In Nigeria’s political history, very few traditional rulers have faced the kind of test that came upon Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona in the early 1980s. As the Awujale of Ijebuland, his position seemed secure, until a political fallout with the Ogun State Government led to a dramatic and highly controversial attempt to remove him from
July 6, 2025 – Lagos, Nigeria Traditional rulers from across the South-West, including the Alaafin of Oyo and the Ooni of Ife, convened in Lagos on Saturday, July 5, 2025, to participate in the South-West Zonal Public Hearing on the amendment of the 1999 Constitution. The gathering, held at the Lagos State Secretariat, Alausa, focused
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has issued a strong warning to local government chairmen across the state, condemning lapses in grassroots security coordination and stressing that dereliction of duty in such a sensitive area will attract serious consequences. Speaking during a recent engagement with stakeholders in Asaba, the Governor expressed deep concern over reports
In a renewed push to tackle insecurity and fast-track development in Northern Nigeria, the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and the Northern Traditional Rulers Council (NTRC) held a high-level joint meeting today at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna. The well-attended gathering brought together governors from the 19 northern states, respected first-class traditional rulers, and
