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...
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...
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...
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...
Sen. Orji Kalu’s Profile Soars As Ohafia Royal Father Makes Big Traditional Presentation To Him (Photos, Video)
The Senator representing Abia North and Senate Chief Whip, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu has remained in the news recently especially within the circle of Abia political environment and his constituency where he has been widely appreciated for the effective representation of his people in the Senate. ABN TV reports that the latest is coming from the Traditional Ruler of Ebem...
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...
