Delta Royal Father Crowned At 18 Returns Home At 25 After Studying Abroad
The 25 years old Obi of Ubulu Uku kingdom in Delta state, Obi Chukwuka Noah Akaeze has returned home after studying abroad . The Obi was received at the Asaba International Airport on Thursday by thousands of his people who stormed the airport with jubilation to receive him . The Commissioner for Technical Education Hon Joan Onyemaechi , Senior Special Assistant...
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 Bags Traditional Title In Ijebuland
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has been installed as the Gbobaniyi of Ijebuland. The Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, conferred the former governor with the title on Saturday. Also conferred with chieftaincy titles by the monarch were a former governorship hopeful in Ogun, Jimi Lawal, and his wife, Maryam. El-Rufai took to his verified X handle (formerly Twitter) on...
Tinubu Mourns Death Of Ohinoyi Of Ebiraland, Dr. Ibrahim
President Bola Tinubu has condoled with the government and people of Kogi State on the passing of the revered traditional ruler, His Majesty, Dr. Ado Ibrahim, the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland. In a statement by his spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the President said the death of the Ohinoyi is a painful loss, describing the late monarch as peace-loving, affable, and cerebral. “The...
Hoodlums Invade Palace Of Late Ogun Monarch, Steal Crown, Staff Of Office
Suspected thieves have reportedly raided the palace of the Olu of Ogunmakin town in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, Oba James Sodiya, carting away his crown and staff of office. It was learnt that the hoodlums broke into the palace of the late monarch, who passed away about two months ago, on Thursday. Police spokesperson in the state, Omolola...
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...
How Obasanjo Ordered Traditional Rulers To Stand Up And Greet Him
The former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Friday, reaffirmed the constitutional superiority of elected officials when he mandated some traditional rulers to stand up and greet him. Obasanjo gave this order at the commissioning of a 34.85 km Oyo-Iseyin Road and the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Iseyin Campus, which houses the College of Agricultural Sciences and Renewable Natural Resources. The ex-president,...
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...
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...
Sir Udensi Felicitates With Ebem Ohafia As 2022 New Yam Festival Ends Amidst Excitement
A chieftain of All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA in Abia, Sir Chikwe Udensi has congratulated Ebem Ohafia community in Ohafia local government area of the state on its successful hosting of the new yam festival as well as the Igba Ekpe festival which took place on Saturday at Abum Square in Ebem. كازينو آنلاين ...
