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Ogun State Culture Commissioner Urges Isese Worshippers to Unite
Ogun State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Sesan Fagbayi, has urged Isese worshippers to unite to ensure better government recognition and support.
Oba Ogunwusi clarifies no chieftaincy title was given to Baba Ijesha
The Ooni of Ife has rejected claims that he gave a chieftaincy title to actor Baba Ijesha, noting that a humorous comment made during a private visit was mistaken for a formal honor.
Scottish fans spread the tradition of crowning statues with traffic cones
From Glasgow to Boston and beyond, the tradition of placing traffic cones on public statues has become a defining, albeit polarizing, mark of Scottish fans.
Obeagwe: The Anambra Town That Reveres Alligators as Divine Protectors
Obeagwe, a community in Anambra State, maintains a unique tradition of worshipping alligators as protectors, a belief rooted in their ancestors' successful defense of their land against external encroachment.
Emir of Zazzau Advises Nigerians to Reduce Extravagant Wedding Spending
Emir of Zazzau Ahmed Bamalli has urged Nigerians to cut down on expensive wedding trends, suggesting that funds spent on aso-ebi and makeup should instead be used to support the needy.
Onitsha to host yearly Ofala Festival this October
The Obi of Onitsha's palace has scheduled the 2026 Ofala Festival for October 16, focusing on the theme of resilience and community progress.