The government of Osun State has banned social gatherings and celebrations at the Osun Osogbo festival. The state government however allowed worshippers to perform traditional rites and routines associated with the festival. In a statement, the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon Adebisi Obawale, said that the decision was taken in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. “The State Government of Osun is by this medium informing the general public that this year’s celebration...

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has approved the appointment of Dr. Daniel Shagah Ismaila as the new Hama Bachama following the demise of Honest Irmiya Stephen the 28th ruler of the Bachama kingdom who died last month. Mr  Humwashi Wonosikou, Press Secretary to the Governor dropped the hint on Wednesday in a statement. Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri while congratulating the new Hama Bachama commended the kingmakers for a peaceful process that informed the choice...

The Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has been conferred with the traditional title of “Sadaukin Shinkafi” by Shinkafi Emirate Council in Zamfara. This is contained in a statement signed by the Emir of Shinkafi, Alhaji Muhammad Makwashe and made available to newsmen in Gusau on Monday. Makwashe said that the tittle was conferred to the former minister following his support and contributions to the development of Shinkafi emirate. The emir urged the former minister...

Bachama Communities in Adamawa state have concluded “Folshe”, the final rites of the passage of Hama Bachama Honest Irmiya Stephen, Kwirei-Mana, Kpafrato II Gbulumbomo. The rites were observed at Shafe in Lamurde, Adamawa State with Chief Kingmaker Nzopwato leads the group. Speaking, Chief Timawus Mathias Nzobyalata Hamma Bachama and spokesman of the Bachama palace said it was observed according to Bachama rites. The kingmakers are referred to as the Kabe, born into the clan, not...