Culture
18 Jan
In Benin, women are the backbone of voodoo celebrations, integral both on the front lines and behind the scenes. Their roles in organising rituals, preserving sacred knowledge, and maintaining cultural heritage are indispensable. As guardians of tradition and educators of the next generation of practitioners, these women embody resilience and strength, ensuring that Vodun Days…
6 Jan
Popular American media personality, Candace Owens, has revealed her deep admiration for Nigeria and its people. The 35-year-old political commentator shared her thoughts about Nigerians during a recent episode of her show. Owens, who is a prominent voice in American conservatism, said she wished she were Nigerian, praising the country for its rich culture and…
11 Nov
The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, led the African Union delegation to the G20 Ministers of Culture meeting held at the Salvador Convention Centre in Brazil. During the event, delegates deliberated on Africa’s rich cultural heritage and its role in promoting economic growth, social cohesion, and global…
7 Nov
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has promised to develop FCT’s arts, culture and tourism potential. Wike made the promise at the opening of the 2024 Abuja Festival of Arts and Culture (ASOFEST), in Abuja on Wednesday. The Minister, who was represented by the Mandate Secretary, Social Development Secretariat, Mr…
4 Nov
The Oyo State Government, on Monday, promised to continue to promote and use the culture and tourism to expand and improve the economy as envisioned by Governor 'Seyi Makinde in the Oyo State Roadmap for Sustainable Development. The state's Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun, stated this at a press conference heralding the…
6 Oct
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has stressed the need for the advancement and recognition of culture as a tool to drive economic growth and social cohesion in the state. Aiyedatiwa stated this during the celebration of the yearly traditional Ulefunta festival, held in Akure, the state capital, at the weekend. Ulefunta, one of the most…
5 Oct
Awele, a young girl with eyes full of curiosity, stood at the crowd's edge, her heart pounding. “I wonder where the Ooni goes,” she whispered to her friends, her voice barely audible over the hushed excitement. “Some say he travels to the land of the ancestors.” For generations, the Ooni’s mysterious seven-day seclusion during the…
12 Sep
The Apex Association of Anioma Indigenes Incorporated is set for its maiden summit, to draw the attention of the global community, particularly the black race and the people of the South-South/South-East East region, to showcase the uniqueness of their cultural, linguistic, and heritage values. The Association in collaboration with Akurulo Media Organization, is holding the…
17 Aug
As part of measures to display its cultural heritage and promote cross-cultural dialogue on a global scale, the Lagos State government,
3 Aug
As a work in progress, man is both a subject and an object of cultivation. No culture is without cultivation, both in its figurative and literal senses.
18 May 2024
The group, Patriots for the Promotion of Black Culture Foundation (PPBCF), has called on filmmakers in Nollywood
9 May 2024
The 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) begins tomorrow, May 10, 2024, with the Cultural Day event preceding the Award Night on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Executive Head, Content and West Africa Channels, MultiChoice West Africa, Dr Busola Tejumola, expressed her excitement about the upcoming event, stating that the award ceremony…
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An Oyo State Family Court, Ibadan, has remanded a 33-year-old man, Happiness Opeyemi, at the Agodi Correctional Centre over an alleged defilement of his wife’s 10-year-old niece. The defendant was arraigned on Friday to face a one-count charge of rape. The prosecuting counsel, Insp Adenike Adeyemi, told the court that the defendant, in 2023, had…
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A second miner has died in hospital after being pulled alive from an illegal South African gold mine from which 87 bodies were extracted, the government said Friday. The man died on Thursday in a hospital to which 33 miners were admitted after a three-day operation that ended on January 16 to clear the abandoned…
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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Paris Saint-Germain's new star signing, is "ready" to make his debut for the French club in their Ligue 1 clash with Reims this weekend, coach Luis Enrique said on Friday. "Physically he is in very good shape. We have seen that in training. He has already adapted perfectly to PSG, and everything…
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The Nigeria Navy War College, on Friday, inaugurated 25 officers as participants for its warfare course 9 programme. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the inauguration ceremony was performed by the College’s Commandant, Rear Adm. Abdullahi Ahmed. Speaking at the event, Ahmed said that the course which officially started on Jan. 15, had…
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Hamas named on Friday four Israeli "women soldiers" held hostage since October 7 whom it plans to release from captivity in a second exchange under a ceasefire deal that has halted the Gaza war. Israel confirmed it had received the list of names. If all goes according to plan, after Hamas releases the four hostages…
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Sales of previously owned US homes slipped to their weakest level in about three decades last year on the back of high housing prices and mortgage rates, according to industry data released Friday. Existing home sales came in at 4.06 million on an annual basis in 2024, the lowest level since 1995, said the National…
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The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has revealed that the Police withheld certain intelligence during the August 2024 nationwide End Bad Governance protests to maintain national peace. The police said disclosing such sensitive information at the time could have escalated tensions across the country. Police spokesman, Prince Muyiwa Adejobi, stated this on Friday during the unveiling…
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Senator Adams Oshiomhole, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Interior, has raised alarm over the involvement of retired military generals and influential elites in the rampant illegal mining activities across Nigeria. According to the senator, these activities not only rob the nation of critical revenue but undermine efforts to diversify the economy. Oshiomhole, a former…
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The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has proposed the creation of N20million annual seed fund to ensure the sustainability and growth of the African Space Economy Conference and Exhibition (ASE). The ASE, co-owned by NASRDA and Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), is a flagship event designed to advance Africa's space economy.…
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Kano State Ministry of Land has vowed to commence enforcement of revocation of titles of land that failed the 31st deadline for recertification. The Ministry disclosed the commencement of the process of Systematic Land Title Registration (SLTR) documents on land before the issuance of the regular Certificate of Occupancy. Addressing a press conference Friday,…