monarch – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Fri, 28 Nov 2025 07:15:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png monarch – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Delta Police declare monarch, 3 others wanted over killing of youths in Asaba https://www.theinfostride.com/delta-police-declare-monarch-3-others-wanted-over-killing-of-youths-in-asaba/ https://www.theinfostride.com/delta-police-declare-monarch-3-others-wanted-over-killing-of-youths-in-asaba/#respond Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:00:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=472481 The Delta State Police Command has declared the Owelle of Onicha-Olona, Chief Jerry Nkeeshe, and members of an armed group wanted over a deadly attack that claimed the lives of three youths near the “B” Division area in Asaba on November 24, 2025. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/delta-police-declare-monarch-3-others-wanted-over-killing-of-youths-in-asaba/feed/ 0 Ogun Govt Drags Two Monarchs, Others to Court Over Land Grabbing https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-govt-drags-two-monarchs-others-to-court-over-land-grabbing/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-govt-drags-two-monarchs-others-to-court-over-land-grabbing/#respond Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:00:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=467178 The Ogun State Government has filed criminal charges against two traditional rulers and several individuals for alleged involvement in land grabbing across the state. This was contained in a statement issued by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwasina Ogungbade, SAN. According to the statement, one of the monarchs, Oba Fatai Matanmi, the Onijoko of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-govt-drags-two-monarchs-others-to-court-over-land-grabbing/feed/ 0 Zamfara Monarch Regains Freedom After Bandits’ Abduction https://www.theinfostride.com/zamfara-monarch-regains-freedom-after-bandits-abduction/ https://www.theinfostride.com/zamfara-monarch-regains-freedom-after-bandits-abduction/#respond Fri, 08 Aug 2025 12:00:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=464639 The paramount ruler of Yankuzo in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Alhaji Babangida Kogo, who was abducted by armed bandits on Tuesday, has been released. The monarch was reportedly seized by the gang of notorious bandit kingpin, Ado Allero, hours after a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) airstrike killed dozens of suspected bandits in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/zamfara-monarch-regains-freedom-after-bandits-abduction/feed/ 0 Benue Monarch to Tinubu: Crisis in Benue Is Genocidal Land Grabbing, Not Farmers-Herders Clash https://www.theinfostride.com/benue-monarch-to-tinubu-crisis-in-benue-is-genocidal-land-grabbing-not-farmers-herders-clash/ https://www.theinfostride.com/benue-monarch-to-tinubu-crisis-in-benue-is-genocidal-land-grabbing-not-farmers-herders-clash/#respond Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:00:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=460042 The paramount ruler of the Tiv nation, Tor Tiv, His Royal Majesty James Ortese Iorzua Ayatse, has dismissed claims that the persistent violence in Benue State is a farmers-herders crisis or mere communal clashes, describing it instead as a calculated campaign of genocide and land grabbing by herders. The monarch made the assertion on Wednesday [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/benue-monarch-to-tinubu-crisis-in-benue-is-genocidal-land-grabbing-not-farmers-herders-clash/feed/ 0 Osun Monarch, Four Others Remanded Over Arson and Robbery Charges https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-monarch-four-others-remanded-over-arson-and-robbery-charges/ https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-monarch-four-others-remanded-over-arson-and-robbery-charges/#respond Thu, 26 Sep 2024 20:30:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=390054 An Osun State High Court in Ede has ordered the remand of the Elegbedi of Egbedi, Oba Muideen Azeez, and four other defendants at the Ile-Ife Custodial Centre following their inability to meet the bail conditions granted by the court. The traditional ruler, along with Akibu Abioye, Yisa Akolapo, Rasidi Ayandiran, and Sarafadeen Abioye, is [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-monarch-four-others-remanded-over-arson-and-robbery-charges/feed/ 0 Osun Traditional Ruler Arraigned Over Alleged Illegal Gold Mining in Ondo State https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-traditional-ruler-arraigned-over-alleged-illegal-gold-mining-in-ondo-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-traditional-ruler-arraigned-over-alleged-illegal-gold-mining-in-ondo-state/#respond Mon, 09 Sep 2024 20:00:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=388906 Oba Taofeeq Olaposi Osunmakinde, a traditional ruler in Osun State, was arraigned at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday over allegations of illegal gold mining in the Lege Community, Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State. Oba Osunmakinde, the Obawore of Ifetuntun in Ife Central Local Government Area of Osun State, was charged [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-traditional-ruler-arraigned-over-alleged-illegal-gold-mining-in-ondo-state/feed/ 0 Ogun State Governor Bans Monarchs from Land Agreements for Industry and Mining