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S’Court acquittal: Emir names Saraki 4th Waziri Garin of Ilorin

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The Emir of Ilorin and chairman, Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu – Gambari, on Sunday, elevated the Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, to the position of Waziri Garin of Ilorin, the traditional Prime Minister of the emirate. The elevation which came as a

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President Buhari promises traditional rulers more support

Ihesiulo Grace 19 July 2018 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated his administration’s commitment towards strengthening cooperation with traditional rulers and institutions across the country in tackling insecurity and divisive tendencies. He said many of the wars waged against insecurity in the country have been successful because of the support and active involvement of traditional rulers and

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Politician seeks traditional rulers, Miyetti Allah, govt alliance to end killings

Ihesiulo Grace 5 July 2018 0

A Chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC), Barr. Sani Sami has appealed to the Federal Government to engage Traditional Rulers and the leadership of Miyetti Allah Cattle Rearers Association to proffer solutions to the incessant killings in the country. Sami who made the call on Thursday in Abuja stated that the solution to the killings […]

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Traditional council summons PDP legal adviser over alleged death threat

Ihesiulo Grace 2 July 2018 0

...it’s false-Enoidem Traditional rulers under the aegis of Ukpom (Abak) Traditional Rulers Council(UTRC) in Etim Ekpo local government area of Akwa Ibom state have invited the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), legal adviser for questioning over for allegedly issuing death threat to a former Abak state constituency lawmaker, Mr. Imoh Ibokette. Daily Times gathered that

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NDLEA calls for support to fight drug abuse

Ihesiulo Grace 1 July 2018 0

The Benue state commandant of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Mrs. Mary Ezeonye has called on Chairmen of local government and Traditional rulers to help the agency carry out the fight against drug abuse in the state. The NDLEA state commandant made the call in a press briefing after the tour of the […]

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Benue Gov suspends three traditional rulers

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Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue on Monday suspended three traditional rulers in Konshisha Local Government Area of the state for failure to prevent land dispute in the area. Ortom made the disclosure while briefing newsmen at the end of the Security Council meeting in Makurdi. The governor listed the suspended traditional rulers to include District […]

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Children’s Day: We’ll ensure your safety, survival, Buhari assures

Ihesiulo Grace 28 May 2018 0

…Says 8.2 million children get FG’s free meals daily …Saraki marks Children’s Day with IDPs in Benue …Dogara seeks end to child labour, security lapses in schools President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerian children of his administration’s commitment to their protection, participation and survival in the country. Buhari said that in 2015,

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Collect LLIN, Monarchs, religious, community leaders urge Ogun residents

Ihesiulo Grace 24 April 2018 0

Traditional rulers, religious and community leaders in Ogun State have urged the residents of the state to justify the efforts of the state government and the donor of Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) ‘Global Fund’ and implementing agency Catholic Relief Services (CRS) through the correct usage of LLINs. The Monarchs and religious leaders asked their […]

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Oluwo drops Oba adopts Emir as title

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Oluwo of Iwoland in Osun state, Oba Adbulrasheed Akanbi has declared his resolve to adopt the Emir title popularly known with Northern traditional rulers. Speaking at the installation and turbaning ceremony of an Islamic scholar, Sheikh Yahquub Abdul-Baaqi Mohammed as first Waziri of Yoruba land on Saturday, Oba Akanbi said he decided to now bear […]

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Herdsmen Attack: Nigeria Traditional Rulers writes Buhari, vote for ranching

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Worried by the incessant attacks on farmers by herdsmen, the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria, has written to President Muhammadu Buhari, demanding that herdsmen should adopt ranching as the modern way of rearing livestock as practice world over. This was contained in a communique issued at the end of the 9th General Assembly […]

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Monarchs pass vote of confidence on Okowa

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Traditional Rulers in the Northern Senatorial district of Delta state have passed a vote of confidence on Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. About 60 recognised Royal fathers at a meeting held at the Palace of the Obi of Owa, HRM Obi Emmanuel Efeizomor II under the aegis of Delta North Traditional Rulers Forum (DNTF) observed that Governor […]

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We’re losing our forests to firewood, charcoal sellers, FCT chiefs lament

Ihesiulo Grace 29 November 2017 0

Traditional rulers in the Federal capital Territory have called on the Federal Government to increase efforts on the fight against desertification in Nigeria, just as they revealed that the FCT is at the mercy of firewood and charcoal sellers, who have indulged in tree cutting to feather their nest. The royal fathers in the FCT […]

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Monarchs, town unions hail Ugwuanyi on N10m project for each community

Ihesiulo Grace 23 November 2017 0

Traditional rulers and presidents general of town unions in Enugu State have applauded Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for releasing N5 million, being the first tranche of the N10 million his administration earmarked for the execution of development project in every community in the state. Addressing newsmen in Enugu, the Chairman of Enugu Traditional Rulers Council, HRH […]

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Buhari: Anambra monarchs express joy for health recovery, return

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The Anambra Central Traditional Rulers Council has expressed joy and gratitude to God for the answered prayers over President Muhammadu Buhari’s health and return to the country. The Chairman of the council, Igwe Chukwuemeka Ilouno, told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu on Saturday that Nigerians should appreciate God Almighty for answered prayer on […]

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S’East Council of Traditional rulers warns former chairman, Ilomuanya, affirms Dick

Ihesiulo Grace 4 July 2017 0

The South East Council of Traditional Rulers has warned the general public to desist from transacting any business with Eze Cletus Ilomuanya as the chairman of the council or addressing him as such as he ceased to be the chairman of the South East Traditional Rulers Council when his tenure expired. A statement by the […]

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Traditional rulers should play partisan politics -Igwe Nwankwo

Ihesiulo Grace 30 June 2017 0

The traditional ruler of Nawfia in Njikoka local government area of Anambra state, Igwe Chijioke Nwankwo, has advocated that traditional rulers in the country ought to be involved in active politics. Igwe Nwankwo who spoke in an interview with newsmen in Awka, the State capital contended that section 40 of the 1999 constitution of the […]

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Rivers traditional rulers tell Buhari to restore Wike’s security

Ihesiulo Grace 31 January 2017 0

The Rivers State Traditional Rulers  have  called on President Muhammadu Buhari  to use his good  offices to prevail  on the Police High Command to restore the security details of Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike.    This is as Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike  assured that all the Local Government Areas in the state would have at least two […]

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Kaduna Traditional Rulers Not Slaves, El-Rufai Tells Yero

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The Kaduna State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, on Wednesday,flayed Governor MukhtarRamalanYero for stopping the meeting between Professor YemiOsinbajo, the Vice-President- elect and Southern Kaduna traditional rulers. He condemned Yero for disrespecting the traditional rulers and trying to treat them as if they were his

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Jonathan's Endorsement Divides Osun Monarchs

Ihesiulo Grace 25 March 2015 0

Traditional rulers in ‎Osun State are divided over the endorsement of President Goodluck Jonathan by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Sijuwade Okunade and some other monarchs.   It would be recalled that the Ooni of Ife had ordered some traditional rulers in the state to back Jonathan, and pray for his re-election bid.   But, […]