Culture & Tradition

Ibadan Kingmakers Announces Olakulehin As New Olub

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Three Anambra monarchs have withdrawn their chieftaincy titles handed to the Senator representing Anambra South on the floor of the Nigerian Senate, Ifeanyi Ubah In a statement on Tuesday, the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 ...

Ebonyi State Stands Still As Amuzu Coronates Eze - Ajali III

Saturday, November 25, 2023
The pull and allure of culture was felt at its best in Ebonyi State on Saturday, 25th November, 2023. The whole of Ebonyi State and environs emptied herself into the open field of Community Primary School Amuzu along the Abakaliki - Afikpo expressway. The occasion was the coronation of Chief Francis ...

Tony Okocha As Dimgba Ekinigbo: Meaning And Significance  

Tuesday, November 21, 2023
A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots. - Marcus Garvey The word Dimgba generally means warrior in Ikwerre language. However, in more specific terms, it describes a famous and powerful wrestler whose back never touches the ground ...

"Culture: Isoko Men And Women - Clothing Style."

Saturday, November 18, 2023
One of the aspects of Isoko culture that is very distinctive is their mode of dressing. The Isoko people are an ethnic group mainly found in the southern part of Nigeria, particularly in Delta State. They have a unique culture and tradition, including their mode of dressing. For Isoko men, the tr ...

Osun Governor Orders Public Servants To Wear Adire Fabric Every Wednesday

Friday, November 17, 2023
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun has directed all public servants in the state to wear Adire to work every Wednesday. The directive was contained in a circular issued by the state Head of Service, Mr Ayanleye Aina, on Thursday in Osogbo, stating that the directive affected all categories of publi ...
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