Sentences with word «chieftain»

A "chieftain" refers to a leader or ruler of a group or tribe. They usually hold a position of authority and make decisions on behalf of their people. Full definition
Buhari said this during a dinner he hosted in honour of chieftains of the All Progressives Congress at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Tinubu allegedly made the comments when he received a segment of APC chieftains from the South West who paid him a solidarity visit late on Monday.
Others include members of the Federal Executive Council, presidential media team, lawmakers and party chieftains of the ruling APC.
Mikko, however, accused some PDP chieftains of working against the party especially ahead of the 2019 elections.
They were detailed to attack and arrest prominent APC chieftains in all the local governments.
There is a fascinating battle under way over states» rights and taxation, with federal Treasurer Peter Costello wielding his new - found power as chieftain of the biggest pot of gold the nation has ever seen — the GST.
They were received by chieftains of APC, including the state chairman, Henry Ajomale; Kashim Imam, James Odunbaku as well as the Attorney General of Lagos State, Adeniji Kazeem, who represented Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode.
With Udom Emmanuel's election finally affirmed, what do you think becomes of erstwhile PDP chieftains who defected to the APC?
On the release of the abducted Dapchi schoolgirls in Yobe state, the party chieftain said, «I am not convinced on the operation that led to the release of the kidnapped schoolgirls.
In all, Amazon has been raised either in passing or with some urgency on 75 calls hosted by corporate chieftains in the past several weeks, according to a Reuters analysis of call transcripts from components of the S&P 1500.
The rally, which will take place in the Umuahia Towship stadium on School Road, is expected to have APC national chairman, Chief John Oyegun, the chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, Rochas Okorocha and other APC chieftains from the South East and across the country in attendance.
One of the protesters, Kaigama told journalists that the team from Abuja was acting a script in favour of the Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Aisha Alhassan to shortchange other chieftains of the party ahead of 2019 elections.
He said, «The PDP has begun moves to bring back some of our former chieftains who are now in the APC.
The All Progressives Congress chieftains in Abia State have reacted to the Saturday's ward congresses of the party held in the state.
Meanwhile, an orc chieftain named Durotan (Toby Kebbell) starts to question Gul» dan's tactics, believing this dark magic is too destructive, and must be stopped.
Scores of former political office holders and Peoples Democratic Party chieftains on Friday condemned the burning of the party flags at the secretariat by supporters of Senator Iyiola Omisore and said that the party would win the September 22 governorship election in the state without the former governorship candidate of the party.
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If the IGP could be this desperate to team up with failed APC chieftains like Amaechi to rent protesters then worse ratings are in the offing for Nigeria.
Under him, former chieftains became subjects and family members courtiers.
The party chieftain stated, «We are happy with what he (Saraki) did with the committees, but Ekweremadu can not remain as the deputy senate president.
Top chieftains of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) from Osun and Oyo states met on Thursday to strategise on how to wrestle power in the two...
Originally Posted by the Pueblo Chieftain on January 13, 2014.
Often when dealmakers and corporate chieftains offer their insights at major conferences, all one hears is jargon and slogans.
The crisis in the Imo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday took a new dimension after leading chieftains of the party called on...
The APC Chieftain made the declaration while insisting that those backing Buhari for a second term were enemies of Nigeria.
Glenn Greenberg at Chieftain — did 25 % for about 20 years, again you'd probably recognize almost every stock he owned.
Those who spoke included Afenifere chieftain, Senator Femi Okurounmu, Senator in the first Republic, Prof. Banji Akintoye, a former Ondo State governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, and the daughter of the late sage, Dr. Olatokunbo Awolowo - Dosumu.
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Certain chieftains chased Palladius away from his mission.
Other tribal chieftains on Sumatra and the neighboring islands also assumed the sounds presaged some sort of invasion, but once they received reassurance on that score, they ascribed the explosions to supernatural causes.
He was my old clan chieftain; my Highland warrior, defending his people and trying to do the right thing.
The APC chieftain added, «We are very conscious of the need to deliver more votes to President Buhari more than we did in 2015.
Travel to the Draenor of the past: a world of giants and monsters, a world the fearsome and legendary orc chieftains call home.
Within the first few minutes of the film, a tender family scene between orc chieftain Durotan (Toby Kebbell) and his pregnant wife Draka (Anna Galvin) builds instant empathy for creatures that are usually mowed over by more human heroes in this genre.
Our very own chieftain Paul Heath will bring you his interview in the coming days but after seeing the film over at San Diego Comic Con with cast and crew in attendance (click the following link for my review), we can assure YOU»RE NEXT is easily the finest fright flick of the year.
The Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain return to the Coos Bay Boardwalk for Tall Ship Days May 2 — 13, 2013!
The cause of the 85 - year - old chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC is still sketchy at press time.
The PDP congress, which was held at the Osogbo Township Stadium, had many chieftains of the party in attendance and it was monitored by the national officers of the party led by Emmanuel Agbor, who is the Chairman of the Electoral Committee.
The APC chieftain insisted that Kekemeke and others held illegal meetings in the state, saying that Kekemeke remained on suspension.
An orc chieftain named Durotan (Toby Kebbell) wants his clan to find a new home but is suspicious of Gul «dan.
Next it appears as a nation, bearing the national name of «Israel», settled in its own territory, and governed by its native chieftains and kings.
But the Missouri Senate candidate who claimed that women could prevent conception in cases of «legitimate rape» opened a rift in the Republican Party, with GOP chieftains pressuring him to drop out while some powerful conservative Christian activists rally to his defense.
During #NSBW18 we stopped by Chieftain Elementary in the Logan - Hocking School District to celebrate their new, grant - funded breakfast - in - the - classroom program.
The first executive civilian governor of Bayelsa state and Governor General of the Ijaw Nation, Late Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha was also a staunch PDP chieftain whose political structures are still alive and afoot in the area.
In a statement he signed in Abuja, on Saturday, the APC chieftain warned the national leadership of the party against waiting until things worsen before intervening.
The APC chieftain further said to render a good and pleasant answer to the above question, we must begin to shape that reply today.
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