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Traditional Leaders Urged To Strip Ex-President Obasanjo Of Chieftaincy Titles

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3 years ago

September 26, 2023

Traditional Leaders Urged To Strip Ex-President Obasanjo Of Chieftaincy Titles....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

A collective affiliated with the Yoruba World Congress Worldwide (YWC) has issued a plea to traditional leaders in Yoruba territory, urging them to revoke all honorary titles previously bestowed upon former President Olusegun Obasanjo. This call stems from allegations that he disparaged certain monarchs in Oyo State during an event in Iseyin on September 15.

At the said event, which aimed to inaugurate projects overseen by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, Obasanjo sparked outrage within the Yoruba community by purportedly rebuking the traditional rulers for not showing proper respect to the governor, particularly by not standing to greet him.

This action by the former Head of State has faced widespread condemnation from prominent Yoruba figures, including traditional rulers, many of whom have called on Obasanjo to apologize to the Oyo monarchs.

Adding their voice to the chorus of criticism, the YWC, in a letter dispatched to the monarchs in Ibadan on Monday, addressed by its Secretary General, Engr. Stephen Ajayi, advised the traditional leaders to rescind any titles previously granted to the former President and also to walk out of any event he attends due to his failure to offer an apology to them.

In the words of the letter: “We, representing the Yoruba World Congress Worldwide (YWC), established in the UK, through this public communication, disapprove of and distance ourselves from Obasanjo’s actions. We call for a reconsideration of the constitution concerning traditional councils.

“We have patiently awaited Olusegun Obasanjo’s sincere and remorseful public apology to the traditional rulers (our Obas/Kings) present at the event and to the entire Yoruba community for openly flouting our cultural heritage in a disrespectful and degrading manner, an apology which has not been made.

“YWC hereby advises our esteemed Kabiyesis to leave any event attended by Obasanjo or where he has access to the microphone. They should decline invitations that do not uphold the dignity of the positions they hold from now on.”

The group further urged traditional rulers to refrain from attending events that do not align with the nobility of their positions, emphasizing the importance of a unified voice among traditional rulers concerning the esteemed cultural heritage and the respect it commands.

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Sisi Alagbo Breaks Silence, Issues Emotional Apology Over Viral Private Video.

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4 hours ago

April 30, 2026

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Social media personality and Oyo-based herbal vendor, Eniola Fagbemi, widely known as Sisi Alagbo, has issued a public apology following the circulation of a private video online.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

News reports that she reacted to the incident in a Facebook post on Wednesday, where she admitted responsibility and expressed regret over the controversy.

Sisi Alagbo said she was deeply sorry to anyone who felt hurt or disappointed by the video.

In her words, “I own my mistakes, and I apologise with all sincerity for the video circulating online. I am deeply sorry to everyone who felt disappointed in me.”

She also disclosed that the backlash has had a serious impact on her emotional health, saying she has been unable to eat or sleep properly since the video went viral.

“I am already passing through a lot. I can’t eat or sleep for days. Even sleeping medicines aren’t working for me any longer,” she said.

Appealing for forgiveness and understanding, she added, “Please forgive me. I don’t want to injure myself. I only have a little strength left.”

The incident adds to a growing trend of leaked private videos involving public figures in Nigeria, with personalities such as Tiwa Savage and Moyo Lawal previously facing similar situations.

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Why Peter Obi Insists On Single Term Presidency — Tanko Speaks Out.

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April 30, 2026

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The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Yunusa Tanko, alongside the National Publicity Secretary of the Obi–Kwankwaso Movement, Justin Ijeh, has called for adherence to Nigeria’s informal zoning practice, saying it promotes fairness, equity, and national stability.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking in an interview with Punch, Tanko maintained that the idea of a southern presidential ticket is based on fairness and political balance, noting that the current presidency is already held by the South.

He explained that Peter Obi had aligned with this position by agreeing to serve only one term of four years if elected.

Tanko said: “Yes, we are concerned about zoning. That was why we’ve been asking the ADC to zone the presidency to the southern part of this country, considering the simple fact that the Presidency has been zoned to the South.

“As you speak right now, what we have is a southern presidency. So, once you have a southern president, it simply means that even if there is going to be a replacement for the existing president, it should come from the South for them to complete their tenure.

“I think it is only fair to do that. And that was why Mr Peter Obi has also agreed that he’s going to do only four years.”

Tanko further expressed optimism that Obi would emerge as the consensus candidate of the opposition if a unified arrangement is reached, adding that his popularity—especially among young Nigerians—remains strong.

He said Obi enjoys massive public support across the country, describing moments of public reception during recent travels as overwhelming and emotional.

According to him, “That is because he’s the most popular candidate in the country at the moment… especially among the youth. Anywhere he goes, he is adored.”

Tanko added that large crowds and emotional displays of support reflect the level of trust Nigerians have in Obi’s leadership potential.

Similarly, Justin Ijeh noted that while zoning is not provided for in the constitution, it has become a political tradition that helps maintain inclusiveness in Nigeria’s diverse society.

He argued that, in the current political climate, it would be appropriate for the presidency to remain in the South in line with existing convention, warning that deviating from it could create avoidable political tension.

Ijeh said zoning, though informal, remains a stabilising mechanism that helps balance representation in the country’s power structure.

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62 Nigerians Arrested In Uganda Over Alleged Church Activities.

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4 hours ago

April 30, 2026

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The Ugandan government has detained 62 Nigerian nationals over allegations of illegally running a church in the country.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The development was confirmed in a statement posted on the government’s account on Wednesday.

According to the Ugandan National Citizenship and Immigration Control (NCIC), the suspects were also found to be living and working in the country without valid permits.

The agency said the arrests followed an intelligence tip-off indicating that the individuals were operating unlawfully without the necessary documentation.

“Following a tip-off, our enforcement team has arrested 62 Nigerian nationals operating illegally in Adjumani (without work permits). The group, primarily found operating a church among other things, is now being processed for prosecution under Uganda’s immigration laws,” the statement read.

The spokesperson for Uganda’s Ministry of Internal Affairs, Simon Peter Mundeyi, said the suspects often present themselves as gospel preachers while allegedly engaging in other unlawful activities.

He added that they are currently being held at the ministry’s Namanve facility, where they are undergoing legal processing that could lead to deportation, fines, or blacklisting.

“They often pose as gospel preachers while engaging in other irregular activities. Acting on intelligence, we moved in and apprehended them,” Mundeyi said.

He further disclosed that preliminary investigations showed conflicting accounts from the suspects, with some claiming they were deceived into coming to Uganda with fake job offers, while others are being investigated over alleged involvement in cyber-related fraud and other offences.