•Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State The Governor Seyi Makinde administration today proceeded with the installation of beaded crowns on three high chiefs in Ibadanland despite their prior request for a postponement, in a move that has stirred debate within traditional and public circles. The affected chiefs: Sen. Sharafadeen Alli, Adebayo Akand...
•Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Adewolu Ladoja There are indications that the planned coronation of three Ibadan chiefs to the status of beaded-crown wearing Obas may not go on as scheduled. This is because the three concerned High Chiefs due to be crowned have formally informed the Olubadan that they would be unavailable, and have, therefore, [&...
•Alhaji Abdulmumin Kabir Usman His Royal Highness, the Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, has approved the turbanning of three distinguished sons of Katsina State, honoring their contributions to societal development and dedication to community service. The honourees, all members of the esteemed Muhammadu Dikko dynasty renowned f...
•Peller and Oba of Benin The Benin Traditional Council has reaffirmed its stance that popular streamer, Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja, widely known as Peller, was not granted approval to visit the palace of the Oba of Benin. In a statement addressing claims made by Peller and his management, the council’s Secretary, Frank Irabor, clarified that submit...
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, today, appointed four professors under its Professorial Endowment Chair initiative to prevent the extinction of the Igbo language. The appointed scholars include Prof. Mercy Nnyigide from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Prof. Boniface Mbah of University of Nigeria Nsukka, Prof. Ngozi Emeka-Nwobi of Ebonyi State ...
•Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State The Kano State government has suspended the traditional Sallah Durbar festival, citing credible intelligence of potential security threats during the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. The announcement follows the release of guidelines for a parallel Sallah Durbar by the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, fro...
The President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, John Azuta-Mbata, has cautioned that the Igbo language risks extinction if decisive and collective steps are not taken to revitalise it. He gave the warning at the 2026 Igbo Efula Mother Tongue Day celebration held in Enugu, where he described the language as the soul and identity of the [&he...
•Argungu fishing festival 2026 biggest catch After a six-year hiatus driven by insecurity, the UNESCO-listed Argungu Fishing Festival returned in Kebbi State, drawing thousands of spectators and regional competitors, and producing a 59-kilogramme catch that stole the show. Local fisherman Abubakar Usman’s 59-kilogramme “monster” catch was the ...
•Ogunwusi (left), Oji, (centre) and Agubuzu (right) The Ogbunechendo of Ezema Olo Kingdom in Enugu State, Igwe Lawrence Agubuzu, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, yesterday disagreed over the existence of a southern traditional rulers’ council. Agubuzu had while addressing participants at the National Traditional and Religious Leaders...
The vibrant Kabanci water display has been a standout feature at the ongoing Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival in Argungu, showcasing the rich riverine heritage of Kebbi State. Kabanci, a traditional water skill practiced for centuries by the people of the old Kabi Kingdom, highlights how local warriors and fishermen historic...
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