Category: Culture and Tourism

ATTAH IGALA’S CORONATION AND THE ILLUMINATION OF HISTORY AND ANCIENT TRADITION By Armstrong Idachaba

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Between the November 9th to November 18th 2021 the world witnessed the announcement and ascension rites of Attah Igala Mathew Opaluwa to the ancient paramount throne of the Igala Kingdom. Boasting of a tradition that has lasted about four centuries the Igala Kingdom undoubtedly remains in the annals of history as one of the greatest royal civilizations in Africa. According to the late Guru of Igala culture and tradition, Dr Tom Miachi(2012) in his book,The Incarnate Being Phenomenon in African Culture, the Igala people occupy the area of land to…

13th Coronation : Emir Sulu-Gambari greets Shehu of Borno

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The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Mai-Martaba Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has felicitated with the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai Al-Amin Elkanemi, on his 13years coronation anniversary on the throne. Alhaji Sulu-Gambari who lauded the numerous achievements recorded by the Borno Emirate Council since the ascension of Shehu Ibn Umar Garbai to the throne, prayed Almighty Allah to continue to strengthen the frontline monarch for the good of his subjects and humanity in general. This is contained in a goodwill message issued…

Tradition ‘ll Be Followed in Naming Next Olubadan- Olubadan-in-Council

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The Olubadan-in-Council has declared that tradition would be followed in naming the next Olubadan of Ibadan, regardless of their elevation to Obas.   A statement released at the end of a two-hour closed-door meeting held at the residence of Otun Olubadan, High Chief Lekan Balogun, on Monday, said members of the council would meet and announce the next Olubadan of Ibadan in line with tradition after the mourning of Oba Saliu Adetunji is over.   However, the Osi Olubadan, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja and two other members of the council…

JUST IN : Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji passes on

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Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji Aje Ogunguniso has joined his ancestor.   The 93 years old monarch reportedly died in the early hours of today Sunday 2nd January at the University College Hospital UCH. Born in August 26, 1928, the music promoter and businessman became the 41st Olubadan of Ibadan on March 4, 2016. He was crowned by late Governor Abiola Ajimobi, the immediate past Governor of Oyo state. He became Mogaji of Alusekere Compound, Popoyemoja, Ibadan in 1976 but he became Jagun Balogun (the first step in his line)…

Gov Bello mourns death of Jukun’s Paramount Ruler, Dr. Shekarau Angyu

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Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has mourned the demise of the Paramount and Supreme Ruler of Jukun Race and Chairman Taraba State Council of Traditional Rulers, His Majesty, Dr. Shekarau Angyu, Kuvyo II (CON) who passed away on Sunday at the age of 84 The Governor’s message was conveyed in a press statement signed on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Muhammed Onogwu, where he described the death of the late king as a loss to the Nation Governor Bello expressed that the Royal father was a renowned man of…

MEET THE OBALEO-ELECT, Dr. Sunday Aikuirawo ANIYI,

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Today October 08, 2021 Dr. Sunday Aikuirawo ANIYI, the only child of his late parents was elected as the OBALEO of Erinmope-Ekiti in Moba LGA of Ekiti State.   Dr. Aniyi holds a doctorate degree in Communication Arts with specialization in International Communication and Media Studies. His other academic interest includes political and policy communication. He previously, was a journalist and publisher before moving to the academics. He was a lecturer at the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti before moving to Elizade University where he taught Mass Communication. In 2019, he was…

BREAKING : Niger Govt announces Mohammed Barau Kontagora as 7th Emir Of Kontagora

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Mohammed Barau Kontagora has been annouced as the 7th Emir (Sarkin Sudan) of Kontagora Emirate. Recall that the selection of the 7th Emir (Sarkin Sudan) of Kontagora was held on Sunday 19th of September, 2021 in Kontagora. The selection was done by the Kingmakers of the Kontagora Emirate in line with the Customary Laws and Practice of the Kontagora Emirate. However, some aggrieved contestants to the stool petitioned the Governor of Niger State alleged some irregularities in the selection process. In response to the petition, the Governor acting on section…

Oyo Govt celebrates 2021 World Tourism Day with Mountaineering

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The Oyo State Government joined the rest of the world for the celebration of the World Tourism Day (WTD) on Monday, September 27, 2021.   Following this established practice, the Pacesetter State played host to stakeholders in the tourism sector at the popular 246 steps Ado-Awaye Hills, Iseyin Local Government, Iseyin.   The Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde seized the occasion to call on investors to join the State Government in promoting Tourism in the State.   He stressed that tourism remained a viable alternative to oil and other…

Gov Yahaya Bello eulogized,as Kogi celerates 2021 World Tourism Day

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The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello has been commended for his role towards promotion and development of Tourism in the state. The Honourable Commissioner for Culture and Tourism,Salifu Isah Idachaba gave this commendable in his speech delivered at the occasion marking 2021 World Tourism Day celebration in the state capital, Lokoja. Hon.Salifu Isah Idachaba described Gov Yahaya Bello as adynaHonmic, tourism-friendly and security conscious Governor. He said; “Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello who made it possible for us to celebrate this day by strengthening the State security architecture especially…

Gov Sani Bello eulogizes Emir Of Suleja,Awwal Ibrahim@80

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Niger state Governor ,Abubakar Sani Bello has congratulated the Emir of Suleja, Alhaji Mohammed Awwal Ibrahim as he turned 80. The Governor in a statement, extolled the virtues of the Royal father, described him as a man who has spent most of his life in service to humanity ranging from public service, politics and traditional institution. Governor Sani Bello maintained that the contributions of the octogenarian in the development of not just his Emirate and state, but the country at large can not be ignored. He said, as the first…