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...
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...
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...
Era Of Picking Staff of Office And Disappearing Over, Ikpeazu Tells Ndi Eze
Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has cautioned Traditional Rulers in the state to make use of the authority they have to ensure they maintain law and order in their domains, warning that the era of picking staff of office and disappearing is over. The governor gave the charge when he officially presented Staffs of Office to 23 Ezes-elect of...
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...
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...
