“Most of the attacks carried out by Fulani herdsmen are done with the prior knowledge and approval of the Hardo (Fulani chiefs) in the areas as well as with support by Miyetti Allah Cow Breeders’ Association of Nigeria, MACBAN” – an allegation made by the Conference of Autochthonous Ethnic Communities Development Associations. CONAECDA, the umbrella... Read More

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July 29, 2015

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Ife council of chiefs says the Ooni is not dead

The Royal Traditional Council of Ife has debunked reports that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade is dead. The Royal Traditional Council is a combination of traditional chiefs and title holders. It said the report that the monarch died in a hospital in the United Kingdom is false. The Lowa of Ife, Oba Joseph Ijaodola... Read More

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January 19, 2014

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Opinion: The ‘appointment’ of new service chiefs is illegal & unconstitutional

by Jiti Ogunye The President cannot “informally” appoint service chiefs and later seek “formal” confirmation of “appointments”. On 16th of January, 2014, a day after the Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebrations, President Goodluck Jonathan, announced, through a terse statement issued by Dr. Ruben Abati, Special Adviser to the President ( Media & Publicity), the removal... Read More

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December 16, 2013

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Drama in Ogun as 10 chiefs beat up monarch “to a state of stupor”

by ‘Jola Sotubo A monarch in Ogun was assaulted by 10 of his chiefs at the weekend over a chieftaincy dispute. The Alaye of Ayetoro, Oba Azeez Adelakun was beaten up on Saturday by the 10 village heads in the Ayetoro area of the state. The friction between the king and the chiefs was... Read More

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September 19, 2013

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Olusegun Adeniyi: The Olu of Warri and his God

by Olusegun Adeniyi But I remain unconvinced that salvation is also a function of cultural suicide. For me, there is nothing that should preclude a traditional ruler from being a disciple of Christ as well as an authentic symbol of the culture of his people. This is the crux of a debate that is waiting... Read More

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‘Fulani chiefs often approve herdsmen attacks’

Ife council of chiefs says the Ooni is not dead

Opinion: The ‘appointment’ of new service chiefs is illegal & unconstitutional

Drama in Ogun as 10 chiefs beat up monarch “to a state of stupor”

Olusegun Adeniyi: The Olu of Warri and his God

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