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May
24
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Sanusi Receives Reinstatement Letter, Turbaned As Emir Of Kano

Sanusi Receives Reinstatement Letter, Turbaned As Emir Of Kano

Culture, Kano, News Flash
Sanusi Receives Reinstatement Letter, Turbaned As Emir Of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi has been turbaned as the new Emir of Kano for the second time. The ceremony took place on Friday at the Kano state government house. Traditional rulers, kingmakers, and other dignitaries witnessed the presentation at the Art Chamber of the Kano State Government House. Governor Yusuf reinstated him right following the signing of the Kano State Emirate Council (Repeal) Bill 2024 into law. He was reinstated to the throne four years after he was deposed by the government of a former governor of the state Abdullahi Ganduje. The new…
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May
24
2024
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It’s Official: Sanusi Returned As Kano Emir, Gives Sacked Emirs 48 Hours To Handover

It’s Official: Sanusi Returned As Kano Emir, Gives Sacked Emirs 48 Hours To Handover

Culture, News Flash, Politics
IT’S OFFICIAL: Sanusi Returned As Kano Emir, Gives Sacked Emirs 48 Hours To Handover Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has announced the appointment of Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi as the new Emir of Kano. He made the announcement after signing the new emirate council law at Government House, Kano, on Thursday The governor signed the law at exactly 5:10pm alongside his deputy, the Speaker of the State Assembly and other principal officers in the government. Also, Governor Yusuf of Kano State asked the Emirs who were removed following the return of Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi as Emir of Kano to…
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May
24
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Why I Reinstated Lamido Sanusi As Emir Of Kano – Governor Yusuf

Why I Reinstated Lamido Sanusi As Emir Of Kano – Governor Yusuf

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Culture, News Flash
Why I Reinstated Lamido Sanusi As Kano Emir – Governor Yusuf The Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, says the reinstatement of the deposed Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi, was a fulfilment of a campaign promise. Mr Yusuf, on Thursday, signed the bill repealing the State Emirate Council Law 2019 that gave the state five emirate councils. The state House of Assembly on Thursday passed the bill for the dissolution of the four additional emirates created by the immediate past administration of former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje and the removal of all five emirs. The governor signed the bill at the…
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May
21
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
“Go And Bring Husband To Daddy”, Ooni Of Ife Tells Daughter As She Turns 30

“Go And Bring Husband To Daddy”, Ooni Of Ife Tells Daughter As She Turns 30

Birthday, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Culture, News Flash
“Go And Bring Husband To Daddy”, Ooni Of Ife Tells Daughter As She Turns 30 The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II has celebrated his daughter, Princess Adeola, as she turns 30 today, May 20. Praying for his daughter, in a post via his Instagram handle on Monday, May 20, the monarch urged his daughter to bring a husband to him as she has turned 30. Sharing a photo of her showing just her side view, the Ooni wrote: “Princess Adeola, Aanuoluwapo, Atutunini, Bamdefe Ogunwusi, Omo Ojaja II. I am truly grateful for the fulfilling life you have…
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May
17
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Again Okon-Aku People Reject The Conduct Of Election Of Nnaka IV Outside Their Home Land

Again Okon-Aku People Reject The Conduct Of Election Of Nnaka IV Outside Their Home Land

Abia State, Abia North, Culture, News Flash
AGAIN OKON-AKU PEOPLE REJECT THE CONDUCT OF ELECTION OF NNAKA IV OUTSIDE THEIR HOME LAND:SAY, OKON IS PEACEFUL FOR ANY ELECTION TO BE HELD. Today Friday May 17th 2024, The Entire Okon-Aku People Trooped Out To Their Village Square In A Bid To Hear The Massage Of The Council Of Chiefs. It Was A Sober Moment And A Day Of Willful Reflection For The Community As They Watch Helplessly The Destruction Of Their Ancestral Land, It's Totem, Symbol And Beliefs Go Down The Drain. Addressing The Mammoth Crowd Who Have Earlier Matched Peacefully Round The Community And Birthed At The…
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May
17
2024
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Nnaka IV Of Okon-Aku: Chief Ndukwe Iko Reelected.

Nnaka IV Of Okon-Aku: Chief Ndukwe Iko Reelected.

