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Royal war: Yoruba Forum, Ekiti monarch caution, as Ooni dismisses Alaafin’s threat

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025 - by Bayo Agboola

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Tuesday, declared that the 48- hour ultimatum given by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade on the Okanlomo chieftaincy title amounts …

Royal war: Yoruba Forum, Ekiti monarch caution, as Ooni dismisses Alaafin’s threat Read More
Opinion

Traditional rulers intervene in Alasi, Osun speaker’s feud 

August 2, 2025August 2, 2025 - by Lateef Ibrahim

The traditional rulers in Odo-Otin local government have waded into the feud between the Alasi of Asi, Oba Isaac Oyewale, and the Speaker of Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. …

Traditional rulers intervene in Alasi, Osun speaker’s feud  Read More
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Nigerian News

NUJ celebrates Alaafin Owoade at 50

July 19, 2025July 19, 2025 - by Bayo Agboola

  The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo state council has congratulated the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, on the occasion of his golden jubilee birthday.  Oyo NUJ …

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Awujale: Prominent Yoruba monarch buried amidst tension over traditional rites

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025 - by Hakeem Adegbenro

The Awujale and Paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, has been buried according to islamic rites at his private residence at Igbeba area of Ijebu Ode in Ogun …

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Letters

A call to the traditional institutions in Northern Nigeria 

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025 - by Admin II

In recent times, the traditional institution in Northern Nigeria has faced challenges that are both unprecedented and alarming. The ongoing situation in Kano state exemplifies a significant departure from the …

A call to the traditional institutions in Northern Nigeria  Read More
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Olubadan: Mogajis turn to Ladoja as Oba Olakulehin d!es at 90

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025 - by Bayo Agboola

The Ige Olakulehin family in Ibadan on Monday announced the passing on of the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Dr Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin Ige Olakulehin 1. Announcing the demise of …

Olubadan: Mogajis turn to Ladoja as Oba Olakulehin d!es at 90 Read More
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Rep Isiaka turbaned Sariki Adinni of Yewaland

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025 - by Ahmid Lawal

The member representing Yewa North/Imeko Afon federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon Gboyega Nasir Isiaka, has been conferred with the title of Seriki Adinni by the Muslim community of …

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Etsu Nupe to FG:  Involve traditional rulers in your policies, programmes 

June 25, 2025June 25, 2025 - by Benjamin Samson

  The Etsu Nupe and chairman Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, Tuesday urged government at all levels to carry traditional and religious institutions along in all …

Etsu Nupe to FG:  Involve traditional rulers in your policies, programmes  Read More
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Fufore tussle: court set date for ruling on jurisdiction

June 18, 2025June 18, 2025 - by Muazu Abari

A yola High court presided over by justice Musa Usman , has set aside 14 July, 2025,  to delivered ruling on a motion filed by the Adamawa state Government and …

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Lagos: Indigenes, kingmakers endorse Oluwo for vacant Ketu-Epe stool 

June 9, 2025June 9, 2025 - by Adewale Ajayi

A prominent traditional title holder in Ketu-Epe, Chief Mutiu Olokodana, and traditional chiefs in the community has endorsed Chief Akeem Kayode Oluwo as the Oba-elect for the community. Olokodana affirmed …

Lagos: Indigenes, kingmakers endorse Oluwo for vacant Ketu-Epe stool  Read More
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Olowu Kuta urges Alaafin, Ooni to foster Yoruba unity  

June 5, 2025June 5, 2025 - by Ibrahim Lateef

The Olowu of Kuta, Oba Hammed Makama Oyelude (Tegbosun 111), Wednesday called on the  Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade and Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi (Ojaja 11) to …

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No traditional title superior to Alaafin in Yorubaland – Oluwo 

June 4, 2025June 4, 2025 - by Lateef Ibrahim

The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdurosheed Akanbi, has said there is no contest in the superiority of Alaafin as the highest traditional title in Yorubaland. Oluwo who described Alaafin as …

No traditional title superior to Alaafin in Yorubaland – Oluwo  Read More
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Another prominent traditional ruler d!es

May 31, 2025May 31, 2025 - by Admin III

Oba Shefiu Ọlatunji Adewale, the Olu-Epe of Epe Kingdom, has passed away at the age of 86. The monarch ascended the throne in 2010 as the 19th monarch of Epe, …

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Popular Oyo monarch passes away

