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Ibadan kingmakers unanimously appoint 84-year-old Olakulehin as 43rd Olubadan

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The traditional kingmakers of Ibadanland has unanimously consent to the enthronement of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland.   His appointment was made known after a meeting of the Olubadan-In-Council at Oja’ba in Ibadan on Friday.   Oba Olakulehin’s nomination by the council will succeed Oba Lekan Balogun who died at University College Hospital (UCH) at the age of 81, after his nomination has been approved by the Oyo State Governor ,Seyi Makinde.   Oba Olakulehin was nominated by the Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Gbadamosi Adebimpe…

Speaker Abbas turbans 12 traditional titleholders for Iyan Zazzau

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The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen has turbaned 12 worthy individuals as traditional titleholders under the fold of the Iyan Zazzau.   The Speaker is a prince of the Zazzau Emirate and holds the traditional title of Iyan Zazzau. He has been representing Zaria Federal Constituency of Kaduna State since 2011.     Those turbaned were Alhaji Aminu Ramalan as Turakin Iyan Zazzau; Samaila Tajuddeen as Majidadin Iyan Zazzau; Faisal Nuhu Bamalli as Danmorin Iyan Zazzau; Ibrahim Ameer Abbas Tajuddeen as Ciroman Iyan Zazzau; Yahaya…

THE HISTORY OF ETSU NUPE FROM 15TH CENTURY TO DATE THAT PRODUCED BIDA AS THE LAST NUPE CAPITAL. By Adamu Idris Manarakis niw,

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The word Etsu Nupe became ambiguity by the youths in KinNupe as far who is to be called Etsu Nupe and why must it be a Fulani Dynasty instead of Etsu Patigi which by implication Tsuede himself is not Nupe rather “IGALA” but compelled himself on Nupencizhi due to his dual natural and artificial powers inherited from both the sides of his father and mother.   Therefore, it’s a known fact by historians or the people of history that whosoever defeats you in a war acquires anything belonging to you…

TSUEDE THE REFORMER but not the FOUNDER OF KINNUPE. WHILE NDAGBA FOUNDED IT. By Adamu Idris Manarakis niw,

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Tsuede happened to be the one who reform/ resuscitate the Nupe kingdom after he assassinated/killed his maternal Uncle.   Tsuede’s father who is (being) called Ayegba was the one who left Idah community to tour the world and settled in Nupe kingdom whereas/ while Nupe people were already established settlers in Nku community.   When he arrived in Nku community, the Nku community leader known as Tsunku received him warmly for being a prince.   Upon his accommodation, the King betrothed his daughter, Maman to Tsuede’s father because, she was…

NKU, THE FIRST NUPE SETTLEMENT (NKU the Aboriginal Nupe),by Adamu Idris Manarakis niw

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  By:- Adamu Idris Manarakis niw, Nupe Language Professor Honourary, Tashiru Nupe & Founder / Director ILLEC, 29th March, 2024   Ndagba, the son of Ndafyanya (Agba bin Annafi) came from Nubia and settled at Nku village. As at the time, none of Nupe has ever settled in Nupe kingdom. The Ndagba came to Nupe kingdom with his wife, Shila. She has a son called Gana. Mamman Gana gave birth to Maman. Maman later married Jegu, the son of King Tafyan. Maman’s husband later died and as at the then…

Oba Adetona: Blessed by God, honoured by men, by Seun Oloketuyi

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Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland in Ogun State, is the kind of king monarchs aspire to be. And after 64 years on the throne, that prestige has not waned. Installed as king on April 2, 1960, just a few months shy of Nigeria’s Independence, Awujale’s reign is currently older than the Federal Republic of Nigeria. As it stands, he is the longest-reigning first-class monarch in Nigeria.   These are not mere statistics. They are hard facts that prove Adetona is a king blessed by God and honoured…

Makinde announces passage of Olubadan

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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

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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

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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

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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…