Security

Southern Governors, Traditional Rulers meet in Ogun

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The Southern Governors’ Forum are meeting today, Wednesday, 26th November 2025 in Iperu, Ogun State, to deliberate on key national and regional issues.

This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the Ogun State Governor, Kayode Akinmade.

The meeting will take place at the governor’s residence in Iperu.

According to the statement, the governors will also engage in a joint session with the Southern Traditional Rulers Council at 1pm to strengthen collaboration between political leaders and traditional institutions on matters of shared concern.

Ahead of the meeting, the Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, in a post on X, said the state was pleased to welcome participating governors and traditional rulers.

Abiodun said, “As we prepare to host the Southern Governors’ Forum meeting today, we were pleased to receive some of the distinguished attendees, particularly traditional rulers and respected leaders from across the southern region.”

“Their visit offered us the opportunity to deepen ongoing engagements and align our shared expectations ahead of the gathering.

“We value the presence of our royal fathers and regional leaders, whose wisdom and guidance continue to enrich our processes.

“As host, we remain committed to creating an atmosphere that encourages honest dialogue and fosters stronger collaboration among all stakeholders as we work together for the peace, stability, and development of our region and country by extension.”

The forum is expected to address security, economic cooperation and other pressing issues affecting the southern region.

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Culture

Makinde Assures Traditional Rulers of Inclusiveness in Affairs

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By Iyabo Adebisi

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has expressed its readiness to involve the traditional rulers in the administrative affairs of the state.

He said this during an interactive session with the traditional leaders held at the House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Ibadan.

Governor Makinde represented the Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal noted that failure of the Abiola Ajimobi to fully implement the year 2000 Chieftaincy Law section 3 sub-section 3, 28 and 37 as amended by Late Christopher Alao-Akala in May 2011 has not enabled regular chairmanship and deputy chairmanship rotation among Alaafin, Olubadan, Soun and Onileegbon, Aseyin, Okere and Eleruwa respectively every two years.

The governor pledged to accept advice submitted by the Obas for a careful inclusivity for due co-partners in the progress of the state against banditry, insurgency and illegal mining.

Reacting, member representing Lagelu State Constituency and House Chairman on Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon Akintunde Olajide expressed the readiness of the state Legislature to amend the year 2000 chieftaincy ACT when received from the state executive.

Earlier, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matter, Segun Olayiwola said the meeting would no doubt strengthen synergy between the traditional council and the state government.

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Technology

Ogun Traditional Rulers Benefit from ICT Training

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By Olusegun Folarin

Eighty-three traditional rulers in Ogun West Senatorial District of the State have been trained in Information Communication Technology, ICT and modern technology trends to address security challenges in their domain.

The training programme, put together by the Senator representing the District at the National Assembly, Senator Solomon Adeola also featured the presentation of laptops, tablets and other gadgets to the traditional rulers. 

Senator Adeola who was represented by a former Commissioner for Forestry in the State, Alhaji Aliu Ajibode said the training was aimed at equipping the traditional rulers with the needed skills and exposing them to evolving technology to aid the fight against kidnapping and other crimes.

Addressing the royal fathers, a security expert based in the Republic of Ireland, Mr Adekunle Ilori emphasized the benefits of deploying the various ICT gadgets at their disposal to identify and tackle security threats, while appealing to the facilitator to sustain the initiative.

In a remark, the Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle who identified unemployment and poverty as some of the factors fuelling insecurity in the country, urged the government at all levels to intensify efforts towards addressing the issues.

The Paramount ruler applauded the senator representing Ogun West for the initiative and acknowledged President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing efforts to tackle insecurity in the country.

Similarly, the Olota of Ota, Professor Abdulkabir Obalanlege expressed confidence that the training of traditional rulers would go a long way to improve the competence of the royal fathers in the area of Information and Communication Technology and enhance their communication skills.

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Culture

Six New Traditional Rulers Appointed in Osun

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By Funmi Ojo

Osun State Government at the meeting of the Executive Council has approved the appointment of six new traditional rulers in the state.

