…noble and unifying gesture,” the association said. It described the restoration of the traditional ruler as “a triumph for justice, fairness and the collective desire of our people to sustain our cherished traditional institutions. “This action clearly shows the Governor’s willingness to listen to the yearnings of the…

…the Division also deepened non-kinetic operations through sustained engagements with traditional rulers, religious leaders, youth and women groups, as well as community leaders to strengthen trust and encourage information sharing. He noted that medical outreaches, educational support, environmental sanitation exercise…

…institutions in Wase LGABACCODA urged residents of Bashar Chiefdom to rally around their traditional rulers and maintain peace following the reinstatementFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Bashar Chiefdom Community Development Association (BACCODA) has publicly praised Plateau State Governor Cale…

…with the Federal Government to secure and restore the Old Oyo National Park, while traditional rulers and residents renewed calls for a stronger security presence in Oriire, saying the abduction exposed glaring security gaps in the council. Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, speaking with The PUNCH…

…and maximise value addition for sustainable economic development. He appealed to traditional rulers, community leaders, youth groups and residents in mining communities to support the Federal Government’s efforts by refusing to harbour or shield illegal miners and by providing credible information to security agencies…

…Igbo Leaders of Thought (ILT), an elite assembly of Southeastern Nigerian intellectuals, traditional rulers and stakeholders, has condemned what it calls the systematic suppression of the opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that no democracy develops without a vibrant opposition. ILT caution…

…Chairman and Secretary of the Abere-sise Community, alongside a representative of the traditional ruler, to verify the claims made in the videos. According to the statement, “the community leaders confirmed that Mrs Ajibola Yetunde Aramide and her husband reside in the Abere-sise Community and stated that there was no…

…that such cooperation contributed to the successful rescue of the abducted victims. The traditional ruler also cautioned politicians against exploiting the country’s security challenges for partisan purposes, stressing that national security and human lives should transcend political affiliations. According to him, “No…

…assuming office," he said. The President, who addressed supporters, political leaders, traditional rulers, civil society organisations and stakeholders, expressed delight over citizens' voluntary participation in activities supporting national development. He described their commitment as evidence of growing interest i…

…visit to Bela and Gada communities in Bungudu Local Government Area, where he engaged traditional rulers, community leaders, and other critical stakeholders on prevailing security issues. The Commissioner of Police was received by the Emir of Bungudu, Sarkin Fulanin Bungudu, Alhaji Hassan Attahiru, alongside Alhaji Yak…

…The ceremony was attended by senior military officers, government officials, traditional rulers, families of the recruits and other dignitaries. It featured a parade, precision drills and the presentation of awards to outstanding recruits.

Northern governors and traditional rulers have reaffirmed their commitment to tackling insecurity through stronger regional collaboration and support for federal security efforts. The resolution followed their joint meeting on Wednesday at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna, where they reviewed the region's worsening sec…

…the ceremony, performed the symbolic presentation of free health insurance cards to the traditional rulers in the state, to formally flag off the initiative. Adeleke who said the event underscores his administration's commitment to expanding access to quality and affordable healthcare, further expressed commitment to a…

…of the FCT Administration, representatives of the Minister of State for the FCT, traditional rulers, area council representatives and community leaders.

…of citizens. Communities remain the first observers of suspicious activities. Traditional rulers, religious leaders, civil society organisations, professional associations, the media, youth groups, and responsible citizens all have indispensable roles in preventing violence, promoting resilience, and strengthening nati…

…this is something he stood for," he added. The ceremony attracted government officials, traditional rulers, academics, development partners, members of the university community and other invited guests. When completed, the Computer Science Complex is expected to strengthen Al-Qalam University's digital infrastructure,…

…the achievements recorded within one year of his reign. The colourful ceremony attracted traditional rulers from across Edo State, government officials, corporate leaders, community stakeholders, and sons and daughters of Okpella. Reflecting on his first year on the throne, the Okuokpellagbe said the transformation wit…

…The incident occurred barely a month after a Toyota Sienna belonging to the wife of a traditional ruler, HRH Eze Izuwa, was stolen from the church premises during a worship service. Following that incident on June 7, church authorities said they strengthened security around the premises to prevent further thefts. Eyewi…

…with formal government structures. That is why we have introduced initiatives involving traditional rulers and community leaders. We have also translated the Nigeria Data Protection Act into major Nigerian languages to ensure that citizens can understand their rights in languages they are comfortable with. Awareness re…

…also commended heads of all security agencies in the state, the Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers, leaders of the Eda Oniyo community, and the State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria, along with other stakeholders, for their roles in securing the victims' release. While reiterating his administrat…

…thanked the Federal Government for prioritising maternal and child healthcare. The traditional ruler commended Pate for championing reforms that were improving access to quality healthcare and lauded Mohammed for investing in health infrastructure, recruiting skilled personnel and meeting counterpart funding obligation…

…hideouts across the state. Speaking at a stakeholders meeting with political parties, traditional rulers, student groups and others at the police command in Osogbo, he frowned at the shielding of suspected political thugs and criminals by political gladiators in the state. He said the state is preparing for a governors…

…Election scheduled for August 15, 2026. Babalola made the appeal during a visit to the traditional ruler in Ile-Ife on Thursday. During the visit, the Resident Electoral Commissioner disclosed that the commission acknowledged the contribution of traditional institutions to Nigeria’s democratic process. She said the bac…

…the restoration of some lawmakers followed intense lobbying, interventions by governors, traditional rulers and the Presidency as the APC sought to contain the fallout from its primaries and avoid a prolonged internal crisis ahead of the 2027 elections. A senior APC official at the national secretariat, who spoke on co…

…of law. The monarch's representatives dismissed claims that Iresaadu has no recognised traditional ruler, insisting that Oba Adeyeye remains the substantive Aresaadu by virtue of his appointment and the government's earlier approval. They called on Governor Makinde to direct the immediate withdrawal of any corresponden…