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...
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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...
The Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) says the scarcity of the American dollar has become a worrisome threat to the survival of the tourism industry, related enterprises in Nigeria and third world economies. Chief Foluronsho Coker, Director General, NTDC, said this during a breakfast meeting in Lagos on Saturday....
Some foreign devotees at the just concluded Osun-Osogbo festival have expressed belief in the sanctity of the Osun deity, saying the annual fiesta offers opportunity for worship through the sacred grove. The tourists, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the grand finale...
Tourists, devotees as well as cultural enthusiasts from across the globe are trooping into the ancient city of Osogbo to join the fiesta marking the grand finale of the annual Osun Osogbo festival. A correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) covering the festival reports that it had...
Despite the state government’s warning against drinking water from Osun river during the grand finale of the Osun Osogbo festival due to contamination, many devotees and visitors were sighted on Friday defying the warning. Correspondents of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the grove reports that some of...
The family of Nollywood actress, Ada Ameh, has released her funeral arrangements. According to the obituary released, a novelty match and a candlelight service will be held in her honor on August 19 in Lagos. On August 25, another candlelight service will be held in Benue state while her remains will...
By SAM ADZEGEH, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his deep condolences over the sudden demise of Mr. John Chiahemen, a veteran journalist. Chiahemen, who had worked with the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) and also served as Bureau Chief for Reuters in Nigeria, died in a hospital in...
Stakeholders in the tourism sector have advocated upgrade of the tomb of Nigeria’s sole Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa to attract more visitors. Some of the stakeholders who spoke in Bauchi, said the mausoleum needed total rehabilitation in line with international standards, to make it more attractive to...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai Al-Amin Elkanemi, Speaker Borno State House of Assembly- Abdulkarim Lawan; Former Governor of Borno, Senator Ali Sheriff, former Deputy Governor, Alhaji Usman Mamman Durkwa and many top government officials and Political Leaders attended the eid...
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 historical works of art to return home. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, stated this in London during a working visit...
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 Igbo culture. Nwanganga said this at the Nollywood filmmakers Unveiling of Igbo Biggest Art, Culture and Film Festival in Enugu. He said the festival...
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 for the purposes of education, enlightenment and entertainment. Over the years, it has tried to establish museums fitted with a collection of artefacts belonging...
Tick… tick… tick… And the breath stopped suddenly at 11.33 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2022. It was the moment I lost my beloved motherly father and brotherly friend, my dad, Imam Abdulhameed Shuaib Agaka (PhD). I had arrived Ilorin on Friday and met him at a private hospital...
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 Olumo” will propel more tourists to the site. Taiwo made the assertions on in Abeokuta when he visited the family house of the late...
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 this at the Ancient Rock Art of Nigeria Exhibition Launch Programme at the National Museum on Thursday night in Lagos. He said the U.S....
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 Makinde gave the assurance at the eighth day fidau/interdenominational prayer held in honour of the late Oba Adeyemi at the palace arcade in Oyo....
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 in an efforts to rebrand the old residency museum library in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. Speaking while commissioning the old residency refurbished...
By AMB. BOLADEI. G. IGALI On Saturday, 12th March, 2022, elder statesman and moralist, Ambassador Ignatius Olisemeka attained the transcendental age of 90. Better known as Ambassador Plenipotentiary and Extraordinary, Principal Envoy, Head of Mission, High Commissioner, Chef de Mission Diplomatique (CMD), he remains Nigeria’s surviving ace of diamonds...