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 tourists and participants at the grand finale of the event on Friday. Joseph, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...
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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 Museum’ project, in line with the principle of common and shared responsibility for result. This is contained in a statement by Osaigbovo Iguobaro, the...
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday extolled the virtues of former Chief of General Staff, deceased Gen. Oladipo Diya, whom he described as selfless and diligent leader. The president stated in his message to the final funeral rites of Diya at his hometown, Odogbolu, Ogun that the Diya’s contributions to...
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Gov. Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi on Friday, graced the burial of former Senator representing Ebonyi South District at the National Assembly, Sen. Anyim Ude. Three former Ebonyi governors, and then Military Administration, serving and former senators among others were at the burial at...
President of Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Habu Gumel, says the late Awoture Eleyae, former Secretary-General of the defunct Supreme Council for Sports in Africa (SCSA), left behind a remarkable legacy. Gumel, while mourning the passing on of Eleyae in a condolence message by the NOC, said Eleyae greatly contributed...
By EMMANUEL JIMOH, Benin – Senator Adams Oshiomhole has expressed sadness over the death of Chief Solomon Edebiri, the Esogban of Benin Kingdom. Oshiomole in his condolence message on Friday, said the late Esogban was a father figure to Edo people and an advisor who...
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, state media reported on Tuesday. This is the first artificial beach built in Sri Lanka, and visitors can enter the beach free of charge,...
UN on Monday paid tribute to the victims of Malaysia Arlines flight MH17 nine years after the tragic plane crash occurred in eastern Ukraine. Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 (MH17/MAS17) was a scheduled passenger flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur that was shot down by Russian-controlled forces on July 17,...
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 services will promote medical tourism in Nigeria. Otu disclosed during his tour of the northern senatorial district of the state, weekend. The Governor, who...
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, the Majority Leader, Mr Yusuf Sheriff (APC – Ado-Odo Ota I), moved the motion for the House to adopt the passage of the resolution...
President of Men of Issachar Vision, Ibadan, Rev. Samson Ajetomobi, on Tuesday, rained biblical curses on the killers of the University of Ibadan lecturer, Prof. Opeyemi Ajewole. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ajewole, a professor of Social and Environmental Forestry at the nation’s premier university, was...
Former Dean, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, and Archbishop of the defunct Province Two, Late Archbishop Maxwell Anikwenwa, has been laid to rest. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the former Dean was buried at St Peter’s Church, Ezi-Awkuzu in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra. In his...
The Presidential candidate of Labour Party, (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, has described the death of the late former Dean, Anglican Communion, His Grace, Archbishop Maxwell Anikwenwa, as a “painful loss”. Obi said this in his tribute during a day of tribute organised on behalf of the deceased by the...
Religious leaders and stakeholders on Tuesday poured encomiums on the late Maxwell Anikwenwa, the Pioneer Bishop of Awka Diocese, who died on March 13, 2023, aged 82. He was former Archbishop of Province II and a Retired Bishop of Awka Diocese, Church of Nigeria. On a Day of Tribute...
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 this known after inspecting ongoing demolition sites in Kano metropolis. He said the police and men of Nigeria Security and Civil Civil Defence Corps...
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 ethnic groups and unique foods culture. Kangiwa said this in Abuja on Saturday at the Third Edition of Gastronomy Festival with the theme titled “Culinary Arts...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – Mrs Arierhi Joy Olawore (Nee Ijabor), is a visionary fashion designer and the creative force behind Dreamation Designs, known as DIIDII Designs, based in Lafia, Nasarawa State. Her brand has the perfect collections of cloth with ancient and modern touch from Africa and being...
The family of late Sen. Annie Okonkwo has described the death of their father as ‘painful’. The first son, Uchenna-Harris, who is also House of Representatives member-Elect for Idemili North and South Federal Constituency disclosed this in a statement issued in Awka, Anambra on Thursday. The family said they were saddened...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Vice President Kashim Shettima has described late Borno State Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Usman Jidda Shuwa, as ,”the last of the great titans and an icon who had impeccable good tracks of records in administrative and leadership prowess” VP Shettima stated...
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 world to mark 2023 Africa Day. Google Nigeria, Interim Lead, Olumide Balogun in a statement on Wednesday said Africa Day marks the founding of...