Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has condemned the abduction, torture and brutal killing of the Sarkin Gobir of Gatawa of Sabon Local Government, Sokoto State, Alhaji Isa Bawa. The National Secretary of MACBAN, Malam Bello Aliyu-Gotomo, made the condemnation in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. Aliyu-Gotomo said the killing of the traditional ruler was not only …

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, on Monday, performed his first official duty by elevating the former governor of Oyo State and the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja, to a beaded-crown wearing oba. The elevation was in line with the amended Olubadan Chieftaincy Declaration, which was published in a gazette made available on 12 July, the coronation day …

The Olugbon of Orile-Igbon in Oyo State, Oba Francis Alao, has told former President Olusegun Obasanjo to stop parading himself as a saint. The monarch’s statement comes days after Obasanjo declared on Friday that most Nigerian political leaders of this dispensation were not morally upright and should be behind bars. This was as the deputy spokesman for the House of …

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has presented the staff of office to the Olofin of Ado-Odo, Oba Olusola Lamidi-Osolo, on Saturday, at the Methodist School in the Ado Odo area of the state. This came after a month of participating in Obaship rituals in ascension to the ancient throne of the Awori Kingdom. The governor presented the staff of …

The traditional ruler of Topo, a suburb of Badagry, Lagos State, Chief Oluwadami Avoseh has appealed to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State to intervene and stop an expatriate from claiming Topo Island, their ancestral land. Avoseh, who made the appeal while briefing newsmen, yesterday, said: “The Island is where we have our coconut island and it belonged to our …

Business activities in Asaba and its environs were crippled on Tuesday following the official announcement of the passing of the Asagba of Asaba, Obi Chike Edozien. Schools, shops and other business activities were shut down just as movements in and out of Asaba were restricted following the passing of the monarch who was aged 100 years. It was observed that …

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, on Saturday, said former President Olusegun Obasanjo ordering traditional rulers in Oyo State to stand and greet Governor Seyi Makinde, at a project inauguration in Iseyin, Oyo State, was tantamount to desecration of Yoruba traditional stools. A short video of Obasanjo, who spoke in Yoruba, surfaced on the internet, expressing displeasure to the …

Heavily armed men suspected to be kidnappers on Sunday night, abducted the King of Gurku community in the Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, His Royal Highness Jibril Mamman Waziri, alongside his wife, Hajiya Sa’adatu Waziri. After their abduction in the palace which is located around mountains in the area, the gunmen took the first class royal father and …

The Olugbon of Orile Igbon in Oyo State, Oba Francis Alao, on Saturday, said Nigeria would be great again and reclaim its lost glory under the current administration of President Bola Tinubu. He also said Nigerians should expect better governance, free of corruption, but with greater dividends of democracy from the present administration, adding that, “both the old and young …

A civil society group, World Institute for Peace(WIP) has urged Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke to reinstate three suspended monarchs in the state and to stop playing politics with Yoruba tradition. Adeleke had recently slammed suspension on three monarchs – Akirun of Ikirun, Owa of Igbajo, and Aree of Iree – appointed by immediate past governor, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola …