Sentences with phrase «traditional ruler»

Chief John Antenyi, the traditional ruler of Apa community has confirmed that the Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase did not visit his community as widely...

Meanwhile, Eze Robert Ndukwe, the traditional ruler of Umu Ihi Autonomous Community in Ihite Uboma Local Government Area of Imo, has criticised the disengagement of non-indigenes in Abia civil service by the state government.

It is only through Allah's grace and the help of one traditional ruler in the area that we are still living.»

Kanu's father, the traditional ruler of Afaraukwu Community, HRH Eze Israel Kanu, also described the invasion as «unwarranted and shocking,» adding that his son committed no crime to warrant invasion of his palace.

The police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Femi Joseph, confirmed the incident and said the police was on the move to rescue the traditional ruler.

The traditional ruler of Anambra community of Nnanka, His Royal Highness Igwe G.N Ofomata has sent out a save - our - soul message to the federal government to intervene...

Ezeemo who was at the palace of the traditional ruler of Amansea, Igwe Kenneth Okonkwo for the annual new yam festival of the community said he would maintain a strong partnership with the traditional institution as a way to lend support to ensure that the culture of the people was sustained if elected the state governor.

Youths of Ezinano community of Awka, Tuesday took their battle with the traditional ruler of Awka Kingdom, Obi Gibson Nwosu to a Magistrate court sitting in...

Also, there was pandemonium in Vingir, a town in Kastina - Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, on Monday, when unknown gunmen shot dead a traditional ruler, Chief Awuhe Alev, in his residence.

The Lagos Police Command spokesperson, ASP Olaride Famous - Cole has revealed that the command has launched an investigation into the Kidnap of Shangisha's Traditional ruler.

The source said, «A few hours after the abduction, the kidnappers contacted the family of the traditional ruler and demanded for a sum of N15m before they would release him.»

In his reaction to the incident, a fellow traditional ruler, the Owa of Ogbagi Akoko, Oba Victor Adetona, condemned the abduction of his colleague.

Professor Osinbajo who represent his boss, President Muhammadu Buhari however implored the new traditional ruler to live up to the expectations and aspirations of his people by ensuring that the interests of his subjects is always put first in all aspects.

Am sure some people get the story of ogun APC wrong, the issue is not between Osoba and Amosun rather Amosun with other Apc stalwarts, started from his deputy, all the senators, all the reps, most of party leaders, mejority of assembly members in ogun state even some of the grass root members that worked for amosun's victory in 2011, despite all Osoba intervention with some traditional ruler, Amosun believe he can do it alone, so am sure Osoba left with no option than to stay with mejority followers and path away with Amosun, especially when Amosun always says that he need no politician with him, even went to an extent of attacking ogun central senator with thugs and attempted to kill him.Also,short - changed Osoba's people in last APC congress in the state.But, after the result in Ekiti, he started realizing that he need them only for his 2015 victory but not in his government or in the party..

The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 60 - year - old traditional ruler for allegedly abducting and raping an 8 - year - old girl.

The development is coming in the course of the activities lined up to mark the 79th birthday the foremost Yoruba traditional ruler.

In an interview on Rainbow Radio, the traditional ruler said, they believe that Nana Addo will deliver on the policy hence, the reason for them to allocate the land to government at no cost.

The governor said he took solace in the fact that the late foremost traditional ruler lived an exemplary life.

Speaking, the revered traditional ruler urged the new ambassadors to take his trust in them seriously just as he expressed confidence in them in making positive impacts in preaching a violence free world.

He is also a first class traditional ruler in Enugu State as well as the Coordinator of the South East Revival Group and Save Enugu Group.

The attention of the Kogi State Police Command has been drawn to the news making the round that, nine persons including a traditional ruler were killed in Agbenema, Omala Local Government area of Kogi State.

The Ogbomoso indigenes, backed by their traditional ruler are accusing Osun government of indirectly killing the institution by not paying its own part of the funds meant for the running of the institution.

The President commended the traditional ruler for his simple, disciplined and modern leadership style.

Unfortunately, one of those attacked was one Osunbade who our correspondent learnt is indeed an indigene of Oyo and a younger brother of a traditional ruler of Orile Igbon.

