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Governor threatens to dethrone traditional rulers if violence recurs in three communities

Nigeria, March 31 -- Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has issued a warning, threatening to dethrone the traditional rulers of Ifon, Erin Osun, and Ilobu if violence recurs in the communities after ... Read More


LOC releases schedule for coronation ceremony of new Alaafin

Nigeria, March 25 -- The Local Organising Committee (LOC) has announced the schedule for the coronation of Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo. According to a flier released by the LOC, the cor... Read More


Oluwo reveals role in Ooni's installation, accuses him of betrayal and conspiracy

Nigeria, March 22 -- The paramount ruler of Iwo, Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has disclosed that he played a crucial role in installing Adeyeye Ogunwusi as the Ooni of Ife in 2015. In a statement on Friday, ... Read More


Tinubu meets reinstated Lagos Speaker Obasa, other Lagos lawmakers in Abuja

Nigeria, March 12 -- President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, met with Mudashiru Obasa, the reinstated Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, over the state of affairs of the Assembly. Mr Obasa, D... Read More


Alaafin of Oyo to begin traditional ascension rites, immediate curfew imposed

Nigeria, March 8 -- The office of the Chief of Staff to the Alaafin of Oyo Kingdom has announced a daily curfew from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., effective immediately, in preparation for the traditional rites o... Read More


How Nigeria plans to end illegal mining - Minister

Nigeria, March 4 -- The Nigerian government has approved N2.5 billion to procure satellite surveillance gadgets to combat illegal mining activities in the country. The Minister of Solid Minerals Deve... Read More


BREAKING: Mudashiru Obasa reinstated as Speaker

Nigeria, March 3 -- The ousted Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, has been reinstated as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. He was reinstated following the resignation of Mojisola Meranda during Mo... Read More


BREAKING: Meranda resigns as Lagos Assembly Speaker

Nigeria, March 3 -- Mojisola Meranda has resigned as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Ms Meranda announced her resignation during a plenary session on Monday afternoon. The Lagos As... Read More


Meranda resigns as Lagos Assembly Speaker

Nigeria, March 3 -- Mojisola Meranda has resigned as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Ms Meranda announced her resignation during a plenary session on Monday afternoon. The Lagos As... Read More


Security beefed up at Lagos Assembly amid leadership crisis

Nigeria, March 3 -- There is an increased presence of security operatives at the Lagos State House of Assembly. Officers of the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and ... Read More