43 h. ago We want more of your govt’s impacts, Ekiti community tells Oyebanji

Tribune Online We want more of your govt’s impacts, Ekiti community tells Oyebanji Stakeholders and leaders including traditional ruler in Okemesi-Ekiti, Ekiti West Local Government Area of Ekiti State have called for more of the state government's presence in Okemesi community. We want more of your govt’s impacts, Ekiti community tells Oyebanji Tribune Online

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1 week ago Otuaro Lauds Ateke Tom’s Contributions To Peace In Niger Delta

The administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Otuaro, has congratulated the traditional ruler of the Okochiri Kingdom in Rivers State, His Royal Majesty, King Ateke Tom, on the occasion of his 61st birthday. Otuaro was among prominent guests that graced the colourful birthday celebration of King Ateke at his palace in Okochiri, Okrika […]

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1 week ago Arafat Day: Emir Of Ilorin Urges Pilgrims To Pray For Nigeria

Ahead of the Arafat day, the Emir of Ilorin, Alh Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari on Wednesday urged the Nigerian pilgrims to use the period to pray for peace and unity of their country. The traditional ruler also prayed for sound health for Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia. Sulu-Gambari, in a statement signed by his spokesman, Dr Arowona […]

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1 week ago No traditional title higher than Alaafin in Yorubaland – Oluwo

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has declared that there is no traditional title higher than Alaafin of Oyo in the entire Yorubaland. Noting that the Alaafin is the original son of Oduduwa, Oluwo said the position of Alaafin remains the highest-ranking traditional ruler in Yorubaland, being the name and […] The post No traditional title higher than Alaafin in Yorubaland – Oluwo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Rivers: Asari Dokubo Vows To Rebuild Community Abandoned Since 1885

The traditional ruler of Elem Kalabari Community in Degema local government area of Rivers State, Alhaji Mujahid Asari Dokubo has pledged to rebuild the community, which was abandoned in 1885. Recall that the Rivers State government had on December 31, 2024 presented a staff of office to Dokubo and recognised him as the traditional ruler […]

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2 w. ago Unknown Gunmen Invade Nasarawa Community, Abduct Traditional Ruler

Some yet to be identified gunmen have launched an attack on the palace of the Sangarin Dari, Emmanuel Omanji, in Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State and abducted the traditional ruler. It was gathered that the culprits stormed the palace on Wednesday night, firing sporadic gunshots and left with the monarch to an unknown […] The post Unknown Gunmen Invade Nasarawa Community, Abduct Traditional Ruler appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Chilling attacks: Enugu community in pain over killer herders’ reign of terror

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu     It was a mournful scene on Tuesday as scores of women from Ugwuleshi autonomous community in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State picketed the palace of their traditional ruler, Igwe Godwin Nwobi, wailing and protesting against what they described as the unbearable destruction, violence and hunger inflicted on […] The post Chilling attacks: Enugu community in pain over killer herders’ reign of terror appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Insecurity driving investors away, hurting economy — Ondo monarch

Tribune Online Insecurity driving investors away, hurting economy — Ondo monarch The traditional ruler of the oil-rich Mahin community in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, the Amapetu of Mahin, Oba Segun Akinyomi, has attributed the inability of Nigerian leaders to resolve the country’s insecurity challenges to the poor state of the economy. Insecurity driving investors away, hurting economy — Ondo monarch Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Ekiti traditional ruler suspends deity priest over violation of state law, tradition

Tribune Online Ekiti traditional ruler suspends deity priest over violation of state law, tradition He noted that his persistent disregard for the constituted authorities by wearing apparels and paraphernalia exclusively meant for Obas in Ekiti would no longer be tolerated. Ekiti traditional ruler suspends deity priest over violation of state law, tradition Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Ogwashi Uku monarch flags off construction of ‘Mother And Child’ clinic

Tribune Online Ogwashi Uku monarch flags off construction of ‘Mother And Child’ clinic In a historic demonstration of leadership and community commitment, the traditional ruler of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom in Delta State, His Royal Majesty, Obi (Dr) Ifechukwude Aninshi Okonjo II, on Wednesday, performed the... Ogwashi Uku monarch flags off construction of ‘Mother And Child’ clinic Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Enugu community refutes alleged leadership crisis, backs Igwe Okoye

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The Isiagu Akpawfu community in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, has formally refuted claims of unrest and thrown its full support behind the newly emerged traditional ruler, Igwe Tony Okoye. The community leaders described a report in the media, with the headline, “Tension mounts in Enugu community over […] The post Enugu community refutes alleged leadership crisis, backs Igwe Okoye appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago N50m Ransom: Family Of Abducted Kogi Monarch Cries Out For Help

The family of the first-class traditional ruler held captive by kidnappers are crying to public spirited individuals and corporate organisations to help them complete the N50m ransom demanded by kidnappers. Pa. Dada James Ogunyanda, the Obalohun of Okoloke community of Yagba West local government, Kogi State was abducted from his palace by 2am last week […]

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last month Kogi: Three killed as gunmen demand N12m for abducted monarch

Tribune Online Kogi: Three killed as gunmen demand N12m for abducted monarch The gunmen rampaging the Okoloke community in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi on Saturday killed three persons and set difficult conditions for the release of Pa. Dada James Ogunyanda, the traditional ruler who was abducted from his palace on Thursday morning. Kogi: Three killed as gunmen demand N12m for abducted monarch Tribune Online

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