Culture
5 Nov
Scholars from the Yale University School of Art, yesterday, concluded their visit to three Africa countries in an effort to deepen collaborations for the promotion of African literature and culture.
16 Oct
The 8th EMY AFRICA Awards, held in Accra, Ghana on October 14, 2023, was a night of celebration for African excellence in entertainment. And the red carpet was no exception, with celebrities and guests alike turning out in their most glamorous looks. One of the biggest trends of the night was traditional African attire. Many…
15 Oct
The Fulani people, known for their captivating culture and nomadic lifestyle, represent one of the most fascinating ethnic groups in Africa. Spread across several countries, including Nigeria, Mali, Senegal, and Niger, the Fulani have managed to preserve their rich cultural heritage while adapting to the modern world. In this photographic journey, we embark on a…
28 Jul
A video of Boris Johnson riding his bicycle to a corner shop in London to buy some items has excited Nigerians a lot. No convoy. No police escorts or secret police. The former Prime Minister (PM) appears like every other person in the neighbourhood.
6 Mar
The Kabuki mask is an ancient art that has long existed in Japanese culture. Being an intricate part of Japanese culture, it is considered a symbol of traditional Japanese art and the masks are used in Japanese theatre, such as Noh and Bunraku. In recent times, they are worn by theatre actors or Shinto…
18 Dec 2022
Culture, Creative Industry (CCI), over the years, has been described as the untapped gold mine of the Nigerian economy and that if well harnessed can transform it. Unfortunately, despite the key role this sector is expected to play, it has over the years failed to meet the yearning of many Nigerians in terms of its…
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The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF), has expressed delight over the appointment of Abdul-Azeez Suleiman as spokesperson for the Northern Elders Forum (NEF). The group which extended its heartfelt congratulations to Suleiman, said as the former Spokesman of the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), he has proven himself to be reliable and capable, making him…
32 mins ago
The Edo State government in partnership with Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) has trained 29 virtually impaired people in digital technology to empower and help them facilitate employment. At the graduation ceremony/summit under the theme, “Fostering Digital Inclusion to Empower and Facilitate Employment for Visually Impaired Persons held on Thursday, Dr Detlef Barth, Team Leader,…
37 mins ago
Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the release of 150 inmates in the maximum Correctional Centre in Kano. The release, according to the Minister was part of President Tinubu's renewed hope mantra tailored towards decongesting the correctional centres nationwide. The Minister represented by the Assistant Director, Dr…
40 mins ago
The Governor of Enugu, Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, met on Thursday with the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshall Hasan Abubakar, and other security bigwigs in a bid to strengthen security in the state.
41 mins ago
The opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday accused the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) of fueling the violent protests and mass possession of major streets in Kano against the judgment of the Appeal Court that sacked Governor Abba Kabiru Yusuf. The court had affirmed Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna of the All Progressives Congress APC as…
44 mins ago
The Commissioner for tertiary education in Lagos State, Hon. Tolani Sule, has emphasised the need for fostering collaborations between technology and tertiary institutions.
44 mins ago
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to grab the investments from the climate funds. Okonjo-Iweala made this call on Friday at the ongoing 28th meetings of the COP28 in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, and suggested that Nigeria as a country needs to commence…
46 mins ago
With the estimated N3.5 trillion annual post-harvest loss of agricultural produce in Nigeria, the effort of the government to accelerate policies and program implementation on food sustainability may not yield positive results. Country Director, Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), Dr. Godwin Atser made the observation yesterday while inspecting the post-harvest technology intervention during Kano State Agro-Pastoral…
50 mins ago
A priest in charge of St. Michael’s Catholic Church Parish in Umuekebi, Osuoweerre autonomous community in the Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, Rev Fr Kingsley Eze, has been kidnapped by gunmen.
51 mins ago
The China-African International Economic and Trade Promotion Council and the Kano Business Community have mutually agreed to promote agricultural commodities trade. The exchange trade partnership is intended to explore the exportation of the local agricultural value chain from Kano to the Republic of China, and the import of sustainable technology solutions to Nigeria. Addressing a…