•Governor Alex Otti of Abia State Abia State governor, Alex Otti, has flagged off the 2026 Zonal Traditional Rulers’ Capacity-Building Workshop with the theme, “Strengthening Traditional Institutions for Peace, Security, Inclusive Governance and Sustainable Community Development in Abia State.” The workshop is aimed at strengthening the capaci...
•TikToker Wasilat Olalere A lady TikToker, Wasilat Olalere, whose viral video allegedly showing the popular Ibadan-based Oloolu masquerade sparked controversy last week, has claimed she was forced to falsely declare that she became ill after recording the revered traditional figure. Olalere made the allegation during an interview with an Islam...
•The TikToker during the traditional cleansing at the Oloolu compound The female TikTok content creator at the centre of the controversy surrounding the annual Oloolu Masquerade Festival in Ibadan, Oyo State, has denied reports that she filmed the sacred Oloolu masquerade, insisting that she neither recorded the revered traditional figure nor ...
•Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State An Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Izu Umunna Cultural Association (IUCA) has expressed solidarity with Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang, for his recent apology to Ndigbo over the civil war. Mutfwang had, during a courtesy visit to him by Igbo leaders from the 17 local government areas of the state la...
•Richie Onaiwu A Popular United Kingdom Business Mogul, Dr. Richie Onaiwu has been installed as the Omelora 1 of Dim Ubulu Ihejiofor Ancient Kingdom, Oru West LGA, Imo State, Nigeria. The title was bestowed by His Royal Majesty, Eze Dr. Amb. Goodluck Obi, JP; Eze Omekannaya Ofo 1, in a ceremony rich with culture, heritage, […]
•Chinua Achebe statue and Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State Thirteen years after his passing, the impact of Nigeria’s foremost literary icon, Chinua Achebe, defies fading. In a fresh tribute to his memory, Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo unveiled a statue of the legend at Ugwunwasike Roundabout, Ogidi, in the Idemili North Loca...
•VDM and Oba Akanbi Popular activist and philanthropist Martins Vincent Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has added a traditional honour to his growing list of recognitions after the Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, conferred on him the prestigious chieftaincy title of Atáyéṣe of Yorubaland (Atáyéṣe Oodua of Nigeria). ...
•Ohanaeze Ndigbo A group under the aegis of the South East Leaders Assembly (SELA) has called for the establishment of a new socio-cultural and advocacy platform to promote the interests of the Igbo people and strengthen their voice in Nigeria’s political landscape. In a statement titled, “South East Leaders Assembly: The Needed Socio-Cultural...
The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has formally received 18 Benin artefacts returned from Switzerland after spending more than 125 years outside their homeland. He described the cultural treasures as symbols of governance, spirituality, and the artistic heritage of the Edo people, reports Channels TV. The artefa...
•The grand gate of the Kano Emir’s palace Kano is the heartbeat of northern Nigeria, and Hausa is the language that opens doors there. Locals light up when a visitor makes the effort to speak even a few words. You do not need fluency, just a handful of well-placed phrases said with a smile, reports […]
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