Top 10 First Class Kings In Nigeria
Traditional rulers in Nigeria are seen as custodians of the traditions and culture of the people they rule. Not all monarchs are ranked equally. Some kings are higher than the others, and they are called “first-class kings”. These first-class monarchs are very influential and powerful. They are seen as deities in tribes where they exist. The influence of these respected...
Eze Enweremadu: A Monarchical Institution – Prof Ibe
The Chancellor of Gregory University Uturu, Prof Gregory Ibe has described the late Ezeukwu of Ngwaukwu, His Eminence Eze Bernard Onyenguzo Enweremadu as a credible encyclopedia of culture and tradition who attained the enviable status of a monarchical institution before death. Prof Ibe made this declaration in a condolence message to the family of the late monarch. Part of the message...
After serious crisis, Okon Aku Devt Union finally settles for interim leadership
A foremost town union in Ohafia local government area of Abia state, Okon Aku Development Union (ODU) has finally opted to set up and interim leadership headed by Mr. Nmecha Ume to manage the affairs of the union till December, 2020. This is after failing to conduct election for a new EXCO of the union in December, 2019 as a...
Abia Community Accuses Native Doctors Of Aiding “Yahoo Plus”
A leader in Okon Aku community in Ohafia local government area of Abia state, Chief Ndukwe Iko has frowned at the activities of native doctors in the community whom he accused of aiding ‘Yahoo Plus’, a practice of providing support to internet fraudsters, ABN TV reports. Mr. Iko who made the revelation in a chat with ABN TV on Sunday...
Sen. Orji Kalu’s Profile Soars As Ohafia Royal Father Makes Big Traditional Presentation To Him (Photos, Video)
The Senator representing Abia North and Senate Chief Whip, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu has remained in the news recently especially within the circle of Abia political environment and his constituency where he has been widely appreciated for the effective representation of his people in the Senate. ABN TV reports that the latest is coming from the Traditional Ruler of Ebem...
No Chieftaincy Title Without Approval, Matawalle Warns Zamfara Monarchs
Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle of Zamfara State has directed traditional institutions to seek approval before awarding conferring traditional titles. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Special Adviser Public Enlightenment, Media and Commu...
Abia First Class Monarch (Eze Aro) Who Died In 2020 Set For Burial Easter Monday
All is now set for the final interment of the immediate past Traditional Ruler of Aro Kingdom in Arochukwu local government area of Abia state and custodian of its heritage, His Majesty, Mazi Ogbonnaya Okoro, who passed on in 2020. The Eze Aro of Arochukwu, will be buried on Monday, April 5, 2021, a statement by Prof Okoro Ijoma and...
119 Villages Abolish Osu Caste Cultural Practice In Nsukka
The 119 villages in the nine autonomous communities in Nsukka town, Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, Wednesday, formalised the eradication of Osu Caste system in their communities. The decision which was taken by the monarchs, town unions and other traditional institutions in the communities in collaboration with the Initiative for the Eradication of Traditional and Cultural Stigmatization in...
Germany To Return All Stolen Benin Artefacts By 2022
Germany has agreed to return all Benin artefacts by 2022. The artefacts are those taken from the Benin Royal Court following the British incursion in 1849. This was announced on Tuesday at a press briefing in Abuja, the nation’s capital. The event was attended by the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed; Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki; and the German delegation. READ ALSO: Golfers...
Impressed By His Achievements, Ohafia Traditional Rulers Honour Local Govt TC Chairman (Photos)
The Ohafia South Traditional Rulers' Council on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 honoured the local government Transition Committee Chairman, Hon. Fred Eke Idika at the Palace of HRH Eze A.N. Iro of Akanu Ukwu Autonomous Community. According to the Chairman of the Ohafia South Traditional Rulers' Council - HRM Eze Igwe Ojike, the Honour was in full recognition of his track...
