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South West

Topo Monarch raises Alarm, calls on Gov Sanwo-Olu to Halt Expatriate’s Sinister Claim on Ancestral Island

Monday AniMarch 22, 2024March 22, 2024

by Monday AniMarch 22, 2024March 22, 20240231

The traditional leader of Topo, a suburb of Badagry in Lagos State, Chief Oluwadami Avoseh, has urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to intervene and prevent an...

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Yoruba Ifa Priest Urges use of African Indigenous Spirituality against Terrorists in Nigeria

Monday AniMarch 22, 2024March 22, 2024

by Monday AniMarch 22, 2024March 22, 20240199

Renowned Yoruba Ifa priest, Chief Ifayemi Elebuibon, has emphasized the urgent need for political and security stakeholders in the South-West to employ spiritual protection measures...

Culture

Oyo Governor approves Symbolic Beads and Staff for Monarchs

Monday AniMarch 12, 2024March 12, 2024

by Monday AniMarch 12, 2024March 12, 20240163

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has recently authorized significant changes within the traditional leadership landscape of the state. In an official statement released by...

Culture

Taraba State: Two Monarchs Questionably Selected to end Disputed “Teekum” Stool as Ancestral Owners Object

Monday AniMarch 6, 2024March 6, 2024

by Monday AniMarch 6, 2024March 6, 20240159

The Kutebs, the ancestral owners of the Takum Stool, may be facing systemic genocide– PioneerNews The name Teekum is corrupted as Takum, meaning, “we assemble”...

Culture

IGUARO: Anambra Monarch Ezenri, Proclaims 1025th Igbo Ancestral New Year

Monday AniFebruary 20, 2024February 20, 2024

by Monday AniFebruary 20, 2024February 20, 20240193

In a ceremony held at the palace of the traditional ruler of Nri, Anaocha Local Government Area, Anambra State, His Majesty Ezenri Obidiegwu Onyesoh proclaimed...

Culture

ISESE: Traditionalists Urge Return to Ancient “Obaship” Selection Process amid Sacrilegious Killings

Monday AniFebruary 12, 2024February 12, 2024

by Monday AniFebruary 12, 2024February 12, 20240186

Traditionalists from the Ancient Religion Societies of African Descendants International Council (ARSADIC) have voiced concerns over the vulnerability of Yoruba monarchs, attributing it to their...

Culture

SE Monarchs Query Igbo Governors Interference in Ancestral Matters amid Public Mistrust of Traditional Leaders

Monday AniJanuary 24, 2024January 24, 2024

by Monday AniJanuary 24, 2024January 24, 20240152

In recent times, clashes between governors and traditional rulers in Igbo land have become increasingly common, often arising from conflicting political interests. An example is...

Culture

Taraba State: Ancient Kuteb Tribe Finally Installs New Monarch after 28-Year Vacancy

Monday AniJanuary 17, 2024January 17, 2024

by Monday AniJanuary 17, 2024January 17, 20240154

The Kuteb people, a Jukunoid tribe situated in Southern Taraba, Nigeria, recently concluded a 28-year-long period of vacancy by appointing a new paramount ruler, the...

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Mama Theresa Onuorah at 82: Celebrating the Iconic Igbo Traditional Songstress

Monday AniJanuary 11, 2024January 11, 2024

by Monday AniJanuary 11, 2024January 11, 20240175

In a jubilant celebration of culture and musical mastery, the Igbo community came together to honour the legendary Theresa Onuorah, a stalwart in the realm...

Culture

Kwara State: Isanlu-Isin Community Marks third Annual AJÓKOGUN Cultural Fiesta

Monday AniJanuary 2, 2024January 2, 2024

by Monday AniJanuary 2, 2024January 2, 20240173

The Isanlu-Isin community in Kwara State joyously marked the third edition of the annual AJÓKOGUN cultural fiesta, a celebration initiated by the youth and subsequently...