Category: Traditional/Chieftaincy
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Kingmaker Dies While Selecting Monarch In Ondo
A kingmaker in Akunu, Akoko North East council area of Ondo state, Olorunda Agoyi has reportedly slumped and died. Late Agoyi was among the six kingmakers also known as Warrant Chiefs that were picked from six quarters in the community for the purpose of selecting a new traditional ruler of Akunu community. He was a…
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Obaro of Kabba visits Kogi CJ
The Obaro of Kabba, Oba Solomon Dele Owoniyi (in native gown) was the first official visitor to the new Chief Judge of Kogi State, Justice Sunday Otu (on the Obaro’s right) after his swearing in as the head of the state judiciary in Lokoja yesterday. The Obaro was accompanied on the visit by a former…
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Breaking: Veteran journalist, Tunde Ipinmiso appointed Honourary Technical Adviser on Media & Publicity to Obaro of Kabba
Royal Appointment ——————————— His Royal Majesty the Obaro of Kabba,&Chairman Okun Area Traditional Council,, Obaro Otitoleke Oweyomade 1, Oba Solomon Dele Owoniyi has approved the immediate appointment of a veteran and versatile journalist- Mr Tunde Ipinmisho as the Honorary Technical Adviser on Media & Publicity to the Obaro-in-Council. Brief on the appointee : Mr.…
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Kogi State Traditional Council tussle : A Disclaimer
The attention of HRM – the Obaro of Kabba has been drawn to a publication making rounds in the social media to the effect that the Obaro of Kabba is clamouring to be considered for appointment as the chairman of Kogi State Traditional Council. While we do not begrudge anyone from making intellectual forays into…
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Oba Owoniyi represent a bridge for collective prosperity and a repository of divine wisdom, says Omoluabi
Senior Special Assistant to Kogi Governor on Political Matters, Omoluabi Bode Adeyemi has congratulated the 44th Obaro of Kabba and Chairman Okun Traditional Council, Oba Solomon Dele Owoniyi, the Obaro Otitoleke Oweyomade 1, as he clocks 2 years in office. Omoluabi while describing the royal father as a true father, leader and patriot says his…
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Emir of Zazzau passes on at 84
The Emir of Zazzau, in Kaduna State, Alhaji Shehu Idris has died in his palace at the age of 84. His son, Aminu Shehu Idris, confirmed in a chat with newsmen said his late father who was appointed on 15th February, 1975 and spent 45 years in the throne died on Sunday after a protracted…
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Aheregbe, Amole festivals: Deji of Akure orders closure of markets
The Deji of Akure, Oba Aladelusi Ogunade, on Friday ordered the closure of markets and shops in the Ondo State capital over the celebration of 2020 Aheregbe and Amole festivals. The festivals will take place on Monday, August 24 and Wednesday, September 9, respectively. The Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Deji, Michael Adeyeye, said…
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Obiano suspends 12 traditional rulers for visiting Buhari
Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano has suspended 12 more monarchs for visiting President Muhammadu Buhari last week. The governor earlier suspended the monarch of Ukwulu, Igwe Peter Uyanwa, and withdrew his certificate, for alleged petitions from his community. A statement by the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Greg Obi, said the monarchs…
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#BBNaija show misrepresenting goodness of Nigerian youths, says Ooni
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has suggested a replacement for the Big Brother Naija reality show. While playing host to members of the National Youth Council of Nigeria in his palace at Ile Ife, Osun, the monarch criticised the #BBNaija show. He said the reality show was “misrepresenting the goodness and…
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Omoluabi congratulates Gov. Bello on his chieftaincy title, says honour eloquent testimony of his acceptability
Senior Special Assistant to Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state on Political Matters, Omoluabi Olabode Adeyemi has congratulated his boss over the conferment of traditional title of Omeiza Obanyi. The honour conferred on the governor by HRH Alhaji Muhammed Alhassan Abba, the Nyiwo of Gegu Beki in Kogi local government area of the state took…