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Lagos deposes traditional ruler who staged his abduction
The Lagos state government has deposed Yusuf Ogundare, the baale of Shangisha, for faking his own abduction, TheCable reports. Ogundare was reportedly abducted on July 5 along center for management…
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Farooq Kperogi: Princes, not Kings, are called “His Royal Highness”
In this week’s column, based on requests from readers, I explain why the popular Nigerian English “His Royal Highness” is strange to English speakers outside Nigeria. I also explain why…
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This traditional ruler’s son is a community terrorist
Suspected hoodlums armed with guns and cutlasses, reportedly attacked motorists plying the Lekki-Epe Expressway and mechanics in a shop in the Lakowe area of Ajah, dispossessing their victims of valuables and…
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Traditional ruler arrested for being in possession of a police rifle
by Chinwe Okafor Police has arrested a traditional ruler following allegations that a police rifle was found in his bedroom. According to reports by Vanguard, the discovery was made when a member…
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GEJ’s dollars create confusion in Osun between monarchs and subjects
by Kolapo Olapoju The dollars allegedly shared by President Goodluck Jonathan, during his trip to Osun state, is causing acrimony and distrust between the monarchs in the state and their…
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Rivers monarch shoots son over Amaechi’s visit
by Kolapo Olapoju Eze Anthony Owabie, the traditional ruler of Rumuoprikom community in Obio Akpor LGA of Rivers State, on 13 August, accidentally shot his son over the visit…
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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,…
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‘Please reconsider me’: Deposed Deji of Akure writes 18-page letter to Mimiko
by 'Jola Sotubo Following the death of the Deji of Akure, Adebiyi Adesida on November 30 after only 3 years on the throne, his predecessor Oluwadare Adepoju Adesina is said…
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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…
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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…
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#Aluu4: Traditional ruler, 3 others released on bail
The ongoing case against several members of the Aluu community in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, over the brutal killing of four young boys last year went on…
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Busted: 1 suspected kidnapper killed, 3 others arrested in Imo
by Oge Okonkwo The Imo state police command, has arrested three suspected kidnappers of the wife of the traditional ruler of Nkwumeto autonomous community, Imo state, Eze Basil Nwokeke. The suspected…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy