6 h. ago Osun Speaker dismisses letter removing Ooni as Oba’s council permanent chairman

The Osun Speaker has dismissed a rumored letter seeking rotational chairmanship for the Osun Council of Obas, calling the claim false and misleading. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-speaker-dismisses-letter-removing-ooni-as-obas-council-permanent-chairman/

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4 d. ago Royal rumble: Inside power struggle rocking Oyo Obas’ council

After a 15-year hiatus, the Oyo Obas’ Council is back, reigniting old rivalries over leadership. Explore the deep-seated power struggle in Oyo State. Read More: https://punchng.com/royal-rumble-inside-power-struggle-rocking-oyo-obas-council/

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5 d. ago Igboho Adises Alaafin, Olubadan To Focus On Tackling Insecurity, Not Chairmanship Tussle

Following the dispute over the rotational chairmanship of the Oyo State Council of Obas between the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, yesterday, urged the monarchs to work together to address insecurity in the South West and […] The post Igboho Adises Alaafin, Olubadan To Focus On Tackling Insecurity, Not Chairmanship Tussle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Igboho Advises Alaafin, Olubadan To Focus On Tackling Insecurity, Not Chairmanship Tussle

Following the dispute over the rotational chairmanship of the Oyo State Council of Obas between the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, yesterday, urged the monarchs to work together to address insecurity in the South West and […] The post Igboho Advises Alaafin, Olubadan To Focus On Tackling Insecurity, Not Chairmanship Tussle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Buni Appoints Chairman, Members for Yobe Great Green Wall Agency

Yobe State governor, Mai Mala Buni, has approved the appointment of a chairman and permanent members for the Yobe State Agency for the Great Green Wall (YGGW). It is part of sustained efforts to address desertification, climate change, and environmental degradation across the state. A statement signed by the Secretary to the state government, Baba […]

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8 d. ago We will support Olubadan as Oyo Obas Council chairman — Monarch

The Olugbon of Orile-Igbon assures Gov. Makinde that monarchs fully support Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the new chairman of the re-inaugurated Oyo Obas Council. Read More: https://punchng.com/we-will-support-olubadan-as-oyo-obas-council-chairman-monarch/

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9 d. ago Obas Council: ‘We Are No More In Oyo Empire’, Tinubu’s Aide Tells Alaafin

Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, has weighed in on the ongoing controversy surrounding the leadership of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, saying traditional rulers must adapt to the realities of modern governance and work together for unity and development rather than seeking supremacy. Ajayi, […]

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9 d. ago Obas Council: Ogun Monarch Urges Alaafin To Avoid Confrontation With Oyo Government

The Eselu of Iselu Kingdom in Yewa North local government area of Ogun State, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, has advised the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade I, against taking a confrontational approach toward government directives or engaging the Oyo State Government through public statements. Oba Akinyemi cautioned that such actions could carry consequences, emphasising […]

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1 week ago Morning recap: Alaafin kicks over Oyo chairmanship, Rivers assembly quagmire, other top stories

Get your Nigerian news recap. Tensions rise in Oyo over the Obas council chairmanship and in Rivers as the assembly shelves its sitting. Plus, Davido. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-alaafin-kicks-over-oyo-chairmanship-rivers-assembly-quagmire-other-top-stories/

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1 week ago Alaafin Absent As Makinde Inaugurates Oba Ladoja Chairman Council Of Obas

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, was absent yesterday as Governor Seyi Makinde inaugurated the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, as the new chairman of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs The governor made the pronouncement at a brief event held at the House of Chiefs, Agodi, Ibadan. The governor […]

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1 week ago Alaafin kicks as Makinde installs Ladoja chairman of Obas council

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde inaugurates the State Council of Obas, naming Olubadan Ladoja as chair. The Alaafin of Oyo refutes claims of an agreement. Read More: https://punchng.com/alaafin-kicks-as-makinde-installs-ladoja-chairman-of-obas-council/

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1 week ago Alaafin refutes meeting with Makinde over monarch council chairmanship rotation

The Alaafin of Oyo’s palace denies any consultation with Governor Seyi Makinde on the rotational chairmanship of the state’s Council of Obas and Chiefs. Read More: https://punchng.com/alaafin-refutes-meeting-with-makinde-over-monarch-council-chairmanship-rotation/

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1 week ago Alaafin absent as Olubadan emerges Oyo council of obas’ chair

Governor Seyi Makinde inaugurates the new Oyo Council of Obas, with the Olubadan as its first chair. The chairmanship will rotate every two years. Read More: https://punchng.com/alaafin-absent-as-olubadan-emerges-oyo-council-of-obas-chair/

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2 w. ago Radda appoints Katsina NUJ chairman, two others as permanent secretaries

Katsina Governor Dikko Radda appoints three new permanent secretaries, including NUJ Chairman Hassan Dan-Ali, following a rigorous merit-based process. Read More: https://punchng.com/radda-appoints-katsina-nuj-chairman-two-others-as-permanent-secretaries/

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3 w. ago Benin council distances Oba from mob attack on Obaseki’s cousin

The Benin Traditional Council denies the Oba of Benin authorized the recent mob attack on Dr. Pedro Obaseki, urging youths to respect the rule of law. Read More: https://punchng.com/benin-council-distances-oba-from-mob-attack-on-obasekis-cousin/

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3 w. ago Oba of Benin not behind assault on Obaseki’s cousin — Traditional council

The Benin Traditional Council has refuted claims that the Oba of Benin authorized the assault on Dr Pedro Obaseki, a cousin of Godwin Obaseki. Read More: https://punchng.com/oba-of-benin-not-behind-assault-on-obasekis-cousin-traditional-council/

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