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Azeez August 6, 2017

‘Kidnapped monarchs did not complete mandatory rituals’

Obafemi Jegede, a lecturer at the University of Ibadan has said monarchs being kidnapped did not complete their mandatory traditional rituals. Jegede, who is also a Senior Research Fellow at…

Azeez July 12, 2017

Oba Akiolu was chosen by Ifa oracle – Witness

The Olumegbon of Lagos State, Chief Fatai Lawal, on Tuesday told a Lagos State High Court in Ikeja that the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, was chosen by the…

Azeez July 1, 2017

80-year-old man caught with human parts in Osun

An octogenarian, Ganiyu Oladosu has been arrested for allegedly being in possession of parts of a human being in the Gbongan area of Osun state. Oladosu is a prince from…

Azeez May 22, 2017

I am the bona fide ruler of Lagos – Oba Akiolu

Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu on Monday appeared before an Ikeja High Court in a suit challenging his installment as the ruler of Lagos. Akiolu's emergence is being challenged by…

Mazi Emeka August 8, 2016

How 60-year-old traditional ruler raped 8-year-old

Abubakar Ya'u, a 60-year-old traditional ruler of Kargo in Garki Local Government Area of Jigawa State, has been arrested by the Jigawa state police command for allegedly raping an eight-year-old…

Isime Esene July 24, 2016

Just In: Remo monarch, Oba Michael Adeniyi Sonariwo is dead

Respected Remo monarch, Oba Michael Adeniyi Sonariwo, the Akarigbo of Remoland, is dead. The Ogun State first class monarch who was aged 90 died Saturday, July 23 in London. Oba…

Mazi Emeka May 31, 2016

‘Soldiers now own Gbaramatu kingdom… I’m in danger’ – Monarch

Oboro Gbaraun II, Aketekpe Agadagba, the traditional ruler of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, on Sunday, has said that his life is in…

Azubuike Azikwe May 2, 2016

4 children, pregnant wife of monarch abducted in Akwa Ibom

The pregnant wife and four children of a traditional ruler in Akwa Ibom, have been abducted by gunmen. The gunmen were said to have invaded the palace of Ubong Assam,…

Oreoluwa Peters April 8, 2016

He’s a mechanic and monarch who rules his people via Skype (PHOTOS)

Céphas Bansah is the spiritual chief of Ewe people in Togo and Ghana... but he's more than that. The monarch, who governs more than two million, is also a professional…

Adebayo Emuleomo February 12, 2016

‘My life is in danger… Fayose wants to burn down my town’ – Olukere of Ikere Ekiti

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state is embroiled in yet another controversy. The people of Ikere Ekiti on Wednesday, February 10 protested the destruction of a billboard with the picture…

Adebayo Emuleomo December 13, 2015

‘No Itsekiri son involved in arms deal scandal’ – FG

The federal government has revealed that no Itsekiri native was implicated in the ongoing investigation into the diversion of arms funds by the last administration. Several politicians, industrialists, traditional rulers and religious…

Janeth J March 4, 2015

Kidnappers of Bayelsa monarch demand N17million ransom

by Ranti Joseph Abductors of the traditional ruler of the Ikeighenbiri community of southern Ijaw local government area of Bayelsa state, Collins Adikoko on Wednesday demanded N17million ransom. It was…

Kolapo Olapoju October 25, 2014

Queen of England finally joins the party, posts first-ever Tweet

by Damilola Jagun Her Royal Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II finally embraced micro-blogging platform, Twitter, by posting her first tweet on Friday, 24 October. Queen Elizabeth's first tweet was sent from…

Sola August 3, 2014

Gunmen kill Monarch in Bauchi State

by Mayowa Aboah The District Head of Soro, Abdulraham Baba, has been killed by gunmen in Bauchi State. The incident occurred on Saturday at about 7:45pm. Confirming the incident,…

November 22, 2013

TRAGIC: Traditional ruler strangled and burnt to death in Osun (PHOTO)

by 'Jola Sotubo An Osun monarch has been burnt to death after being caught up in an inferno which engulfed his palace on Wednesday. Oba Adesina Alobijuwon, the Alase of…

November 15, 2013

Traditional ruler, 9 others arraigned for murder in Ondo

by 'Jola Sotubo 10 people, including a monarch, were yesterday arraigned before an Ondo Magistrate Court on charges of murder. Oba Afolabi Odidiomo, the Olu of Igbokoda, an area within…

October 23, 2013

Terrible: Monarch kidnapped in Akwa Ibom as 30 gunmen invade palace

by Adeola Balogun Panic hit the Esit Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State in the early hours of yesterday as unidentified gunmen laid siege to the palace and…

October 22, 2013

Man docked for stealing cigarettes and drinks from monarch’s hotel in Lagos

by Tutu Akinlabi A man accused of stealing from a hotel reportedly belonging to a monarch in Lagos State has been taken before a Magistrate court in the state.…

October 5, 2013

Supporters of arrested kidnap kingpin go haywire, attack monarchs and PDP chieftain in Delta

by 'Jola Sotubo Despite the heavy security presence in the area, a new wave of violence yesterday swept over the Kokori area of Delta State, believed to be the stronghold…

September 22, 2013

Terrible: Several people injured as gunmen attack monarch in Enugu, kidnap his wife

by 'Jola Sotubo A traditional ruler in Enugu State has come under attack by unidentified assailants as they invaded his home and kidnapped his wife. The attackers got access into…

September 15, 2012

Hian!: Abia monarch says Boko Haram is responsible for massive flooding in the North

by Stanley Azuakola The rainy season isn't even fully here, but already severe flooding is ravaging several cities in the country, especially in the North. Scientists say it is global…

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