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18 Feb
The Olomu of Omu-Aran, in Irepodun Local Council of Kwara State, Oba AbdulRaheem Oladele Adeoti, has urged traditional rulers across Nigeria to rise up to the security challenges bedeviling the nation.
17 Feb
Against the backdrop of the rising spate of killings and abduction of traditional rulers in the country, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has beefed up security around monarchs and palaces across the country.
5 Feb
Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged traditional rulers in Rivers State to use their authority to unite and develop their subjects.
1 Feb
The Atayero of Aramoko Kingdom, His Royal Highness Dr Olusegun Aderemi, has expressed deep sorrow and outrage following the brutal killing of two traditional rulers in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Oba David Babatunde Ogunsakin, the Elesun of Esun Ekiti, and Oba Olatunde Samuel Olusola, the Onimojo of Imojo Ekiti, were reportedly gunned down by unknown assailants…
30 Jan
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on Monday evening killed two traditional rulers in Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State.
28 Jan
The Oyo State Government, on Thursday and Friday, presented Staff of Office to six traditional rulers in Oke-Ogun axis of the State.
18 Jan
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has signed an Executive Order prohibiting traditional rulers from issuing consent letters for mining across the state. The Governor signed the Executive Order on Thursday at the Council Chambers, Government House, Gusau. A statement by the Governor's spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, explained that the initiative is part of measures check…
18 Jan
Traditional rulers in Anambra State have accused Anambra State Government, led by Governor Chukwuma Soludo, of mistreating and disrespecting them.
4 Dec
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has called for constitutional review to give more powers to traditional rulers in the country.
13 Nov
President Bola Tinubu has pledged to continue to support traditional rulers towards promoting peace and security across the country.
18 Oct
.Residents of cattle market sacked over criminal activities It has been revealed that out of the 771 autonomous communities in Abia State, 539 have recognised traditional rulers, leaving 232 without. Also, it was learnt that projects are presently not being undertaken in the 17 councils in the state until the statutorily elected or constituted officials come on board.…
27 Sep 2023
Traditional Rulers in Delta State have hailed the State Government for awarding contracts for the construction of three flyover bridges in Warri and Uvwie and its environs.

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