By Joshua Olomu Tourism stakeholders have called for multi-sectoral collaborative efforts among different actors in the blue economy sector to develop Nigeria’s maritime tourism. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the stakeholders made the call at a one-day seminar on “Development of National Blue Economy and Coastal Bio-iversityContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe Children and persons with disabilities (PWDs) from the Brazilian Campos team on Sunday captivated revellers as they paraded in the colourful procession at the Lagos Fanti Carnival. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that children and PWDs, as well as other members of their group, dressedContinue Reading
By Amen Gajira Vice-President Kashim Shettima says investing in security and peace is central to unveiling the rich cultural heritage of the country. Shettima stated this at the 2025 Tuk Ham Cultural Festival in Kwoi, Jaba Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Vice-President was represented by Mr Stephen Shekari,Continue Reading
By Awayi Kuje Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Dr Danladi Jatau, has urged Nigerians to protect and promote their cultural heritage for future generations and peace. He said this would also help prevent Nigerian cultures from fading into extinction. Jatau made the call on during the traditionalContinue Reading
By Moses Kolo A former Chief of Defence Staff, retired Gen. Martin Luther-Agwai and Mrs Abigail Katung, wife of Sen. Sunday Katung (PDP- Kaduna South) have bagged various traditional titles of Ham in Jaba Local Government of Kaduna State. The duo were coronated as the Sarkin Yaki (Defence of Chief)Continue Reading
By Zubairu Idris Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Faruk-Umar, has called on Nigerians to pray for the success of their leaders for the development of the country. The emir made the call at his Palace in Daura shortly after turbaning Alhaji Hamza Suleiman, who is the state’s Commissioner for EnvironmentContinue Reading
By Olajide Idowu A traditional ruler, Oba Adekola Adeyeye, the Lowa Adimula of Ile-Ife, has called on the Federal Government to tighten the country’s borders to curb the influx of bandits and other criminals into the country. Adeyeye, the third in command to the Ooni of Ile-Ife, made the callContinue Reading
By Busayo Onijala, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) When the Great Wall of China was built, it was to serve as a reinforcement, protecting the Chinese empire from invasions and raids by nomadic groups from the north, particularly the Xiongnu and Mongols. It servedContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to cultural preservation and community revitalisation with revival of the Fanti Carnival. The state’s Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, said this at a news conference in Lagos. Benson-Awoyinka said the carnival, which would hold on AprilContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe The Terra Academy for the Arts (TAFTA) on Friday in Lagos graduated 8,000 individuals in various creative disciplines, including script writing, animation, light, and sound design. The ceremony, which is the academy’s third edition, was attended by students from TAFTA centres in Lagos, Ogun,Continue Reading