https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-state-governor-bans-monarchs-from-land-agreements-for-industry-and-mining/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-state-governor-bans-monarchs-from-land-agreements-for-industry-and-mining/#respond Sat, 22 Jun 2024 11:00:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=381107 The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has issued a ban on traditional rulers from entering into any form of agreement regarding industry or mining activities within their domains. This move aims to curb illegal mining and unauthorized land transactions that have adversely impacted the environment and endangered significant public assets in the state. According to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ogun-state-governor-bans-monarchs-from-land-agreements-for-industry-and-mining/feed/ 0 MURIC Demands End to Governors’ Power to Depose Monarchs https://www.theinfostride.com/muric-demands-end-to-governors-power-to-depose-monarchs/ https://www.theinfostride.com/muric-demands-end-to-governors-power-to-depose-monarchs/#respond Sun, 26 May 2024 15:00:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=379034 The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called for an end to the authority of state governors to depose monarchs, emphasizing the need to safeguard the sanctity of traditional institutions and prevent political interference. This demand follows the recent dethronement of five emirs in Kano State and the reinstatement of Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, who was [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/muric-demands-end-to-governors-power-to-depose-monarchs/feed/ 0 Taraba State Monarch Calls for Upgrading of Jen Chiefdom https://www.theinfostride.com/taraba-state-monarch-calls-for-upgrading-of-jen-chiefdom/ https://www.theinfostride.com/taraba-state-monarch-calls-for-upgrading-of-jen-chiefdom/#respond Sat, 04 May 2024 12:00:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=377242 During the Jenjo Cultural Day Celebration at the Major General Boniface Robert Sinjen Sports and Cultural Centre, David Robert, the paramount ruler of Jenjo community in Karim-Lamido local government council, urged the Taraba State government to elevate the Jen chiefdom to second class status and appoint more district heads. Robert emphasized that this upgrade would [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/taraba-state-monarch-calls-for-upgrading-of-jen-chiefdom/feed/ 0 Support Prince Charles The Way You Have Supported Me When I’m Gone – Queen Elizabeth II https://www.theinfostride.com/support-prince-charles-the-way-you-have-supported-me-when-im-gone-queen-elizabeth-ii/ https://www.theinfostride.com/support-prince-charles-the-way-you-have-supported-me-when-im-gone-queen-elizabeth-ii/#respond Sun, 06 Feb 2022 16:20:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=318012 British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II has come out to decree that Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall will be made Queen Consort when Charles is eventually crowned as King. This new reality has ended years of uncertainty about what role Charles’ wife would have in the future of the monarchy. According to the Queen, 6th February marks [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/support-prince-charles-the-way-you-have-supported-me-when-im-gone-queen-elizabeth-ii/feed/ 0 Controversy Trails Selection Of New Monarch In Osun https://www.theinfostride.com/controversy-trails-selection-of-new-monarch-in-osun/ https://www.theinfostride.com/controversy-trails-selection-of-new-monarch-in-osun/#respond Sat, 27 Nov 2021 10:30:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=313646 The selection of a new Akinrun for Ikirun, headquarters of Ifelodun Local Government Area of Osun State is shrouded in controversies as residents of the town have been protesting over the process. Members of the Gboleru ruling house on Monday thronged the State capital in Osogbo, protesting at the State Secretariat over efforts to sideline [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/controversy-trails-selection-of-new-monarch-in-osun/feed/ 0 Kwara State Monarch’s Twin Daughter Abducted by Gunmen https://www.theinfostride.com/kwara-state-monarchs-twin-daughter-abducted-by-gunmen/ https://www.theinfostride.com/kwara-state-monarchs-twin-daughter-abducted-by-gunmen/#respond Fri, 15 Oct 2021 21:53:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=310496 Gunmen kidnapped the twin daughters and three aides of Oba Samuel Adelodun, a traditional ruler in Kwara State. In a statement issued on Friday, Okasanmi Ajayi, the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the kidnapping. The monarch’s chauffeur Kunle, security aide Lawrence Abiodun, and his maid, Bukunmi Akanbi, were among those taken, according to him. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/kwara-state-monarchs-twin-daughter-abducted-by-gunmen/feed/ 0 Oluwarotimi Akeredolu Hails Release Of Kidnapped Monarch https://www.theinfostride.com/oluwarotimi-akeredolu-hails-release-of-kidnapped-monarch/ Wed, 19 Apr 2017 23:54:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=162564 Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, of Ondo State has congratulated Oba Joel Daodu, the Oniyani of Iyani-Akoko in Akoko North West Local Government Area of the state, on his safe return home, following his release by his abductors. Akeredolu, who hailed the security agencies in the state for their efforts in ensuring the release of the [...]

