Part of the 40,000 fishermen expected in the Mata Fada River for the Argungu Festival have made their way into the water without permission. The fishermen forced their way into the river after overpowering security personnel drafted around the water, reports Saturday Vanguard. As of the time of filing this report, security officials are at [&h...
•Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has renewed calls for clearly defined constitutional roles for traditional rulers in Nigeria, saying that formal recognition would strengthen governance and deepen collaboration between monarchs and elected authorities. Oba Ladoja appealed yesterday, du...
•Abuja City Gate The Chairman of the Abaji Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Alhaji Abubakar Umar Abdullahi, has suspended the village head of Kache in Gurdi Ward, HRH Alhaji Ismaila Adagi, over an alleged land dispute in the area. The suspension was communicated in a letter dated January 30, 2026, issued by […]
Police in Ogun State have summoned kingmakers involved in the selection process for the new Awujale, over allegations of bribery and material inducement to the vacant throne in Ijebuland. It was learnt that some of the kingmakers were alleged to have collected money to sell the paramount traditional ruler’s throne in Ijebuland to the highest [...
•Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has emphasised that traditional rulers are essential pillars of nation-building and sound leadership. He said, “Traditional institutions are key to good governance”, in a call for stronger nation-building efforts. Speaking on Channels Television today, Emir Sanusi said h...
•Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, has called for collective responsibility in addressing violence against women and vulnerable people. He said this today during an interview on Channels Television, noting that his community has certain rules to protect women and other vulnerable groups against violen...
•Emir of Shonga, Haliru Ndanusa The Emir of Shonga, Kwara State, Haliru Ndanusa, has decried the impacts of early girl-child marriage, suggesting education as an alternative to address the menace. Ndanusa said this during an interview on Channels Television today. The Emir, who said early marriage is contentious, believes education can help ad...
•Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade 1 The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Engineer Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has reaffirmed the Oyo Palace as the enduring symbol of Yoruba identity, resilience, and cultural pride, following the commissioning of Ile Oodua within the ancient palace premises. Speaking at the ceremony, the monarch described the palace a...
•Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III and wife Queen Ivie “God did not give me that grace,” the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has said, explaining why he has chosen to remain married to one wife despite traditional expectations for monarchs to practise polygamy. The traditional ruler, who married his now Queen, Ivie Atuwatse, […]...
•The protesters Indigenes and residents of Ijebu poured into Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona Archway leading to palace and marched towards Ijebu Ode Local Government Headquarters Itoro today in protest over alleged plot by unnamed powerful interests to foist the next Awujale on the kingmakers, the Fusengbuwa Ruling House and the Ijebu nation. The Og...
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