YOLA — A new code of conduct to prescribe the rules, values, and practices governing the conduct and behaviour of traditional rulers and institutions in the Adamawa state has been unveiled. The code of conduct comprises the brief history of the Emirates in Adamawa, values, qualities, duties of traditional rulers and their rules as well as dress code. The code was developed by the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in collaboration with the Council...

DAURA — Alhaji Umar Farouk Umar, Emir of Daura in Katsina state has warned the general public that Daura traditional titles are not for sale, but for those who have made meaningful impact and sacrifices for the unity of the nation. The Emir while conferring a traditional title of Dan Amanar Daura (Trusted son of Daura) on the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amechi, in his palace at Daura, Katsina State on Saturday said: “I don’t...

IBADAN — Members of the Olubadan-in-Council elevated to Obas have agreed to drop their crowns and revert to High Chiefs. This decision was taken at the meeting of the council held at the Oja’ba Palace of the Olubadan of Ibadanland on Thursday. The meeting was attended by six members council, namely High Chiefs Owolabi Olakulehin (Balogun of Ibadanland), Tajudeen Ajibola (Otun Balogun), Lateef Adebimpe (Osi-Balogun), Kola Adegbola (Ashipa Balogun), Eddy Oyewole (Ashipa Olubadan) and Hamidu...