DAMBE : Whither Traditional Hausa Boxing?
By Olabode Moses The arena is sand filled, music from traditional drummers, musicians and cheer leaders rent the air. The spectators gaze admiringly at the enthralling spectacle before them, the place is reminiscent of the ancient Roman gladiatorial amphitheatre. Local drinks, snacks and cigarette vendors parade their wares with abandon. Young men in search of […]
Argungu Fishing Festival (AFF) a hub for tourism, economic, political benefits worth investment
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto The place of Argungu Fishing Festival(AFF) as a tourism, economic empowerment, political tool for Kebbi state and Nigeria. ARGUNGU, a historic setting in Kebbi state with rich natural endowment and cultural heritage, is predominantly a traditional fishing attraction since time in memorial. It uniqueness has continued to place it on favourable […]
Buhari to Gani Adams: Use Your Position as Aare Ona Kakanfo for National Unity
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the Aare Ona Kakanfo-designate, Otunba Gani Adams, to use the office into which he is about to step for national unity. Adams will be installed on January 13, 2018 as the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi 111, at Durbar Stadium, Oyo town, Oyo […]
Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar III, Oba Ewuare II : Like mind royals on same page of peace, unity and development for Nigeria
Sokoto seat of the caliphate was agog with people and activities, particularly around the Sultan’s palace and surrounding areas when the Benin Kingdom shifted base to visit the ancient city. It was for a testimony and to identify with the caliphate for obvious cultural and traditional reasons of common interest. The duo have common heritage […]
Oba of Benin urges traditional institutions to support FG
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto THE Oba of Benin Kingdom, HRM, Omo N’Oba Ewuare II has called on the traditional institutions to support the Federal Government in harnessing the benefits of cultural ethos to keep Nigeria as one indivisible entity. He said Nigeria was a great country with unlimited potentials for growth which all must join […]