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The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has called on traditional rulers to prioritise the development of their domains and partner with the government to achieve rapid development at the grassroots. Abiodun made the call in a statement on Saturday during the official installation and presentation of the instruments of…

…said community policing would receive priority under his administration, with traditional rulers, religious leaders, civil society organisations, vigilantes and other stakeholders to be integrated into the command's security architecture.He disclosed that the Plateau Command had received additional security assets from…

…their votes are counted. The security agencies must protect voters without taking sides. Traditional rulers should appeal for peace, restraint and participation, while avoiding partisan statements that could deepen divisions in their communities. Politicians must understand that an election is not a do-or-die affair. F…

…in the fight against insecurity. The arrival of the Omu-Aran battalion was welcomed by traditional rulers, community leaders and residents of Irepodun Local Government Area. The Olomu of Omu-Aran, Oba AbdulRaheem Adeoti, assured the troops of the community’s full support, while Irepodun Local Government chairman, Abdul…

…others from committing similar offences. The case has renewed calls for parents, traditional rulers and community members to take stronger action against child sexual abuse and report suspected cases to the appropriate authorities. The Niger State Child Rights Agency said the punishment is not only about the offender;…

…will help Nigeria increase production and meet its OPEC quota. Chairman of the state traditional rulers council and Ibenanowei of Ekpetiama clan, King Bubaraye Dakolo (Agada IV), commended PINL for contributing to peace and stability in the Niger Delta through its stakeholder engagement, outreach programmes and scholar…

…deputy governor, Dr. Peter Odey, disclosed this during a stakeholders’ engagement with traditional rulers, youths, women and community leaders in Sankwala, Obanliku Local Government Area. Odey said the concession of the resort followed more than one year of negotiations and a competitive selection process conducted und…

…of the areas my government will focus on is community policing. "I am going to involve traditional rulers because they are the ones who know their community and people better. "My administration will empower local hunters, vigilantes and other community-based security groups to complement the efforts of conventional se…

…without hatred, conviction without contempt, and truth without incitement”, while urging traditional rulers to make dialogue and reconciliation stronger than retaliation. The Nigeria Inter-Religious Council also urged Nigerians to reject attempts to weaponise religion, ethnicity and poverty to create division, stressin…

…and specifications. In his vote of thanks, the Chairman of the Bauchi State Council of Traditional Rulers and Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu, thanked the former President for always identifying with Bauchi State, saying he had proven to be a worthy son of the state. The Emir commended Bala Mohammed for t…

…the royal baby girl by the Ooni’s wife, Queen Oluwatosin Ogunwusi. The event attracted traditional rulers, palace chiefs, custodians of Yoruba culture and tradition, members of the royal family, dignitaries and well-wishers from across the country. The traditional rites featured prayers, royal blessings and symbolic Yo…

…the Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi Foundation, the Kano State Government, scholars, traditional rulers, security and emergency services, organisers and volunteers for their contributions to the event. Tinubu added, “Nigeria is honoured by your presence, and we pray that you return to your homes safely, carrying with you th…

…me well. Beyond that, I have served as Assistant Secretary of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council, under the leadership of the Ooni of Ife. Those responsibilities exposed me to broader traditional leadership and governance issues, which have strengthened my capacity as a monarch. Can you explain the histori…

…within the same district. At the mass burial, family members, community leaders, traditional rulers, political leaders and religious figures gathered to pay their final respects to the victims. The solemn ceremony was marked by grief as mourners struggled to hold back tears while the remains of the deceased were brough…

…was held in Awka and attracted a large gathering of beneficiaries, political leaders, traditional rulers, community stakeholders, religious leaders and party faithful from across the constituency, including the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi. The beneficiaries received cars, shuttl…

…Markets have collapsed. Healthcare facilities have either been destroyed or abandoned. Traditional rulers have become targets, while vigilante operatives and security personnel continue to pay the ultimate price defending vulnerable communities. Residents say rebuilding the Plateau will require far more than reconstruc…

…Secretariat in Umuahia.” The state coordinator also called on local government councils, traditional rulers, corporate organisations and community leaders to strengthen support for corps members’ Community Development Service projects, while appreciating security agencies and the media for their continued partnership i…

…the state, Sikiru Sanda; the Babaloja General of the state, Y.K. Abass; market leaders, traditional rulers, religious leaders and other dignitaries.

…the event was attended by the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, who was represented by the Balogun Alanamu of Ilorin, Prof. Usman Abubakar, alongside senior police officers, traditional rulers, community leaders and other stakeholders. Speaking du…

…conduct would face disciplinary action. He said he had commenced consultations with traditional rulers across the state, beginning with a visit to a prominent monarch shortly after assuming office. According to him, traditional institutions, local government authorities and community leaders would play vital roles in g…

…and national development,” he said. The Arewa Awareness Summit brought together traditional rulers, academics, political leaders, professionals and other stakeholders to deliberate on strategies for promoting unity and tackling insecurity across Northern Nigeria.

…committee, working in partnership with government institutions, security agencies, traditional rulers, religious leaders and civil society organisations. She added, “The Action Plan is the outcome of years of consultations, technical reviews and stakeholder engagements that began in 2024. “The document localises Nigeri…

…as a high-level security meeting held on August 3 with the institution’s management, traditional rulers, alumni representatives and heads of security agencies operating within the Itori axis. The meeting, according to the statement jointly signed by the SUG President, Okunuga Opeyemi, General Secretary, Idris Amidat, a…

…Dasuki, Abubakar Dasuki, serving and former ministers, members of the National Assembly, traditional rulers, religious leaders and other dignitaries who gathered to bid farewell to one of Nigeria’s most respected public servants. His passing marks the end of an era for Nigeria, but his enduring legacy of integrity, exe…