Abia North, Abia State, Culture, News Flash
Nnaka IV Of Okon-Aku: Chief Ndukwe Iko Reelected. Hon Commissioner Of Local Government And Chieftancy Affairs, Prince Uzor Nwachukwu, Hon Member Representing Ohafia South State Constituency at Abia House Of Assembly, Hon. Kalu Mba Nwoke (Etiokwe) and Mayor of Ohafia Local Government Chief Ogba Onuoha(Bourdex) were in attendance at the election for Nnaka IV of Okon Aku Ohafia held today 17th may, 2024 at the Ohafia Local Government Council Secretariat. Hon Etiokwe speaking to newsmen after the election commends the good people of Okon Aku for conducting themselves during the exercise which produced Chief Ndukwe Iko as Nnaka IV of…
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May
17
2024
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Re: Election Of Nnaka IV Okon-Aku; Refutal/My Position – Deacon David Ikpo PhD; Contestant

Re: Election Of Nnaka IV Okon-Aku; Refutal/My Position – Deacon David Ikpo PhD; Contestant

Abia State, Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Culture, Politics
Re: Election Of Nnaka IV Of Okon-Aku: Refutal/My Position - Deacon David ikpo PhD; Contestant Our Community Okon-aku made up of 26 Communities, has been held by the jugular for decades, by a particular Compound and few cronies of theirs. Our Traditional Rulers (Ezeogo and Nnaka) had died for long, leaving only the President General (PG) Mr Mmecha Umeh to run the general affairs of the Community, until he went and stole from EREI and got detained by the Government and he's currently facing Criminal Charges. A Committee was set up that organised the Election which produced Chief Engr Ndukwe…
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May
16
2024
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Election Of Nnaka IV: Okon-Aku Autonomous Community Protest Demanding ABIA Govt To Allow Them Select In Line With Their Tradition

Election Of Nnaka IV: Okon-Aku Autonomous Community Protest Demanding ABIA Govt To Allow Them Select In Line With Their Tradition

Abia North, Culture, History, News Flash, Politics
An appeal has gone to Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti to allow for an internal collective approach for the election of Nnaka IV of Okon-Aku Autonomous Community in Ohafia LGA rather than using external forces to do do. The appeal was made during a peaceful protest to the Mayor of Ohafia Local Government Area, Chief David Ogba Onuoha by the people of Okon-Aku Autonomous Community. Speaking on behalf of the protesters, a community leader Mr. Ogbugo Offor Mba informed the Mayor that the committee set up by the state government to conduct the election into the office of…
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May
16
2024
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Election Of Nnaka IV: Okon-Aku Autonomous Community Protest, Demanding ABIA Govt To Allow Them Select In Line With Their Tradition

Election Of Nnaka IV: Okon-Aku Autonomous Community Protest, Demanding ABIA Govt To Allow Them Select In Line With Their Tradition

Abia North, Culture, News Flash, Politics
An appeal has gone to Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti to allow for an internal collective approach for the election of Nnaka IV of Okon-Aku Autonomous Community in Ohafia LGA rather than using external forces to do do. The appeal was made during a peaceful protest to the Mayor of Ohafia Local Government Area, Chief David Ogba Onuoha by the people of Okon-Aku Autonomous Community. Speaking on behalf of the protesters, a community leader Mr. Ogbugo Offor Mba informed the Mayor that the committee set up by the state government to conduct the election into the office of…
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May
07
2024
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Musawa Advocates Benefits Of Arts For Health And Well-Being

Musawa Advocates Benefits Of Arts For Health And Well-Being

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Culture, News Flash, Politics
🚨BOOM Musawa Advocates Benefits of Arts for Health and Well-being The Minister of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Barr Hannatu Musa Musawa ( Hannatu Musa Musawa ) has highlighted the numerous benefits of arts for health and well-being. In a virtual presentation to flag-off the National Arts in Health Week 2024 holding in Lagos, Musawa emphasized the transformative power of arts in promoting physical, emotional, and mental well-being, and called for greater recognition and support for arts in health initiatives. “The National Arts in Health Week Nigeria 2024 stands as a testament to our unwavering commitment to fostering community…
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