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Governor Godwin Obaseki Swears in Tajudeen Suleman, 17 Other Local Government Chairpersons
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State on September 4, 2023, swore in Mr. Tajudeen Alade Suleman and 17 others as chairpersons of the 18 Edo State local government councils, following the outcome of local government elections which took place throughout the state on September 2, 2023. At the swearing-in ceremony which took place at the…
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The Otaru of Igarra, Oba E A Saiki II, Appeals for More Support for Edo North Security Personnel
The Otaru of Igarra, His Royal Highness, Oba Emmanuel Adeche Saiki II, has appealed for more support in terms of providing sophisticated weapons to enable hunters, vigilante and locals to secure themselves and their environment. The monarch made the appeal on December 20, 2022 at the Etsako West Local Government Council Hall in Auchi, when…
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Celebrations in Igarra as Paramount Ruler Marks Birthday, 25th Coronation Anniversary
Igarra, the quiet town beneath the famous Kukuruku Hills in Akoko Edo Local Government Area of Edo State erupted into jubilations on Saturday, September 3, 2022 when its king and traditional ruler, Oba Emmanuel Adeche Saiki II, (JP) the paramount ruler of Igarra and Akuku Clan celebrated his 80th birthday and 25th coronation anniversary. The…
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Photo Gallery of Oba E. A. Saiki’s Double Celebrations
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Ariwo Ovejijo Descendants Assembly Worldwide Felicitates with Otaru of Igarra on Double Celebrations
Ariwo Ovejijo Descendants Assembly Worldwide, the umbrella body of royal sons of the great Ariwo Ovejijo all around the world has felicitated with His Royal Highness, Oba Emmanuel Adeche Saiki II, (JP) Oshinoyi Ariwo Ovejijo, the Otaru of Igarra Kingdom and the Paramount Traditional Ruler of Igarra/Akuku Clan in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, Edo State,…
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Bendel State Traditional Institutions’ Gazette Which Affirms the Kingship of Otaru of Igarra
The government of the then Bendel State enacted the Traditional Institutions laws and is applicable in present day Edo and Delta States, Bendel State having been split into these two in 1990. The Traditional Institutions Gazette was first enacted in 1979 and amended in 2002 The gazette lists the recognized traditional rulers and chief…
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I developed “Learn Etuno” android app to preserve the language – Bankole Babaiwa
Preservation of Etuno language, spoken by the people of Igarra, headquarters of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State got a boost with the development of an android app that teaches the language by Mr. Bankole Babaiwa. Speaking with igarrakingdom.org, Mr. Babaiwa said he was motivated to develop the app because of his pride for…
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Otaru of Igarra Lauds Installation of New Imam, Calls for Prayer
HRH Oba Emmanuel Adeche Saiki II, the Otaru (paramount ruler) of Igarra/Akuku Clan, has lauded the installation of Sheikh Imam Tajudeen Garuba as the new imam of Igarra calling for prayers for the 29 years old to successfully lead his fellow Muslims. Oba Saiki who was the Royal Father of the Day at the elaborate…
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Kole Jagun Assumes Office as President/Chairman of Council of CPN
Mr. Kole Jagun has assumed office as the 10th President/Chairman of Council of the Computer Professionals (Registration Council of Nigeria) (CPN) taking over from Prof. Charles Uwadia. At the handover ceremony which took place today June 24, 2021 at the CPN Centre of Excellence in Abuja, Prof Uwadia congratulated Mr. Jagun and Dr. Essien on…
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Chief Samuel Sunday Obaro, the Oshireku of Igarra, Goes Home in a Blaze of Glory
The remains of Chief (Bar.) Samuel Sunday Obaro, the Oshireku of Igarra, who died on March 11, 2021, were interred on April 23 in his compound on Sam Obaro Street, Igarra. Prior to the interment, Igarra community and the legal community celebrated his life with a valedictory service held at the Edo State High Court,…