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]]> Northern Elites Want To Silence Me – Sanusi https://www.theinfostride.com/northern-elites-want-to-silence-me-sanusi/ Mon, 17 Apr 2017 02:02:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=162232 The Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has alleged that some prominent Northerners are trying to silence him. Sanusi said this at the Inaugural Annual Chibok Girls Lecture which was held in Abuja. The lecture was held in commemoration of the third anniversary of the abduction of over 200 schoolgirls from Chibok Government Girls Secondary [...]

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]]> Obaseki Should Re-instate Dethroned Monarch – Esan Elders https://www.theinfostride.com/obaseki-should-re-instate-dethroned-monarch-esan-elders/ Wed, 16 Nov 2016 08:37:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=148328 Notable personalities from Esan have called on Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state to re-instate the dethroned monarch, Onojie of Uromi, Anselm Aidenojie II. The Onojie was dethroned by former Governor Adams Oshiomhole for reportedly supporting the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). According to Vanguard, the Senator representing Edo Central senatorial district, Clifford Odia, while speaking [...]

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]]> PDP Bribed Us To Vote For Ize-Iyamu – Monarch https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-bribed-us-to-vote-for-ize-iyamu-monarch/ Mon, 08 Aug 2016 14:47:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=139285 A traditional ruler in Edo State has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of bribing monarchs in the state to vote for its governorship candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu in the September 2016 elections. According to the Onojie of Uromi, Chief Anslem Okojie, Ize-Iyamu gave the monarchs N3 million while PDP chieftain, Chief Tony Anenih added [...]

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]]> I Will Not Rest Until We Get Killers Of Monarch – Simon Lalong https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-not-rest-until-we-get-killers-of-monarch-simon-lalong/ Thu, 21 Jul 2016 21:14:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=136994 Gov. Simon Lalong on Wednesday said he will not rest until those behind the killing of the Saf Ron Kulere, Chief Lazarus Agai, were arrested and prosecuted. Lalong, who paid a condolence visit to the Bokkos Traditional Council and people of the area, said he would work with security agencies to ensure that the killers [...]

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]]> Ibrahim Idris Order Arrest Of Killers Of Plateau Monarch https://www.theinfostride.com/ibrahim-idris-order-arrest-of-killers-of-plateau-monarch/ Thu, 21 Jul 2016 21:08:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=136986 The Acting Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Ibrahim Idris, has directed the Deputy-Inspector-General of Police, operations, DIG Joshack Habilla, to ensure the arrest of the killers of Chief Lazarus Agaie, the traditional ruler of Bokkos in Plateau. The directive is contained in a statement issued by the Force Spokesman, Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP Don [...]

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]]> I won’t allow any Kingmaker to play Politics with the Monarch Selection – Governor Fayose https://www.theinfostride.com/i-wont-allow-any-kingmaker-to-play-politics-with-the-monarch-selection-governor-fayose/ Mon, 05 Oct 2015 09:00:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=101958 Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has warned kingmakers in the state against playing politics with the selection of monarchs in their communities. The governor said the traditional institution is too sacred to toy with as the consequences of doing such could be unpleasant. Speaking in Ikere Ekiti on Saturday during the coronation of the Ogoga [...]

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]]> Kogi Monarch Escaped Assassination By Unknown Gunmen On Eid Prayer Ground https://www.theinfostride.com/kogi-monarch-escaped-assassination-unknown-gunmen-eid-prayer-ground/ Fri, 25 Sep 2015 10:16:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100866 The Ejeh of Ankpa and Chairman, Ankpa Area Traditional Council in Kogi, Alhaji Ahmadu Yakubu, on Thursday, narrowly escaped assassination by gunmen. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the alleged assassination attempt occurred at Eti-Aja Eid prayer ground in Ankpa, where the traditional ruler, in company with other Muslims, went to perform the Eid-el-Kabir [...]

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]]> #Nigeria > Olu of Warri, Godwin Edomi, Ogiame Atuwatse II Is Dead https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-olu-of-warri-ogiame-atuwase-ii-is-dead/ Sun, 06 Sep 2015 09:30:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-olu-of-warri-ogiame-atuwase-ii-is-dead/ Over a month after the passing of Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, another prominent monarch, the Olu of Warri, Godwin Edomi, Ogiame Atuwatse II, has died.He was said to have passed on in Lagos on Friday night of an undisclosed ailment. Atuwatse became the paramount ruler of Warri in 1987. According to an online [...]

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