By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – Vice-presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, on Saturday morning, undertook a private visit to the widow of the late rights activist, Mr Ariyo Dare-Atoye, Mrs Abiola Dare-Atoye, to commiserate with her on the passing of her husband. Okowa said...
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On October 28, 2018, the inimitable political strategist and tactician, whom steadfast loyalists and followers would gleefully describe as a political Iroko to the pains of those on the other side of the divide, Chief Anthony Akhakon Anenih, the Iyasele (Prime Minister) of Esanland, took the eternal bow and...
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 to the 21st century. Achebe, who is the Chairman of Anambra Traditional Council, said this in his address at the 2022 Onitsha Ofala Festival...
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 a call on Igbo people to uphold their culture. The ceremony was held at Imeobi, Onitsha Town, and attended by many dignitaries including the...
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 with the Ofala Festival. Chief Mike Areh, Chairman of 2022 Onitsha Ofala Festival Steering Committee, disclosed this at a news conference at Ime-Obi palace,...
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 the 45th anniversary of FESTAC”77. The commemoration of the festival held in 1977, has been slated for Dec. 5 to Dec. 11 in Abuja,...
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 Saturday at Igbo-Ora, during the annual World Twins Festival. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the festival was organised by the Igbo-Ora...
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 the nation’s capital. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the opening ceremony of the week-long exhibition was held on Saturday night at...
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) says it will not hesitate to prosecute any erring hospital or pharmaceutical company that undermines the workings of the health insurance scheme. Acting Coordinator of NHIA in Ogun, Mr Bode Adeleke, made this known on Tuesday at a one-day sensitisation workshop for stakeholders...
WildAid, an environmental NGO, says that Nigeria’s surviving Cross River Gorillas are threatened by extinction. This is contained in a statement by Kelechukwu Iruoma, Nigeria’s WildAid Representative, on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sept. 24 is World Gorilla Day. It is an annual event celebrating...
The apex Igbo scio-cultural organisation, Ohaneze Ndigbo, says the Igbo tradition of presenting kola nut to guests is a sign of hospitality in the area. The group stated this in a communique issued at the end of a one-day seminar by the Chairman of Ohaneze Ndigbo in Nsukka Local...
The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari’s position in the preservation of cultural ethos and traditional institution in Nigeria. Oba Ewuare made the commendation during a private meeting with the Ooni of Ife, His imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ọjájá...
The National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) said the 2022 International Arts and Crafts (INAC) Expo helped to showcase the nation’s arts and crafts to the world. The Director-General of NCAC, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday...
The Nigerian Breweries Plc. has expressed its determination to curb youth restiveness with the reintroduction of its Hi-Life Festival. A statement on Monday in Enugu by the Senior Brand Manager of Life Continental Lager Beer, Aishat Anaekwe, said that the competition had a prize tag of N50million. Anaekwe said...
The Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC) says it will hold the commemoration of the Festival of Black Arts and Culture of 1977 at 45 (FESTAC ’77 @ 45) by using culture to revamp the nation’s economy. The Director-General of CBAAC, Mrs Oluwabunmi Amao, said this...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has described the last leader of the former Soviet Union, Mr. Mikhail Gorbachev, as “a courageous reformer who will be remembered for years to come because of his immeasurable contributions to world peace and openness in his own once rigidly closed...
Adoption of foreign cultures, traditions and religions is at the base of the destruction of many African countries. The declaration was made by the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed at the opening of the sixth edition of the Edinburgh International Cultural Summit in Edinburgh, Scotland. He...
Chief Rommy Ezeonwuka, founder, Ogilisi Foundation, an Igbo socio-cultural organisation, on Tuesday advocated for a common date to celebrate New Yam Festival in the Southeast and in all Igbo speaking areas. Ezeonwuka a businessman in the entertainment and hospitality industry stated in Awka that the Igbo should celebrate the...
Ogun, known as the ‘gateway state’ has emerged as the best exhibitors at the just-concluded International Arts and Crafts Expo (INAC). This was announced during the closing ceremony of the expo held in Abuja on Saturday, with the theme “Networking Nigerian Crafts to the World”. The News Agency of...
The 15th edition of the International Arts and Craft Expo (INAC) began on Thursday in Abuja with no fewer than 25 countries and eight states in attendance. The expo which is to hold from Aug.18 to Aug. 20, has the theme: “Networking Nigerian Crafts to the World”. Some of...