Museum By Joan Odafe The Kosoko Family are seeking collaboration with the United States Consulate in Lagos for the preservation and development of the King Kosoko Memorial Museum at Ereko, Lagos State. Prince Abiola Kosoko, the Oloja of Lagos disclosed this in a statement onContinue Reading
By Bukola Adetoye The Ogun Government has declared Aug. 20 a public holiday to commemorate the annual Isese Day celebration. The date was conveyed by Mr Kayode Akinmade, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to Ogun Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Monday in Abeokuta. “It will be recalled that theContinue Reading
By David Adeoye The Olubadan designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, on Monday arrived in Ibadan after weeks of absence from the city. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Oba Ladoja was warmly received at the Ibadan-Lagos tollgate by family members and well-wishers. He immediately proceeded to his Isale-Osi familyContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and Governor of Ekiti, Abiodun Oyebanji, have been recognised among top industry personalities to be honoured at the Travellers Award 2024/2025. In a statement on Friday, the organiser of Akwaaba African Travel Market, Ikechi Uko,Continue Reading
By Joy Mbachi An Anambra Industrialist, Chief Onyeka Ifekandu, says he is committed to promoting Igbo core values such as the apprenticeship system to create economic independence for young people. Ifekandu, who is the CEO of Mac-Akudiufu Nig. Ltd., a tailoring accessories business on Lagos Island since 1994, told theContinue Reading
By Dele Eniola The Federal Government says it remains committed to supporting the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) and the creative industry as part of its efforts in positioning Nigeria as the leading tourism destination in Africa. The Minister of Art, Culture andContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Ministries of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Women Affairs have pledged to collaborate with Tekira Africa to empower women and boost the creative economy. Tekira Africa, founded by renowned photojournalist Bayo Omoboriowo is a creative industry solution provider that empowers creative talents scale into global enterprises.Continue Reading
By Folasade Adeniran A cultural historian, Dr Oludamola Adebowale, has called on the Federal Government to prioritise the preservation of Nigeria’s cultural heritage through structured archival documentation, museum support, and public access to historical materials. Adebowale said this at the special exhibition of The Life and Times of Oba OkunadéContinue Reading
By David Adeoye The late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, will be buried on Friday, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. It is expected that Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State will lead dignitaries across the country to St. Peter’s Church, Aremo, Ibadan, for the funeral service ofContinue Reading
By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has announced plans to redesign the Igbo-Ukwu Museum to showcase the rich cultural heritage of the South East. Soludo disclosed this during his recent visit to the Igbo-Ukwu Community in Aguata Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday to inaugurate someContinue Reading
