At Umuajiji Ibeku, Abia Speaker Harps On Unity For Progress
The Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Engr Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji on Wednesday attended The Maiden Uniform Display and Award Giving Ceremony of Umuajiji Women Association, in Umuahia. Speaking at the event, the Speaker congratulated the Umuajiji Women Association on the occasion which he described as the first of its kind in the history of Umuajiji Women...
Ganduje Presents Staff Of Office To Emir Of Bichi Ado-Bayero
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State, on Saturday, presented Staff of Office to the Emir of Bichi, Alhaji Nasiru Ado-Bayero, as the second Emir of Bichi. Bichi is among the newly created emirates by Ganduje’s administration. Other newly created emirates were Rano, Gaya and Karaye, in addition to the existing Kano Emirate Council. The Emir, on Friday, married off his daughter to...
Ebem Ohafia Fixes Date For 2021 New Yam Festival, Cancels Traditional Procession [See New Rules]
Ebem Kingdom in Ohafia local government area of Abia state has fixed date for its 2021 annual new yam and Igba Ekpe festival. This is contained in a letter obtained by ABN TV addressed to the Secretary-General, central executive committee of Ebem Ohafia Development Union, Elder Idika Kalu Uche by HRH Ukoha Kalu Ukoha, JP, Kpoke I of Ekeluogo Ebem...
Ofala A Historic Celebration, Says Sen. Kalu, Salutes Obi Of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Achebe
Former Governor of Abia state and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu has congratulated the Obi of Onitsha, His Royal Majesty, Nnaemeka Achebe Agbogidi on the occasion of 2021 Ofala festival. Describing the age-long historic celebration as a platform for the sustenance of peace and unity in Onitsha and Anambra state in general, Kalu also extended his...
Igba Uche Once In Lifetime Tradition For Every Akanu Ohafia Indigene, Marks Traditional Retirement — Eze Ogo Mba Okereke
The Eze Ogo Akanu Ohafia, Ohafia L.G.A Abia State, His Royal Highness Eze Ogo Mba Okereke, has said the Igba Uche tradition of the people marks the retirement age from active community service for every indigine of the community. In a chat with ABN TV recently during the Igba Uche for two age grades, Egwuala and Abiriba who are between...
2020 Ofala Festival: Senator Kalu Greets Obi Of Onitsha
Former Governor of Abia state and Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Kalu has felicitated with the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe Agbogidi on the occasion of the 2020 Ofala festival. Applauding the efforts of the Obi of Onitsha in taking the Ofala festival to the global stage, Kalu called on the people of Onitsha to sustain their...
Alaafin Of Oyo Joins His Ancestors At 83
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, has passed on. He was 83 years old. The top Yoruba monarch died in the late hours of Friday, according to palace officials. Adeyemi died at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, The P...
“I Will Conduct Fresh Local Govt Elections In Imo State” – Gov. Uzodinma
The Imo Governor, Hope Uzodinma made the revelation when the chairmen of traditional rulers from the 27 local government areas of Imo State led by the Chairman, Imo State Council of Traditional Rulers, His Majesty, Eze Agunwa Ohiri paid him a courtesy call in his office. “The governor assured them that his policies will meet the yearnings and aspirations of...
Ikpeazu Meets Ohafia Udumeze Leaders, Says He’ll Leave Enduring Legacies, Tasks Them On Strategic Politics
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu on Thursday met the political leadership in Ohafia South State Constituency at Governor's Lodge in Aba where he urged them to play strategic politics and refuse to be used as an instrument to pursue mundane political interests in the State. The governor while receiving a delegation of the leaders of Ohafia Udumeze who make up the Ohafia...
Ila Oso Uzuakoli: “Despite being a man of God, I support my people’s culture but….” – Rev Okorie
A clergy man, Rev. P.J Okorie has harped on the need to encourage the practice of Nigerian traditions especially Uzuakoli culture, saying it is a way of bringing back the memories of our forefathers. While stating that local traditional practices can also help in forgetting what he called evil machination from the English tradition, the educationist emphasized that children exhibit...
