Thursday, 26 March, 2026

Category: Culture


In this interview with BANKOLE TAIWO, the Chief Imam of Ijebu Land and Chairman, League of Alfas and Imams, Ijebu Land, Alhaji Miftaudeen Ayanbadejo, speaks on the controversy trailing the burial of the late Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebu Read more…


Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland, has joined his ancestors at the age of 91. The monarch passed away on Sunday, just hours after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced the demise of former Muhammadu Buhari, who is also a Read more…


Confirms loyalists evicted from palace | Victims seek FG’s intervention | Police arrest 4 over attack on Emir Sanusi’s palace The Kano emirate crisis yesterday took a different dimension as the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, said Read more…


Almost a year ago, specifically July 12, 2024, the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, ascendend to one of the highest traditional titles in Yoruba land in a grand ceremony that took place at the historic Mapo Hall. Oyo Read more…


…Makes fresh demand for his release From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo,  has urged President Ahmed Tinubu to release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra  (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who was exactly at the weekend four years in Read more…


IN what was a shocking revelation to many people, the Oba of Benin, His Majesty Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, yesterday blamed the past administration in Edo State of deliberately starving the palace of its statutory funds. He Read more…


From Ifeoma Ejiofor Anambra State Governor, Prof Charles Soludo has issued Certificates of Recognition to Traditional Rulers of four communities. The communities and their traditional rulers include; Igwe Chinonso Ezeokafor, Traditional Ruler of Ikenga, Igwe Austine Chinedum Emelobe, Traditional Ruler Read more…


From Ijeoma John, Nnewi The President- General of Nzuko-Ora Nnewi ,Prince Jude Osumuoh has reaffirmed his commitment to run an open and transparent administration. Prince Osumuoh who gave this assurance in his office at Nnewi North Local Government Area of Read more…


From Ifeoma Ejiofor George Moghalu Campaign Organization (GMCO) has condemned what it called politically motivated vote of no confidence on Mrs Ifeoma Veronica Okaro. Mrs Okaro is the running mate for Chief George Moghalu, the Labour Party standard bearer in Read more…


Highlife music icon Mike Ejeagha has passed on at the age of 95. He was known for incorporating proverbs into his music. According to online reports, Ejeagha died on Friday night at about 8 p.m. at the 32 Garrison Hospital Read more…


The 16th Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi ii, has directed all his district heads and other traditional leaders to immediately suspend every preparation for the Eid-Kabir Sallah Durbar. The Emir said that the postponement became necessary in order to safeguard Read more…


Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has debunked claims that he consulted a native doctor regarding his re-election prospects ahead of the state governorship election on November 8, 2025. Some reports and video clips have circulated online claiming that the Read more…