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
By Joshua Olomu Mr Olugbile Holloway, Director-General, National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM), has urged the National Assembly (NASS) to ensure improved funding for the culture and creative sector. Holloway made the call at an event organised by the commission to celebrate the 2025 International MuseumContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu A cross section of Nigerian Tech creative hubs have formed a collaboration towards creating platforms for nurturing and job creation for teeming youths. The coalition tagged MSwitch Group was inaugurated on Tuesday in Abuja. Mr Kadir Salami, the group’s chairman, said the collaboration became imperative to helpContinue Reading
By Ibukun Emiola An exhibition showcasing a rare collection of currencies has opened at the Cornelius Adepegba Museum of African Art, Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the exhibition tagged “An Exhibition of Dele T. Fawole Numismatic Collection” showcased works ofContinue Reading
By Akeem Abas Dr Olusegun Abatan, Secretary, Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Oyo State, has lamented the demonisation of African traditions, calling for the return of traditional methods in solving complex issues. Abatan, in a news conference held at the Pensioners’ House, Agbarigo, in Ibadan on Friday, said it was highContinue Reading
By Alex Enebeli The famous Nigerian novelist, Chimamanda Adichie, will on June 29, lead a cast of artists and storytellers in Chinua Achebe’s inaugural edition of the ‘Things Fall Apart Festival’ in Enugu. The organisers of the festival, Centre for Memories (CFM), Enugu, disclosed this on Thursday. CFM’s Executive Director,Continue Reading
