•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 [...
•Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has emphasised that traditional rulers are essential pillars of nation-building and sound leadership. He said, “Traditional institutions are key to good governance”, in a call for stronger nation-building efforts. Speaking on Channels Television today, Emir Sanusi said h...
•Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, has called for collective responsibility in addressing violence against women and vulnerable people. He said this today during an interview on Channels Television, noting that his community has certain rules to protect women and other vulnerable groups against violen...
•Emir of Shonga, Haliru Ndanusa The Emir of Shonga, Kwara State, Haliru Ndanusa, has decried the impacts of early girl-child marriage, suggesting education as an alternative to address the menace. Ndanusa said this during an interview on Channels Television today. The Emir, who said early marriage is contentious, believes education can help ad...
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