72 m. 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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4 h. 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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19 h. ago Army decries poor enlistment from SE, urges youths to join military service

The Nigerian Army has raised the alarm over the poor enlistment of South East youths into the military service, and called for a change of attitude to reverse the trend. According to the Army, while Kaduna State had recorded over 3,000 applications in the ongoing 2025 recruitment exercise, Enugu State was still struggling with just […] The post Army decries poor enlistment from SE, urges youths to join military service appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. 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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38 h. ago I’ll prioritise restoration of democratic institutions in Rivers — Ibas

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.) has restated his determination to uphold the law and ensure that all Rivers people, irrespective of their political inclination, have a voice in the future of the state. He also urged the youth of the state to be actively involved in the processes and Read More

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45 h. ago Tension in Delta community over disappearance of alleged gay man

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Ogbe Oba community in Delta State faces tension after Zubby Jacob Ike, accused of homosexuality, disappeared. In August 2024, Ike vanished following allegations of immoral acts, with youths declaring him wanted. Community leader Philip Osamor urged residents to embrace peace, tolerance, and harmony. He described the incident as unfortunate and encouraged […] The post Tension in Delta community over disappearance of alleged gay man appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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52 h. 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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3 d. ago Tinubu’s wife seeks Taraba monarchs’ support to curb maternal mortality

First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to reducing maternal and child mortality through targeted health interventions across the country. Speaking during an engagement with traditional rulers in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, Mrs. Tinubu stressed the importance of grassroots involvement in addressing health challenges, especially among women and children. Read More

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3 d. ago Enogie’s suspension: Oba Ewuare urged to avert implosion in Benin kingdom

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has been advised to prevent the escalation of the raging crisis in Benin Kingdom caused by the suspension of the Enogie of Ehor and other Enigies. The eminent traditional ruler was also charged to lift the suspension slammed on the  Enogie and the Enigies by the Benin Traditional […] The post Enogie’s suspension: Oba Ewuare urged to avert implosion in Benin kingdom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Trump’s Tariffs: Invest In Our Youths, Obi Urges African Leaders

The former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has advised African leaders to invest in the huge potential of youthful human capital of over a billion workforce in the continent. Obi said this against the backdrop of the disruptive trade Tariff of the United States President Donald Trump on the continent. He spoke […]

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5 d. ago Shun army recruitment, embrace farming, IPOB tells Igbo youths

The Indigenous People of Biafra has urged youths in the South-East to avoid joining the Nigerian Army, warning that doing so may expose them to the dangers of Boko Haram and other terrorist groups. Instead, IPOB is encouraging young people in the region to return home and take up farming, arguing that the Nigerian state Read More

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6 d. ago Traditional rulers can’t stay out of politics, says Ogun monarch

The Eselu of Eselu Kingdom in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, has said that it may be impossible for traditional rulers in Nigeria to completely stay out of politics, explaining that doing so would be tantamount to “taking salt out of soup.” This is just as the traditional ruler Read More

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6 d. ago “Bobrisky Smuggled Eight ATM Cards Into Kirikiri, Used ₦35m For Special Treatment” – Lagos Baale Alleges

The recent incarceration of popular crossdresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, has sparked fresh controversy, with a Lagos traditional ruler accusing Nigerian Correctional Service officials of aiding his alleged bribery scheme to secure VIP treatment in prison. Chief Babalola Shabi, the Baale of Kirikiri Town and popularly known as “Baale No-Nonsense,” claimed that Bobrisky […] The post “Bobrisky Smuggled Eight ATM Cards Into Kirikiri, Used ₦35m For Special Treatment” – Lagos Baale Alleges appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Bobrisky smuggled N35m into Kirikiri, gave bribe to live large — Kirikiri Baale

By Seyi Babalola The recent incarceration of popular crossdresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, has sparked new controversy, as a traditional ruler in Lagos has accused officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service of aiding the socialite’s alleged bribery scheme to secure VIP treatment during his stay in prison. The Baale of Kirikiri Town, Chief […] The post Bobrisky smuggled N35m into Kirikiri, gave bribe to live large — Kirikiri Baale appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago How Bobrisky smuggled ATM cards into Kirikiri, paid N35m to live large — Kirikiri Baale

Fresh controversy has trailed the recent incarceration of popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, as a traditional ruler in Lagos has accused officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service of aiding the socialite’s alleged bribery scheme to secure VIP treatment during his stay in prison. The Baale of Kirikiri Town, Chief Babalola Shabi, popularly Read More

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7 d. ago How Bobrisky smuggled ATMs into Kirikiri, paid N35m to live large — Kirikiri Baale

Fresh controversy has trailed the recent incarceration of popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, as a traditional ruler in Lagos has accused officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service of aiding the socialite’s alleged bribery scheme to secure VIP treatment during his stay in prison. The Baale of Kirikiri Town, Chief Babalola Shabi, popularly Read More

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8 d. ago Business Leaders, Policymakers To Promote National Economic Growth

Business and thought leaders, policymakers, business executives, industry stakeholders and traditional rulers, are gathering  in Kano to engage in critical discussions on Nigeria’s economic trajectory. The programme titled: ‘For The Love of The Country’ Conference set to take place on May 29, 2025, in Kano, has the theme: ‘Reimagining Nigeria’s Economy for a Prosperous Future: […]

Economics

8 d. ago Makinde vows impartiality in traditional rulership as new Alaafin is crowned

The Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that his administration will continue to ensure that due process and laid down rules are followed in governing the state. The governor added that his administration would maintain a record of not interfering in traditional institutions and also remain impartial in the process of selecting traditional rulers. Read More

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9 d. ago Kwara, Thomas Adewumi Varsity Sign MoU On Upgrade Of Hospital

Kwara State government has signed an agreement to upgrade the Omu-Aran General Hospital in Irepodun local government area to a teaching hospital for the medical students of Thomas Adewumi University (TAU), Oko-Irese. The signing of the agreement attracted senior government officials, traditional rulers, top academics, and stakeholders in the sector. In her keynote address on […]

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1 week ago Gov Aiyedatiwa Approves Appointment Of Olowo As Ondo Council Of Obas Chairman

Ondo State governor, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of the Olowo of Owo, Oba (Dr) Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye II, as the new chairman of the State’s Council of Traditional Rulers. The governor made the announcement on Thursday during a special meeting of the Council at the Obas’ Secretariat in Akure as the outgone […]

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