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Monarchs’ burial rites: Will Abiodun’s assent rest the debate?

From time immemorial, the installation and burial rites of monarchs especially in Yorubaland, South West, Nigeria, have been shrouded in secrecy. Mona

Olubadan: Intrigues as kingmakers settle for Balogun

On January 5, 2021, Ibadan kingmakers, who comprise members of the Olubadan-in-Council, announced Senator Lekan Balogun as the next Olubadan of Ibadan

How Odun Olodumare promotes peace, unity in Iwoland

Palaces and traditional seats of power, according to common belief, are places where deities are harboured and worshipped. It is also a common belief

Intrigues as race for next Och’Idoma heightens

Two months ago, news filtered in that the paramount ruler of Idoma people in Benue State, the Och’idoma IV, Agabaidu Elias Ikoyi Obekpa, had embarked

How Bida bubbled as Etsu Nupe turbaned rep, others

Bida Emirate rolled out its Nupe drums and trumpets to celebrate the recognition bestowed on four of its sons by its paramount ruler, the Etsu Nupe, A