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‘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 the Institute of African Studies, said this in Ibadan on Sunday. “Let me state at this juncture that those traditional rulers who were kidnapped did... Read More

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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 Ifa oracle. He said this while testifying as the fourth defence witness in a suit filed by Prince Sammy Adebiyi and Prince Rasheed Modile. The... Read More

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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 the Sooko ruling house in the town. He was arrested at his house in the Idifa located at Ile-Eesu compound in Gbongan. Adetoyese Oyeniyi, the... Read More

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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 Princes Adedoyin Adebiyi and Rasheed Modile, who are two members of the Lagos royal family. The duo claimed that Akiolu is not entitled to the... Read More

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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 girl. Ya’u, who was paraded by the police alongside three other alleged rapist, was said to have abducted the young primary school pupil while she... Read More

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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 Sonariwo who was the Chairman of the Ogun State Traditional Council, was flown to London a week ago following an illness. “He died Saturday evening in UK... Read More

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‘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 danger. The monarch claims that the Nigerian military has placed him under house arrest. The traditional ruler raised the alarm when he was paid a... Read More

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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, the paramount ruler of Esit Eket in the wee hours of Monday, May 2. Asuquo Abia, the secretary, Traditional Rulers Council, Esit Eket, made the... Read More

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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 mechanic who’s based in Germany. Perhaps it’s a hobby, perhaps it’s a passion – but the monarch juggles both responsibilities and appears to enjoy it.... Read More

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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 of the Olukere of Ikere Ekiti, Oba Ganiyu Ayodele Obasoyin. The Oba alleged that the billboard was destroyed on the orders of Fayose because of... Read More

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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 leaders in attendance as the 20th Olu of Warri, Ikenwoli Gbesimi Emiko 1 was crowned on Saturday in coastal Ode-Itsekiri, Delta State. The president of the country,... Read More

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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 gathered that Adikoko, was kidnapped February 21 at about 2am from his house. Adikoko’s abductors who were over six in number, on their arrival at... Read More

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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 the verified @BritishMonarchy account during the opening of the Information Age exhibit at London’s Science Museum. The account has 809,000 followers and so far, the... Read More

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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, The state’s police spokesperson, Haruna Mohammed, said that the gunmen, suspected to be armed robbers, who also injured two other persons, were about six in... Read More

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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 Ilase-Ijesha in Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State could not escape the blaze which was reportedly started by unidentified hoodlums at about 8pm. The... Read More

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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 the state, along with 9 other suspects, was taken before the court for allegedly being responsible for the death of one Prince Omolebi Titiola. The... Read More

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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 abducted the paramount ruler of the town. The attackers, reportedly numbering about 30, invaded the palace grounds at about 2a.m and forcefully took Chief Ubong... Read More

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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. Taiwo Oluwaseun, 24, allegedly stole the items which include some packs of cigarette, alcoholic drinks and beverages belonging to a traditional ruler. Oluwaseun reportedly took... Read More

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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 of alleged robbery and kidnap kingpin, Kelvin Oniarah. Armed gunmen numbering about 30 and believed to be loyalists of Kelvin yesterday attacked two of the... Read More

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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 the palace of Igwe Omale Nwogbo, the traditional ruler of Abba- Igogoro in Igbo Eze North Local Government Area of the state and after shooting... Read More

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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 warming; city planners say it is the poor drainage systems in our cities; and now you can add a third view: the massive flooding tormenting... Read More

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