Tag: Traditional Rulers
Olubadan demands Constitutional Role for Traditional Rulers during Lagos visit
Beyond infrastructure, Oba Ladoja used the occasion to highlight what he described as a longstanding gap in Nigeria’s governance framework,…
2027: Group cautions traditional rulers in Kogi West endorsing Ododo
"Okun Leaders League therefore calls upon our royal fathers to resist consenting to any arrangement calculated to hoodwink, cajole, and…
Sanwo-Olu pledges to enhance role of traditional rulers in governance
The governor addressed challenges like boundary disputes, notably at Isheri-Olofin with Ogun State, and environmental issues such as flooding.
Royal purge in Edo: Three monarchs dethroned over lawlessness, kidnappings
Egabor’s ouster, according to the statement, came in the wake of “repeated incidents of kidnappings and killings reported within his…
God’s fire will consume all those trying to mess with our traditional rulers – Adeboye
Gunmen recently killed two traditional rulers in Ekiti State while another one escaped death. Gunmen also killed a traditional ruler…
Oyebanji orders security agencies to fish out killers of Ekiti royal fathers
The two traditional rulers included the Onimojo of Imojo Ekiti, Oba Olatunde Samuel Olusola and the Elesun of Esun Ekiti,…
Traditional rulers as positive agents for deepening democracy, good governance in Nigeria
At the very engaging consultative meeting, President Tinubu again espoused the programmes of action of his young administration to the…
What transpired when Tinubu met with top traditional rulers in Abuja (Photos)
At the meeting were the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar; Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, among others.
Eti-Osa traditional, community leaders endorse Sanwo-Olu for second term
They also sued for peaceful coexistence among all residents of the area and urged them to come out en-masse to…
Edo train station attack: Two traditional rulers, five others arrested
The gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen, had abducted 20 people, including workers in the station and passengers waiting to…
Uduaghan is very sad. See why
Uduaghan said he is in support of those who sought to give constitutional roles to traditional rulers in governance of…
Lagos charges Obas on conflict resolution, fostering communal peace
The Lagos State Government on Thursday charged traditional rulers in the state on conflict resolution, fostering communal peace and economic…
Epe, Ikorodu traditional rulers to hold crucial meeting on security
Traditional rulers from the Ijebu speaking areas of Epe and Ikorodu division of Lagos State would be convening for a…
Photo News: Buhari meets Ooni, other traditional rulers in Abuja
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met with selected traditional rulers in the country at the State House, Abuja.
Lagos committed to prioritising traditional rulers’ welfare
The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to continue to prioritise the welfare of traditional rulers in the state.
NUJ president calls for constitutional roles for traditional rulers
Chief Chris Isiguzo, the National President, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), on Thursday advocated for constitutional roles for traditional rulers…
Ekiti promotes 16 traditional rulers, grants 5 communities autonomy
Ekiti State Government, on Thursday, announced the elevation of 16 traditional rulers.
Enugu governor orders traditional rulers to reside in their communities
Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has directed traditional rulers in the state living outside their kingdoms to relocate to…
Lawmaker charges traditional rulers over increasing rate of kidnapping
A Lagos lawmaker, Moshood Oshun, on Monday argued that the rising cases of kidnappings across Nigeria could partly be stemmed…
Kwara senator-elect seeks more recognition for traditional rulers
Lola Ashiru, the Senator-elect for Kwara South Senatorial District, on Sunday promised to work hard to ensure more recognition was…
Jimi Agbaje, traditional ruler, others lament low turnout of voters
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos, Mr Jimi Agbaje, on Saturday expressed concern over the…
Support fight against criminality, Buhari calls on Traditional Rulers
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday welcomed traditional rulers in the country to the “Next Level”, urging them to be prepared…
Kolanut splits traditional rulers
Crisis has hit the Anambra East Local Government Traditional Rulers Council, following the suspension of a member for alleged violation…
2019: INEC meets traditional rulers in Ebonyi, solicits support for credible elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday in Abakaliki met with traditional rulers in Ebonyi to brainstorm on ways…
Reject car gifts from politicians, APGA urges traditional rulers in Anambra
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Ogbaru Local Government Area, Anambra, has called on the traditional rulers in the…
Ogun 2019: Traditional rulers pray for emergence of APC governorship candidate
Traditional rulers in Ado-Odo Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State have prayed the governorship candidate of the All progressive…
APC accuses PDP of colluding with traditional institutions for support in Sokoto
The All Progressive Party (APC) on Thursday alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is colluding with traditional institutions to…
Drug abuse: Nigerian Govt expresses readiness to partner traditional rulers
Mr Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), has reiterated Federal Government’s readiness to partner with any…
Adamawa cancels Sallah homage to traditional rulers due to Insecurity
The Adamawa Government has cancelled its usual Sallah homage to traditional rulers and other stakeholders in the state for this…
Benue Govt. suspends 3 traditional rulers
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue on Monday suspended three traditional rulers in Konshisha Local Government Area (LGA) of the state…