Tag: #TraditionalRuler
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BANDITS ABDUCT KWARA TRADITIONAL RULER, POLICE LAUNCH RESCUE OPERATION
Armed bandits have reportedly abducted the traditional ruler of Igbesi community in Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I. The incident occurred at about 11 p.m. on Saturday when the attackers invaded the community in Oke-Onigbin, Kwara South Senatorial District. A palace source said the monarch was taken away during…
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TRADITIONAL RULER VISITS RESCUED ORIIRE PUPILS, TEACHERS
The Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, on Saturday July 11, visited the 44 teachers and pupils from Oriire Local Government Area who were recently rescued from captivity and are currently receiving medical attention at the Ojoo Military Cantonment in Ibadan. The monarch, who disclosed the visit on his social media page, said he met…
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AWKA THRONE DISPUTE SETTLED: PANEL BACKS NWOSU AS RIGHTFUL IGWE
After years of controversy, the battle over Awka’s traditional stool may finally be over—at least on paper. A Commission of Inquiry set up by Governor Chukwuma Soludo has affirmed Gibson Nwosu as the legitimate traditional ruler of Awka, declaring his earlier removal unlawful and without legal backing. Presenting its report in Awka, the panel—led by…
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OKPELLA MONARCH VOWS DEVELOPMENT DESPITE PETITION DRAMA
Traditional ruler dismisses fraud claims, insists focus remains on growth and infrastructure. The Okuokpellagbe of Okpella, Mike Sado, has reaffirmed his commitment to transforming Okpella Kingdom in Edo State, despite what he described as attempts by “retrogressive forces” to distract him. Speaking in Benin City, Sado dismissed a petition allegedly sent to the Economic and…
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GOVERNOR OYEBANJI CELEBRATES EWI OF ADO EKITI, OBA RUFUS ADEJUGBE, ON HIS 80TH BIRTHDAY AND 35 YEARS ON THE THRONE
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has extended warm congratulations to Oba Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe Aladesanmi III, the Ewi of Ado Ekiti, on the remarkable occasion of his 80th birthday and 35th coronation anniversary. The governor described this extraordinary double celebration as a unique blessing for the eminent traditional ruler. Describing Oba Adejugbe as a…
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KOGI GOVT STEPS UP RESCUE EFFORTS FOR ABDUCTED MONARCH
High alert as Kogi intensifies search to free kidnapped traditional ruler and restore peace. Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has ordered all security agencies to prioritize the rescue of the monarch abducted in Omala LGA, warning criminals they will not be tolerated. The government urges residents to support with credible intelligence while assuring continuous…
