21 h. ago Boat Mishaps: Etsu Nupe Demands Prosecution Of Niger Waterway Violators

The Etsu Nupe and Chairman of the Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar has called on the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to take decisive steps in enforcing the 2023 inland waterways safety codes and prosecute offenders who put passengers’ lives at risk in the State. The call followed recent several fatal […]

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26 h. ago Traditional Ruler Warns Against Escalating Crisis In Ebonyi Community

The traditional ruler of the Ihie Autonomous community in the Ivo local government area of Ebonyi State, Eze Gabriel Uzoma Okoro, has warned those spreading false information about the crisis that rocked the community recently to desist from doing so to forestall an escalation of the dispute. In an interview with journalists in Abakaliki, the […]

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28 h. ago APF rejects planned National Council of Traditional Rulers Bill, alleges ethnic bias

Abasi People Foundation (APF) has issued a stern call to the leadership of the National Assembly to withdraw a bill seeking to establish a National Council of Traditional Rulers with permanent co-chairmanship granted to the Sultan of Sokoto and the Ooni of Ife. In a letter addressed to Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of […] The post APF rejects planned National Council of Traditional Rulers Bill, alleges ethnic bias appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Gombe: Police arrest traditional ruler for alleged rape of 12

Tribune Online Gombe: Police arrest traditional ruler for alleged rape of 12-year-old girl Gombe State Police Command has announced the recovery of vandalised electric cables, iron pipes, and railway track bolts in Bajoga, and the arrest of a Ward Head for a suspected case of rape. Gombe: Police arrest traditional ruler for alleged rape of 12-year-old girl Tribune Online

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69 h. ago Ooni of Ife to lead other traditional rulers at Ekiti community festival

Tribune Online Ooni of Ife to lead other traditional rulers at Ekiti community festival The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, among other royal fathers and guests, is expected to attend this year's Ita Ajero Festival in Ijero-Ekiti, Ijero Local Government Area of Ekiti State. Ooni of Ife to lead other traditional rulers at Ekiti community festival Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Nnewi Prince opposes Traditional Rulers Bill, faults permanent roles for Sultan, Ooni 

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Prince Orji Nwafor-Orizu of Nnewi’s ancient monarchy has raised objections to the National Council for Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2024, sponsored by Senator Simon Bako Lalong.  The Bill seeks constitutional recognition for traditional councils and designates the Sultan of Sokoto and the Ooni of Ife as permanent co-chairmen. Speaking […] The post Nnewi Prince opposes Traditional Rulers Bill, faults permanent roles for Sultan, Ooni  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Delta Govt To Present Staff Of Office To Only Qualified Monarchs – Dep Gov

Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, has said the state government would always present Staff of Office to monarchs who are qualified for such. He spoke in Asaba yesterday when he met with some political leaders and traditional rulers from Ukwuani local government area, urging communities that are desirous to have a monarch […]

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7 d. ago Oyebanji promises continuous support for Ekiti monarchs at Ogoga’s inauguration as Traditional Council Chairman

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti Ekiti Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has assured traditional rulers in the state that his administration will continue to support the traditional institution in the state. The Governor also said that his administration will continue to provide necessary support for the effective functioning of the state’s council of traditional rulers and promote policies […] The post Oyebanji promises continuous support for Ekiti monarchs at Ogoga’s inauguration as Traditional Council Chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Enugu East traditional rulers endorse Mbah’s second term bid

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Traditional rulers from Enugu East Senatorial District have pledged their support for Governor Peter Mbah’s second-term ambition, commending his administration’s performance across critical sectors in the state. Rising from their inaugural meeting held at the palace of Igwe Julius Nnaji, the monarchs described Mbah as a transformational leader whose governance has […] The post Enugu East traditional rulers endorse Mbah’s second term bid appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Oyebanji solicits support of Ekiti traditional rulers for state’s devt

Tribune Online Oyebanji solicits support of Ekiti traditional rulers for state’s devt Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has urged members of the Ekiti State Traditional Rulers Council to bring their collective wisdom and experience to bear in the discharge of their duties. Oyebanji solicits support of Ekiti traditional rulers for state’s devt Tribune Online

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1 week ago We shouldn’t use, dump religious leaders, Governor Sani tells politicians

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has advised fellow politicians across the country not to dump religious leaders after using them during elections, saying that they play play pivotal roles in attaining peace in Kaduna State, and the  country in general. The governor  at an interactive session with religious and traditional rulers […] The post We shouldn’t use, dump religious leaders, Governor Sani tells politicians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Gov Buni Tasks New Emir Of Gudi On Peace, Unity, Progress In Domain

Yobe State governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni has charged the new Emir of Gudi, Alhaji Ismaila Ahmed Gadaka to champion peace, unity, and progress for the people of his emirate, the state, and the nation. Governor Buni made the call on Monday during the official presentation of appointment letter to the traditional ruler at the […]

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1 week ago Tinubu, Akpabio Preach Peace At Wadada Turbaning In Nasarawa

President Bola Tinubu and Senate president, Godswill Akpabio, have asked traditional rulers to use their positions to spread the messages of love and brotherhood in the country. In their separate interventions during the turbaning of the senator representing Nasarawa West Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Ahmed Aliyu Wadada, at the palace of the Emir […]

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3 w. ago Stakeholders in PH hail Tinubu’s two years in office, demand deeper development plan for Niger Delta

Hundreds of stakeholders, traditional rulers, youth leaders, students, and indigenes of the Niger Delta region gathered in Port Harcourt, River read more Stakeholders in PH hail Tinubu’s two years in office, demand deeper development plan for Niger Delta

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3 w. ago Awujale: Ifa Council Threatens To Sue Ogun Gov’t, Late Monarch’s Family

The International Council for Ifa Religion (ICIR) has threatened to sue the Ogun State Government and the family of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, for violating the legal and laid down traditional rites of burying traditional rulers in the state. The ICIR vowed to correct what they called an anomaly and a […]

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3 w. ago Ondo backs true fedralism as governors, others present position papers on constitution review

Governors of Ondo, Ekiti, and Osun States, alongside traditional rulers, women groups, and professional associations, have presented a united front read more Ondo backs true fedralism as governors, others present position papers on constitution review

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4 w. ago Bille Kingdom, Asari Dokubo Differ On Planned Attack On Rivers Community

The people of Bille Kingdom in Degema local  government area of Rivers State are at loggerheads with the traditional ruler of Elem Kalabari, Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, over alleged plot to attack Dabira, a fishing community in the kingdom. While the people are insisting that operatives of a private security firm, Royal Fouche Security Services Limited, […]

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