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...
2020 Ofala Festival: Senator Kalu Greets Obi Of Onitsha
Former Governor of Abia state and Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Kalu has felicitated with the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe Agbogidi on the occasion of the 2020 Ofala festival. Applauding the efforts of the Obi of Onitsha in taking the Ofala festival to the global stage, Kalu called on the people of Onitsha to sustain their...
Abia Community Accuses Native Doctors Of Aiding “Yahoo Plus”
A leader in Okon Aku community in Ohafia local government area of Abia state, Chief Ndukwe Iko has frowned at the activities of native doctors in the community whom he accused of aiding ‘Yahoo Plus’, a practice of providing support to internet fraudsters, ABN TV reports. Mr. Iko who made the revelation in a chat with ABN TV on Sunday...
All Road Leads To Benue As Idoma Pegs Bride Price At N50,000, Bars All Stringent Conditions
The Idoma Area Traditional Council, IATC, of Benue state, led by the paramount ruler, Och’Idoma, His Majesty Eliagwu Odogbo has restricted all traditional marriage rites in Idoma land to a maximum of N50,000. The Council also ordered the immediate reversal of the practice of returning the corpse of an Idoma daughter from her husband’s home to her paternal home for...
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...
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...
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...
Chief Okeke Salutes Ebem Ohafia On Successful Celebration Of New Yam Festival
APC House of Representatives candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency of Abia State in the 2023 general elections, Chief Daniel Chimezie Okeke has felicitated with the people of Ebem Ohafia in Ohafia local government area on their successful celebration of the iri ji (new yam festival) which coincided with their Igba Ekpe on Saturday. In a goodwill message on Sunday, the...
Gov. Ikpeazu Calls For Support From Traditional Rulers To Strengthen Security
Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has called on Traditional Rulers in the state to partner with his administration to strengthen security in the state during and after the Yuletide season. Governor Ikpeazu who made the call on Saturday while speaking during the 21st Coronation Anniversary of the first Deputy Chairman of Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers and conferment...
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...
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