Gov. Ikpeazu Calls For Support From Traditional Rulers To Strengthen Security
Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has called on Traditional Rulers in the state to partner with his administration to strengthen security in the state during and after the Yuletide season. Governor Ikpeazu who made the call on Saturday while speaking during the 21st Coronation Anniversary of the first Deputy Chairman of Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers and conferment...
Sen. Orji Kalu Bags Traditional Title Of Kibiyan Kabi In Kebbi [PHOTOS]
Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu was on Friday honoured with a revered traditional title of Kibiyan Kabi (Commander of the Archers) by the Argungu Emirate in Kebbi State, ABN TV reports. The Senator representing Abia North had earlier been notified of the conferment of chieftaincy title in a letter from the Emir of Argungu, Alhaji...
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...
Ohanaeze Honours Ex-DSS Boss, Ray Nkemdirim With Award Of Excellence [PHOTOS, VIDEO]
In recognition of his philanthropic gestures and immense contributions and advancement of Ndi'igbo, human & community development as well as honest/ humanitarian services to fatherland, the Ohaneze Ndi’Igbo FCT, Abuja chapter, has honoured security expert and Former Director Operations of the Department of State Services (DSS), Chief Raymond Nkemdirim with an Award Of Excellence. ABN TV reports that the award...
Fanfare As Akanu Ohafia Holds 2021 Eke Ekpe, New Yam Festivals [PHOTOS, VIDEO]
Amidst fanfare, the people of Akanu Ohafia in Ohafia local government area of Abia State has held its annual Eke Ekpe festival which coincided with new yam festivals. Below are scenes from the event... https://youtu.be/bM5JO9v_PeE ...
HRH Eze Ukoha Preaches Peace As Ebem Ohafia Celebrates New Yam Festival, Igba Ekpe [VIDEO]
The Paramount Ruler Ezie Ogo Ebem Ujuruezie Ancient Kingdom, Ohafia and Kpoke 1 of Ekeluogi Ebem Autonomous Community in Abia State, HRH Ezie Ukoha Kalu Ukoha (JP) has called on people of the community to help maintain peace as it celebrates new yam festival and the traditional Igba Ekpe day. He urged them not to bring to the venue...
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...
Ooni Of Ife Setsup Committee To Look Into Sunday Igboho’s Arrest
Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has setup a 28 man committee to look into the arrest of Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Igboho. ABN TV recalls that Igboho was arrested in Cotonou, Benin Republic a few days ago alongside his wife, Ropo. Igboho has been at the forefront of agitation for self-independence for Yoruba ethnic groups in the last few months,...
Buhari’s Son, Yusuf, Receives Traditional Title In Daura
Yusuf Buhari, son of President Muhammadu Buhari has been turbaned the Talban Daura. The turbaning ceremony was held on Tuesday in Daura hometown of President Buhari. The President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu announced this in a post on his official Facebook page. Yusuf Buhari was turbaned alongside his nephew, Musa Daura, who is now the Dan Madamin...