In a statement issued by the state Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Chief Kolapo Alimi says all the appointments are with immediate effect. 

While congratulating and wishing the newly appointed traditional rulers success and peaceful reign in their respective domains, the statement urged all the subjects in their respective communities to give the newly appointed traditional rulers the best support and cooperation they deserve. 

The newly appointed traditional rulers approved by the Council include Prince Haastrup Adeola Ojo as Aloro of Iloro-Ijesha in Atakunmosa East Local Government; Prince Mark Adeniyi Ajewole as Onise of Ise-Ijesa also in Atakunmosa East Local Government; Prince Adekunle Waheed Babatunde as Elende of Eko Ende in Ifelodun North Local Council Development Area.

Other newly appointed Obas are Prince Sulaimon Adebayo Olalekan as Olu of Alajue in Ede East Local Council Development Area; Prince Badmos Rafiu Omotoso as Alagbeye of Agbeye in Odo-Otin South Local Council Development Area; and Prince Johnson Oyewale Ajiboye as Olola of Ola in Ejigbo West Local Council Development Area of Osun state. 

The  Council meeting also approved the elevation of 11 more traditional rulers in Osun State to a Part II (Recognised) Status of the Chief Law, Cap 25, Laws of Osun state, 2002.

The newly elevated Obas include:

Olu Ilu Oba Oyeyemi Town in Egbedore Local Government; Alayetoro of Ayetoro Ijesa, Onikajola of Kajola, Bowaje-Ijesa, Olorogoji of Orogoji-Ijesa, in Atakunmosa East Local Government; Onimelu of Ifemelu -Ifewara; Alarunde of Arunde Ifewara; Esemo of Iyemogun (Atakumosa West Local Government); Olosuntedo of Osuntedo( Ejigbo Local Government); Olu of Araromi-Owu; Olu of Akiriboto-Isale (Ayedaade Local Government; and Onijimo of Ijimo-Ijesha. 

All the elevations are with immediate effect.

The Council however stepped down consideration of the Koka kingship stool, directing investigation and correction of the  alleged abnormality and irregularity in the selection process. 

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Governance

Adeleke Reaffirms Position on Good Governance

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By Funmi Adekoya 

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has reaffirmed his commitment to responsive leadership as he informed traditional rulers that the state government is delivering on good governance.

Speaking while receiving a delegation of the state’s traditional rulers led by the Orangun of Oke-Ila, Oba Dokun Abolarin in his office, the governor assured the royal fathers that inclusive and responsive leadership were his priorities to expand the capacity and efficiency of the state to deliver.

Adeleke, who noted that the foundation of governance in Africa is the traditional institutions, said he had the deepest of respect for traditional institutions long before he assumed the office of governor.

“Since we took over, we have judiciously managed the state finance. We enforced due process and we placed emphasis on welfare of workers and people of Osun State.

“My administration is implementing a far reaching infrastructure upgrade of Osun State. Across the local governments, we ensure roads and bridges are being constructed and rehabilitated. We are refurbishing schools and health centers. We are making strong headway in the health and education sector. Our Imole Free Medical Surgeries are ongoing across the nine federal constituencies.

“I assure you of my deep commitment to service delivery. Our team is primed to continue to deliver good governance and dividends of democracy,” Governor Adeleke posited.

Earlier, the Orangun of Oke-Ila, Oba Abolarin had commended the governor for his massive delivery of democratic dividends to the people of the state alongside his pro-people style.

Similarly, Senator Ademola Adeleke has reiterated his resolve to revamp the education sector to reclaim the lost glory of Osun in performance ratings among other states in Nigeria.

Governor Adeleke stated this while receiving the report of the Osun Education Summit at the Exco Lounge of the Governor’s Office, commending the committee for a great job.

The governor expressed disappointment at the discovery by the committee especially on the number of out of school children and promised that government would study and implement the recommendations contained in the document.

