ALHAJI Lai Mohammed, Minister for Information and Culture, on Tuesday said that the Festival for Arts and Culture (FESTAC ’77) […]
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London museum returns looted Benin bronzes to Nigeria
A small museum in south-east London has begun the official process of returning looted Benin bronzes to Nigeria. The Horniman […]
Ogun clinches 1st position at international arts and crafts expo
OGUN, known as the ‘gateway state’ has emerged as the best exhibitors at the just-concluded International Arts and Crafts Expo […]
15th INAC: Institute identifies link between cultural development, national peace
THE Nigerian Institute of Peace and Conflict Resolution (NIPCR) on Friday urged the citizenry to priotise the growth of culture, […]
FESTAC “77: Film Corporation pledges support to CBAAC for 45th commemoration
THE Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) has pledged to support the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC) for […]
Osun govt. warns devotees, tourists against drinking from Osun River
OSUN government has advised tourists, devotees and visitors to the grand finale of the annual Osun Osogbo Festival on Friday […]
60,000 tourists, devotees for Osun-Osogbo festival-Official
NO fewer than 60,000 devotees and tourists are expected at the Grand Finale of Osun-Osogbo festival on Friday, the Curator […]
Gov. Sanwo-Olu to unveil 37 wonders of Nigeria — Runsewe
THE National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) says it will use the opportunity of the 35th National Festival of […]
Sanwo-Olu to present tourism masterplan to practitioners
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, will on Thursday, 1st of July, make a public presentation of a reviewed Tourism […]
Group seeks unity in Nasarawa community to attract development
THE Eggon Cultural and Development Association (ECDA), Ezhiba branch, Nasarawa, had pledged to continue to seek unity among its people […]
Culture, sports festivals unifying force for national development-Runsewe
THE Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Otunba Olusegun Runsewe says that annual culture…
Realnews staff celebrate, resolve to achieve more in 2021
IT was cheers and thanks galore at the end of year staff party as the management and staff of Realnews […]
Lawmaker calls on FG to develop culture, tourism subsector
A federal lawmaker, Hon. Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama, on Thursday night called on the Federal Government to pay proper…
Paul Ejime’s family hosts guests at daughter’s traditional wedding in Lagos.
The colourful and well-attended traditional marriage ceremony took place in Lagos, on Saturday, August 31.
Buhari greets Nigerians on Ramadhan
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent greetings to Nigerians in general and Muslims in particular as they commence the month-long Ramadhan fast.
Easter Celebration: LASPARK organises ‘Meet and Connect Concert
As part of the State Government’s commitment to improving the social life of the citizenry by connecting them with opportunities inherent in contemporary recreation and digital
Rwanda invites Macron to attend 25th anniversary of genocide
Rwanda, which has accused France of complicity in the 1994 genocide that killed some 800,000 of its citizens, said Tuesday it had invited President Emmanuel Macron to attend the 25th anniversary of the massacre on April 7.
World Radiocommunication Conference 2019 to hold in Egypt
Preparation is on top gear for the World Radiocommunication Conference, WRC, 2019, holding at Sharm el-Shiekh, Egypt, from October 28, to November 22, the International Telecommunication Union, ITU, has said.
Sport: A Year of Mixed Blessings #EventsoftheYear2018
The sports sector in 2018 records mixed blessings with Nigerian athletes winning and losing some …
What made waves in Entertainment Industry in 2018 #EventsoftheYear2018
The entertainment industry thrills Nigerians with new hit songs in 2018 …
Nigerian Economy struggles to Survive #EventsoftheYear2018
The weak state of the Nigerian economy throughout the year 2018 drove many people into malnutrition …
Industrial Actions mar Tertitary Education in Nigeria #EventsoftheYear2018
Industrial actions by different unions blight the education sector at the tertiary level in Nigeria in 2018 …
Many Prominent Persons Who died in 2018 #EventsoftheYear2018
As it is a feature of life, the cold hands of death gripped many prominent Nigerians, world leaders and others who …
Winners and Losers of Events 2018 #EventsoftheYear2018
As in every human endeavour, you win some and lose some. The year 2018 was no exception. It had …
The Mother of All Scandals #EventsoftheYear2018
Of all cases of corruption scandals in 2018, the video footage of Governor Abdullahi Ganduje collecting …
A Gruelling Year for The Media #EventsoftheYear2018
As the year ends, the memory of the shocking murder and intimidation of some journalists across …
2018: The Year of Political Gamesmanship #EventsoftheYear2018
A flurry of political activism that characterises the year 2018 is spilling over to the new year as political gladiators …
Calabar carnival is Africa’s number one tourism hub–Onah
Mr Gabe Onah, Chairman of Calabar Carnival Commission, has described the annual Calabar festival as the number one tourism and entertainment hub in Africa.
Yuletide: LASG tasks residents on moderation
As the Yuletide approaches, the Lagos State Government has appealed to residents to celebrate the season in moderation and avoid drunk driving.
Emir of Daura turbans Gobir as Wazirin Hausa
The Emir of Daura, Alhaji Farouk Umar, has turbaned Malam Yakubu Gobir as the Wazirin Hausa-the Chief Adviser of the entire Hausa land.
Tears, Anguish as Ras Kimono’s wife, Efe is buried
The body of Efemena Okedi, wife of late Reggae star, Ras Kimono, was on Friday laid to rest at Atan cemetery, Yaba, Lagos.
World Peace Day: Aisha Buhari canvasses justice, equity
The wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has canvassed for a society where justice and equity reigns as the world marked 70th anniversary of UN Peace Day.
She made the appeal on Friday in Abuja at the 2018 UN Peace Day celebration organised by the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR).
Gowon to speak at 2nd LEAD Leadership Summit in Lagos
Yakubu Gowon, former hHead of State and Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode, of Lagos State will be the guest lead speakers at the forthcoming Africa Innovation Concepts (AIC) 2nd Annual Leadership Summit, “LEAD 2.0’’.
Prospective brides in FCT meet vendors, plan weddings on the spot
SOME prospective brides in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) got discount deals from vendors and planned their weddings on the spot at …
NFF, Essentuki base camp staff celebrate Rohr at 65
THE Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have congratulated Coach Gernot Rohr who marked his 65th birthday in Essentuki, Russia on Thursday…
Sarkin Fadar Kano dies at 107
Alhaji Sule Gaya, Sarkin Fadar Kano has died.
He died on Thursday evening in Kano after a protracted illness, according to a …