Gov. Bago Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State has directed that the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations across all Emirates in the state be observed in a low-key manner. Eid-el-Kabir will be celebrated across Nigeria on Friday, June 6. This directive, announced by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Abubakar Usman, on Wednesday,includes the suspension…
Dr. Echezona Dr. Augustine Echezona is of the Department of Religion and Human Relations, Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. He teaches African Traditional Religion (ATR). He was a Catholic priest for 17 years before resigning to embrace traditional African religion. In this interview, after defending his PhD Dissertation titled “Rainmaking and…
Suspected Fulani bandits launched a nighttime attack on the palace of a traditional ruler in Kokona Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, firing sporadic gunshots and abducting the monarch. Residents who spoke to our reporter confirmed that the Sangarin Dari, Mr. Emmanuel Omanji, was kidnapped from his residence on Wednesday night during the raid by the…
Prof. Natufe..during the occasion The President General, Okpe Union (Worldwide), Prof Igho Natufe, has lauded founding fathers of the Union for their immense contribution to the development of the Okpe nation and Nigeria in general. He praised them for donating several years of their youth to the service of the Okpe nation. Prof. Natufe who…
Oba Ilufemiloye Pandemonium has taken over Okoloke community, Kogi State, following the abduction of His Royal Highness, Oba J.D. Ogunyanda Ilufemiloye, the traditional ruler of the community, in the early hours of Thursday. According to eyewitnesses, a group of heavily armed men stormed the monarch’s palace in Okoloke, a serene community in Yagba West Local…
Enugu Gov. Peter Mbah The Arewa Youth in Enugu State has faulted the Emir of the Enugu Hausa Emirate Council, Yusuf Sambo II, for accepting the appointment as Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Enugu State Governor. In a statement by the group leader, Hamza Buba Ganye, the group described the Emir’s decision, announced on…
Delegates from across the world have started arriving Lagos for the 95th anniversary of the Okpe Union. A statement by the General Secretary, Okpe Union (Worldwide), Barrister Kingsley Ehensiri Akpederin said Thursday that the National leadership of the Okpe Union called on all Okpe nationals and friends to roll out their drums on the 16th…
As part of its 5th year anniversary, the Igbekeleoluwa Foundation, on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 donated an ultra-modern conference hall, and rolled out empowerment initiatives targeted at the youths, entrepreneurs, and students of Ikere-Ekiti, in what has been described as a bold step in grassroots development and citizen-focused philanthropy. The newly built facility, named in…
A Fulani youth organisation, Concerned Fulani Youths, has taken as project to promote peace in Nigeria, especially between herders and farmers. During the group’s maiden Fulbe Unity Concert, held in Lafia, Nasarawa State, the organisation called for sustained dialogue and cooperation among Nigeria’s diverse ethnic groups to foster peace and mutual understanding across the country….
Comedian and actor Okey Bakassi has taken a giant step towards becoming a monarch. This is as result of been elected king of the Umuihuocha Autonomous Community in Imo State, reports QED. The 55-year-old entertainer shared the news on social media on Sunday, expressing gratitude for the honour bestowed upon him. Bakassi announced : “NEXT…
