…once felt deeply connected to her identity and writing. Photo: Chimamanda Adichie.bagged chieftaincy title in 2023 Legit.ng had reported earlier that the renowned novelist, Chimamanda Adichie Ngozi, had become the first woman to be made a chief in Abba, Anambra State. She was conferred with "Odeluwa" which means she wh…

…leaders in Oju/Obi Federal Constituency. The monarchs subsequently conferred on him the chieftaincy title, “Ogakwu of Igede Land,” meaning “Strong Man of Igede,” in recognition of his leadership and development efforts. The Commissioner for Youth, Sports and Creativity, Nick Oworo, who hails from the area, praised the…

The Alaaye of Efon Kingdom, Oba Emmanuel Aladejare, has announced the conferment of chieftaincy titles on Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, and Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele. Oba Aladejare, who spoke at Efon Alaaye on Saturday during the grand finale of the 43rd Efon Alaaye Day, said Oyebanji and Bamidele were h…

…wise counsel to the Olubadan-in-Council and promoting unity among Ibadan chiefs. His chieftaincy title, he often said, was a call to serve the people with truth and dignity. Tribune online reported on Saturday that Alabi died in Lagos at the age of 76. News of his passing drew condolences from across the country, with…

…mourns Lekan Alabi, Akin Alabi is set to receive a new and more senior Olubadan chieftaincy titlePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Ibadanland is simultaneously grieving and celebrating this week, following the death of Oloye Lekan Alabi, the Abese…

…on July 22, where several other individuals are also expected to receive traditional chieftaincy titles in recognition of their contributions to the community. According to the palace, Bamgbala was selected in recognition of his business activities in Surulere and his role in creating employment opportunities through h…

…of VIPs, some of whom are said to be undergoing trial, bagging exalted appointments and chieftaincy titles to further massage their roguish egos. This huge joke is not on Adeyemi, if you ask me. It is a national embarrassment that exposes our romance with a parlous governance structure and our die-hard love for the out…

…by actor, James Olarenwaju, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, that he was conferred with a chieftaincy title by the monarch. In an interview with Saturday Beats, the Ooni's spokeperson, Moses Olafare, said he was aware that the actor received a car from the monarch but knew nothing about any chieftaincy title. "I am not…

…and comfort all those grieving this painful loss. Sule-Katagum, who also held the chieftaincy title of Wazirin Katagum, died on Saturday at the age of 69. He served as deputy to Gov. Mohammed Abubakar from 2018 to 2019. He has since been buried in accordance with Islamic rites.