18 h. ago Tinubu’s appointments reflect federal character –Kwara South leaders

From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin Traditional rulers and respected leaders in the Kwara South senatorial district have lauded President Bola Tinubu’s recent federal appointments, saying they reflect a strong adherence to the principles of federal character. Speaking with journalists in Ilorin yesterday, the group, led by  Dr. James Ayeni, insisted that the appointments into public offices […] The post Tinubu’s appointments reflect federal character –Kwara South leaders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Benue: Bandits hijack two vehicles, kidnap 19 travellers in Gwer West

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Bandits have hijacked two passenger vehicles and kidnapped 19 travellers in Gwer West Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, a traditional ruler, Ter Nagi, Chief Daniel Abomtse, confirmed to journalists via phone on Thursday, April 24. The vehicles involved were a Picnic bus and a Sharon bus, each carrying about […] The post Benue: Bandits hijack two vehicles, kidnap 19 travellers in Gwer West appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Southern Monarchs Condemn Uromi Killing, Urge Federal Gov’t To Address Insecurity

The Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC), has condoled with the families and loved ones of the Northern hunters who lost their lives in the Uromi incident. The traditional rulers condemned the violence that led to the loss of lives of the hunters and prayed for peace and stability in the affected community. In a […]

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38 h. ago Insecurity: CSCHEI Tells NSA To Involve CSOs, Traditional Rulers

The Civil Society Coalition on Community Advancement and Humanitarian Empowerment Initiative (CSCHEI) has called on the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, and other intelligence agencies to urgently involve Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), Community-Based Organisations (CBOs), Faith-Based Organisations (FBOs), and traditional rulers in developing sustainable solutions to Nigeria’s escalating insecurity. In a statement signed by […]

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63 h. ago “I’m Not In Royal Supremacy Battle With Any Monarch” – Alaafin Of Oyo

Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has cautioned members of the public to ignore viral reports claiming that he is in a royal supremacy battle with another traditional ruler. Oba Owoade made the clarification in a statement by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, on Tuesday. The Oyo monarch said that the report […] The post “I’m Not In Royal Supremacy Battle With Any Monarch” – Alaafin Of Oyo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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63 h. ago Niger Gov Orders Arrest, Fine For Individuals With Dreadlocks, Guns 

Niger State Governor, Umaru Mohammed Bago has directed security agencies to arrest individuals found with dreadlocks or firearms across the state. The Governor made the announcement during a security stakeholders’ meeting held in Minna on Tuesday. The meeting which involved traditional rulers, law enforcement officials, and community leaders, was said to be in response to […] The post Niger Gov Orders Arrest, Fine For Individuals With Dreadlocks, Guns  appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Alaafin Not In Supremacy Battle With Any Monarch, Says Media Aide

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade has denied engaging in any royal supremacy battle with any traditional ruler in the country. Apparently reacting to a video shown on the YouTube where the anchor narrated how the Alaafin allegely ordered his men to beat the father of the monarch of a village in the United […]

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4 d. ago Don arraigned for giving false information, causing Enugu monarch’s suspension

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu A university lecturer,  Uchenna Ezemagu, has been arraigned before the Enugu North Magistrates’ Court for allegedly giving false information to the police, which led to the arrest and suspension of a traditional ruler in Enugu State. Ezemagu,50, a professor, who teaches at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (AE-FUNAI), was arraigned […] The post Don arraigned for giving false information, causing Enugu monarch’s suspension appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Operation Udo Ga Achi has stemmed criminality in Anambra –Ogidi monarch

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The traditional ruler of Ogidi community in Idemili North LGA of Anambra State, Igwe Alexander Onyido, has stated that the launch of the special security architecture codenamed Operation Udo Ga Achi/Agunechemba by the Chukwuma Soludo administration has stemmed the tide of criminality in the state thereby making the residents feel much […] The post Operation Udo Ga Achi has stemmed criminality in Anambra –Ogidi monarch appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago University professor arraigned for giving false information to Police

