Traditional rulers
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Arts & Culture
Governor Adeleke Urges Unity Among Traditional Rulers, Outlines Agricultural Plans at Coronation Ceremony
ERINMO IJESA, Nigeria – Governor Ademola Adeleke has called on traditional rulers in Osun State to strengthen unity among themselves, while also unveiling his administration’s plans for the agricultural sector. The Governor’s message was delivered by the Commissioner for Agriculture, Hon Tola Faseru, during the coronation of his wife, Her Excellency Erelu Ngozi Adeleke, as the Erelu Soludero of Erinmo…
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Sanwo-Olu tasks Lagos traditional rulers on dignity, peace
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state has urged traditional rulers in the state to uphold the dignity of the throne and maintain communal peace and social cohesion in their domains. Sanwo-Olu gave the advice at the installation of Oba Ganiu Omotayo (Oluyemowo 1) in Igbogbo Baiyeku area of Ikorodu division on Thursday in Lagos. “It is also important for traditional…
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Ikorodu LG boss presents official vehicles to traditional rulers
Mr Wasiu Adesina, Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government (LG) on Friday presented official vehicles to two traditional rulers of Ikorodu for effective service delivery to the community. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the cars were presented to Oba Kabiru Shotobi, (The Ayangburen) and Oba Ahmed Ogunderu, (The Alagura of Agura 2), in Ikorodu. The chairman presenting the…
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Royal father, NBA, Reps seek constitutional role for traditional rulers
Igwe Eze Chimamkpa, a traditional ruler from Imo, has called for the alteration of the 1999 constitution to create a role for traditional rulers given their closeness to the people at the grassroots. Chimamkpa, made the call at the House of Representatives Open Legislative Week in Abuja. The topic is “Demand for Constitutional Role for Traditional rulers in the Country’’…
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General News
GBV: Anglican group solicits support of traditional rulers in Kaduna
The Gender-Based Violence (GBV) team of the Diocese of Kaduna Nazarene Rural Health Ministry, Anglican Diocese, has solicited the support of the traditional rulers in the state to stem the tide of the menace. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this support was sought when the team visited the District Head of Nararyi, Mr Stephen Yerima. This was…
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Traditional rulers’ council tasks Nigerians on unity, prayers for leaders
The National Council of Traditional Rulers (NCTRN) has tasked Nigerians to prioritise the unity of the country and continue to work towards ensuring that it remained one indivisible entity. Alh. Muhammadu Sa’ad-Abubakar, Sultan of Sokoto, and Chairman of the council, made the call at an occasion to mark the fifth anniversary of Retired Justice Sidi Bage-Muhammad, the Emir of Lafia…
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Lalong restates commitment to improving welfare of traditional rulers
 Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has again restated his commitment to improving the welfare of traditional rulers in the state. Lalong gave the commitment at the installation and presentation of staff of office to three traditional rulers , whose Chiefdoms were upgraded to third class status, in Langtang North Local Government Area. They are the Ponzhi Gani, retired Col. Dauda…
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Election
Enugu State’s traditional rulers decry unprofitable support for PDP
 The Enugu State Council of Traditional Rulers has decried massive unemployment and generalised insecurity in the state after 22 years of its loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This is contained in a statement issued on behalf of the traditional rulers by the Chairman of the council, Igwe Lawrence Agubuzu, in Enugu on Tuesday. It was issued during a…
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2023: Oborevwori commences pre-election visits to Traditional Rulers in Delta
In recognition of the important roles of traditional rulers in nation building, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, on Monday commenced a state wide visit to royal fathers in the state. The tour which began at Owa Alero, Owa Kingdom in Ika North East Local Government Area of the…
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Oyebanji directs immediate payment of allowances of traditional rulers
Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti has directive the immediate payment of outstanding allowances of traditional rulers in the state. Oyebanji gave the directive at a meeting with the council of traditional rulers in Ado-Ekiti. The governor also informed them of government’s plans to unveil a mobile clinic that would focus on the health of the traditional rulers and their subjects.…
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Akeredolu tasks traditional rulers on unity, security of lives
 Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State  has advised traditional rulers across the state  to use their positions to foster unity among the residents as well as improve the security of lives and property of their people. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),Akeredolu gave the advice during the presentation of the instrument of appointment and Staff of Office to Oba David Adebawore, the Olusama of Usama in…
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