By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government has described the motor rally organised as part of the 61st Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival as a symbol of resilience and growing economic confidence in Nigeria. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, said this at the inauguration ofContinue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa Renowned writer and historian, Majemite Jaboro, has released “The Ikoyi Prison Narratives”, a book offering rare insight into the life, spirituality and political philosophy of Afrobeats legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. The book documents conversations between Jaboro and Fela during their confinement at Ikoyi Prison, Lagos,Continue Reading
By Amen Gajira Dr Jonathan Dyagas, a former Accountant of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), has been conferred with the chieftaincy title of ‘Njet Gwong’ by the Gwong Traditional Council in the South of Kaduna State. The title, which means the shining star of Gwong, was conferred on him byContinue Reading
By Folasade Adeniran The Nigerian International Film Summit (NIFS) on Friday night unveiled the maiden Lagos edition of ‘Ubuntu Café’, to promote networking and collaboration among Nigerian creatives. This is in partnership with the British Council Nigeria, Programme for African Leadership (PfAL), and the London School of Economics andContinue Reading
The Old Secretariat Building at Marina, Lagos By Joan Odafe The National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) and IFRA-Nigeria have urged Nigerians to rethink heritage beyond famous monuments, highlighting overlooked cultural sites and endangered natural landscapes. The call was made on Wednesday in Lagos during an exhibition on monumentsContinue Reading
By Dorcas Elusogbon The Erelu of Iraye Kingdom, Dr Busola Odedina, has celebrated Iro Day 2026 with distribution of foodstuffs, with no fewer than 400 people benefitting from her medical outreach. The Erelu Iro Community Impact Day 2026 with the topic: “Celebrating Culture, Health & Community Development”, came up atContinue Reading
The 32nd Zigong International Dinosaur Lantern Festival Lights Up, Launching a Fantastical Journey of Light and Shadow (Zigong, China) – On the evening of January 23, the lighting ceremony of the 32nd Zigong International Dinosaur Lantern Festival, organized by the Zigong Cultural Tourism Development Group, was held alongside the provincialContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, says the history of Lagos State will be incomplete without mentioning the late Akran of Badagry Kingdom, De Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the traditional and Permanent Vice Chairman of the Lagos StateContinue Reading
By Obinna Unaeze The Anambra Police Command says it has detained a masquerade, allegedly involved in unprovoked violent attacks on residents of Awgbu Community in Orumba North LGA of the state. In a statement issued in Awka and made available to newsmen on Wednesday, the command’s spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga,Continue Reading
By Joan Odafe Nigeria’s cultural resilience is in global focus as the National Arts Theatre Chief Executive, Mrs Tola Akerele, addresses the International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA) Congress in New York. Akerele is presenting Nigeria’s experience in sustaining culture economically amid tightening funding and rising global pressures. InContinue Reading
