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Rivers State: Ancient Ogu Kingdom’s Iria Festival Celebrates Transition of Virgin Maidens into Womanhood

Monday AniDecember 7, 2023December 7, 2023

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The 16th century Okrika custom celebrates the virtues of chastity The poignant cultural event is reminiscent of ancient Africa before colonisation The beautiful maidens are...

Culture

Ondo State: Ilaje Monarch Advocates for Constitutional Roles for Traditional Leaders to Enhance Local Governance

Monday AniDecember 7, 2023December 7, 2023

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Oba Akinrutan is founder of Obat Oil, one of Nigeria’s largest and leading privately held oil companies The Ilaje monarch is the richest King in...

Culture

Youngest Monarch, Obi Noah Chukwuka Akaeze Graduates from UK, Returns to Throne

Monday AniDecember 6, 2023

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The Young monarch returns to the throne as a Law graduate from England UK His father, Obi Akaeze Ofulue III, was murdered by suspected Fulani...

South West

Elegbara Festival: Gani Adams Issues Cultural Wake-Up Call to Yorubas

Monday AniDecember 6, 2023December 6, 2023

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The Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams, emphasized the importance of cultural preservation during the 2023 Edition of the Elegbara Festival in Shasha,...

South West

LGA Chairmen more Powerful than Monarchs, Ooni of Ife Laments, Calls for Constitutional Review

Monday AniDecember 5, 2023

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The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, emphasized the diminishing authority of traditional rulers in Nigeria, advocating for a constitutional revision to restore...

South West

Ondo Monarch Elected President of Yoruba Obas Forum

Monday AniDecember 5, 2023December 5, 2023

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During the Annual General Meeting/Convention of the Yoruba Obasanjo Forum, traditional rulers from the South-West region elected Oba Samuel Adeoye as the President of the...

Culture

Imo State: Obi Gburugburu Decries How Traditional Institutions in South East are Undermined By Politicians

Monday AniNovember 30, 2023November 30, 2023

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The Obi Gburugburu of Igboland and paramount ruler of the ancient kingdom of Ihim Autonomous Community in Isiala Mbano Local Government Areas of Imo State,...

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Ogun State: Self-Acclaimed Monarch Jailed for Impersonation

Monday AniNovember 29, 2023November 29, 2023

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A chief magistrate court in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has handed down a six-month prison sentence to Mufutau Dosunmu, who had falsely assumed the title of...

Culture

Enugu Governor Seeks Ancient Wisdom from Traditional Rulers to Develop State

Monday AniNovember 27, 2023

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Governor Peter Mbah has emphasized the pivotal role of traditional rulers in fostering peace and progress in Enugu State, expressing the commitment of his administration...

Regional Securities

Imo State: Tragedy as Sinister Gunmen Abduct and Murder Monarch Ochulor

Monday AniNovember 27, 2023November 27, 2023

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Eze Joe Ochulor, the esteemed traditional ruler of Otulu community in Ezinihitte, Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, fell victim to unknown assailants according...