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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…

SINL Nigeria Online news Publisher, Saminu Ibrahim gives daughter out in marriage

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The Publisher of a foremost online news medium, SINL Nigeria Online news (www.sinlnigeria.com.ng), Alhaji Saminu Ibrahim Saturday 2th July,2021, hosted prominent Nigerians in his country home ,Offa, Kwara state for his daughter’s wedding ceremony. It was joy all the way for the family of the Publisher ,Alhaji Saminu Ibrahim Ajibade,as he gave out the hand of his beautiful daughter, Hamida Titilope, in marriage with Abdulrazaq Olajide Alimi. The classy event which took place at the Ajoke hall of the Parliament event center, Offa, Kwara state on Saturday, July 24th, 2021,…

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…

BREAKING: Sad! Popular Nigerian Singer, Song writer,Sound Sultan dies

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The 44-year-old popular singer and Jagbajantis crooner, Lanre Fasasi better known as Sound Sultan, is dead. He lost it to his battle with cancer of the throat. A statement, signed by his brother, Kayode Fasasi reads: “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Multi-talented veteran singer, rapper, songwriter, Onlanrewaju Fasasi a.k.a Sound Sultan. He passwed away at the age of 44 following a hard-fought battle with Angoimmunoblastic T-cell Lymphoma.” “He is survived by his wife, 3 children and his siblings. We, his family appreciate the…

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…

40 years without Robert Nesta Marley, the Apostle of One Love By Simon Kolawole

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May 1981. I was pretty much young. Radio stations were playing Bob Marley non-stop. One Love. Redemption Song. No Woman No Cry. Rastaman Vibration. On and on and on. I overheard my older cousin, now of blessed memory, discussing with a neighbour that “Bob Marley is dead”. She looked sad. On my uncle’s table were several Marley cassettes. The one that fascinated me the most was the cover of ‘Uprising’, his last studio album. He had his arms raised and his head bent backwards, with his dreadlocks, as thick as the roots…