Category: Culture and Tourism

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…

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

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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.

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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

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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,

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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.…