It is time for our looted artefacts to return home – FG to Britain
The Federal Government says the British authority has taken care of its looted artefacts for so long and it is time for the cultural and […]
Culture & Tourism
Nollywood filmmakers unveil Igbo biggest art, culture, film festival in Enugu
The President, Igbo Movie Producers Association of Nigeria (IMPAN), JohnPaul Nwanganga, on Thursday said Igbo Art, Culture and Film Festival would promote the beauty of […]
Repositioning Nigeria’s museums for improved patronage By TAIYE OLAYEMI
The National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) founded in 1979 is charged with collecting, documenting, conserving and presenting national cultural properties to the public […]
Mama Olumo’s death ‘ll draw tourists to Olumo Rock- Commissioner
The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Ogun State, Dr Toyin Taiwo has said the death of Mrs Sinatu Aduke Sanni, popularly known as “Mama […]
14-yr-old Ogbonna wins first Igbo spelling bee competition in Anambra
Miss Oluebebe Ogbonna, a 14-year-old student of Divine Rays British School Obosi, Idemili North of Anambra, on Sunday emerged winner of the first Igbo Spelling […]
U.S. reiterates commitment in preserving Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage
The United State (U.S.) says it is committed to preserving Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and diversity The Acting U.S. Consul General, Mr Brand Hudspeth said […]
New Alaafin ‘ll emerge soon, says Oyo Govt
Oyo State Government has assured the people of Oyo Town that new Alaafin of Oyo would emerge soon, urging them to be patient. Gov. Seyi […]
U. S. consulates partners FG in revamping Old Residency Museum Library
PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The United States Consulates General, Lagos in partnership with the National Commission for Museum and Muniment have spent over $22,000 dollars […]
Linguistic diversity threatened as more languages disappear, UNESCO warns
The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) warns that linguistic diversity is increasingly threatened as more and more languages disappear globally. UNESCO Director General, […]
Use your network to develop Igala land, Attah tells Uk’Omu Igala
The Attah Igala and President, Kogi State Traditional Council, His Royal Majesty, James Alaji Opaluwa, has called on Igala sons and daughters to activate their […]
Egypt to assist Nigeria in preservation of looted Benin bronzes
The Egyptian Government has offered to assist Nigeria in the preservation of the 1,130 looted Benin bronzes being expected in the country from Germany. The […]
NASA 2021: Borno Govt salutes military for its successes, assures continuous support
BY SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Deputy Governor, Hon. Umar Kadafur has commended the recent successes recorded by the Nigerian military in the fight […]
NGO to repatriate stolen Africa’s artifacts from Europe, America
PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – A Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), The State of The African Diaspora (SOAD), has pledged to do everything within its reach to ensure […]
Zulum tasks traditional leaders on preservation of cultural heritage
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has appealed to traditional and religious leaders to take the lead in mobilizing their subjects […]
Octogenarian traces Nri kingdom in Anambra, ancestry to over 900 years
Chief Chukwuemeka Onyeso, Prince of the Onyeso dynasty of Nri, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra has said that the Nri traditional institution is the […]
Returned artifacts: Colourful posters adorn Benin Streets
Colourful posters of some artifacts expected to be received by the Oba of Benin have adorned some major streets of Benin City ahead of the […]
Miss Africa pageant to address indecent dressing, promote tourism – FCTA
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has said the ongoing Miss Africa Pageant will further unite Africa, discourage indecent dress […]
Tel Aviv replaces Paris as most expensive city in world – Economist ranking
The Israeli coastal metropolis of Tel Aviv, is the most expensive city in the world, according to the latest analysis from the British Economist magazine […]
Tanzania to introduce cable car on Mount Kilimanjaro
Tanzanian tourism authorities has said that they were at the final preparations to start a process of introducing cable car on Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest […]
Amok Ibaas Foron cultural festival holds December 10, 2021
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Jos – The ancentral maiden Amok Ibaas Foron festival which is the apex cultural festival of the Ibaas Foron community in Plateau […]