Tag: traditional rulers
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Kogi Govt vows to fish out abductors, killers of traditional ruler
The Kogi Government on Wednesday vowed to fish out kidnappers and killers of traditional ruler of Aghara Bunu in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of the state.
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Umahi lifts embargo on enthronement of traditional rulers in Ebonyi
Governor David Umahi has lifted the embargo on the enthronement of traditional rulers in communities across Ebonyi State.
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Delta north traditional rulers vow to swim and drown with Okowa come 2023
Traditional rulers in Delta North Senatorial District under the umbrella of Delta North Traditional Rulers Forum have vowed to support Delta State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa if he emerges the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The traditional rulers also promised to throw their weight behind Prince Ned Nwoko and Hon. Ndudi…
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Osun: New sheriff in town, Gov Adeleke dethrones monarchs
Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun, on Monday, issued six executive orders reversing appointments made by former governor Gboyega Oyetola, including appointments of workers and installation of traditional rulers. This is contained in a statement by his Spokesperson, Malam Olawale Rasheed.
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South East traditional rulers, bishops call for Nnamdi Kanu’s release
The South East Council of Traditional Rulers and Representatives of Igbo Archbishops and Bishops have joined the call on the Federal Government to release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). They made the call in a statement issued in Awka on Tuesday signed by Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, Chairman, Anambra Traditional…
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Gov. Bello Matawalle gifts traditional rulers 260 Cadillac cars
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara flagged off the distribution of 260 vehicles to traditional rulers in the state on Wednesday in Gusau. The flag-off was performed by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar lll. The cars included brand new Cadillac 2019 Model for 17 Emirs, 13 Senior District Heads and 230 District Heads.
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Anambra traditional rulers reacts to viral video of Obiano in EFCC custody
The Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council has reacted to the online video showing former Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a statement signed by its Chairman and Obi of Onitsha, Prof. Nnaemeka Achebe, the council stated that it was
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We are not happy – Delta monarch, Ovie of Uvwie tells Osinbajo
The Ovie of Uvwie, Dr Emmanuel Sideso (Abe I) has used the opportunity of the visit of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to his palace to express displeasure over the issue of constitutional role for the traditional rulers that was not considered by the National Assembly.
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2023: Avoid being partisan but remain watchful – Sen. Abe tells Rivers traditional rulers
Former representative of the Rivers South-East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Magnus Ngei Abe, has advised Rivers traditional rulers to avoid being partisan but remain watchful of things happening around their as 2023 general elections approaches.
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Osinbajo, good presidential material – Bayelsa traditional rulers
The Bayelsa Traditional Rulers Council says Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has the potential to be a good president. King Malla Sasime, Vice Chairman, Bayelsa Traditional Rulers Council, expressed this view while receiving Osinbajo who paid a courtesy call on traditional rulers at the Bayelsa Traditional Rulers Council Secretariat on Saturday in Yenagoa. Osinbajo was in…