Tag: traditional ruler
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Obaseki’s appointment of new traditional ruler sparks protest in Edo community
Obaseki’s appointment of new traditional ruler sparks protest in Edo community Tensions escalated in Okpella, Edo State, on Saturday, as some residents of the community strongly opposed the appointment of Lukman Akemokhue as the new Okuokpellagbe of Okpella, a decision made by Governor Godwin Obaseki. In response to the announcement, community leaders, elders, and residents…
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Traditional ruler, 4 others remanded for illegal gold mining in Osun
Traditional ruler, 4 others remanded for illegal gold mining in Osun A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of a traditional ruler, Oba Taofeeq Osunmakinde, and four others in Kuje Correctional Centre over allegations of illegal gold mining. This decision came on Monday after the defendants were arraigned by the Attorney-General of…
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Upsetting video of another abducted traditional ruler released
Upsetting video of another abducted traditional ruler released In a disturbing turn of events, bandits terrorizing various parts of Nigeria have released a video featuring the abducted traditional ruler of Kwaji in Taraba State, pleading for his life and that of 21 others held captive. The video, which surfaced on social media on Saturday, shows…
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Fear as video of kidnapped traditional ruler in blood surfaces online
Fear as video of kidnapped traditional ruler in blood surfaces online Bandits have released a chilling video of the kidnapped District Head of Gatawa in Sabon Birni Local Government Area, Sokoto State, Isa Muhammad Bawa. The video circulating online shows the monarch, who has been held captive for 22 days, dressed in a bloodstained white robe…
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A’Court upholds sentence of Lagos traditional ruler who faked his abduction
A’Court upholds sentence of Lagos traditional ruler who faked his abduction The court of appeal in Lagos on Monday affirmed the conviction and sentencing of one Mutiu Ogundare, a traditional ruler. Ogundare was Baale of Shangisha in the Magodo area of the state. He was dethroned in 2015 after staging his own abduction. He was subsequently sentenced to 15…
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Bandits abduct traditional ruler, others in Kaduna
Bandits abduct traditional ruler, others in Kaduna Bandits on Saturday kidnapped Ashiru Sherehu, the traditional ruler of Tunburku in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Sherehu was abducted while returning from his farm. The area, part of the Fatika district, has been plagued by banditry, making it increasingly dangerous for local residents. Ahmadu, a resident, noted…
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Confession of 85-year-old monarch: I intended killing my son, use boy parts for ritual
Confession of 85-year-old monarch: I intended killing my son, use boy parts for ritual The police in Lagos, recently, recorded a breakthrough by arresting 10 members of suspected criminals who specialize in exhuming body parts from cemeteries and killing human beings for rituals. Among the arrested suspects was an 85-year-old traditional ruler in Benin Republic, Yusuf Lawal Muse,…
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Monarch’s son, three others killed in Bauchi local security groups clash
Monarch’s son, three others killed in Bauchi local security groups clash At least four persons have lost their lives after a deadly clash broke out between two local security outfits in Bauchi State. The incident happened during the recent Eid-el-Fitr celebration in the north east State. Among the deceased during the clash, which also left many others injured,…
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BREAKING: Lagos traditional ruler dies after Eid prayers
BREAKING: Lagos traditional ruler dies after Eid prayers Oba Kabiru Agbabiaka, the Osolo of Isolo in Lagos State, has died. It was gathered that the monarch died shortly after Eid prayers on Wednesday. Olasoju Adebayo, the Chairman of the Isolo Local Council Development Area, confirmed his death in a statement read by our correspondent. He…
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Slain soldiers : Wanted Delta traditional ruler surrenders self
Slain soldiers : Wanted Delta traditional ruler surrenders self The King of Ewu Kingdom in the Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, Clement Ikolo, who is one of the eight persons declared wanted by the Defence Headquarters in connection with the killing of 17 military personnel in Okuama community has turned himself in…