Tag: Traditional Ruler

Traditional Ruler Wades Into Okomu Oil, Community Crisis  
July 2, 2022 No Responses

Traditional Ruler Wades Into Okomu Oil, Community Crisis  

The Iyase (Traditional ruler) of Udo, Ovia South-West local government area of Edo State,  Chief Patrick Igbinidu, has urged the people of Imaroghioba community to always honour its agreement with Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc.  Reacting to Wednesday’s attack on the...
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Buhari Mourns Olubadan
January 3, 2022 No Responses

Buhari Mourns Olubadan

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the government and people of Oyo State, the Royal Family, the Olubadan-in-council and the people of Ibadan on the passing of Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji.  In a condolence message released by his....
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UNICEF, Traditional Rulers Decry High Prevalence Of FGM In Osun
September 2, 2021 No Responses

UNICEF, Traditional Rulers Decry High Prevalence Of FGM In Osun

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), traditional rulers and other stakeholders, have decried the high prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) practice in Osun State and called for its eradication.  They made the call at an engagement progr...
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Obiano Dethrones Three Traditional Rulers
December 19, 2020 No Responses

Obiano Dethrones Three Traditional Rulers

Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano has withdrawn the certificates of appointment of three traditional rulers in the state and also reinstated five others.  Chief Greg Obi, Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affair...
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Ekiti Monarchs Lament Murder Of Ondo Traditional Ruler, Olufon Of Ifon
November 29, 2020 No Responses

Ekiti Monarchs Lament Murder Of Ondo Traditional Ruler, Olufon Of Ifon

The Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers, on Saturday lamented the killing of a first-class Oba in Ondo State by unidentified gunmen, describing it as both worrisome and against the Yoruba tradition and custom. The council, in a statement issued&nbsp...
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