•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...
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...
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