All posts by: Ayobami Sodiq
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3 years ago
Emiko Crowned as 21st Olu of Warri, Reverses Grandfather's CurseThe new Olu of Warri Ogiame Atuwatse III on Saturday proclaimed the reversal of a curse placed on Nigeria by his grandfather Ogiame Erejuwa II moments after his coronation. The move further confirms the monarch’s resolve to heal old wounds, heralding a new beginning for Warri people. Born as Wilson Gbesimi Emiko, the new Olu’s grandfather was the paramount leader of the Itsekiri and was Olu of Warri from 1951 to 1964, and from 1966 to 1986. Although he did not talk about what really transpired, Atuwatse III explained that his grandfather was so pained that he visited late Akenzua II who was Oba of Benin between 1933 and 1978 to recount his ordeal. The new Olu said both traditional leaders placed a curse on the land and it was not recorded that any of them reversed it. He said, “As the spiritual, cultural, political, and traditional ruler of this land, I, Ogiame Atuwatse III, the 21st Olu of Warri, the first son of Olu Atuwatse II, the grandson of and direct descendant of Olu Erediuwa II who was offended on this throne, hereby, reverse the curse placed over this land. “In its (the curse’s) place, I release forgiveness and healing to the Federal Government of Nigeria whose might was used to propagate that offence, and I decree unprecedented and an uncommon peace, prosperity, progress, development upon this land.” Atuwatse III, who said he is a firm believer in the intricate connection between the spiritual and the manifestation in the physical, informed those present at his coronation of the need to address the issue. Meanwhile, singer Omawumi Megbele performed the national anthem at the coronation of the 21st Olu of Warri. The singer, who is a native of Itsekiri Kingdom in Delta State, was praised by her people as the ‘Pride of Iwerre’.
The new Olu of Warri Ogiame Atuwatse III on Saturday proclaimed the reversal of a curse placed on Nigeria by his grandfather Ogiame Erejuwa II moments after his coronation. The move further confirms the monarch’s ...
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3 years agoSouth-East Governors wade Into Okorocha’s Feud With Uzodinma
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3 years agoBBNaija: I Showered With Boma – Queen
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3 years agoDJ Cuppy Speaks On Dying, Critics, Legacy
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3 years agoOkorocha Has Been Released, Say Imo Police
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3 years agoMusic Is My Next Ambition – Ebele Okaro
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3 years agoJUST IN: Adesua Etomi & Banky W Welcome A Son
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3 years agoArmy Seizes Boko Haram Leader, Shekau’s Farm, Harvest In Sambisa Forest
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3 years ago#SaveEKSU: Ekiti To Engage EKSU Over Missing Scripts Allegation, Others
Ekiti State Government says it will take on the management of Ekiti State University (EKSU) on allegations of missing scripts raised by students of...
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3 years agoSanwo-Olu Inaugurates Equipped PHC In Ifelodun LCDA
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3 years agoNollywood Actress, Uche Ogbodo Shares Adorable Photo Of Baby
Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo on Saturday wowed her fans as she shared an adorable photo of her baby Lumina Maris, Igbere TV reports. The mother of two sha...
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3 years agoPlane Crash: Senator Kalu Commiserates With Nigerian Air Force
Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Kalu has condoled with families of Nigerian Air force personnel, who lost their liv...
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3 years agoFirst Lady Of Old Eastern Region, Adanma Okpara Dies At 97
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3 years agoNiger Govt Secures Release Of Passengers Abducted By Bandits
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3 years agoUzodinma's Aide Led Armed Thugs To Attack Me —Okorocha
A former governor of Imo State Senator Rochas Okorocha has alleged that an aide of Governor Hope Uzodimma attacked him with thugs. Okorocha and three of his po...
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