Fanfare As Akanu Ohafia Holds 2021 Eke Ekpe, New Yam Festivals [PHOTOS, VIDEO]
Amidst fanfare, the people of Akanu Ohafia in Ohafia local government area of Abia State has held its annual Eke Ekpe festival which coincided with new yam festivals. Below are scenes from the event... https://youtu.be/bM5JO9v_PeE ...
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...
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...
Muhammadu Sanusi II Still Emir Of Kano, Says Kano Govt
The Kano State government has said the ruling delivered by a Federal High Court presided over by Justice Abdullahi Muhammad Liman, earlier on Thursday, shows Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II is still the Emir of Kano. The State Attorney General and Commissioner for justice, Barrister Haruna Isah Dederi, said this during a press conference held at the Government House Thursday evening. He...
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...
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...
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...
BREAKING: Zazzau Gets New Emir
Kaduna state Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has approved the appointment of Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli as the 19th Emir of Zazzau. Bamalli is the first emir from the Mallawa ruling house in 100 years after his grandfather, Emir Dan Sidi, died in 1920. A statement by the Commissioner of Local Government Affairs, Alhaji Ja’afaru Ibrahim Sani said Bamalli succeeds Alhaji (Dr.) Shehu...
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...
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,...
