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Igbo Day 2023: Ohanaeze Ndigbo to Pay Tribute to Distinguished Igbo Icons

Monday AniAugust 28, 2023August 28, 2023

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In the forthcoming Igbo Day celebration scheduled for September 29, 2023, the pre-eminent Igbo socio-cultural collective, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has announced plans to posthumously honour a...

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New Yam Festival: Obi of Onitsha Celebrates Igbo Heritage in UNN

Monday AniAugust 23, 2023November 17, 2023

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His Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, the Obi of Onitsha, has commended indigenous students from Anambra State at the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) for their...

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ISESE: Traditionalists in Kwara File Suit Against Emir, IGP, Others, over Violation of Fundamental Rights

EmmanuelAugust 23, 2023August 23, 2023

by EmmanuelAugust 23, 2023August 23, 20230239

Traditional worshippers in Kwara state, have filed a lawsuit against the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and several others over the violation of their fundamental human...

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ISESE: Osun Govt Intervenes in Oluwo-traditionalists Face-off, Declares Indigenous Religion Holiday

Monday AniAugust 21, 2023August 21, 2023

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Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has emphasized the need for peaceful coexistence among various religious followers, cautioning against religious confrontations. This statement comes in...

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New Yam Festival: Governor Soludo Urged to Prevent Potential Crisis in Nanka

Monday AniAugust 18, 2023August 19, 2023

by Monday AniAugust 18, 2023August 19, 20230256

An urgent plea has been made to Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, to intervene in a potential crisis in Nanka community ahead of their...

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World Twins Festival: 2023 Edition Scheduled to Hold in October, Encompassing Unique Features

EmmanuelAugust 16, 2023August 16, 2023

by EmmanuelAugust 16, 2023August 16, 20230225

The 2023 edition of the World Twins Festival is scheduled to hold on Friday 14th October, at the land of Twins, Igbo-Ora, Oyo State, Nigeria....

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Iba Gani Adams Advocates for Religious Unity at 2023 Ifa Festival

Monday AniAugust 16, 2023August 16, 2023

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Aareonakakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams, underscored the significance of religion as a means to achieving God’s objectives on earth, during his speech at...

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OUK Foundation: Igbere Cultural Festival to Hold January 2024

EmmanuelAugust 15, 2023

by EmmanuelAugust 15, 20230233

The date for the 2024 Igbere Cultural Festival has been announced to be a two days event starting from January 2, 2024 and ending January...

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Iwo’s Monarch Prohibits Traditional Sacrifices and Festivities

Monday AniAugust 14, 2023August 14, 2023

by Monday AniAugust 14, 2023August 14, 20230307

The reigning Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has issued a strict decree against the practice of traditional sacrifices to deities within his domain. In...

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Burkina Faso Introduces Traditional Attires as School Uniforms to Promote Cultural Heritage

Monday AniAugust 14, 2023August 14, 2023

by Monday AniAugust 14, 2023August 14, 20230341

In a bold initiative to uphold its rich cultural heritage, Burkina Faso, the West African nation, has taken a significant stride by adopting traditional attires...