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu A university lecturer, Professor Uchenna Ezemagu, has been arraigned before the Enugu North Magistrates’ Court for allegedly giving false information to the police, which led to the arrest and suspension of a traditional ruler in Enugu State. Professor Ezemagu, 50, who teaches at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (AE-FUNAI), was […] The post University professor arraigned for giving false information to Police appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago “Stop Causing Rift Between Ooni Ife, Yoruba Monarchs” – Gani Adams Warns Bloggers

Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams has warned bloggers, content creators and social media users, causing disunity between Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and other traditional rulers in South West. He told exercise restraint in their reportage and cautioned them in developing content for their various platforms, without heating up the polity. Mr. […] The post “Stop Causing Rift Between Ooni Ife, Yoruba Monarchs” – Gani Adams Warns Bloggers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Killings: Peter Obi hails northern traditional rulers over stance

By John Ogunsemore The 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has commended the northern traditional rulers for speaking out against renewed killings in parts of the region. Daily Sun reports that the Northern Traditional Ruler’s Council held its 7th Executive Committee Meeting in Maiduguri, Borno State on Tuesday. The traditional rulers came […] The post Killings: Peter Obi hails northern traditional rulers over stance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Obudu monarchs set up committee to tackle C’River assets theft

Traditional rulers in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State led by the paramount ruler, His Royal Majesty, Utsu-Ukandi Felix Ukwudari, in a decisive move to curb the rising incidents of theft and vandalism of public property, constituted a special committee to investigate and recover missing government assets. Speaking at his palace during the Read More

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9 d. ago Social Media Is Now A ‘Terrorist Organisation’, Sultan Of Sokoto Raises Alarm

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has described social media as a “terrorist organisation” that must be urgently dealt with to preserve national security. Speaking during the 17th executive committee meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council held in Maiduguri, […]

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1 week ago Investment In Youths Panacea To Ending Boko Haram Insurgency, Banditry — Zulum

Borno State governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has hosted Northern Traditional Rulers Council for its 7th Executive Committee Meeting in Maiduguri on Tuesday, where he emphasised that peacebuilding and investment in the teeming youths across the North will tackle the rising insecurity plaguing the people of the region. The meeting, with the theme “Enhanced Security As […]

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1 week ago Olubadan Warns New Chiefs Against Intimidating Family Members, Subjects

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin has warned family heads known as Mogajis and Baales across Ibadanland against using their positions to oppress or intimidate their family members or subjects. The traditional ruler made the declaration during the installation of nine Mogajis and Baales held at his palace at Oke Aremo in Ibadan spoke […]

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1 week ago Benue traditional rulers warn against negotiating with herders 

The traditional rulers in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State have warned against negotiating with herders to cede land within the council. This resolution was made at the end of an extraordinary expanded sitting of Gwer West LG Traditional Council held on Saturday at the palace of Ter Tyoshin in Naka and presided Read More

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1 week ago Otti Has Written His Name In Gold, Chair Abia Monarchs, Says

The Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers chairman, Eze Linus Mba, said that the governor, Alex Otti, had written his name in gold and endeared himself to the people. Eze Mba spoke to LEADERSHIP on the sidelines of the inauguration of the newly reconstructed Umuahia-Uzuakoli-Akara-Abiriba Road by former president Olusegun Obasanjo at Uzuakoli. He said […]

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1 week ago First Lady Rallies Traditional, Religious Leaders On HIV Awareness

First lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, has called on traditional rulers, religious leaders, market associations and youth groups to join hands in intensifying awareness about HIV/AIDS, particularly among adolescents and women of reproductive age. Speaking at the flag-off of the Free to Shine Triple Elimination Campaign in the North-East geopolitical zone, the first lady emphasised that […]

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1 week ago Libel: Court slams N500m penalty on traditional ruler in Ogun

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta An Ogun State High Court, sitting in Abeokuta, has ordered the Gbegande of Ososa in Odogbolu Local Government, Oba Adetoye Mojeed Alatishe, to pay a sum of N500million to a foremost industrialist, Chief Sulaiman Adegunwa, as a penalty for a libel suit he instituted against the monarch. The Court equally fined […] The post Libel: Court slams N500m penalty on traditional ruler in Ogun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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