Category: Tradition

Confusion, Tension As Rival Kano Emirs Name Separate Persons For Galadima Title

April 28, 2025April 28, 2025 Rextun boss No Comments

Confusion, tensions and unbridled rivalry are rising within the Kano Emirate as the two contending Emirs have appointed separate persons for the prestigious title of Galadiman Kano, following the recent death of Alhaji Abbas Sanusi. The move highlights the ongoing power struggles within the Emirate, exacerbating the fractures that have marred the traditional institution in…

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Soun Of Ogbomosho Removed As King

October 25, 2023October 25, 2023 Rextun boss No Comments

Information reaching the news desk of Rextun City Updates has it that an Oyo State High Court in Ogbomoso, today nullified the selection of Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye as the Soun of Ogbomoso The court nullified Ghandi’s emergence and ordered a fresh selection process. Details later…..

Tradition

Isese: Council For Ifa Religion Suspends Ilorin Festival, Acuses Police Of Prejudice

August 16, 2023August 16, 2023 Rextun boss No Comments

The International Council for Ifa Religion on Tuesday announced its decision to suspend the planned Isese festival in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. A statement signed by the President of the Council, Oluwo Solagbade Popoola which was made available to newsmen noted that the decision to temporarily suspend the festival was to avoid confrontations. The…

Religion, Tradition

Kwara Gov Congratulates Muslims On Eid-ul-Adha Celebrations

June 27, 2023June 27, 2023 Rextun boss No Comments

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated the Muslim community on the Eid-ul-Adha festivities, saying the feast symbolises faith and total reliance on God. The Governor also felicitated the pilgrims who gathered at Mount Arafah in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, a major pillar of their Hajj rites. He prayed to Allah to accept their pilgrimage…

Religion, Tradition

Amanayabo of Kalabari Joins His Ancestors – Family

June 18, 2023June 18, 2023 Rextun boss No Comments

The family of the Amanayabo of Kalabari Kingdom in Rivers State has formally announced the death of their father and King of the Kalabari Kingdom, Prof. TJT Princewill. The family disclosed In a statement in Abuja that the formal announcement followed the fulfilment of some traditional rights which include briefing the Buguma Council of Chiefs…

Obituaries, Tradition

Kano governor-elect Will Review Sanusi’s Dethronement– Kwankwaso

April 30, 2023April 30, 2023 Rextun boss No Comments

The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Alhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso has stated that the incoming government in Kano will revisit the dethronement of Muhammadu Sanusi. Abdullahi Ganduje, outgoing governor of the state, dethroned Sanusi, 14th emir of Kano, in 2020, over allegations of insubordination. Aminu Bayero, son of the late Ado Bayero…

Governance, Tradition

IEDPU: Applauses for Kwara Gov as Ilorin urban renewal projects take shape

December 25, 2022December 25, 2022 Rextun boss No Comments

•Again, Emir lauds AbdulRazaq’s humility, feats •Announces Hajia Shagaya Zaraniya Ilorin •Gov, Turaki, Shagaya, others donate to IEDPU’s ICT Hub. Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq had his speech punctuated by applauses and affirmation on Sunday as he narrated how the capital city Ilorin is wearing new looks following government’s delivery of new roads and execution…

Governance, Tradition

27th anniversary: Kwara Governor congratulates Emir of Ilorin

November 10, 2022November 10, 2022 Rextun boss No Comments

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated the Emir of Ilorin Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari on the 27th anniversary of his ascension to the throne of Sheikh Alimi. “On behalf of the people and Government of Kwara State, I congratulate His Royal Highness Mai Martaba the Emir of Ilorin on this landmark. His reign has not only…

Tradition

Igbo Day: Governor AbdulRazaq felicitates Ndigbo, cautions against abandoning Nigerian culture, mannerism

October 24, 2022October 24, 2022 Rextun boss No Comments

Kwara state Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated the Igbo community in Kwara state on the occasion of the annual Igbo day celebration held in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital. The Governor described the occasion as remarkable. He stated that cultural events are reminders of our origin, roots, and the richness of our history in the…

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