Category: Culture and Tourism

Traditional institution is a rallying point in Nigeria – Gov Sani Bello

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Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has said that traditional institution remained a rallying point in Nigeria. Governor Sani Bello stated this at the coronation and presentation of staff of office to the 2nd Emir of Bichi, Alhaji Nasiru Ado Bayero by the Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje in Bichi. He said that the convergence of different traditional leaders in the country to witness the coronation of the Emir of Bichi, further proved that their coming together would engender unity amongst Nigerians as they will learn from one…

Argungu Emir to Turban Lai Mohammed as ‘Kakakin Kebbi’

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All is set for the investiture and turbaning of the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed for the traditional title of ‘Kakakin Kebbi’ (Ambassador of Kebbi Culture in Nigeria and Beyond). The turbaning will be done by the Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Mohammed Sama’ila Mera at an elaborate event in Argungu on Saturday, 25th September, 2021. A statement from the Kebbi Emirate Council stated that the decision to bestow the traditional title of the Kakakin Kebbi on Alhaji Lai Mohammed was reached at the Council’s meeting based on…

ÒGBÓRÍ ELÉMÒSÓ: A HISTORY OF A YORUBA TOWN

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Ògúnlolá was the name of the brave hunter and an expert archer, he was said to be of Ibariba descent. In the mid-17th century he migrated with his wife, Èsùu to the present site known today as Ọ̀gbómòsó, he first settled under a tree called Ajagbon (still standing near the king’s palace). Later on Ògúnlolá discovered that there were people who have settled in that area before him, he then went to introduce himself and fortunately they were also hunters just like him, they were; Aale, Onisile, Orisatolu and Akande.…

Awujale cancels 2021 Ojude Oba festival

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The Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, has approved the cancellation of the 2021edition of the Annual Ojude Oba Festival of Ijebu Ode. In a Press statement issued by the Coordinator of the Festival and Baagbimo of Ijebu, Chief (Dr.) Fassy Yusuf, the cancellation was attributed to the prevalence of the COVID-19 pandemic, its likely upsurge with the Delta variant and the negligible number of people that had taken the anti-COVID 19 vaccine. Rather than expose peoples who will converge on Ijebu Ode from all…

Pantami, Danbatta felicitate with Bayero on coronation

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The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami and the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, have rejoiced with Alhaji Aminu Ado Beyero on his coronation as the 15th Emir of Kano.   Prof Danbatta, who hailed from Danbatta Local Government Area of Kano State, paid homage to the Emir, Friday evening, to congratulate him in his personal capacity and also deliver a similar congratulatory message on behalf of the Hon, Minister, Board of Commissioners and the entire staff…

Makinde presents Staff of Office to New Olugunwa of Oke-Amu

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Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has presented the instrument of appointment and Staff of Office to the new Olugunwa of Oke-Amu, His Royal Majesty, Oba Omotosho Kasali Oyeniyi. Performing the official presentation to the new monarch at L.A Primary School, Oke-Amu, in Itesiwaju Local Government Area, Makinde called on the traditional institution to partner his administration in ensuring better standard of living for the people. He also said that his administration was passionate about security of lives and properties and carrying out meaningful programmes that would have direct impact…

Ahmed Ahmed assumes duty as National Troupe Artistic Director,CEO

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The substantive Artistic Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Troupe of Nigeria Alhaji Ahmed Mohammed Ahmed has formerly assumed office. Ahmed succeeded Comrade Tar Ukoh whose tenure as Artistic Director ended on March 31. Ahmed whose appointment took effect from April 30, 2021 promised to revitalize the National Troupe and reposition the Troupe for effective service delivery and the demonstration of Nigeria’s advancing cultures. The new Artistic Director gave this assurance while addressing management and staff of the NTN at the Troupe’s temporary office space at the National…

ILLEC @ 33 :Nupe language school felicitates with first Nupe language Professor, Adamu Idris Manarakis

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The Nupes Language School has felicitated with the the first Nupe language Professor and founder of Indigenous Languages Learning Centre in Nigeria(ILLEC).on the occasion of 33rd anniversary of the centre. The congratulatory signed by the school management read : Before your 33rd years Anniversary, you brought a lot of happinesses and joys to kinnupe. All the ideas nursed or nourished by you are the things one could think is almost impossible even in a mere dream, especially in the aspect of rebirthing a moribund Nupe Language. You made it possible…

Oyetola mourns Olufon’s passing, says it’s a colossal loss

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The Governor,State of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola has described the passing of the Olufon of Ifon in Orolu Local Government Area of the State, Oba Almorouf Adekunle Magbagbeola, as a colossal loss. The Governor in a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan on Thursday in Osogbo, offered his sympathies and prayers to the Royal Family and the people of Ifon. Oyetola who described Oba Almorouf as a symbol of history, culture and heritage, said the late monarch would be remembered as a visionary leader who made important contributions…

Nasarawa ready to partner NTDC to promote tourism, says Gov Sule

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, said his administration is ready to partner with the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), in order to develop the tourism potentials of the state. Engineer Sule stated this while hosting the North Central Zone Coordinator of the NTDC, Nanna D. Yakubu, at the Government House, on Wednesday. The Governor said his administration was particularly interested in going into a public private partnership, with the government willing to provide the infrastructure, as well as support investors who are ready to run such ventures as businesses.…