By Joan Odafe The Nigerian Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) and tourism stakeholders in the Republic of Benin have strengthened cross-border collaboration in a renewed effort to promote intra-African travel and reduce dependence on overseas vacation destinations. The move, marked by an ongoing two-day tour by some members of NATOPContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima has expressed profound grief over the passing of the Emir of Gusau, Dr Ibrahim Bello, who died on Friday at age 71, following a protracted illness. Shettima, in his condolence message on Saturday in Abuja, described his death as a monumental loss to Nigeria’sContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson Traditional rulers in Lagos State on Friday, demanded an upward adjustment of their allocation and sitting allowances. The traditional rulers also demanded for five per cent allowance from allocations to Local Government Areas of the state. Oba Abdul-Rasheed Shotobi, the Ayangburen of Ikorodu, speaking on behalf ofContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Okunade Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti has installed the new Owa of Ayebode-Ekiti, Oba Olusola Omolayo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Oyebanji, who installed the new Oba on Tuesday called on the traditional ruler to partner with the state government to ramp up security andContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Ijebu Ode and environs in Ogun came alive with reverence and festivity on Sunday as residents gathered for the eight-day prayer in honour of the late Awujale, Oba Sikiru Adetona. The ceremony marked the culmination of mourning and celebration for a royal father who ruled for 65Continue Reading
By Leonard Okachie The Ibeku Kingdom in Umuahia, Abia, has concluded arrangements to mark ‘Izo Ahia Ibeku’ cultural and traditional event, 53 years after the last celebration. The custodian of Ibeku culture and tradition, Prince Benjamin Apugo (aka BB Apugo), who briefed newsmen in Umuahia about activities lined up forContinue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa In a bid to put Bonny Island and Nigerian artistry on the global stage, Holiveah Artistry, led by Olivia Lawson, is gearing up for a groundbreaking seven-day Paint-a-thon. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that theContinue Reading
By Desmond Ejibas The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has launched an arts and culture parade featuring the nine states of the Niger Delta region. The participating states are Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo, and Rivers. Dr Samuel Ogbuku, Managing Director of the NDDC, inauguratedContinue Reading
By Ehigimetor Igbaugba The Cross River Government says it has concluded plans to commence the reconstruction of the Obudu Ranch to solidify the state’s prime position in Nigeria’s tourism industry. Mr Sunday Michael, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Obudu Ranch Resort, made the disclosure in an interview withContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River has approved the release of N18 billion to boost tourism infrastructure and reposition the state as a leading destination in Nigeria and West Africa. The state government said the fund would be used for the rehabilitation and upgrade of key tourismContinue Reading
