Culture & Tradition

Oba Igweship:cheers And Boo As More Okuzu Sons Joi

Thursday, May 2, 2024
As Oba community begins afresh the process of searching for who will occupy the revered throne of Oba as the EzeOkpoko II after the former selection/election process with its dismal show that lasted for years was jettisoned by the new town union administration led by Engr. Uzo Ejiofor with the claim ...

Traditional Ruler Writes Lagos General Hospital, Urges Female Workers To Stay At

Monday, April 29, 2024
The traditional ruler of Ikorodu land in Lagos State, Oba Kabiru Adewale Shotobi, has asked all female workers at Ikorodu General Hospital not to work on May 16, 2024 as a result of upcoming traditional rite, known as lsquo;Oro rsquo;, in the town. This directive was given in a letter the monarc ...

Oba Of Benin Suspends Six Officials For Distorting History During Meeting Ooni O

Sunday, April 28, 2024
The Oba of Benin in Edo State, Oba Ewuare II, has approved the suspension of six of his officials over alleged presentation of themselves to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, as the palace rsquo;s emissaries. The suspension of the palace officials was contained in a statement issued b ...

Yoruba Council Suspends Monarch In Sokoto

Tuesday, April 23, 2024
The Yoruba Community Council in Sokoto State has suspended the community rsquo;s traditional ruler, the Sarikin Yorubawa, Alhaji Abdulfatai Coker. The suspension was contained in a letter dated April 19, 2024, which was signed by the council rsquo;s President General, Chief James Olorunfemi; and ...

Ibadan Kingmakers Announces Olakulehin As New Olubadan

Friday, April 12, 2024
The Ibadan Kingmakers have unanimously nominated the Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief Owolabi Olakulehin as the next Olubadan of Ibadan. The nomination followed the passing of Oba Dr. Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland. However, the nomination will be subj ...

Olubadan-Designate Not Fit To Rule Now

Tuesday, April 9, 2024
The Otun Balogun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Abimbola Ajibola, on Tuesday, declared that the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, is still ill and not physically fit to rule at the moment. The Olubadan stool became vacant after the demise of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balog ...

Oba Olakulehin To Emerge New Olubadan Of Ibadan As Late Monarch Is Buried 

Friday, March 15, 2024
The Balogun of Ibadanland, Owolabi Olakulehin is set to become the next Olubadan of Ibadan following the passing of Oba Dr. Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland. However, this will be subject to the approval of Governor Seyi Makinde of the State. Olakulehin, the ...

Governor Adeleke Sacks Three Notable Osun Monarchs

Friday, January 19, 2024
The Governor Ademola Adeleke-led Osun State Government has ordered a fresh selection process to fill the stools of Aree of Iree and Owa of Igbajo, having nullified the initial processes. This is as the government declared the stool of Akinrun of Ikirun, Oba Olalekan Akadiri vacant, calling on all ...

Anambra Monarchs Withdraw Ifeanyi Ubah’s Chieftaincy Titles

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Three Anambra monarchs have withdrawn their chieftaincy titles handed to the Senator representing Anambra South on the floor of the Nigerian Senate, Ifeanyi Ubah In a statement on Tuesday, the press secretary to the Anambra state government, Christian Aburime, said that the chieftaincy titles wer ...

Osun Governor Approves Appointment Of Six Traditional Rulers

Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Govermor Ademola Adeleke-led government in Osun State has approved the appointment of six traditional rulers in the state. The appointments, according to a statement signed by Kolapo Alimi, Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, on Wednesday, formed part of the decisions arrived a ...
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