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
By Muhyideen Jimoh Saint Lucia has pledged support for Nigeria in designing a robust community tourism programme, aimed at boosting grassroots tourism development and economic empowerment. The Caribbean tourism destination will also share expertise on certification standards and train Nigerian hospitality professionals. This initiative is part ofContinue Reading
By Tiamiyu Arobani Nigerian brands on Saturday lit up New York at the maiden edition of the NaijaBrandChick Trade Fair and Exhibitions. The event brought together passionate business owners from across Nigeria and buyers from across the U.S. and North America, which affirmed Nigeria’s growing status as a hub forContinue Reading
By Folasade Adeniran A tourism expert, Mr Ikechi Uko, has urged West African tour operators to collaborate closely to promote travel and tourism within the region and achieve shared objectives. Uko spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the just-concluded eighthContinue Reading
By Akeem Abas Sen. Sharafadeen Alli (APC- Oyo South) and Sen. Teslim Folarin have congratulated the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakunlehin, on his 90th birthday and first coronation anniversary. Alli, who is also the Ekarun Balogun of Ibadanland, described the traditional ruler’s reign as peaceful, impactful and a greatContinue Reading
