h. ago Benue residents allege ethnic cleansing as violence persists

By Chukwuma Umeorah Residents of Benue State have raised fresh alarm over continued deadly attacks in the region, describing the violence as genocidal and calling for urgent government intervention. This concern was expressed  yesterday ,during a town hall meeting,convened by the News Central Television in Makurdi, which brought together traditional rulers, security officials, civil society […] The post Benue residents allege ethnic cleansing as violence persists appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Gani Adams mourns late Olubadan describes him as custodian of Yoruba tradition

By Lukman Olabiyi The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has paid glowing tribute to the late Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, describing him as a revered traditional ruler who dedicated his life to serving humanity and preserving Yoruba cultural heritage. Oba Olakulehin passed away in the early hours of Monday, […] The post Gani Adams mourns late Olubadan describes him as custodian of Yoruba tradition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Ugan We’re celebrating not mourning –Son da’s Nduati triumphs at Nigeria’s first reporters slam

Eldest son of the late Olubadan of Ibadan, Mr Olasumbo Owolabi, has said his father left lasting legacies of a life well-lived and worthy of celebration. He spoke this during the family announcement of the Oba’s demise at the private residence of the traditional ruler on Monday in Ibadan. Olasunmbo, represented by the former Commissioner […] The post Ugan We’re celebrating not mourning –Son da’s Nduati triumphs at Nigeria’s first reporters slam appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Yelewata massacre: Displaced persons protest calls to return home, demand security guarantees

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from the Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, currently taking refuge at a temporary camp in Makurdi International Market, have rejected calls by their traditional rulers to return home. The IDPs, who staged a peaceful protest at the camp gate last weekend, […] The post Yelewata massacre: Displaced persons protest calls to return home, demand security guarantees appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Royal family, traditional rulers, global dignitaries to celebrate enduring legacy of Oba Sijuwade

Tribune Online Royal family, traditional rulers, global dignitaries to celebrate enduring legacy of Oba Sijuwade A monarch widely remembered for his diplomacy, cultural advocacy, and unrelenting commitment to the unity and progress Royal family, traditional rulers, global dignitaries to celebrate enduring legacy of Oba Sijuwade Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Ekiti govt approves appointment of three new traditional rulers

Tribune Online Ekiti govt approves appointment of three new traditional rulers The Ekiti State government has approved the appointments of three princes as traditional rulers for communities in the state. Ekiti govt approves appointment of three new traditional rulers Tribune Online

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1 week ago Etsu Nupe Calls For Adequate Equipment, Support For Military

The Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, has called for more training, sufficient equipment and public support for the Nigerian military to defeat the nation’s enemies. The Royal Father disclosed this while speaking with newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja during the 52nd Anniversary Celebration of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Regular Course 14 Alumni Association. Abubakar, […]

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1 week ago Many traditional rulers are ignorant of culture — Osun monarch

Tribune Online Many traditional rulers are ignorant of culture — Osun monarch "To lose culture is to lose a part of ourselves. But to protect culture, to invest in it, to learn from it and to pass it on is an act of survival. It is resistance. Many traditional rulers are ignorant of culture — Osun monarch Tribune Online

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1 week ago Amankanu Community In Enugu Cries Out Over Prolonged Chieftaincy Crisis

The Amankanu community in Enugu State has raised alarm over a prolonged chieftaincy crisis that has left the community without a traditional ruler for over a decade. In a press statement issued by the Concerned Citizens of Amankanu and signed by Chief Dr. Joel Tochukwu Mba, the group called for urgent government intervention to restore […]

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1 week ago Niger Delta: CSOs, Bayelsa traditional ruler kick against divestment of oil assets

Tribune Online Niger Delta: CSOs, Bayelsa traditional ruler kick against divestment of oil assets Coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) led by Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) in collaboration with Social Action on Monday kicked against the divestment of oil assets in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Niger Delta: CSOs, Bayelsa traditional ruler kick against divestment of oil assets Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Niger: Gov Bago donates of N100m to Yahaya Abubakar Endowment Fund

Tribune Online Niger: Gov Bago donates of N100m to Yahaya Abubakar Endowment Fund The Etsu Nupe stated that the Foundation would implement targeted interventions in education, health, agriculture, and rural development, as well as youth and women's empowerment. Niger: Gov Bago donates of N100m to Yahaya Abubakar Endowment Fund Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Uplift our forebears’ culture, tradition, Olowu charges Yoruba monarchs

By Sunday Ani Olowu of Kuta, Oba Hammed Adekunle Makama Oyelude, CON, has urged traditional rulers in Yorubaland to respect the oath of their office. In statement by his media office on Friday, he urged the Yoruba monarchs to uplift the culture and traditions of their forebears. Oba Makama, who was reacting to the statement […] The post Uplift our forebears’ culture, tradition, Olowu charges Yoruba monarchs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Uplift Our Forebears’ Culture, Traditions, Olowu Urges Yoruba Monarchs

Olowu of Kuta, HRM Oba Dr Hammed Adekunle Makama Oyelude, Tegbosun III, has urged traditional rulers in Yorubaland to respect the oath of their office. According to a statement issued by his media office on Friday in Kuta, Osun State, the Olowu urged Yoruba Obas to uplift the culture and traditions of their forebears. Oba […]

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2 w. ago Police arrest Ondo traditional ruler for abducting, sexually abusing minor

The Ondo State Police Command on Thursday confirmed the arrest of one Chief Adeniyi Ifedayo over alleged abduction and sexual abuse of a 12-year-old girl in Laaagba community in Ondo East Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, Olayinka Ayanlade confirmed the monarch’s arrest. Ifedayo, who is […] The post Police arrest Ondo traditional ruler for abducting, sexually abusing minor appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Soludo presents certificates of recognition to four Anambra traditional rulers

Tribune Online Soludo presents certificates of recognition to four Anambra traditional rulers "Returning to our roots means reinstating the values that define who we are as a people. I urge you to engage our youth, particularly Soludo presents certificates of recognition to four Anambra traditional rulers Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Oku Ibom Ibibio backs call for constitutional role for traditional rulers

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar His Eminence, Ntenyin (Dr.) Solomon Etuk, CFR, the Oku Ibom Ibibio and President General of Akwa Ibom State Supreme Council of Traditional Rulers have defended calls for a constitutional role for traditional rulers. The Akwa Ibom monarch made his position known in Calabar during the 14th Extraordinary General Assembly of the […] The post Oku Ibom Ibibio backs call for constitutional role for traditional rulers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Benue: SGF Akume Meets Tor Tiv, Och’Idoma Over Tinubu’s Peace Mission

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has met with the paramount traditional rulers of Benue State – the Tor Tiv, His Royal Majesty, Orchivirigh Prof. James Ayatse, and the Och’Idoma, His Royal Majesty, Agabaidu Elaigwu Odogbo Obagaji John, as part of continuous efforts to restore peace and security in […]

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