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Oba Adetutu Ajayi, the traditional ruler of Ewu Ekiti in Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, has been shot by hoodlums. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the traditional ruler was shot on Friday night on his way to a neighbouring community, Ayetoro Ekiti in Ido/Osi Local Government Area of the state.
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By Ola Ajayi – Ibadan A traditional ruler in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Chief Moses Ajala has been crushed to death. According to a source, the accident happened at Aroje on Ogbomoso-Ilorin old road. The ruler, Abese Alayede, was hit by a fast-moving car when he tried to cross the road. The Toyota Camry car with
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The Olowu of Kuta in Osun, Oba Adekunle Oyelude has faulted claims by the Amnesty International that it tracked troops of the Nigerian Army to Lekki Toll Gate, where they allegedly shot at protesters on Oct. 20. Oyelude said this in a statement on Friday in Ibadan, calling for a probe into the claim. “Although
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The longest reigning traditional ruler in Ebonyi, ‘Agaba Idu II of Izhia Kingdom’ Israel Chibueze-Agbo, is dead. The deceased was father to the Ebonyi governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2019 governorship election, Chief Ndubuisi Chibueze-Agbo. Chibueze-Agbo, until his death, was the traditional ruler of Izhia autonomous community in Ohaukwu Local
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By Vincent Ujumadu – Awka One of the 12 suspended Anambra traditional rulers and Igwe of Alor in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, MacAnthony Elibe Okonkwo, has apologized to the state governor, Chief Willie Obiano, and the state’s Traditional Rulers’ Council for violating certain rules guiding the operation of traditional institution in
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By David Odama LAFIA — NO Fewer than five people are feared dead while 14 persons are also said to be missing in Daisy, Umaisha Development Area of Nasarawa State following an attack by suspected gunmen invasion of the Community. It was gathered on Sunday that over 12 houses were raised by the suspected gunmen
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By Bashir Bello KANO – The Kano State traditional institution has again been thrown into a mourning state with the death of another traditional ruler, Dan Iyan Kano, Alhaji Yusuf Bayero. A source who confirmed the death said Bayero died on Saturday. Bayero before his death was the district head of Dawakin Kudu Local Government
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The Kano State traditional institution has again been thrown into a mourning state with the death of another traditional ruler, Dan Iyan Kano, Alhaji Yusuf Bayero.
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By Rotimi Ojomoyela Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, yesterday, dismissed reports that the state government intends to dethrone some traditional rulers in the state. A letter, purportedly written by the Permanent Secretary, Bureau of Chieftaincy Affairs and dated 11/03/2020, had directed the 16 Pelupelu Obas to explain their absence in government activities and meeting
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Director General of the Directorate of Technical Aid Corps, Dr. Pius Osunyikanmi, has commiserated with the Ondo State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu, and the Jegun of Ile-Oluji and Jegun in Council, Oba Oluwole Adetimehin, over the robbery incident in the ancient town on Thursday.
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