Makinde announces passage of Olubadan

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, announced the passage of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II. The governor made this announcement in a statement on Thursday night, stated that Olubadan Balogun, joined his ancestors late Thursday evening at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. Governor Makinde described Oba Dr. Balogun as an epitome of royal excellence and a great achiever, who made great marks on Ibadanland in just a little over two years of his reign. He expressed his…

Nigerian foremost dramatist,Jimi Solanke dies at 82

A foremost Nigerian dramatist and folk singer, Jimi Solanke is dead.   The cultural icon passed on in the early hours of today, Monday, February 5, 2023, after a brief illness.   He died en route to the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu, Ogun State.   Born on July 4, 1942, in Ipara Remo, Jimi Solanke’s artistic journey began as a pioneer member of the Orisun Theatre Group, founded by the renowned Wole Soyinka, in 1961.   His contributions to the global entertainment industry spanned seven decades, leaving an…

JUST IN: Gov Seyi Makinde suspends Onido of Ido

Oyo state Governor ,Engr.Seyi Makinde has suspended Oba Gbolagade Babalola (Gbadewolu I) the Onido of Ido in Ido local government area of the state.   The suspension was announced on Friday, in a letter dated February 2, 2024 and signed by the state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Olusegun Olayiwola.   Olayiwola disclosed that Makinde approved the suspension on February 1, 2024.   However, the reasons and the duration of the suspension were not stated.   According to the statement, the monarch was directed to hand over all…

As Eje Ankpa Confers Chieftaincy Title on Abdullahi Haruna, 42 Others

By Nathan Emmanuel     In commemoration of the two-year anniversary on the throne and the grand coronation, which included the presentation of the staff of office on October 7, 2023, His Royal Highness, Alh. (Dr.) Abubakar Sadiq Ahmed Yakubu II, the Ejeh Ankpa and Chairman of Ankpa Traditional Council, has officially announced the conferment of chieftaincy titles upon some distinguished sons and daughters of Igalaland. According to a press release signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Eje Ankpa, Rilwan Hamza, these chieftaincy titles serve as a testament to…

Gov Seyi Makinde presents staff of office to new Soun of Ogbomoso

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has officially presented staff of Office to the 21st Soun of Ogbomoso, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, Orumogege III.   The official coronation and presentation of Staff of the Office were held at the Soun of Ogbomoso Township Stadium, Ogbomoso today, Tuesday, December 19, 2023.   Oba Ghandi, in his brief titled “My dream and my Reality”, after receiving the instrument and staff of Office from Governor Makinde, expressed gratitude to God and all who have made the day a reality.   He…

Culture and identity of Gbagyi\ Gwari in FCT, Abuja. By Mercy Tartsea Anshase & Afolashade Afolabi.

Cultural identity refers to share beliefs norms, value and practice that define a group of individual often linked by ethnicity or religion, the identity shapes individual perception of themselves and their relationship to the world influencing their behaviors attitudes interactions with people. Gbagyi /Gwari people are found all over the places in Nigeria, especially western parts of Abuja , Niger state ,Kaduna state, part of Kogi state and Nasarawa state. Gbagyi/Gwari”s major towns include Minna, koru, kuta, kwaliu, Gawu, Gusssiro , Gwada, Guni, Fuka, Galkogo, Mailkula,Maita, Usafafa, Mpape, Bwari, Suleja,…

Calabar Carnival : Gov Otu woos Investors with Tax Holidays

Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has offered global investors willing to invest in the state of a tax haven.   Gov Otu made the commitment when he hosted top global CEOs in Lagos, Nigeria’s economic capital, at a breakfast meeting aimed at enhancing the tourism fortunes of the state. Speaking with the investors,the Governor said”Your presence here speaks volume of your confidence and support for my administration. I don’t take that for granted at all. For those of you willing to do business in Cross River State,…

ARAB TO NUPE By Adamu Idris Manarakis niw,

Woga e wagan Dandan wo e nyi u jinfo, wun gonyi na wo a gan nya ezazhi ba, ke nya wotso lugwa na a. (To preserve a culture, you don’t need much from borrowing when you have yours_aim)   ARABIC NUPE 1. Harram Elekpe 2. Hazaba Fanni 3. Hakika Acin 4. Lefi/Zunubi Leba 5. Zina Ecinda 6. Wufi Gafi 7. Hankali Ekpyada 8. Sama Efinti 9. Ibada Sokowun 10. Sallah Sokowun 11. Azun Eminwan 12. Masallaci Sokowunba 13. Liman Ndaman 14. Ladan Ezayici 15. Aljanna Eminmanwo 16. Halamari Kpikpa 17.…

4th Edition of Badagry Door of Return festival will be the biggest tourism event – Dabiri-Erewa

Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NIDCOM) said the 2023 4th Edition of Badagry Door of Return festival scheduled to hold from the 19th to 21st October, if properly harnessed, could be one of the biggest tourism events in Nigeria . Dabiri-Erewa stated this at a joint Press Conference at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Lagos.   The NIDCOM Boss explained that, “the Door of Return, which sigfnifies the joy of return to the motherland, is about receiving our brothers and sisters that were taken away as…

Emir Awwal Ibrahim: The Erroneously Rejected Corner Stone By Ibrahim Musa

It all started on the demise of Alhaji Ibrahim Dodo Musa, the 7th Emir of Zazzau-Suleja from Abu-ja Ruling House. Many dignitaries thronged into Suleja for condolences among whom was Late Alhaji Muhammadu Abubakar Rimi one time Civilian Governor of the old Kano State. After condoling the relevant people, he proceeded to the home of Late Shu’aibu Barde who was the then Galadiman Zazzau-Suleja and Chairman of the King Makers. Interestingly, he was a Teacher to Malam Muhammadu Awwal Ibrahim, Dallatun Zazzau-Suleja then. The regards and respect that he never…