BBC hosts Emir of Argungu as famous fishing festival begins Feb. 11 By Jamil Gulma, Kebbi The Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Sama’ila Muhammed Mera, on Tuesday visited the BBC Hausa Service office in Abuja, where he shed more light on the history, preparations and significance of the Argungu Fishing and International Festival. The four-day festival…
APC Chieftain Adu “Cubana” donates ₦10m at 2025 Ekimogun Day celebration … reaffirms commitment to community devt A leading chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Dr. (Barrister) Olumuyiwa Adu, popularly known as Cubana, has once again underscored his commitment to community development and cultural unity by donating ₦10 million at the…
Ilara-Mokin Day: Adu ‘Cubana’ donates N5m, drums support for Tinubu, Aiyedatiwa A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, a philanthropist and frontline aspirant for the Ondo Central Senatorial District, Dr (Barr.) Olumuyiwa Adu, fondly known as “Cubana,” has urged the people of the State to continue rallying behind President Bola Ahmed…
ABOUT THE LATE EMIR OF ZURU By Jamil Gulma from Kebbi Emir of Zuru, Major General Muhammadu Sani Sami Gomo II, passed away at 81 in a London hospital after a brief illness. Joined the Nigerian Army in 1962 and retired as a top military officer to become traditional ruler of Zuru Emirate. As a…
Esun-Ekiti set for historic Coronation of new monarch The ancient town of Esun-Ekiti in Ajoni Local Council Development Area of Ekiti State is set to roll out the drums for a landmark event, the coronation and presentation of the Staff of Office to its newly appointed monarch, Oba Olasehinde Bankole Adesesan Ilugbusi, who ascends the…
Government Should Subsidize Food Production — Dakaci Tunga Maje The Dakaci of Tunga Maje, in the Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, HRH Chief Salihu Isiaku Na’Annabi, Tsumaje of Tunga Maje, has urged the government to subsidize agriculture and food production in the area, particularly, and Nigeria at large. Speaking recently to…
Dakwa is Marginalized — Monarch The Chief of Dakwa kingdom in the Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC, HRH Chief Dr. Alhaji Alhassan Musa Chukuri, has lamented the absence of government projects in his area. Speaking recently to newsmen in his palace in Dakwa, he said: “We thank the Almighty Allah for life; many have died,…
A special tribute to the late Awujale of blessed memory Part 1. We all have to know the day would come and it has surely come upon us today like a flash in the pan or a candle in the Wind for the beloved and one of the most charismatic, handsome and the most consequential…
Power Shift in Kano: Ganduje Family Bows to Emir Sanusi as Nephew Gets Turbaned. In a dramatic political twist that may redefine Kano’s traditional power matrix, former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has thrown his weight behind Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, as the monarch turbaned Ganduje’s nephew, Alhaji Jamilu Sani Umar, as the new Village Head…
Palace unveils Coronation activities for Owa Adesuyi Haastrup The Palace of the Owa Obokun Adimula and Paramount Ruler of Ijesa land has released a detailed schedule of events ahead of the coronation of His Imperial Majesty, Owa Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III, as the 41st monarch of the ancient kingdom. The announcement was made in…
