Governor Makinde Crowns Three Newly Elevated ChiefFriday, April 3, 2026
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has officially pronounced Senator Sarafadeen Alli and two other high chiefs as traditional rulers in Ibadan despite their absence at the coronation ceremony. The royal event, which attracted dignitaries from across the country, was held on Friday, April 3, at th ...
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Arts: Ebonyi Foundation Stages Cultural Carnival, Pledges Igbo Heritage RevivalMonday, March 30, 2026
The Ike-Elechi Ogba Foundation says it is working with stakeholders and the Ebonyi State Government to revive Igbo culture and traditions that risk extinction. Founder and Ebonyi State University Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics), Prof. Ike-Elechi Ogba, said the cultural carnival and art exhibit ... |
Ebonyi Monarch Celebrates First Anniversary, Warns Senator, Other Title RecipienSunday, January 25, 2026
His Royal Highness, Eze Ferdinand Okoronkwo Nwujor, the traditional ruler of Onicha autonomous Community of Ebonyi State, has urged recipients of his traditional chieftaincy titles to continue upholding the virtues that earned them the honour. He warned that any deviation away from qualifying con ... |
Anambra Govt Disputes Chieftaincy Title Conferred On Bianca Ojukwu, Says It's FrThursday, January 1, 2026
Anambra State government has disowned the chieftaincy title of reportedly conferred on the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, saying that the title was bestowed without due process. The state government stated this in a letter dated December 31, 2025, signed by the Commissioner ... |
From Benin City To Rotterdam: Igue Festival Echoes In The NetherlandsTuesday, December 23, 2025
The Igue Festival, also known as the King 39;s Festival, has its roots in the Benin Kingdom of Edo State, Nigeria. It 39;s a ceremony of thanksgiving and spiritual renewal, where Igue means to honor or to worship in the Edo language. Initially called Igue Oba, or the king 39;s festival, ... |
Alpha Morgan Bank Backs Cultural Preservation At The 2025 Iganmode FestivalTuesday, December 23, 2025
Alpha Morgan Bank was among the major sponsors of the recently held Iganmode Cultural Festival (Odun Omo Iganmode) in Sango-Otta, an event that celebrated the rich cultural heritage, history, and identity of the Awori people of Ota. https://cdn.thenigerianvoice.com/images/content/122320255 ... |
VIDEO/Photo News: Seyi Tinubu Installed As ‘Okanlomo Of Yorubaland’ At Alaafin’sSunday, December 21, 2025
The city of Oyo is currently agog for the installation of new high-ranking chiefs by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade. Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, will be installed as the ldquo;Okanlomo of Yorubaland, rdquo; a title which translates to ldquo;the beloved child rdquo; o ... |
Alaafin Of Oyo To Install Seyi Tinubu As Okanlomo Of YorubalandWednesday, December 17, 2025
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, is set to install Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, as the Okanlomo of Yorubaland. A viral invitation seen on Tuesday revealed that the installation of President Tinubu rsquo;s son is scheduled to take place in Oyo Town on Sunday, December 21, ... |
Oraifite Community Celebrates New Yam Festival In Grand StyleSaturday, October 4, 2025
Oraifite kingdom in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State has expressed gratitude to God for fruitful and bountiful harvest for the people of the community. Traditional ruler of the community, His Royal Majesty, Ogbuefi Stanley Chukwujekwu, while leading his people in the 2025 New Yam F ... |
Ladoja Ascends Throne: Ibadan Marks New Era with 44th Olubadan CoronationFriday, September 26, 2025
Ibadan residents and religious leaders gathered at Ibadan House, Oke Aremo, to offer prayers for Sen. Rashidi Ladoja 39;s coronation as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The event coincided with Ladoja 39;s 81st birthday. Notable attendees included Ajeniyi Ajewole, President General of Central Coun ... |
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