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...
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...
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...
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...
Igbo Monarchs Make Arthur Eze “LIFE PATRON”
Igbo traditional rulers in diaspora in the 19 northern states, South West, South-South, Abuja, and overseas have adopted Prince Arthur Eze, chairman of Oranto Petroleum, as the life patron. In a statement by the national chairman of the group, and the chairman council, Ndieze Lagos, Eze Christian Nwachukwu; national deputy chairman and the Ezendigbo Abuja, Eze Uche Egenti, and the...
Ohanaeze Ndigbo To Get New President General Soon — OYC
The Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) Worldwide has said that a replacement for Nnia Nwodo, the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo will soon be announced. According to the council, it is privy to the ongoing talks amongst Igbo leaders, Igbo Political Parties leaders, Traditional Rulers, Captain of industries, Stakeholders on the new developments of the Registered Ohanaeze Ndigbo, and the end...
