Culture

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike on Friday, September 15, handed over vehicles to ten 3rd Class Chiefs in Abuja as he promised improved welfare for traditional rulers.The 3rd Class Shiefs were from Gomani, Yaba, Bwari, Pai, Garki, Jiwa, Wako, Rubochi, Gwargwarda, and Zuba Chiefdoms.Wike explained while handing over the Nissan Semi SUV keys to the …

Osun Osogbo festival is one of the biggest annual traditional festival in Yorubaland among the Yoruba people in the southern part of Nigeria.Osogbo, the host community is the capital city of Osun State and the festival has started about 700 years ago.Osun Osogbo festival is usually celebrated annually in the month of August.August ,11 this year was another opportunity for …

High Chief Seyeifa Koroye has emerged the new Pere (King) of Tarakiri Kingdom of Bayelsa State.In a keenly contested election, he polled a total of 63 votes to beat his closest co-contender, King Famous Esdowo of Angalabiri community.Earlier, the Election Committee Chairman, Chief Ayakeme Whiyke said Chief Famous Esdowo scored a total of 29 votes, to clinch the second position.He …

The First Lady of Bayelsa State, Ambassador, Dr. Gloria Diri has described culture as a bridge that extend people back to their root,uniting the past and also that points towards guiding the future.She stated this at the Ground breaking Three Billion Naira Fundraising for the construction of the Izon Ladies Association Of Nigeria (ILA)National Secretariat Complex at Gabriel Okara Cultural …

The Sultan of Sokoto and President General Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Mohammed Sa’ad Abubakar has announced the commencement of Ramadan fasting for the year 2023/1444AHAbubakar said the crescent for the commencement of the Ramadan fasting has been sighted.In a broadcast on NTA Wednesday night, the Sultan said Muslims in the country should commence fasting on Thursday, March …