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Culture & TraditionGunmen Attack Kaduna Polytechnic, Abduct Students and Lecturers

Beloved John (Staff Writer)June 11, 2021

ZARIA — The Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria, Kaduna state, fell victim to the ongoing wave of kidnappings and killings when an unspecified number of students alongside two lectures were kidnapped by gunmen while one student was shot dead. The attack which was confirmed by the state government occurred at the polytechnic’s main campus often referred to as UPE. The campus is located around located along an expressway just at the entrance of Zaria. Habila Nasai...

Governor Matawalle Suspends Emir Of Dansadau, District Head Of Nasarawa Mailayi, Dissolves State Executive Council

Culture & Tradition PoliticsGovernor Matawalle Suspends Emir Of Dansadau, District Head Of Nasarawa Mailayi, Dissolves State Executive Council

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 1, 2021

Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle of Zamfara State has approved the suspension of His Royal Highness, the Emir of Dansadau, Alhaji Hussaini Umar, with immediate effect. Equally, the Governor has approved that the District Head of Dansadau, Alhaji Nasiru Muhammad S/Kudu, would oversee the affairs of the Emirate. In a statement by his Special Adviser Public Enlightenment, Media and Communication, Mallam Zailani Bappa, the governor also suspended with immediate effect the District Head of Nasarawa Mailayi,...

Culture & Tradition ObituaryParamount Traditional Ruler of Mbula Kingdom Dies At 81, Gov Fintiri Condoles The Chiefdom

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 17, 2021

The Paramount traditional ruler of Mbula kingdom in Adamawa state, His Royal Majesty Joel Joram Fwa is dead. He died at the age of 81 at the Federal Medical Center Yola, Sunday morning after battling prolonged health challenges. Meanwhile, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has offered his condolences to the Mbula traditional council, the Royal family and the entire Mbula kingdom over the demise of His Royal Highness Joram Joel Fwa. A statement by Press Secretary...

Culture & Tradition News NigeriaOba of Benin Concludes ‘Ugie-Oduduwa’ Ceremony

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)May 12, 2021

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, on Tuesday concluded the first public performance of the Ugie-Ododuwa ceremony at the sacred Ugha-Ehengbuda axis of the palace ground in Benin. The climax of the “outdoor spiritual ceremony” was when the Oba joined seven masqueraders in their stylish dance steps, as the Ogbelaka Royal drummers rendered spiritual incantations. The outdoor ceremony which attracted many, especially the youth, started on May 4. The Oba’s acting Chief Press...

Culture & Tradition Lifestyle NewsSultan Turbans More Than 20 Persons With Traditional Titles Of Sokoto Caliphate

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 5, 2021

No fewer than 20 dignitaries, including three sons of the 18th Sultan of Sokoto, late Ibrahim Dasuki were on Sunday turbaned with traditional titles of the caliphate by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III. The event was a unique one, making it the first of its kind in the history of the caliphate. Addressing the gathering, the Sultan said that the event was historic as it retraced the footprints of the late Othman...

Culture & Tradition Lifestyle PeopleBe United, Resist External Forces-Kwandi Nunguraya II

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 4, 2021

In order to preserve the cultural heritage of the Lunguda people, the Lunguda Development Association, (LDA) has organized a two-day summit with the theme “Lunguda: Past, Present and Future” aimed at injecting unity and love among Lunguda folks and others. The event was held at Pure Heaven Hotel in Guyuk drew Lunguda sons and Daughters from far and near with the inauguration of two committees on Lunguda History and Lunguda Attires for the promotion of Lunguda...

Culture & Tradition LifestyleHama Bachama Reiterate Resolves of The Bacahama Kingdom In The Fight Against Illicit Drugs

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 4, 2021

The Hama Bachama, His Majesty Homun Daniel Shaga Ismaila, has reiterated the resolve of the Bachama traditional council in Adamawa state to ensure the asphyxiation of trade and consumption of illicit drugs in his kingdom. A statement by his Press Secretary, Anselm N. Kyauta said the Bachama Monarch who dedicated his life to the task of fighting illicit drug dealings in the country as an officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency at different...

Culture & Tradition Local Government NewsOstracized Village In Nkanu West LGA, Enugu State Pleads Suspension Of Election Of Traditional Ruler.

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)March 18, 2021

Indigenes of Edeaniagu village of Ishi-Ozalla autonomous community in Nkanu West Local Government on Thursday appealed to the Enugu state government to suspend the election of the traditional ruler of their community. They made this plea on Thursday during a peaceful protest to the Enugu State House of Assembly complex complaining that the Edeaniagu village was ostracized and as such not allowed to exercise their franchise in participating in the election of the next traditional...

Culture & Tradition NewsNew Mai Tangle In Gombe State Receives Appointment Letter

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 3, 2021

Gombe State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ibrahim Dasuki Jalo has presented a letter of appointment to the New Mai Tangle, Malam Danladi Maiyamba. This followed the approval by Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for the appointment. In the Press statement made available to Journalists on Wednesday in Gombe stated that the Governor did the appointment based on his powers vested on him. Jalo who conveyed the Governor’s approval and presented the...

Culture & Tradition Foreign Policy News NigeriaUK Condemns Abduction Of School Girls In Nigeria

PilotnewsFebruary 28, 2021

The United Kingdom has described the continuous abduction of girls from secondary schools in the north as disturbing and abhorrent. According to the country’s minister for Africa, James Duddrigde, the safety of every child should always be guaranteed as it is a fundamental right. “The abduction of hundreds of schoolgirls in Nigeria is abhorrent,” he said. On Friday, no fewer than 300 school girls were abducted at the government girls secondary school, Jangebe, Zamfara state....

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