Ekiti 2022: 72 traditional rulers endorse, pray for Famuyibo’s success
No fewer than 72 members of the Ekiti State Traditional Council of Chiefs has endorsed the candidature of the gubernatorial candidate of Accord Party in […]
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2023: Osinbajo woos traditional rulers
The Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has sought the support of Cross River Traditional Rulers Council for his presidential ambition on the platform of the All […]
Traditional rulers have key roles to play in tackling insecurity- Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says no responsive government can ignore the role of religious and traditional rulers in tackling insecurity in the country. Speaking at an […]
Buhari hosts Traditional Rulers to breaking of fast at Aso Villa
President Muhammadu Buhari has hosted traditional rulers from the six geo-political zones of the country to Iftar dinner at the State House, Abuja, on Thursday. […]
Traditional ruler lauds Buhari on FMC, Hong project
Mr Simon Yakubu, the District Head of Dugwaba community in Hong, Adamawa, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the establishment of Federal Medical Centre […]
2023: New INEC REC visits Oba Akiolu, seeks traditional rulers’ support
The new Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Resident Electoral Commissioner in Lagos State, Mr Olusegun Agbaje, on Tuesday, sought support of traditional rulers in the […]
Traditional ruler urges LASG to install CCTVs on BRT buses
By Idris Olukoya Oba Babatunde Ogunlaja, the Aladeshonyin of Odo-Noforija in Epe Division, Lagos State, has urged the state government to install Close-circuit Television (CCT) […]
Declare August 20 Isese Day – Traditional worshippers urge LASG
The Association of African Traditional Religion Nigeria (AATREN) has called on the Lagos State Government to set aside August 20 of every year as Isese […]
Traditional leaders pledge support for Ikorodu LG on security
By Adepote Arowojobe The Council of Traditional Leaders, Ikorodu, has promised to collaborate with Ikorodu Local Government on security and to increase Internally Generated Revenue […]
NGO tasks traditional, community leaders on safety in schools
Alhaji Sani Umar-Jabbi, the Project Coordinator of the development Research and Projects Centre (dPRC), an NGO, has joined growing calls for urgent action on safety at […]
Osun 2022: Traditional rulers drum support for Oyetola
Traditional rulers in Osun have given their support to the re-election bid of Gov. Gboyega Oyetola.They said the governor would be massively voted in the […]
Registrar calls for collaboration among regulatory bodies to promote traditional medicine
Mr Olorunkemi Kadiku, the Registrar of the Lagos State Traditional Medicine Board on Monday called for effective collaboration among regulatory bodies to promote herbal medicine […]
Gunmen abduct another traditional ruler in Plateau
Gunmen have Kidnapped Da Gyang Balak, the Gwom Rwei (District Head) of Vwang District of Jos-south Local Government Area of Plateau.Maj. Ishaku Takwa, the Media […]
NOA urges religious, traditional leaders to sensitise youths against thuggery
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Adamawa, has urged religious and traditional leaders in the state to sensitise youths against thuggery and other vices in […]
Traditional ruler tasks Nasarawa community on unity, peaceful co-existence
Dr Luka Panya Baba, the Esu Karu in Nasarawa State, has urged Eggon Community has called on communities across the state to live in peace, […]
Enugu community passes vote of no confidence on traditional ruler
Some indigenes of Nguru community in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State have passed vote of no confidence on its traditional ruler, Igwe Linus […]
UK, KDSG sensitise religious, traditional leaders on early child development
The UK and Kaduna State Government has begun the sensitisation of religious and traditional leaders on Early Childhood Development (ECD) and Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive […]
Eesa’s death too painful, says Kwara traditional ruler
The Olomu of Omu-Aran in Kwara, Oba Abdulraheem Adeoti, on Friday described the demise of a former Acting Managing Director of News Agency of Nigeria […]
TETFund proposes N10bn for 2022 Research Grants
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has expressed hope that the annual allocation to the National Research Fund (NRF) will hit N10 […]
Why I created Metropolitan Authorities, regulate preaching — El-Rufai
Governor Nasir El Rufai has clarified that the concept of Metropolitan Authorities to administer cities and the Interfaith Preaching Regulatory Council are not new in […]
Traditional ruler urges Yobe Govt to provide funds to check fake drugs
The Emir of Fune in Yobe, Alhaji Saleh Idriss, has called on the State Government to provide adequate funding for the Drugs and Medical Consumables […]
2021 World Polio Day: WHO, JAP renew campaign against virus
As the world commemorates 2021 World Polio Day with the theme, “One Day. One Focus: Ending Polio – delivering on our promise of a polio-free […]
FG, NGOs decry violence, harmful practices against girl-child in spite of extant laws
The Federal Government and some Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) have decried increasing cases of Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) against women and girls in spite […]
FRSC launches ‘Ember Months’ Campaign in Kuje, tasks motorists on safety
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), RS 7.17 Kuje Unit on Friday launched its 2021 Ember Months Campaign Rally, with the theme: Maintain Safe Speed, […]
AfDB, MTN sign $0.5m grant-agreement to study women’s access to financial-services
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has signed a grant agreement worth $500,000 dollars with Y’ello Digital Financial Services (YDFS), a fintech subsidiary of MTN, for […]