Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has faulted the comments of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) director of Publicity and Advocacy, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, on its leader’s views on the forthcoming presidential election. Baba-Ahmed had said they were not moved by Adebanjo’s Read more…
As part of its resolve to reduce the unemployment rate among the youths in the south east,the Ohanaeze Ndigbo has announced plans to commence building of ultra modern shops in the zone. Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, chairman elders council of Ohanaeze Read more…
A chieftain of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Richard Ozobu, on Saturday, said that only building an alliance with other zones would guarantee the realisation of a President of Igbo extraction in 2023. Ozobu, who spoke in a media chat with some Read more…
Prince Joseph Olubiyi Toriola, an 81- year old biological father of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the largest telecommunications provider in Nigeria, MTN, Karl Olutokun Toriola was on Saturday installed as the new Ogunsua of Modakeke in Ife South local government area Read more…
The Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB) has declared its former head of directorate, Simon Ekpa wanted for alleged sabotage and inciting hoodlums to enforce its suspended sit-at-home on Mondays. Ekpa who was earlier disowned by IPOB has been condemned for Read more…
By Ifeoma Ejiofor The Nnewi North Local Goverment Area branch of Imo General Assembly (IGA) has elected new officials. The newly elected officials will pilot the affairs of the association for the next four years. Some of the elected officials Read more…
Royal fathers from Enugu West Senatorial District have given their royal blessings and the “Ofo”, which symbolises authority, truth, and justice, to the former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, ahead of the governorship primaries in the state. Read more…
The country home of the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, George Obiozor was on Saturday morning set ablaze by gunmen. The incident happened in Awo- Omamma, the hometown of Mr Obiozor, in Oru East Local Government Area of Imo State. The gunmen, it Read more…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has said he had partnered some universities and experts to ensure safety and protection of Yoruba artefacts when returned. The monarch stated this during the on-site exhibition and opening of the ancient Olokun Read more…
The Umuebe family in Omoku Town in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni local government area of Rivers State, has dragged the traditional ruler of Ogba Kingdom, Eze Nwachukwu Nnam-Obi, to Omoku High Court over the Eze-Ogba chieftaincy stool. Also joined in the suit were the governor Read more…
Happy International Women’s Day. Across the globe, today is an opportunity to celebrate the hard-won achievements of women and press for change on the many challenges we still face. In the UK, the gender pay gap persists, period poverty remains a major Read more…
The South East Council of Traditional Rulers and Igbo Archbishops and Bishops have condemned the laissez-faire attitude of the president in confronting the security situation in the South East region of the country. A statement by the joint body on Read more…