Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council has endorsed maiden Igbo language concert, tagged: “Surugawa Igbo”, being organised by Igbo Efula (Otu Asusu Igbo) Movement. Chairman of the Council, Igwe Ikechukwu Asadu, gave the endorsement on Thursday , when the President of Igbo Efula, Mazi Ikechukwu Oji and members of the organisation paid a courtesy visit on…

Enugu State Government has issued Certificate of recognition to the newly elected traditional ruler of Amofia Affa autonomous community, Wilfred Ilouno, after 19 years of leadership tussle in the community. Presenting the Certificate and Staff of Office to the elected Royal father on Thursday at the ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy, the Commissioner, Deacon…

Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has described the Igbo New Yam Festival, “Iri-ji” as a shining example of the rich cultural heritage which the Igbo nation is widely known for, saying his administration will continue to invest in tourism, mechanised agriculture and other sectors of productivity. He spoke Saturday , October 12, at the…

Approves monthly subvention for maintenance, takes over sponsorship of Ofala festival Executive Chairman of Enugu East Local Government Area, of Enugu tate, Engr. Pst. Beloved-Dan Obi Anike, in line with his administration’s determination to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of the Nike people, has declared the Ezeokwe Palace Ibagwa Nike and its adjoining artifacts…

In a bid to promote culture and tourism and uphold the Igbo tradition and culture, the traditional ruler of Onitsha ancient Kingdom, Anambra state, Nigeria, His Royal Majesty,Igwe Engr Alfred Achebe(Agbogidi) Obi of Onitsha ,Thursday, unveiled the Ijele’ masquerade metal sculpture located at the popular Onu Asata, roundabout in Enugu, describing the Governor of Enugu…

Ancient kingdom of Obuno Akpugo in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State is set to witness a grand celebration as His Royal Highness, Igwe Sir Jacob Chukwuma Nwatu (KSJI, JP), is formally crowned the Traditional Ruler of his community in a colourful ceremony that will also mark his first Ofala Festival, on January…

The recent ultimatum issued by the Rivers Restoration Movement (RRM), and before then the Ọgbakọ Ikwerre, calling for the resignation and non recognition of Senator John Mbata as the President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo is not only unfounded but also historically and culturally misinformed. It is imperative to address this matter with clarity and historical…

Chairman of Enugu state traditional rulers Council, His Royal Majesty, Igwe Samuel Asadu , Igwe Edem-Ani, Nsukka, has advised parents and guardians to teach their children Igbo culture and language, disclosing that his children cannot speak Igbo language the way he wanted , acknowledging he failed in that aspect and he regrets that. He disclosed…

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has been conferred with the chieftaincy title of “Ugosimba 1 Enugu” by the Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council. She received the title on Tuesday during her two-day working visit to the South East state. Conferring the title, alongside other officers, patrons, and members of the Council, the Chairman of…

Governor of Enugu state, Dr Peter Mbah has urged Nigerians to  transform their cultural power  into real economic values , creating millions of jobs and sustainable growth  for the nation. He made the call on Tuesday while declaring open a One- Day  “Culture and Creative  Economy Summit ”  held at the Landmark Nike Resort,  Enugu….