By Gabriel Agbeja The Yoruba Community in Abuja says its 2025 Cultural Festival will promote peace, unity, and national development. This community’s President, Mr Abdulhakeem Adetunji, and Chairman of the Organising Committee, Pastor Gabriel Oladabo, said the event is scheduled for June 21 at the Maryam Babangida National Centre forContinue Reading
By Victor Adeoti The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, on Tuesday visited the Oluwo of Iwoland in Osun, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanni, and called for continued relationship between the two towns. Owoade, accompanied by his wife, Abiwumi, and other chiefs, said that he came to the town to thank theContinue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa The Coronation Art Gallery has showcased its first art exhibition of the year, reaffirming the transformative power of art to connect, elevate, and preserve. In a statement by the organisers on Saturday, the exhibition featured the privateContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe The President of Nigeria Association of Tour Operators (NATOP), Mrs Bolaji Mustapha, has called on government agencies, industry players and the media to increase efforts in promoting the nation’s untapped tourism potential. This, she said, would attract both local and international tourists. Mustapha madeContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe/Deborah Agboola The National Gallery of Art (NGA) on Tuesday marked the 2025 Children’s Day celebration with an art exhibition to promote national unity and cultural understanding. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event had no fewer than 600 children from various schools in attendance.Continue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Prof. Felicia Ayatse, wife of the Paramount Ruler of the Tiv nation (Tor Tiv), Prof. James Ayatse, has urged the Federal Government to address incessant attacks on farmers in Benue State to curb food insecurity. Ayatse made the call at the 2025 Mba’ Apostoli Festival, a fiestaContinue Reading
By Victor Adeoti Excitement on Friday gripped the ancient town of Ilesa in Osun as Prince Adesuyi Haastrup was about to be crowned as the 41st Owa-Obokun of Ijesaland. As early as 8.00a.m, residents of the town trooped out in different attires heading to the venue of the coronation ceremony.Continue Reading
By Joan Odafe The Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) has laid out a strategic roadmap for its upcoming film market, established to reposition the continent as a major player in the global content economy. The market, AFRIFF Film and Content Market (AFCM), is expected to feature curated showcasesContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Director-General of Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC), Aisha Augie, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s leading position in cultural diplomacy on the African continent. This, she said, was even as the country geared up for the golden jubilee of one of its most historic cultural events—FESTAC.Continue Reading
By Deborah Coker Sen. Ned Nwoko has been honoured in Abuja as Cultural Ambassador by the National Commission for Museum and Monuments (NCMM). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the recognition is in honour of Nwoko’s steadfast commitment to preserving Nigeria’s cultural identity, promoting unity, and advancing culturalContinue Reading
