2 h. 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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7 h. 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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31 h. 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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34 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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56 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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3 d. 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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4 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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4 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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7 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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8 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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8 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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8 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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8 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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9 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: […]

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9 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Aiyedatiwa appoints Olowo of Owo as Chairman, Ondo traditional rulers’ council

Tribune Online Aiyedatiwa appoints Olowo of Owo as Chairman, Ondo traditional rulers’ council Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, on Thursday, approved the appointment of the Olowo of Owo, Oba (Dr) Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye, as the new Chairman of the Ondo State Council of Traditional Rulers. Aiyedatiwa appoints Olowo of Owo as Chairman, Ondo traditional rulers’ council Tribune Online

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1 week ago Traditional Ruler Sacks Chief Over Alleged Insubordination, Extortion

The Sabiganna of Iganna Kingdom in Oyo State, Oba Saliu Oyemonla Azeez Agunloye, has sacked one of the chiefs in the kingdom, Mallam Memudu, over alleged insubordination, extortion and actions capable of destabilising the peace within Iwajowa local government area of the state. The monarch had lodged a complaint with the Iganna police area command, […]

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1 week ago Bayelsa monarchs, PINL rally support to protect oil pipelines from vandalism

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The monarchs from oil-producing communities in Bayelsa State and Pipeline Infrastructure Nigerian Limited (PINL) have reiterated the need to protect oil pipelines in their communities from vandalism. Speaking at a stakeholders’ forum in Yenagoa, pioneer chairman of the Bayelsa State Traditional Rulers Council and Ibenanaowei of Bomo Kingdom, King Warri Joshua […] The post Bayelsa monarchs, PINL rally support to protect oil pipelines from vandalism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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