Oyo Govt to support Iyemoja Festival towards earning UNESCO recognition
The Oyo State Government will fully support the annual celebration of the Iyemoja Festival in Ibadan and ensure it attracts the attention of UNESCO. The […]
Culture & Tourism
Rector tasks Ramat Polytechnic students on hardwork , pledges support for academic excellence
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Deputy Rector Academic, Ramat Polytechnic Maiduguri, Dr. Modu Kagu Gadzama has called on students of the polytechnic to […]
Art exhibition on Nigeria’s history debuts Oct. 1, says organiser
An art exhibition tagged Nigeria 1914, which promises to communicate the story of Nigeria’s birth, history, milestones and icons, is set to debut on Oct. […]
Committee launches website for 2023 Ofala festival
By BARBARA KALU, Awka – The Steering Committee of the 2023 Ofala festival Onitsha, Anambra says it has launched a website: https//ofala.org. to […]
2023 Onitsha Ofala festival will be bigger, better — Globacom
Nigeria’s telecommunications giant, Globacom PLC, has described the Onitsha Ofala festival as one of the top-rated cultural festivals in Nigeria. Globacom, which said through […]
Ofala festival ‘ll showcase cultural heritage of Onitsha people – Obi of Onitsha
The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe, says the 2023 Ofala festival slated to hold between Oct. 14 and 15 will showcase the cultural heritage of Onitsha people. Achebe, […]
Tourism a trillion-dollar industry – NTDA DG
Director-General, Nigeria Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), Mr Folorunsho Coker, says tourism is a trillion-dollar industry whose value chain interconnects many sub-sectors, providing employment for millions […]
New yam festival: Obi of Onitsha lauds Anambra indigenes in UNN for promoting Igbo culture
Obi of Onitsha, His Royal Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, has commended Anambra State indigenes at the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) for promoting Igbo culture […]
Hotel Owners hail Ade john’s appointment as Tourism Minister
The Hotel Owners Forum Abuja (HOFA) has hailed the appointment of Lola Ade-John as Minister of Tourism. This is contained in a congratulatory message by […]
500,000 persons to attend Irepa/Aba drum festival in Edo
At least 500,000 persons are expected to participate at the 39th edition of the Irepa/Aba Drum Festival scheduled for Aug. 18. The Otaru […]
Fuel subsidy removal won’t affect turn-out at Osun-Osogbo festival — Official
The Curator and Site Manager of Osun-Osogbo Groove, Mr Aworeni Joseph, says the removal of the petroleum subsidy will not affect the expected turn-out of […]
Dukes commend FG, Oba Ewuare’s zeal in Benin Royal museum project
Dukes (Enigies) from Benin Kingdom have commended the joint efforts of the federal government and the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, towards the Benin Royal […]
Over 3,000 people visit Sri Lanka’s 1st artificial beach
More than 3,000 people have visited Sri Lanka’s artificial beach in the Port City Colombo in the first two days of its opening on Saturday, […]
Medical tourism: Otu rates Obudu-German Hospital best in Nigeria
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Cross River State Governor, Bassey Edet Otu has described the 140-bed Obudu-German Specialist Hospital as a wonder piece whose […]
Ogun assembly approves August 20 as Isese Cultural Day
The Ogun House of Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution for the state to observe the Isese Cultural Day every August 20. At the plenary, […]
Gangs of Lagos’ production sacrilegious to cultural heritage rights – Oba of Lagos
Oba Rilwan Akiolu of Lagos has described the movie, “Gangs of Lagos”, as defamatory and sacrilegious for depicting the ‘Eyo’ as criminal gangs that commit […]
Govt to rehabilitate ancient Kano walls with debris from demolition – Yusuf
The Kano State Government plans to utilise debris from various demolitions to rehabilitate the ancient walls in the old Kano city. Gov. Abba Yusuf made […]
Nigeria most gastronomy tourist destination in Africa – NIHOTOUR D-G
Alhaji Nura Kangiwa, Director-General, National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), says Nigeria is the most competitive gastronomy tourist destination in Africa in terms of diversification of […]
Google celebrates Africa Day with arts, African music
Google says it will unveil a range of programmes and activities to celebrate Africa’s diverse cultural heritage and provide opportunities for people all over the […]
DNA: Ooni of Ife hosts, renames Americans with Ile-Ife root
The Ooni of Ile-Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Tuesday played host to some American, who traced their root to the Kingdom of Ile-Ife. The Americans […]