“Once I deliver the refinery, I will go after Arsenal”, “You are a braveheart…” | Read our top 10 quotes from last week

Traditional rulers bantering, harsh words for the Nigerian government on its attitude towards the education of Nigerians, ecstasy about Buhari’s return and “why is Anthony Scaramucci even still talking”? But first, let’s open the floor to the top 10 quotes from the past week with something to motivate you as uttered by Aliko Dangote: “Once... Read More

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July 12, 2017

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Okorocha bans Imo monarchs from speaking English at official functions

Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha has banned traditional rulers in the state from speaking in English at official functions. Okorocha gave the directive while handing over letters of recognition and staffs of office to 19 newly recognised traditional rulers in the state in Owerri on Tuesday. He directed that every monarch must only speak in... Read More

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June 11, 2017

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Igbos will not leave the North – Ndigbo traditional rulers

Traditional rulers of Igbo socio-cultural associations in the North, Eze N’digbo have said the Igbos are not afraid of the threat issued by Northern youths. Some coalition of Northern youths had asked Igbos in the North to leave before October 1st. They had described them as “ungrateful and uncultured”. [Read Also: IPOB APPRECIATES NORTHERN YOUTH FOR... Read More

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April 28, 2017

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Lagos to dethrone traditional rulers for kidnapping

by Dolapo Adelana The Lagos State Government on Friday vowed to dethrone any traditional ruler found aiding kidnappers in the state. The state’s Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Alhaji Muslim Folami, stating this at the ongoing ministerial briefing in commemoration of Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode’s second year in office. “Intelligence reveals that some of... Read More

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March 2, 2017

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Just In: Akwa-Ibom traditional rulers confer Osinbajo with Chieftaincy title (PHOTOS)

by Dolapo Adelana Acting President Yemi has been conferred with a Chieftaincy title of Obong Emem Ibom by traditional rulers in Akwa-Ibom state. He was conferred by His Royal Masjesty Owong (Dr) Bassey Archianga, paramount ruler of Ibeno and Chairman Traditional Rulers Council of Akwa Ibom Osinbajo is on a working visit to the state as... Read More

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February 28, 2017

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“Beat your wife, lose your title” | Emir Sanusi tells Imams, traditional title holders

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi has cautioned all Islamic title holders in Kano to desist from the bad habit of beating their wives or “outrightly lose their title.” He reportedly revealed this at the recent mass wedding of 1,520 couples last weekend, sponsored by the Kano state government. The Emir also called on all... Read More

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November 3, 2016

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CAN tells Buhari to put an end to abduction of Christian girls by Emirs

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has warned President Muhammadu Buhari about a “gathering cloud of crisis” if an end is not brought to the abduction and eventual marriage of young Christian girls to traditional rulers and Emirs in the North. The executive committee of CAN in the North said this when they visited the President... Read More

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October 27, 2016

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Traditional rulers are nothing, God is the Almighty – Ooni of Ife

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi has urged traditional rulers in the country to promote unity stating that Obas are nothing, according to Daily Trust. Oba Ogunwusi said this on Thursday when he visited Ekiti for the first time since ascending the throne. He was accompanied by Orangun of Ila, Oba Wahab Oyedotun and other... Read More

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August 1, 2016

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Impeachment: Zamfara lawmakers settle rift with Gov. Yari

Lawmakers in Zamfara state have withdrawn the impeachment threat against Governor Abdulaziz Yari. The Speaker of the Zamfara State Assembly, Sanusi Rikiji, made the announcement on Sunday in Gusau, the state capital, after a meeting of stakeholders. In attendance at the stakeholders’ meeting were the governor, all House of Assembly members and traditional rulers in the state.... Read More

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July 10, 2016

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Students protest, not begging, forces Ajimobi to reopen schools

The Oyo state government has announced the reopening of schools following protests by students. This was contained in a statement released by the Honourable Commissioner of Information, Culture and Tourism, Toye Arulogun. “The people of Oyo State, Nigeria and indeed the whole world will recall the highly condemnable events of Monday 6th June 2016 which... Read More

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February 21, 2015

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What GEJ told South-west monarchs during his ‘Continuity Tour’

by Ranti Joseph President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday visited traditional rulers from Lagos and Oyo states. He visited the palace of the Alara or Ilara Epe, Oba Akeem Adesanya, who is also the Chairman of the Epe Divisional Council of Obas. He later travelled to Oyo where he met the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi... Read More

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February 3, 2015

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I will do better in my second term – Jonathan

by James Sambo President Goodluck Jonathan says if re-elected, he would do better in his second tenure than he did in the first term of his administration. He made the statement on Tuesday, February 3, while speaking with traditional rulers in Kogi state before the commencement of the presidential rally in the state capital, Lokoja.... Read More

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August 12, 2014

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Fashola says 5 Ebola infected persons are responding to treatment

by Kolapo Olapoju The Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, has revealed that five out of the ten Nigerians infected by the deadly Ebola Virus Disease are responding to treatment. Fashola shared these figures during a meeting with traditional rulers and religious leaders on Monday, 11 August, at the State House, Ikeja, Lagos. The aim... Read More

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August 28, 2012

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“Speak English in public and be dethroned” – Gov. Rochas warns traditional rulers

by Stanley Azuakola The English language may be Nigeria’s lingua franca, but in Imo State, South East Nigeria, speaking English in public is the surest way for a traditional ruler to be dethroned. Henceforth, according to the Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha, any Imo State monarch, who speaks English in any public forum in the... Read More

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August 22, 2012

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: We are set to explore our vast crude oil deposits – Sokoto Gov. Aliyu Wamakko

by Akan Ido According to the governor of Sokoto State, the state is soon to join the South-South states by becoming an oil producing one. Aliyu Wamakko made this disclosure while receiving the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, who paid him Sallah homage on Monday. He said the state government is making necessary... Read More

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“Once I deliver the refinery, I will go after Arsenal”, “You are a braveheart…” | Read our top 10 quotes from last week

Okorocha bans Imo monarchs from speaking English at official functions

Igbos will not leave the North – Ndigbo traditional rulers

Lagos to dethrone traditional rulers for kidnapping

Just In: Akwa-Ibom traditional rulers confer Osinbajo with Chieftaincy title (PHOTOS)

“Beat your wife, lose your title” | Emir Sanusi tells Imams, traditional title holders

CAN tells Buhari to put an end to abduction of Christian girls by Emirs

Traditional rulers are nothing, God is the Almighty – Ooni of Ife

Impeachment: Zamfara lawmakers settle rift with Gov. Yari

Students protest, not begging, forces Ajimobi to reopen schools

What GEJ told South-west monarchs during his ‘Continuity Tour’

I will do better in my second term – Jonathan

Fashola says 5 Ebola infected persons are responding to treatment

“Speak English in public and be dethroned” – Gov. Rochas warns traditional rulers

#InCaseYouMissedIt: We are set to explore our vast crude oil deposits – Sokoto Gov. Aliyu Wamakko

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