Sultan: No evidence of genocide against Christians or Muslims in Nigeria
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has dismissed claims of genocide in Nigeria, urging social media regulation and unity among citizens.
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Onitsha elders condemn politicization of masquerades in Soludo’s re-election campaign
The Onitsha traditional council has condemned the use of masquerades displaying Soludo’s campaign posters, calling it a violation of cultural sanctity and warning against politicizing sacred traditions.
19 killed in crash as Kano athletes return from National Sports Festival
“We have counted 19 dead bodies,” says Sports Commission chair after fatal return trip from NSF.
Tricycle accident claims the life of masquerader at Awka festival
The festival, which attracts visitors from within and outside Nigeria, is scheduled to officially begin on May 19 and conclude on May 24.
Nine dead after car drives into Vancouver Filipino festival crowd.
Nine people were killed and over 20 injured after a car plowed into a crowd at Vancouver’s Filipino festival. Police arrested a suspect and ruled out terrorism.
Kwara: Masquerades protest ‘outrageous’ electricity bills
Some of the inscriptions on the placards read, ‘Omu-Aran Says No to Band A’, ‘Bring Us Back to Band C’, ‘Revert Omu-Aran to Band C ’, and ‘Omu-Aran Youths Have Spoken Loudly’.