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Gov Sani Bello tasks Traditional Leaders on rancour free elections

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Niger state Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has tasked traditional leaders in Nigeria to play active in ensuring peaceful and violent free general elections. Governor Sani Bello gave the charge during the Coronation and Presentation of Staff of Office to the 7th Sarkin of Kontagora, HRH, Alh. Muhammad Barau Muazu II at the Federal College of Education Field, Kontagora.   He said the traditional leaders as custodians of cultural heritage, and people are looking up to them to be non-partisan before, during, and after the elections.   According to him, “we…

Cattle Rustling : Niger Govt compensates pastoralist … says gesture ‘ll foster harmonious coexistence

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Niger State Government has stated that it will compensate Pastoralists who have lost their livestock to cattle rustlers. This was disclosed by the State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello at the Fulani Cultural Festival organized by the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore Fulani Socio-Cultural Association of Nigeria held at the Aliyu Ndayoko Memorial Stadium, Bida . The Governor who was represented by Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane explained that six Pastoralists, two each from the three Senatorial Zones of the State who were victims of cattle rustling…

History of Aare Ona Kakanfo

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According to history, the creation of the title of Aare Ona Kakanfo was the direct consequence of the ideas of a former ruler of Old Oyo Empire, Alaafin Ajagbo, who reigned in the 1600s. His predecessors, from Ajaka, who succeeded Sango (the god of thunder), to Aganju, Kori, Oluaso, Onigbogi, Eguguojo, and Orompoto to Abipa and Obalokun, all suffered incessant attacks by neighbouring states.   Aare-Ona-Kakanfo Ajagbo we gathered had a twin brother, Ajampati, and like the Biblical Jacob and Esau, Ajagbo was an outdoorsman, while Ajampati preferred the comforts…

HISTORY OF IGBAJA PEOPLE

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Igbaja is a community in Ifelodun Local Government Area, Kwara State, Nigeria, at an elevation of 349 m. It is about 40 km southeast of Ilorin, and is in Igbomina country. The Ilorin Provincial Gazetteer (1918) dates the settlement of Igbaja as late 17th or early 18th century, while the Igbaja District Gazetteer (1933–35) puts it about 1750 AD. The wet season lasts from April to October, with 50–100 cm of rain. In the dry season from November to March there is 0–13 cm of rain. The natural landscape is…

ÀROKÒ (Yoruba communications by Symbols)

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Semiotics is a study of signs and symbols, and used as a medium of communication without uttering words. In ancient Yoruba wisdom, it has been deviced and used, it is called ÀROKÒ. Àrokò is a non verbal communication medium used in The days without modern communication systems. It is an ancient communication system in Yoruba land by sending or transferring objects and materials of various properties to communicate their coded messages. The study of Àrokò is an interestingly deep adventure, but Here we shall briefly mention…

Ooni lauds new Brazilian President, says Africans’ll support his government

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The Ooni of Ife and Spiritual Father of over 300 million members of Oduduwa Race Worldwide, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, has lauded the new President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio LULA da Silva, for his love for the African people and his vow to integrate Afro-Brazilians in the inner system of his government adminstration, said this will be unprecedented in the lives of Afro-Brazilians for which the African people worldwide will give his government unflinching support. The African foremost king who doubled as Co-chairman, National Council of…

The Origin Of ‘Ìyàwó’….Otherwise Known As “WIFE” In English

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boost winnings – Gobet247.com 100% welcome bonus – Gobet247.com It is unknown to many speakers of the Yorùbá language that the original Yorùbá word for wife is ‘aya’ and not the commonly used ‘Ìyàwó’. Back in the early years of the Yorùbá people, the word “ Iyawo “did not have a place in the Yorùbá language not until an incident brought about its coinage and usage. Old Nigeria present you the origin of the Yorùbá word Ìyàwó. Origin of the Yorùbá word Ìyàwó: Long ago in Yorùbá land, a beautiful…

QMA 2022: Winner gets Cash, Car prizes as Ooni warns against blocking women’s participation in 2023 Elections

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The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, played host to top dignitaries at the grand finale of the annual Queen Moremi Ajansoro Pageant at the Ojaja Arena, Ife Grand Resort, Ile-Ife. Addressing newsmen ahead of the event, Ooni Ogunwusi explained that Queen Moremi Ajansoro annual pageant is that of leadership, culture and character.   “We use this as a point of call to remind the world that a special space must be reserved for women in leadership for the world to be a better…

TAA, SB, others stage December Camps in FCT

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December is mostly a busy month for the children and adult as a result of frivolous and meaningful activities especially for children.   There are annual camps decently designed for both youth and children nationwide. Here in Abuja, no excuse is left behind for any conscious parent not to find a suitable camp that his/her children/wards will attend in December. Among the interesting camps are slated to commence soon within Federal Capital Territory.   The Achiever Ambassadors (TAA) Foundation of Nigeria along with The Triumphant-Treasure Future Scholars (TFS) and Treasure…

6th Nigeria supply chain Management conference and induction holds 1st Dec. 2022

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The Nigeria supply chain management conference brings together professionals in the field of supply chain, logistics, procurement, transportation, inventory, store and warehousing among others to discuss the current obtainable standards and trends in supply chain management to the benefit of members and Nigeria at large.   The conference is largely honoured by the private sector, non-government organization and the Nigerian government led by the Bureau of public procurement BPP. This conference is organized by the chartered institute of logistics and supply chain management Nigeria. The conference is scheduled to hold…