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Delta Gov. donates 65 SUVs to royal fathers

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Delta Gov.donates SUVs

Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori, of Delta State, has donated 65 new Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) to traditional rulers in the state for their critical role in ensuring good governance. Oborevwori, who described the traditional institution as “a tool for service”, for guardians of peace and stability, presented the cars to the royal fathers at the Government House, Asaba. The vehicles included 60 new Prado Jeeps and five Land Cruisers. According to the governor, the gesture underscored the centrality of the traditional institution in governance. He described the event as “a very…

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Constitutional roles for royal fathers is a must to remain one – Ooni of Ife

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…Says youths must be involved to secure the future The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has advocated for a constitutional role for the country’s royal fathers for the nation to remain one. According to the foremost traditional ruler, who spoke during an interview, the traditional institution is an integral part of every community as it plays significant roles as custodian of culture, norms and values while it also supports government in maintaining peace and order.  His words: “Well, that is unavoidable. We are the natural custodians, our political leaders…

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‘We are going to be harder on criminals’ – Buhari assures traditional rulers

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  Restates order on ‘shoot anyone found with AK-47 illegally’  President Muhammadu Buhari has emphasised that the Security Chiefs have received marching orders to go harder on criminals, including to shoot anyone found illegally with an AK-47 rifle. The President stated this at a meeting yesterday with the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria at the State House, Abuja, co-chaired by the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Muhammad Saad Abubakar III and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi.  The meeting was attended by security chiefs including the National…

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