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OFFICIAL 199.01 USD/NGN MARKET 320 USD/NGN NEWS › Local news Rivers: Seven corpses found in a pit – Corpses discovered in troubled Rivers community associated to cult-related shootout – Cult clashes not unconnected to recent political rivalry in the state – Police deny knowledge of the attack Residents of troubled Obibi community in Etche local government area of Rivers state have made a shocking discovery, Daily Post reports. Reports say at least seven dead bodies were found inside a pit in the community, with close sources in the area explaining that the unidentified bodies were discovered following fresh violence in the area. “There is a pit along Obibi where we saw the dead bodies. They are all male and we have reported to the community leaders. There have been heavy gun shooting since last weekend. READ ALSO: Top 15 quotes from Gov Wike’s interview “We don’t know if it was the recent shooting that caused the death of the men. We want the police to come and see things for ...

Yoruba traditional rulers' naked dance of shame – Two top class Yoruba traditional rulers are currently in a dispute over rank – The media war has pitched their subjects against themselves. The Awujale of Ijebuland (left) and Alake of Egbaland have been brawling over seniority issues Our once revered traditional institution has since lost its awe. Needless to say that the reverence once accorded the monarchy not just in Yoruba land but the entire country has been so eroded that some Nigerians have questioned the imperative of retaining this last vestiges of our per-colonial epoch. READ ALSO: Amaechi vs Wike: The Battle of the Titans A 2004 concept paper on the theme of ‘Governance for a Progressive Africa’’ by the Economic Commission for Africa had said: “The relevance of traditional institutions, especially chieftaincy, to the modern day transformation of African economies and governance systems is highly disputed in post -colonial literature. At the risk of over- generalization...