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...
ABN TV Director, Okali Hosts Traditional Wrestling Competition In Ebem Ohafia As New Yam Festival Commences Soon (Photos, Video)
The Director ABN TV, a leading online medium in Nigeria, Mr Ifeanyi Okali has hosted a traditional wrestling (Ufie Mgba) competition among youths in Ebem Ohafia, Ohafia L.G.A Abia State. The age-long culture which is on the verge of extinction usuall...
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...
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...
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...
Senate President Lawan Leads National Assembly Members To Buhari’s Son’s Turbanning In Katsina
Senate President Ahmad Lawan arrived in Katsina, on Saturday morning, to attend the turbanning of Yusuf, son of President Muhammadu Buhari. He was received on arrival by the State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Airport, Katsina. Yusuf will be turbaned as Talban Daura, making him the District Head of Kwasarawa, by the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar...
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...
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...
Confusion: Osinbajo, Gambari’s Roles Clash As Both Claim To Represent Buhari At Emir Of Kano’s Coronation
The roles of Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo and Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, clashed at the coronation of Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, Emir of Kano, on Saturday. Ado Bayero, the 15th Emir of Kano, received his staff of office, on Saturday. The high and mighty attended the programme which held with fanfare. There was a mild drama when...