President Buhari prayed that the almighty God would grant the traditional ruler, who is also the Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Traditional Rulers, long life, good health and wisdom to keep serving the country.

President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bokola Saraki, has expressed his condolences to the people of Omo Aran over the transition of a first class traditional ruler in Kwara State, the Olomu of Omu - Aran, Oba Charles Oladele Ibitoye.

The President General while reporting to the traditional ruler of the community, Igwe Ralph Ekpeh earlier during a courtesy call shortly before the commencement of the programme said his leadership believed that only negotiation, dialogue and sound advice, rather than arrest and imprisonment can keep youths of the community off vices.

He also noted that the traditional ruler had also continued to serve the nation dutifully whenever he was called on.

An Osogbo Chief Magistrates» Court in Osun on Monday issued a bench warrant against a traditional ruler and his secretary for alleged contempt.

At the embattled senator's polling unit in Ayetoro Gbede, a traditional ruler, Chief Ojo Adekunle, who led some youths to protest against the recall process, said that they were not aware of Melaye's offence.

The respected traditional ruler and owner of Aduana Stars Football Club made the appeal when the Minister of Youth...

The respected traditional ruler and owner of Aduana Stars Football Club made the appeal when the Minister of Youth and Sports, Isaac Kwame Asiamah, paid a courtesy call on him at his palace in Dorman, Brong Ahafo Region.

She explained that the NYSC in collaboration with the State Government, security agencies and the Traditional Ruler of Osu Ojiri, Alhaji Halilu Bala - Usman, swung into action to effect her release.

The foremost traditional ruler in Yoruba land said he was unperturbed by Akiolu's action, adding that the action would not make him to lose focus of his resolve to ensure unity among traditional rulers in the land.

I personally joined his campaign up to Borno to convince our colleagues traditional ruler to vote for Jonathan during his first term in office, which they did without collecting a dime from us.

The traditional ruler, who noted that God loves Yoruba people said some Yoruba sons and daughters were yet to discover the beautiful values and norms God endowed Yoruba people with.

He said, «Any mature traditional ruler should not fight in the public.

The traditional ruler said there is no Yoruba land that does not receive «heavenly prayers daily because whenever Ooni is prayed for, every Yoruba person receives the prayer.

Agbekoya will not support any traditional ruler that is rude to the Ooni.»

The traditional ruler who will be celebrating his 78th birthday anniversary comes 15th October, however called n all to make a difference in elevating boxing in the country.

He lauded Ooni for his prompt technical intervention that nip the crisis in the bud, saying the traditional ruler had demonstrated the attribute of a peaceful leader.

The Agbekoya chief, spoke through the National Publicity Secretary of the association, Chief Olatunji Bamidele, said it was wrong for traditional leaders to disrespect themselves in the public, saying that Agbekoya, as a Yoruba socio - cultural group, would not support any traditional ruler that displayed immature attitude in public.

The foremost traditional ruler, Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi has berated over the continued depreciation in the boxing and other sporting activities in the country over the years.

«President Buhari prays that the almighty God will grant the traditional ruler longer life, good health and wisdom to keep serving the country.»

According to him, «as the traditional ruler of Ikate Elegushi Land, the welfare of the people and development of Lagos State are most paramount to me.

Specifically, the kingmakers alleged that the traditional ruler was planning to install one Oyetayo Ofoaye, who they described as a foreigner, as the new king of Aboto (a town under Mahin kingdom) after removing Oba Beniah Idiogbe as the Alaboto of Aboto.

The Coordinator, Lagos State Taskforce on Land Grabbing, Jide Bakare, said it was stated in the law that any traditional ruler who engaged in illegal activities of land grabbing would be dethroned.

The President commended the traditional ruler for what he described as his simple, disciplined and modern leadership style, which he has translated into remarkable developmental strides by promoting the values of good education, harmonious living, tolerance for divergence and the power of collective, progressive investments.

Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has warned that he will not hesitate to sanction any traditional ruler or constituted authority who is found...

The traditional ruler reiterated that it was not the people of his kingdom that stoned the governor, but miscreants and criminals.