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Culture

Benue Monarch Caps Bride Price at N50,000, Outlaws Extravagant Burial Ceremonies

Monday AniJanuary 4, 2024January 4, 2024

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The Idoma Area Traditional Council of Benue State has implemented significant reforms aimed at curbing extravagant burial ceremonies and promoting more equitable cultural practices. In...

Education

Nasarawa University Don Advocates Cultural Studies Integration for National Unity

Monday AniJanuary 4, 2024January 4, 2024

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Dr. Vincent Paul, a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Entrepreneurship Studies at Nasarawa State University Keffi, emphasized the imperative of integrating Cultural Studies...

Culture

Anambra Monarchs Seek Cultural Resurgence as Countermeasure for National Insecurity

Monday AniJanuary 4, 2024January 4, 2024

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In the recent Ofala Festival of the ancient kingdom of Ojoto in Anambra State, stakeholders gathered to emphasize the importance of cultural revitalization as a...

Regional Securities

Cross River Youths Rally Against Kidnappings in Nde 3-Corners, Demand FG,s Intervention

Monday AniJanuary 4, 2024January 4, 2024

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In response to the escalating incidents of kidnappings in Nde 3-Corners, Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State, a group of youths organized a...

Regional Securities

Rivers State: Unidentified Criminals Assassinate Anwunugbokor Monarch in Cold-Blood

Monday AniJanuary 3, 2024January 3, 2024

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In a tragic incident, unidentified assailants have taken the life of Chief Innocent Ekwereogwu, the paramount ruler of Anwunugbokor, a community situated in Ahaoda West...

Government

Akwa Ibom to Pioneer State Backed Holistic Care for it’s Elderly

Monday AniJanuary 3, 2024January 3, 2024

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Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has unveiled plans to establish a dedicated center for elderly citizens in the region. During his New Year...

Regional Securities

Eiye and Black Axe Cult Clashes Claim 30 Lives in Edo State

Monday AniJanuary 3, 2024January 3, 2024

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In Edo State, a tense situation has unfolded as the conflict between the Eiye and Black Axe cults have resulted in the loss of 30...

Culture

Enugu State: Udi Ancient Kingdom Installs Monarch

Monday AniJanuary 3, 2024January 3, 2024

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In a historic event on December 31, the ancient Kingdom of Udi, situated in Enugu State, witnessed the ascension of Igwe Samuel Aneke to the...

Culture

Southern Kaduna: Nom Bajju Cultural Festival Returns after 18-Years Insecurity Induced Hiatus

Monday AniJanuary 2, 2024January 2, 2024

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The Nom Bajju, an annual cultural festival of the Bajju people in Zangon Kataf local government area of Kaduna state, was celebrated in Zonkwa with...

Culture

Delta State: Asagba of Asaba Calls for Official Integration of Traditional Rulers into Governance to Tackle Insecurity Crisis

Monday AniJanuary 2, 2024January 2, 2024

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The Asagba of Asaba, HRM Obi (Prof) Chike Edozien, has issued a call for official rolesExpressing deep concern over prevailing insecurity issues, HRM Obi Edozien...