•Alaafin of Oyo and gunmen  The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has raised concerns over the level of insecurity in the South-West region, Kwara, and parts of Kogi State and wants the federal and state governments to ramp up efforts to address it. This is according to a statement on Friday by the Director, […]
•Ayanwuyi and Alaafin Award-winning cultural documentary filmmaker and Executive Director of the Dundun Centre, Ayankola Ayanwuyi, has announced the postponement of the Ibadan screening of his much-anticipated documentary, The Throne of Alaafin Oyo, citing security concerns. The filmmaker made the disclosure today via his official X (formerly ...
•Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu The federal government has criticised the coronation and activities of individuals styled as Eze Ndigbo (Igbo traditional rulers) in foreign countries, describing the practice as embarrassing. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, stated this while presenting the position of the g...
•Teni performing at Fanti carnival in Lagos The 2026 edition of the Lagos Fanti Carnival came alive yesterday at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos Island, as some of Nigeria’s top music stars delivered electrifying performances that captivated revellers. Headlining the live stage entertainment were Afrobeats sensation Teni, veteran hitmaker 9i...
The 2026 edition of the Lagos Fanti Carnival has officially commenced at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), drawing revellers, cultural groups, and tourists for a vibrant celebration of history and identity. Held annually on Easter Monday, the carnival began with processions from historic communities across Lagos Island, including Campos, Lafiaji, Ok...
•Participants at the Lagos Fanti festival The Lagos State government has announced traffic diversions and restrictions ahead of the Lagos Fanti Carnival. The festival is scheduled to be held today, Monday, April 6, 2026, around Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos Island, reports Channels TV. In a bid to ensure a seamless and hitch-free carnival ...
•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...
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