Tag: CHIEF
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Tinubu to meet service chiefs over nationwide incessant killings
President Bola Tinubu is planning to meet with the service chiefs to discuss the rising killings in Plateau, Benue and other parts of the country on his return to Abuja from his two-week working visit to Paris, the French capital. Tinubu returned to Abuja yesterday after spending 18 days on a working visit and retreat…
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Major takeaways from Chief Obafemi Awolowo 2025 memorial webinar
..global economy is resilient but fraught with risks .. it’s projected by IMF to grow by 3.3% in 2025/2026 …Africa has highest growth potential globally and should follow China and India’s economic trajectory The Chief Obafemi Awolowo 2025 memorial webinar was held on March 6 where global issues were ironed and adequately thrashed out by…
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Police rescue kidnapped Edo chief after 4-day captivity
Operatives of the Police Command in Edo have rescued the Onogie of Udo-Eguare, a traditional ruler in Edo Central, who was kidnapped on Feb. 3. The command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Moses Yamu, said in a statement on Saturday in Benin that the rescue operation took place on Friday at about 6:00 p.m.
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NELSON EGWARE: Chief Emman Amgbaduba: Ode to a remarkable leader
By Nelson Egware The concept of leadership is more than merely having the capacity to command, dominate, govern, or guide others; rather, it starts in the mind. That is, the instant you bring new concepts, inventions, and opportunities to life that have the potential to inspire the kind of change you want to see in…
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Lagos Commissioner commiserates with Osolo royal family
The Lagos State Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development; Mr Bolaji Kayode Robert has expressed deep shock and sadness over the demise of the Royal Majesty,Alaiyeluwa Oba Kabiru Alani Agbabiaka, Adeola Olushi III. The Honourable Commissioner made this disclosure during his condolence visit to the late Oba’s palace in Isolo, Oshodi-Isolo Local…
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Junior Pope: Producer Adanma Luke submits self to police after boat mishap
Adanma Luke, the producer of the upcoming movie in which the late actor Junior Pope was supposed to be featured, has surrendered to the police. Pope, the actor, died on Wednesday after he fell into the River Niger in Asaba, Delta state on his way to a movie location. The film star was in the…
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BREAKING! New Olubadan emerges
Kingmakers have announced Oba Owolabi Olakulehin as the new Olubadan of Ibadanland. This is following Oba Lekan Balogun’s death on March 14, 2024. The nomination of Olakulehin was put forward by the Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief Lateef Adebimpe, during the meeting chaired by the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, former governor of Oyo State,…
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JUST IN: Finally, kingmakers nominate next Olubadan
Finally, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin has been nominated as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. Olubadan in Council which is the Traditional Kingmakers of Ibadanland agreed to name Oba Olakulehin as the next Olubadan, being the Most Senior High Chief in the Balogun line of Olubadan Chieftaincy Ascension. He was nominated by the Osi Balogun of Ibadanland,…
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DISHONESTY! Three traditional title holders suspended in Kwara
Three traditional title holders of Ekan land in Oke-Ero Local Government Area of Kwara State have been suspended. They are High Chief Obajemu of Ekan land, Michael Ademola Oyinloye, High Chief Esinkin of Ekan land, Thomas Olarewaju Ashaolu and Chief Obaoye of Ekan land, Gabriel Oluwasegun Olarewaju. The decision to suspend the chiefs was taken…
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SAD! Asagba of Asaba has joined his ancestors
The traditional ruler of Asaba, the Delta state capital, His Royal Majesty, Joseph Chike Edozien has joined his ancestors. Edozien, the 13th Asagba of Asaba, joined his ancestors on Wednesday, barely a month after celebrating his 100th birthday. According to an online newspaper the report of the monarch’s demise filtered into the streets of Asaba…