•The Asagba of Asaba, HRM Obi Prof. Epiphany Azinge, SAN The Asagba of Asaba, HRM Obi Prof. Epiphany Azinge SAN, has banned the activities of Eze-Nwanyi (female native doctors) and other unregulated traditional practitioners, citing their alleged involvement in kidnappings, ritual killings, and cyber-related fraud. Announcing the decision at a...
•Oba of Benin, Ewuare II The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has released the guideline of programmes for the funeral rites of his mother, Iyoba Ewuare, II, who died in 1976, which is 49 years ago. This is according to a statement signed yesterday by the Secretary, Benin Traditional Council, Frank Irabor. However, the […]
•HRH Oba Emmanuel Adeche Saiki II The Otaru of Igarra and Akuku clan in the Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State, HRH Oba Emmanuel Adeche Saiki II today announced the suspension of the Ekuechi masquerade festival in the area as a result of clashes among them that have threatened the security of lives and […]
•HRM Eze E.C. Okeke The South East Council of Traditional Rulers has outlawed the use of the title “Eze Ndigbo” by leaders of Ndigbo outside the region. This was contained in a letter to the chairman of Igbo Leaders in the Diaspora (Onye-isi Ndindu Ndigbo) and signed by the chairman of the council, HRM Eze […]
•Uba Sani (L) and Nasir El-Rufai Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has reinstated Mr Jonathan Paragua Zamuna as the substantive Chief of Piriga Chiefdom in the Lere Local Government Area, in compliance with the judgement delivered by the Industrial Court in Kaduna. The monarch was sacked by the administration of Governor Nasir El-Rufai a [&hel...
•Governor Seyi Makinde Five Oyo town kingmakers, led by the Basorun of Oyo, High Chief Yusuf Ayoola, and their preferred candidate, Prince Lukman Gbadegesin, have given Governor Seyi Makinde a 30-day ultimatum to reverse the appointment of Akeem Owoade as the Alaafin of Oyo. The kingmakers and Gbadegesin have vowed to seek legal redress in [&h...
•Prince Ladigbolu and Oba Owoade One of the contenders for the Alaafin of Oyo throne, Prince Ayobami Ladigbolu, has recounted his experiences during the contest for the crown. In a statement published on Facebook yesterday, the prince congratulated the new Alaafin, Oba Abimbola Owoade, describing his emergence as divinely ordained. Reflecting ...
•New Alaafin Of Oyo, Abimbola Owoade Princes from nine royal families in Oyo, collectively known as the Atiba 9, have rejected the appointment of Abimbola Owoade as the Alaafin of Oyo. The Atiba 9 described his appointment as unacceptable and a blatant disregard for Oyo’s revered traditions, reports The PUNCH. Recall that Oyo State Governor, [...
•Makinde Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, has explained why he may prosecute some of Oyo kingmakers otherwise known as Oyomesi, citing allegations of fraud. The governor added that he would be willing to forgive them if they seek forgiveness from the Alaafin-designate, Oba Akeem Owoade, reports Nigerian Tribune. Makinde made this known a...
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has presented the staff of office to the new Alaafin of Oyo, Abimbola Akeem Owoade. The governor presented the official instrument legitimising the reign of a king to the new monarch this morning at the Exco Chamber of the Governor’s Office in Ibadan, the state capital, reports Channels TV. […]
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