By Daniel Obaje The Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II, has urged religious and traditional institutions to champion peace, justice and national unity to strengthen social cohesion and promote sustainable development across Nigeria. Sanusi stated this at the 2026 National Social Cohesion Dialogue and public unveiling of the NigeriaContinue Reading
By Ebere Agozie A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Mohammed Ndarani says the traditional title Madugun Lapai conferred on him by Alhaji Umaru Bako III, the Etsu Lapai will spur him to do more for humanity. Ndarani said this when he received a delegation of Lapai Emirate Council that paidContinue Reading
By Oyintutu Oyinkolade The rising prices of cooking gas have forced many households and businesses in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to embrace traditional fuels such as charcoal and firewood The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that cooking gas prices in the FCT have risen sharply within the lastContinue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri The Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority (KADCHMA) is intensifying collaboration with traditional institutions to increase enrolment in the state health insurance scheme by 30 per cent. Malam Abubakar Hassan, KADCHMA Director-General, disclosed this during a Sallah homage visit to the Emir of Zazzau, Malam Ahmed Bamalli,Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Okuokpellaogbe of Okpella in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo, Michael Sado, has debunked allegations of financial fraud and personalised control of community resources. The traditional ruler made the clarification in an interview with newsmen in Abuja following his recent interface with theContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Chairman, National Population Commission (NPC), Mr Aminu Yusuf, has appealed to traditional rulers in Imo to support efforts toward effective birth and death registration and the next national census. Yusuf made the call in a statement issued after a visit to Eze Emmanuel Okeke, the ChairmanContinue Reading
By Adenike Ayodele The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Ikeja Branch, on Thursday held its second annual dialogue with traditional rulers to deepen engagement on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention. The Country Vice President of FIDA, Mrs Eliana Martins, in her welcome remark at the two-day dialogue in Lagos, saidContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal Traditional and religious leaders in Nigeria have endorsed the “The Aso Rock Declaration on Health 2026”, pledging to support the nation’s health sector and accelerate progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The declaration was unveiled in Abuja, at the inaugural National Traditional and Religious Leaders Summit onContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, says traditional and religious leaders remain vital to improving healthcare delivery and health outcomes across Nigerian communities. Pate stated this on Wednesday in Abuja during a media conference ahead of the 2026 Nigerian Traditional and ReligiousContinue Reading
By Aisha Gambo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) At 12 midnight, Saude Tanimu (not real name), was resting on her bed, half asleep waiting for her husband’s return. Suddenly, she heard his voice, shouting and raining abuses on her. She didn’t say anything as she sensed trouble. Her silence worsenContinue Reading
