Traditional Rulers

Governor Darius Ishaku of Taraba State has warned the 49 3rd class chiefs in the state against the illegal allocation of lands in their domains to strange people and foreign investors.The Taraba governor gave the warning during a second…

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state has placed a one-year suspension on 12 traditional rulers who went on a trip to Abuja with oil magnate, Prince Arthur Eze to see President Muhammad Buhari, over the state of affairs in Anambra.The…

The Kwara State Government has assured traditional rulers of better welfare to enable them to perform their role as custodian of traditional values and culture in the state.The State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy…

Gov. Abubakar Atiku-Bagudu of Kebbi has urged traditional rulers to provide the requisite support to community policing by monitoring the movement of strangers and suspicious characters in the domains.In a statement by Atiku-Bagudu’s…

Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has banned traditional rulers across the 21 local government areas from giving out chieftaincy or traditional titles to anybody without the approval of the state government.The state commissioner…

Rivers State Governor,  Nyesom Wike has called on traditional rulers from the South-South not to allow militants to dictate what happens in the leadership of their communities.Speaking during a courtesy visit by Oba of Benin, His Royal…

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Tuesday commended the Council of Traditional Rulers in the state for its collaboration in curbing the rising spate of insecurity within the last two years.Akeredolu made the commendation…

In a determination to reduce road crashes and ensure the safety of people on the highways, the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has reiterated its commitment towards collaborating with traditional rulers.This was disclosed by the…

Oyo State governor, Mr Seyi Makinde, has expressed his intention to make traditional rulers critical stakeholders in his administration’s bid to bring about all-round development and tranquillity in the state.The governor made the…

The traditional ruler of Gedegede in Akoko North West Local Government Area of Ondo state, the Onigedegede of Gedegede, Oba Walidu Sanni, on Friday raised the alarm over threat to his life by Fulani herdsmen in the area.The monarch who…