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...
Part of the 40,000 fishermen expected in the Mata Fada River for the Argungu Festival have made their way into the water without permission. The fishermen forced their way into the river after overpowering security personnel drafted around the water, reports Saturday Vanguard. As of the time of filing this report, security officials are at [&h...
•Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has renewed calls for clearly defined constitutional roles for traditional rulers in Nigeria, saying that formal recognition would strengthen governance and deepen collaboration between monarchs and elected authorities. Oba Ladoja appealed yesterday, du...
•Abuja City Gate The Chairman of the Abaji Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Alhaji Abubakar Umar Abdullahi, has suspended the village head of Kache in Gurdi Ward, HRH Alhaji Ismaila Adagi, over an alleged land dispute in the area. The suspension was communicated in a letter dated January 30, 2026, issued by […]
Police in Ogun State have summoned kingmakers involved in the selection process for the new Awujale, over allegations of bribery and material inducement to the vacant throne in Ijebuland. It was learnt that some of the kingmakers were alleged to have collected money to sell the paramount traditional ruler’s throne in Ijebuland to the highest [...
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