Category: Culture
Stolen Artefacts Returned to Oba of Benin
Two artefacts; a cockerel and bronze head of the Oba taken from Benin Kingdom in 1897 have been returned to Nigeria and handed over to ... Read More
Nigerians Lead Africa in breakthrough Literary Genre – Sci-Fi, Story of Zanbutu
We all know enough of J.J Abrams role in Star Wars and Star Trek, and Jason Anspach's Galaxy's Edge Series all providing us with a ... Read More
Coffins Closed for Over 2,500 Years Unearthed in Egypt
Egypt on Saturday announced the unearthing of a cache of ancient coffins at a major necropolis near Cairo, the second such find in the same ... Read More
Osun monarch asks farmers to withdraw suit against FG on police college
Oba Wahab Oyedotun, the Orangun of Ila in Osun, has warned non-native farmers in the area whose land was used for the construction of Police ... Read More
UNESCO reiterates plans for eradication of GBV
The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has reiterated its commitment to ensure that Gender-Based Violence(GBV) is eradicated in the country through education of ... Read More
Deji of Akure orders closure of markets, shops over festival celebration
The Deji of Akure, Oba Aladelusi Ogunade, has ordered the closure of markets and shops in the Ondo State capital over the celebration of 2020 ... Read More
New Hama Bachama Enters Administrative Palace in Numan
The New Hama Bachama His Royal Majesty Dr Daniel Shaga Ismaila (OON) Kpawo Nomwe, Gilongo Diya has finally entered the administrative palace in Numan after ... Read More
New Hama Bachama Receives Letter of Appointment
The new Hama Bachama Dr Daniel Shaga Ismaila has been presented an appointment letter by the Adamawa State Government. The chief of Staff Government House ... Read More
Governor Matawalle Appoints New Emir of Kaura Namoda
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has presented letter of appointment to the newly appointed Emir of Kaura-Namoda, Alhaji Sanusi Muhammad. This is contained in a ... Read More
FG restates commitment to preservation, protection of cultural heritage
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has restated the Federal Government commitment to the preservation, protection and promotion of cultural heritage of ... Read More
NGF Salutes Emir of Zazzau on 45th Anniversary
(Photo: Haidar Studio) The Northern Governors’ Forum (NGF) on Saturday congratulated the Emir of Zazzu, Dr Shehu Idris, for clocking 45 years on the throne. ... Read More
President Buhari Greets HRH Yankanajen Uke on 20 Years Anniversary
President Muhammadu Buhari felicitates with His Royal Majesty, Alhaji Dr Ahmed Abdullahi Hassan, Sarkin Yakanajin Uke Kingdom, Nasarawa State, who celebrates 20 years anniversary on ... Read More
Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival Holds this Year
The Kebbi Government has inaugurated a 16-member committee for the 2020 Argungu International and Cultural Fishing festival scheduled to hold in March. The state Deputy ... Read More
Kebbi State Governor, Bagudu Appoints Two New Traditional Rulers
Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi state has approved the appointment of two new prominent traditional rulers in the state. They are Barrister Muhammadu Sambo ... Read More
FG to establish community museums to boost tourism – Lai Mohammed
The Federal Government has announced plans to establish community museums as part of efforts to ensure that local communities benefit from tourism. The Minister of ... Read More
UNESCO partners foundation to train over 1,000 students on ICT skills
An Information Communication Technology (ICT) NGO, The Zariah Elizabeth Foundation,(TZE) says it has trained over 1,000 students in the FCT on ICT skills and coding ... Read More
Lai Mohammed Resumes, Charges Staff to Justify President Buhari’s Confidence
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has charged the management and staff of the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture to work ... Read More
Ohaneze not in haste to endorse any presidential candidate – Publicity Secretary
The Ohaneze Ndigbo, the apex pan-Igbo socio-cultural group, says it is not in a haste to endorse any presidential candidate for the Feb.16 Presidential Election. ... Read More
