By Sarafina Christopher Kingmakers in Idanre Kingdom, Ondo State, have made clarifications over what they described as false and sensational media report on the selection of new Owa in the community. The kingmakers made the explanations in a statement jointly signed by Chief Oshinle Akinlosotu, and Chief Akinuli Akinkuowo, theContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Tolu Israel, ace visual design strategist and storyteller, has urged Nigerian youths to embrace opportunities that abound in the creative sector to express their ingenuity and become self-reliant. He made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the sidelineContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The “Brain Trust” (Èdè wa ni – Ẹ Gbe L’árugẹ), a Yoruba socio-cultural group, has reaffirmed its commitment to revitalising the Yoruba language and preserving its cultural heritage. A statement on Sunday by Mr Olushola Macaulay, Director of the Project, said the commitment was made during theContinue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri The Emir of Zazzau, Malam Ahmed Bamalli, in Zaria turbaned the former Vice-President Namadi Sambo as the Sardaunan Zazzau. Speaking at the ceremony held at his Palace, Bamalli said the title was originally conferred on Sambo in 2014 by his predecessor, the former Emir of Zazzau, AlhajiContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Yoruba Language Preservation Project (Èdè Wa Ní – Ẹ Gbé L’árugẹ) has announced the inauguration of its “Brain Trust”, scheduled to hold on Saturday, Oct. 11. This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday by the Project Director, Mr Olushola Macaulay. Macaulay saidContinue Reading
By Talatu Maiwada The Adamawa Government says it is committed to leveraging the state’s rich cultural diversity to promote investment and expand business opportunities. Mr Aloysius Babadoke, Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, stated this on Saturday in Yola, during a colourful cultural display and durbar procession to mark the 2025Continue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Legendary Nigerian artist and researcher, Zainab Odemwingie, has called for the preservation of African folklore to protect cultural identity and ensure traditional values are not lost to globalisation. She made the call during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday, stressing the importanceContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe The Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has composed a rousing Independence ode, offering the nation what she calls a “Word-Rhyming-Flower”, as the country turns 65. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that her poem, titled ‘Remember, Remember theContinue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi The ancient city of Ibadan played host to eminent personalities home and abroad, traditional rulers and politicians, who gathered to witness the historical inauguration of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The ancient Mapo Hall, venue of the coronation, came alive with pride andContinue Reading
By Monday Ajogun The Strategic Marketing and Communications Subcommittee for the 2025 Ofala Festival in Onitsha, Anambra, says the Nigeria Tourism Development Commission (NTDC) has endorsed it as a major Nigerian festival. Mr Nnemeka Maduegbuna, Chairman of the committee, disclosed this on Thursday in Onitsha, while briefing newsmen on theContinue Reading