He assured that by the time the state’s education sector is repositioned for efficiency, parents who pay cut throat fees for their children would have alternative, as public schools would be able to compete favourably with private schools in the state.

Presenting the 70 paged reports to the governor, Chairman, Osun Educational Summit Committee,Professor Oyesoji Aremu of the University of Ibadan, described the current rating of Osun State in national examinations as very worrisome.

He said the best result recorded by the state was in 2017 when Osun was rated 7th in WAEC as against 2018 and 2019 when the state ranked 29th out of the 36 states of the Federation.

Professor Aremu also lamented that Osun State was leading with the number of out of school children.

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Lifestyle

Oyo Speaker’s Wedding: Governors, Ooni, Oba Aláké, Other Dignitaries Graced Occasion

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Prominent personalities from different parts of the country on Saturday attended the wedding ceremony of the Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin, held at the All Souls’ Anglican Church, Ibadan.

The solemnisation between Ogundoyin and his wife, Olamidun Majekodunmi, was also witnessed by both the present and past governors, politicians, judges, traditional rulers, religious leaders, among others.

Some of the dignitaries included Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State; Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun; Deputy Governor of Oyo State; and Rauf Olaniyan Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State and a former Governor of Ogun, Gbenga Daniel.

Among the traditional rulers were the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo.

In his sermon, the Bishop of Ibadan South Anglican Diocese, Rt. Rev. Joseph Akinfenwa, said he was happy that the wedding ceremony attracted various politicians from different political parties to be under one roof.

Akinfenwa said: “This signifies unity and peace. We have PDP, APC and Accord party, to mention a few, under this roof now.

“We thank God for the constant unity in Nigeria. God has done His part, the rest is in our hands to make Nigeria better.

“Politicians please help in reducing the sufferings in the land.

“The citizens are seriously suffering. The various sections that are fighting should please come to a resolution.

“When two elephants fights it’s the grass that suffers. The people have suffered enough in this country.”

He, however, described marriage as a misery that God created.

According to him, in marriage, a man and woman come together and becomes one, but in Mathematics, one plus one becomes two.

“The newly wedded needs their both families so that they could last forever in love and happiness.

“To the couple, during your counselling, you must have learnt a lot and I must emphasise that from today, your are spiritually one. You must stick to one another.

“Wife submit to your husband and that is, irrespective of age, position or status at work.

“A submissive wife automatically controls her husband.

“Your husband is a public figure, therefore, he needs your constant support spiritually, physically and always ensure you are there to comfort him.

“Husband, whatever you give your wife she will multiple it for you. Always ask yourself what can I do to make my wife happy.

“I must say that in recent times, we have seen more heartbreaks in intending couples and this one we are witnessing today shows that the two are willing and determined to become one,” the Bishop said.

Mosope Kehinde.

Economy

NCS Warns Against Smuggling

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Nigeria Customs Service has called on   traditional rulers to enlighten their subjects on the danger associated with smuggling.
New Controller of Customs, Ogun area command Mr Dera Nnadi made the call in Oke Mosan Abeokuta when he paid a courtesy visit to Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun.
While noting that the role of traditional rulers in curbing smuggling could not be over emphasized, Mr Nnadi urged the royal fathers to caution smugglers in their domains to desist from smuggling activities.
The New Controller who gave the assurance that the men and officers of  Nigeria Customs service would change their rule of engagement and be more civil in their relationship with the people, said  that the command would continue to train its men on the proper way of handling firearms.
Responding, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun urged the men and Officers of Nigeria Customs service to find a way of managing their relationship with the people and desist from shooting at  random while performing their duties.
Governor Abiodunwho also called on men and officers of the Nigeria Customs service to stop invading markets and shooting sporadically in their quest to curb smuggling,  commended the new Controller for his efforts in restoring peace in border areas.