May 31, 2025May 31, 2025 - by Admin III

The Oniroko of Iroko, Oba Sunmaila Olasunkanmi Abioye Opeola Kurunloju 1, has joined his ancestors. The monarch died on Friday, 30th of May, 2025. In a statement signed by Prince …

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FG approves intervention funds for rehabilitation of Ibadan-Ife-Ilesa expressway 

May 24, 2025May 24, 2025 - by Lateef Ibrahim

…Obasanjo, Atiku, Sambo, Ooni, others grace Owa’s coronation    President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that the federal government has approved the release of intervention funds for the rehabilitation of Ibadan-Ife-Ilesa …

FG approves intervention funds for rehabilitation of Ibadan-Ife-Ilesa expressway  Read More
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Protection of women, girls mandatory for men – Oniru of Iruland

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 - by Ene Oshaba

The Oniru of Iruland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal CON (Abisogun II), has said that the care and protection of women and girls is not optional but a …

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Haastrup crowned 49th Owa-Obokun of Ijesaland

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 - by Admin III

Prince Adesuyi Haastrup was on Friday crowned the 49th Owa Obokun of Ijesaland. Speaking during the coronation, President Bola Tinubu who was represented by the Minister of Marine and Blue …

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New Oyo Council of Obas and Chiefs underway – Makinde 

May 18, 2025May 18, 2025 - by Bayo Agboola

  Governor Seyi Makinde has disclosed that a new Oyo state Council of Obas and Chiefs would soon be put together by the state House of Assembly. The governor made …

New Oyo Council of Obas and Chiefs underway – Makinde  Read More
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Kogi SGS advocates more opportunities for women in nation building 

May 18, 2025May 18, 2025 - by Oyibo Salihu

…Gets chieftaincy title as Yeye Oba of Mopa land  The Secretary to the Government of Kogi state (SGS), Dr. Folashade Ayoade, has called on government at all levels to create …

Kogi SGS advocates more opportunities for women in nation building  Read More
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Abuja monarch tasks religious leaders on Peace, unity, tolerance 

May 18, 2025May 18, 2025 - by Donald Iorchir 

In a move aim at fostering Peace, unity and religious tolerance, the Gomo of Kuje, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, His Royal Highness (HRH), Alhaji Haruna Tanko Jibrin, …

Abuja monarch tasks religious leaders on Peace, unity, tolerance  Read More
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Obaro Stool: Ilajo royal family applauds Supreme Court verdict

May 18, 2025May 18, 2025 - by Oyibo Salihu

The Ilajo Royal Family of Kabba has applauded the verdict delivered by the Supreme Court of Nigeria on Friday May 16 upholding the ruling of the Appeal Court that gave …

Obaro Stool: Ilajo royal family applauds Supreme Court verdict Read More
Nigerian News

Tinubu receives Alaafin, seeks more collaboration with traditional leaders

May 17, 2025May 17, 2025 - by Abdullahi M. Gulloma

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday said traditional institutions remain integral to the country’s development and called for more support in implementing policies that directly impact people’s livelihoods. The president …

Tinubu receives Alaafin, seeks more collaboration with traditional leaders Read More
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African Union Simulation names Ooni of Ife grand patron of traditional institutions

May 10, 2025May 10, 2025 - by Bode Olagoke

The Africa coordinator of the African Union Simulation and Director of Parliament for Africa, Caribbean & Pacific Joint Sessions, Ambassador Young Piero Omatseye, has led a high powered continental delegation …

African Union Simulation names Ooni of Ife grand patron of traditional institutions Read More
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My plans for Oyo, Yorubaland unshaken -Alaafin Owoade 

May 10, 2025May 10, 2025 - by Bayo Agboola

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade,  has said  his good plans for the people of Oyo town and Yorubaland remained unshaken. Oba Owoade stated this when he received …

My plans for Oyo, Yorubaland unshaken -Alaafin Owoade  Read More
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Land grabbing: Call Egbira land monarch, DG, others to order, Mosque vicinity residents tell Ododo 

May 5, 2025May 5, 2025 - by Chamba Simeh 

The residents around Egbira Central Mosque Okene in Kogi state have called on Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo to call to order the Ohinoyi of Egbira land, His Royal Highness Alh …

Land grabbing: Call Egbira land monarch, DG, others to order, Mosque vicinity residents tell Ododo  Read More

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