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...
BREAKING: Gov. Ganduje Appoints New Emir Of Rano
Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje has approved the appointment of Alhaji Kabiru Muhammad Inuwa, as new Emir of Rano. Alhaji Kabiru Muhammad Inuwa, is the Kaigaman Rano and Hakimin Kibiya, Also Read: NCDC Lied About Kano Death Toll – MURIC The Nation recalled that late Emir of Rano, Alhaji Tafida Abubakar Illa died on Saturday, May, 2. This was contained in a...
Nigerians In Hardship, Starving — Emir of Kano Tells Buhari
Emir of Kano Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, has said the present economic situation in the country is inflicting untold hardship on Nigerians, urging the government to urgently find a lasting solution. The monarch, who raised the concern yesterday while receiving President Muhammadu Buhari at his palace, said: “Nigerians are suffering from perpetual hunger coupled with security challenges.” Citing the high cost...
BREAKING: Zazzau Gets New Emir
Kaduna state Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has approved the appointment of Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli as the 19th Emir of Zazzau. Bamalli is the first emir from the Mallawa ruling house in 100 years after his grandfather, Emir Dan Sidi, died in 1920. A statement by the Commissioner of Local Government Affairs, Alhaji Ja’afaru Ibrahim Sani said Bamalli succeeds Alhaji (Dr.) Shehu...
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...
Okonko Cultural Festival Tears Imo Community Apart As Traditional Ruler Seeks Change Of Date
Confusion has taken over the Owerre-ebeiri community in Orlu local government area of Imo state, over whether or not should their cultural festival (Okonko) hold starting from 6 March Saturday, 2021. Investigation on Friday in the effected community uncovered that the traditional ruler, Eze George Uzoma, and his cabinet members had agreed that the cultural festival would not hold for...
Nigeria Needs Leaders Who Can Unite The Country, Says Osinbajo
With the challenges affecting the country at this time, there is a need for proactive leaders who are prepared to bring Nigerians together. This view was expressed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, in Lagos at the weekend during a courtesy visit to the palace of Oniru of Iruland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, on the occasion of...
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...
Ohanaeze Ndigbo To Get New President General Soon — OYC
The Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) Worldwide has said that a replacement for Nnia Nwodo, the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo will soon be announced. According to the council, it is privy to the ongoing talks amongst Igbo leaders, Igbo Political Parties leaders, Traditional Rulers, Captain of industries, Stakeholders on the new developments of the Registered Ohanaeze Ndigbo, and the end...
Benin Traditional Council Suspends 5 Chiefs For Pledging Alliance To Ooni Of Ife
Five Benin traditional functionaries have been suspended from their roles for engaging in what the palace described as sacrilegious conduct against Benin customs. The Benin Traditional Council announced their suspension in a statement signed by the Iyase of Benin, Chief Sam Igbe, on Saturday. The statement noted that the affected functionaries visited the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, where they...
