By Haruna Salami, Abuja Traditional rulers in the country under the aegis of Traditional rulers council of Nigeria Thursday stormed the Senate wing of the National Assembly to press home their demand for a role in the governance in the ongoing constitutional amendment. Chairman of the Coordinating Committee of Nigerian Council of Traditional rulers, Alhaji […]
Ukpono Ukpong The FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Aliyu, has cautioned graded traditional rulers in the Federal Capital Territory against habouring any foreigner in the guise of mining activities, as such could lead to security threat within their respective domains. Aliyu, who gave this charge at the 4th security meeting between the office of […]
Nosa Akenzua Asaba Hard knock troubles between the Obi of Agbor Kingdom in Delta State, His Royal Majesty, Benjamin Keagborekuzi, and members of the State Council of Traditional Rulers may soon escalate into deepened crisis of war if steps are not taken by the State Government to resolve their differences in “black and white”. Obi […]
By Nkiru Nwagbo The Anambra State Government yesterday dethroned three more traditional rulers and withdrew their certificates of recongintions . The sacked monarchs were amongst the 12 rulers suspended in the state for going to Abuja to see the President Muhammadu Buhari without the state government’s approval. It would be recalled that the state government […]
About a day ago, Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano suspended 12 traditional rulers for allegedly going to Abuja with oil magnate Prince Arthur Eze to see President Muhammad Buhari. Daily Times gathered that they went to report the governor to the president over his non-conduct of local government elections in the state, among other complaints. […]
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has directed traditional rulers in the state to set up task forces in their respective communities to enforce the closure of markets, hotels and bars across the state. Addressing the traditional rulers at the Government House, Port Harcourt on Tuesday, Governor Wike said the shutdown was necessary to slow […]
Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe state on Tuesday advised traditional rulers to comply with the coronavirus (COVID-19) government approved protective measures to guard against its spread. Gov. Yahaya gave the advice while meeting with the royal fathers in Gombe, adding that it has become imperative for everyone to be proactive in view of the devastating […]
The Ogun state House of Assembly has passed for second reading a bill seeking to provide for the preservation, protection and exercise by traditional rulers of their fundamental rights to be installed and buried according to their religion or beliefs. Chairman of the House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Akeem Balogun, moved the […]
Aambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has presented Certificate of Recognition to two elected traditional rulers in the state. They are the traditional ruler of Nkpologwu, Agụata Local Government Area, HRH Igwe Moses Obijikwa Okpalanwaka and the traditional ruler of Isulo, HRH Igwe Chike Mmaduka. Governor Obiano made the presentations at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia. […]
Zaria (Kaduna State) – President Muhammadu Buhari has called on traditional rulers in the country to be symbols of national unity through patriotism, fairness and justice to all. Buhari made the call at the 45th Anniversary of the Emir of Zazzau, Dr Shehu Idris, held at his palace on Saturday in Zaria, Kaduna State. The […]
Abuja – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday urged traditional rulers to sensitise their subjects towards attitudinal change against vote buying and selling. Mr Adedeji Soyebi, Board Chairman, The Electoral Institute, the research arm of INEC made the call at a news conference on Kogi and Bayelsa election organised by NESSACTION, a Non […]
Traditional rulers and leaders of Bassa nation in Nigeria have commended the Nigerian Army for the successes it has so far recorded in the fight against insurgency in the North East and other security challenges in the country. The traditional rulers and leaders gave the commendation when they visited the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. […]
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu state has urged traditional rulers and community leaders in the state to create peace atmosphere for the execution of World Bank-assisted projects in their domains. Ugwuanyi made the call in Enugu at the presentation of N11 million cheques to members of community project management committee and gender and vulnerable groups […]
Kaduna – Gov. Nasiru El-Rufai of Kaduna State on Thursday said the state government supports the posting of 80 per cent of National Youth service Corps (NYSC) members to rural areas. El-Rufai said when the state NYSC Coordinator, Isa Wana paid him a courtesy visit in his office, that any influential person who requested for […]
…frowns at diaspora Obas The Ooni of Ife His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi played host to over hundred of Yoruba Traditional rulers in a special 3-day Summit tagged: “Regaining the lost glory of traditional rulers of Yoruba land.” The summit noted to be the first of its kind in decades under the aegis of […]
The Presidential Committee on Northeast Initiative (PCNI) has charged the Traditional Rulers across the Northeast part of the Country to always mediate on day to day disputes in their domains. Vice Chairman, PCNI, Tijani Musa Tumsah stated this while delivering a keynote note address at a workshop for training of religious leaders, traditional rulers and […]
Death trap currently threatening lives of motorists plying Lagos – Asaba Road in Delta State, has unsettled the state traditional Rulers who on Monday called on federal government to take urgent steps for repairs to avoid further deaths. Delta State council of traditional Rulers in a statement issued and signed by its Chairman, Obi Emmanuel […]
Traditional rulers in Ikeduru Local Government Area in Imo have expressed their willingness to abolish the Osu caste system in their communities if there is a law to that effect. The traditional rulers spoke through the Chairman of Ikeduru Council of Traditional Rulers, Eze Marcel Egemonu, the Ebi of Ebikoro, during their council meeting held […]
Empower 54, a non-profit organisation dedicated to the eradication of malnutrition in Africa, has partnered with traditional rulers and local government council chairmen in Edo State in the distribution of medication to improve the health of 271,000 children and pregnant women. The medications to be distributed are Albendazol, which is very critical for the treatment […]
Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has cautioned miscreants against parading themselves as Traditional Rulers without authority, adding that when apprehended, such will be made to face the full wrath of the law. Governor Obiano said this while presenting Certificate of Recognition to three recently installed Traditional Rulers in the state. They are Igwe Marcel […]