Bolanle Adesida

Security

Insecurity: South-West Govs., Traditional Rulers, Security Chiefs Meet in Ibadan

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South-West governors and traditional rulers met in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, on Saturday, to appraise the security situation of the zone.
Chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum,Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State who spoke at the end of the meeting said that though the meeting was at the instance of the Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, and the Director-General of the Department of State Services, the trio could not fly out of Abuja due to bad weather.
traditional rulers thereafter decided to meet to appraise the security situation in the zone.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that Akeredolu read a three point communique agreed to after the meeting:
“That the meeting supported the decision of the National Economic Council (NEC) on forest management; that the nation’s boarders need to be fully secured and protected; that open grazing must be checked and looked at and that media practitioners must assist the country to end fake news,” he said.
The meeting, which was held inside the Executive Council Chambers of the Governor’s office, Agodi, Ibadan, had in attendance five governors including the host, Governor Makinde; Governors Akeredolu of Ondo, Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti, Gboyega Oyetola of Osun and Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State.
The meeting equally had in attendance the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of South-West, David Folawiyo, and security chiefs serving in Oyo State.
Others included the chairmen of Council of Traditional Rulers in each of the South-West states and some first class monarchs.
According to Akeredolu, the meeting was held to find lasting solutions to the lingering security issues in the zone.
Some of the traditional rulers who took part in the meeting include the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III; Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi; Akarigbo of Remo, Oba Babatunde Ajayi; Olugbo of Ugbo kingdom, Oba Fredrick Akinrutan; Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunnjso 1; and Olugbon of Orilegbon, Oba Francis Olusola Alao.
Also in attendance was the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Ngozi Onadeko, and other heads of security agencies in Oyo State.
At the end of the meeting, the Chairman, South-West Governors’ Forum, Akeredolu briefed newsmen about the resolutions of the meeting.
Akeredolu told newsmen that the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Prof Ibrahim Gambari; Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu and the Director General of the DSS, Yusuf Bichi couldn’t make the journey to Ibadan to attend the meeting due to bad weather.

Culture

Olufon Stood For Justice, Unity Of Traditional Rulers- Oba Adefarakanmi Agbede

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Olowa and Paramount Ruler of Igbara-Oke kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr. Francis Adefarakanmi Agbede has condemned the killing of Oba Adegoke Adeusi, the Olufon of Ifon.

He said he received the news with shock, and urged the security agencies to investigate his death and bring to book the perpetrators.

He described the First Class monarch as a man who stands for justice and believe in the unity of the traditional rulers.

Oba Agbede therefore appealed to the government to do everything possible at ensuring the security of all residents of the state.

While condoling with the family, of the late traditional ruler, Oba Agbede urged the people of Ifon to remain calm, as he is optimistic that the perpetrators will not go unpunished.

Signed
Ayodeji Owolabi
CPS to Olowa of Igbara-Oke

Housing

Residents of Imoshe Decry Activities of Land Grabbers

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Residents of Imose community in Ejila Awori area of Ado-Odo Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State are appealing to government to save them from land grabbers who have invaded the area and forcefully disposed them of their land.

Speaking with newsmen, Head of the Community, Baale Lawal Amusa stated that the land grabbers from neighbouring Ikogbo community who were accompanied by policemen invaded Imoshe town with guns, cutlasses and other dangerous weapons

The Head of the community, Baale Amusa , noted that economic activities have been paralysed in the area as houses and shops have been hijacked while three persons died.

Chairman of the Traditional Rulers in Ejila Awori area, Oba Rigali Bamgbose bemoaned the activities of the land grabbers and urged government and other stakeholders to step into the matter.

On his part, the leader of Ototowu community in the area, Baale Moshood Bamgbose called on the Commissioner of Police in Ogun state to protect the ancestral land of  Imoshe from the land grabbers.

Secretary to the Imohse community also pleaded with government and security agents to urgently arrest the situation as the people have no other place to go and can no longer bear the loss of lives and property.

Our correspondent reports that forceful take-over of landed property is rampant in that part of Ogun State, often leading to loss of lives while government legislation to curb this has not achieved much.

Solomon Olope