Category: Cultural
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BADAGRY IN TEARS: WEEK OF MOURNING FOR BELOVED AKRAN AFTER 49 YEARS ON THRONE
Picture this: a king who’s reigned nearly half a century, bridging Badagry’s ancient traditions with today’s world, suddenly joins his ancestors. That’s the heartbreaking reality in Badagry, Lagos, where local chairman Babatunde Hunpe just declared seven days of mourning for the late Akran, His Royal Majesty De Wheno Aholu Menu Toyi I. He passed peacefully…
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OFÉ OWERRI FESTIVAL HITS IMÓ JAN 3 – TURNING LUXE SOUP INTO TOURISM GOLDMINE!
Chibuikem Diala, convener of Ofe Owerri Food & Drink Festival, just announced the Jan. 3, 2026 bash at Heartland Resort, Owerri – spotlighting Nigeria’s priciest soup (assorted cow meats, snails, dried/stock fish for the elite) as a tourism/economy powerhouse via IHTEF and Culinary & Culture Africa collab. Diala envisions indigenous eats driving hospitality boom: Cooking…
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BREAKING: SANKERA LAWYERS ASSOCIATION CROWNS TOR SANKERA AS GRAND PATRON AND PEACE AMBASSADOR
In a landmark ceremony drawing widespread acclaim, the Worldwide Sankera Lawyers Association has honored HRH Chief David Sev-Av, known as Tor Sankera, with the titles of Grand Patron and Peace Ambassador of the Tiv Nation.The vibrant event featured top dignitaries, including Benue State’s Chief Judge representing the Governor and Senator Gabriel Suswam, former Governor and…
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ORO KINGDOM GLOWS WITH CULTURE & DEVELOPMENT DREAMS AT OLORO’S 1ST ANNIVERSARY BASH
Kwara’s ancient Oro Kingdom in Irepodun LGA erupted in pageantry Saturday for Oba Joel Olaniyi Oyatoye Titiloye Olufayo II’s first coronation anniversary and Oro Day – drawing governors, emirs, Alaafin of Oyo, Fuji king K1 De Ultimate, and heavyweights like Chief Bola Yusuf, Hon. Raheem Olawuyi, NICO boss Otunba Biodun Ajiboye, and Oloriewe Chief Raheem…
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SANWO-OLU UNVEILS 32-FT EYO MONUMENT – LAGOS’ TOWERING TRIBUTE TO YORUBA HERITAGE
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday unveiled a massive 32-foot Eyo Monument at John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, calling it a “simple yet significant” symbol of Lagos’ cultural identity and the vibrant Eyo Adimu Orisa Festival. Sanwo-Olu commended artist Dotun Popoola for the nearly 40-foot statue (on 6-ft base) that captures Eyo’s deep…
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MZUGH U TIV WORLDWIDE CROWNS GENERAL JT AUN EXCELLENCE ICON AT GBOKO TIV DAY BLOWOUT
Gboko erupted in cheers Saturday as MZUGH U TIV Worldwide and the Tiv Traditional Council draped General JT Aun with the Award of Excellence at the Tiv Day bash, honoring his powerhouse push in humanitarian hustle, youth job jams and widow welfare that slashes unemployment and sparks self-reliance across Tiv Nation, turning silent sacrifices into…
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OBA OF BENIN LEADS UGE EMOBO RITE TO BANISH EVIL FORCES
The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, commanded a powerful spiritual cleanse Sunday during the Ugie Emobo rite one of the Igue festival crown jewels symbolizing the ancient takedown of giant Prince Idubor (Aruan) in Udo by Prince Osawe, who became Oba Esigie, warding off dark spirits with dances, drums and…
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OBA EWUARE II KICKS OFF 2025 IQUE FESTIVAL WITH ANCIENT UGIERHOBA RITE
The mighty Oba of Benin, Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, lit the spark for the 2025 Igue festival Monday with the time-honored Ugierhoba ceremony at the sacred Ugharhoba enclave in the palace—bridging ancestral spirits to modern Benin vibes through solitary prayers, family tributes and ritual sacrifices that recharge the kingdom’s soul. Chief Press Secretary Osaigbovo Iguobaro…
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FRENCH AMBASSADOR: TRADITION CAN SMASH GBV, INCLUDING ONLINE ABUSE
French Ambassador to Nigeria Marc Fonbaustier lit up Abuja Thursday, declaring tradition isn’t frozen—it’s a dynamic force to challenge violence, rethink norms and build balanced societies, spotlighting the end of 2025’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence under the UNiTE theme “Unite to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls.” Wrapping a whirlwind…
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TRADITIONAL RULERS URGED TO CRUSH GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA!
Women across Nigeria are calling on traditional rulers to step up big time against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), especially the scary new tech-driven abuses exploding on digital platforms that target women and girls in communities everywhere. This urgent plea came at the National Convening of Traditional Leaders on GBV Prevention in Abuja on Tuesday, kicking off…
