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 […]
Culture & Tourism
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 […]
Ooni inaugurates National Orisa Day in Brazil
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has officially presented a Certificate of Yoruba Territory to Quilombola territory in Brazil, making the city […]
Ogun declares Aug. 20 as ‘Isese’ Day
Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun on Tuesday declared Aug. 20 of every year as ‘Isese Day’, (Traditional Worshippers Day) in the state. Abiodun, who made […]
Ooni of Ife pledges Africa’s support to new Brazilian president
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has pledged his support and that of Africans to the administration of the new President of Brazil, Luiz […]
Oba’s New Year Day walk shuts down Benin, rounds off festival
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II New year Day solidarity walk shut down the city on Sunday as fun seekers were seen in snaking […]
Ayade flags off third Carnival Calabar dry run, promises best fiesta ever
By PATRICK ABANG Calabar – Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade has flagged off the third and final dry run of the 2022 edition of […]
Ife Day: Let’s work for growth, development of our source – Ooni
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has charged the indigenes of the ancient city of Ile-Ife, at home and diaspora, to come […]
`Buga’ song, reflection of FESTAC ’77, says Minister
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described a famous song Buga’, released by Kizz Daniel, as a connection and reflection of […]
Festival of art, culture will re-awaken Plateau cultural values — Lalong
The Governor of Plateau, Mr Simon Lalong, says the Plateau State Festival for Art and Culture (PLAFEST) will revive cultural heritage of the state. Lalong […]
About 10 countries to participate in Calabar Carnival – Commissioner
No fewer than 10 countries are expected to participate in the 2022 Annual Calabar Carnival, Mr Eric Anderson, Commissioner for Culture and Tourism Development, Cross […]
Egyptian archaeologists find mummies with golden tongues
The Egyptian archaeological mission working at a temple in the delta province of Menoufia found several mummies with golden tongues, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism […]
Calabar Carnival: Cross River needs to grow beyond raw materials production – Ayade
Gov. Ben Ayade on Sunday declared that Cross River could not remain raw materials producer alone but would aim at adding value to them through […]
Tourist resorts in Lagos you should visit during holidays and its Investment opportunities BY DENNIS ISONG
One of the biggest sectors all over the world is tourism. This sector generates a lot of money yearly. The good thing about tourist resorts […]
My ascension to Onitsha traditional stool, journey of leadership change – Obi Achebe
The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe, said that his ascension to the throne some 20 years ago was to fast-forward an ancient traditional society […]
Obi of Onitsha, marks 20th Ofala, urges Ndigbo to uphold culture
The Obi of Onitsha, Anambra state, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, on Saturday marked his 20th coronation, “Ofala”, as the traditional ruler of Onitsha ancient town with […]
Obi of Onitsha marks 20 years on throne with Ofala festival
HRH, Igwe Alfred Achebe, the Obi of Onitsha, the commercial capital of Anambra has clocked 20 years on the throne and is set to celebrate […]
FESTAC”77 at 45: Oba of Benin gives royal blessings to CBAAC for commemoration
Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has given his royal blessings to the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC) for the commemoration of […]
We’ll target tourism to expand Oyo’s economy- Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde says his administration is targeting tourism as a major plank of its economic expansion agenda. Makinde made this known on […]
“Nigeria 1914 Exhibition”, pictorial showcase of Nigeria’s history opens in FCT
Nigeria 1914 Exhibition, a showcase of historical portraits, artifacts and paintings, which chronicles Nigeria’s history from the 1914 amalgamation through the 1960 Independence debuted in […]