The recent legal confrontation between esteemed legal luminary, Chief Afe Babalola, and activist lawyer, Mr. Dele Farotimi has cast a revealing light on the intricate interplay between Nigeria’s judiciary and Yoruba cultural tradition. At the heart of this dispute lies an accusation of corruption within the highest echelons of the nation’s legal system, a charge that not only challenges individual …

We have been told that as we approach the end-time, there is nothing we shall not see or hear! All things become possible. Yinka Aiyefele told us in one of his songs that Ifa now shouts Alleluia (Ifa n ke alleluya). Now, in the ensuing melee over the appointment of a new Alafin of Oyo, we have witnessed allegations of …

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has presented certificates of recognition to three new traditional rulers in the state. The traditional rulers include Igwe Odudu 1 of Ihite, Orumba South, Igwe Timothy Ifurunwa; Igwe Ugodinaobi of Azia in Ihiala, Francis Chikezie and Igwe Orazulunye of Nkwelle Ezunaka, Oyi Local Government, Igwe (Sir) Obiora Anachuna. Soludo disclosed this on his Facebook handle …

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has commended the traditional rulers across the Northern parts of Nigeria for their active roles in the fight against polio in the country. UNICEF Nigeria representative, Cristian Munduate made the commendation in Bauchi on Wednesday during the quarterly review meeting of the Northern Traditional Leaders’ Committee on, PHC delivery. Munduate, who was represented by …

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, at the weekend in Ibadan, the state capital, discussed with traditional rulers across the state plans to reconstitute the Council of Obas and Chiefs. The meeting was attended by traditional rulers from the five geopolitical zones in the state. The Council has not been sitting since 2011. Makinde, who was represented by his Deputy, …

Traditional rulers in the South-West, yesterday, converged on Ile-Ife, in Osun State, to address the insecurity challenges bedevilling the region. While noting that attacks on Yoruba traditional rulers and eminent sons of the race were systematically organised, it also stressed that the attacks by herdsmen portend expansionist tendencies to overrun Yorubaland. Traditional rulers from Osun, Oyo, Ondo, Ekiti, and Oyo …

Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has disclosed that his government had identified traditional rulers aiding and abetting banditry in the state and has subjected them to scrutiny. He vowed to deal decisively with any traditional or member of his cabinet found sponsoring or aiding bandits. Speaking yesterday at a press conference in Abuja on why the state established its …

The Edo State Government Executive Council (EXCO) has approved the implementation of a 1979 Law on local council administration, which translates to a new regime where all traditional rulers in the 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state would receive monthly allowances to administer their domains. In a statement, Secretary to the state Government, Barrister Osarodion Ogie said the …

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Saturday, said the Green Chamber would work to ensure that traditional rulers have constitutional roles. He said this has become necessary due to the critical roles traditional rulers play in the peaceful coexistence and development of the country. At the palace of the Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmed …