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...
“Downgrade Band A Customers If You Can’t Spply 20-Hour Power“ NERC Tells Discos
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has mandated a downgrade of Band A category customers if Discos can't provide 20hours of power. The Commissioner of Licensing and Legal for NERC, Dafe Apkeneye, stated this on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Friday. He said, “If the discos cannot meet the promised 20 hours to Band A customers, the customers are to immediately be...
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...
Yahaya Bello Queries Traditional Ruler For Not Coming Out To Welcome Buhari, Accuses Him Of Insubordination
The Kogi State Government has queried the paramount traditional ruler and Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Dr. Ado Ibrahim for refusing to welcome President Muhammadu Buhari to the state. President Buhari was in the state on December 29, 2022 to inaugurate some projects built by the administration of Governor Yahaya Bello. However, the palace of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland was rocked by explosions...
Dan Okeke Says He Won’t Relent In Capacity Building Among Youths, Women As Nzuko Aro Applauds Him
The National Executive Council of Nzuko Arochukwu Women's Wing Worldwide has appreciated Chief Daniel Chimezie Okeke the APC flag bearer for House of Representatives, Arochukwu/Ohafia for his financial support to the fashion skill acquisition project...
Zamfara To Renovate Palaces Of Traditional Rulers With N1.95bn
The Zamfara Government has earmarked N1.95 billion in the 2024 budget for the reconstruction of 18 palaces of traditional rulers in the state. The state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy, Affairs, Alhaji Ahmad Yandi, made this known on Monday in Gusau. Yandi, who appeared before the special sitting of the House of Assembly Committee on Finance and Appropriation, said that...
El-Rufai Dethrones Two Traditional Rulers
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has approved the deposition of the traditional rulers of Piriga and Arak Chiefdoms, His Highness Jonathan Paragua Zamuna and His Highness General Aliyu Iliyah Yammah, respectively. A statement signed by the Commissioner of Local Government, Hajiya Umma K Ahmad, stated that the two traditional rulers cease to hold their respective offices from Monday, 22nd...
How Igbo Migrated From Ile-Ife — Ooni Ogunwusi
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has challenged academia in Nigerian universities to properly document the history of Yoruba race rather than relying on jaundiced history. He said proper documentation will not only foster unity but reveal the ties across ethnic groups, saying evidence showed that the Igbo race migrated from Ile-Ife. The monarch put the challenge before the academia...
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...
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...
