The Owa Obokun Adimula, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III, has conferred the chieftaincy title of Yeye Owa of Ijesaland on renowned industrialist, Dame Eunice Olayinka Obaleye, who owns Yinka Oba Foam Nigeria Limited, Ilesa, Osun State. In a statement, the monarch, who is also the paramount ruler of Ijesaland, said that he conferred the title on the octogenarian industrialist …

The Governor of Ogun state, Dapo Abiodun, has described cultural festivals like Ojude Oba as vital tools for stimulating the local economy and enhancing global recognition. Speaking on Sunday at the 2025 edition of the Ojude Oba Festival in Ijebu-Ode, Abiodun reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to promoting cultural heritage—not just for the Ijebu people but for the benefit of humanity …

The Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Oba Francis Alao, reasserted the Alaafin of Oyo’s paramount status in Yorubaland during the newly enthroned Alaafin Oba Abimbola Owoade’s first royal visit to his palace

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I was nowhere near the venue of the coronation of the new Alaafin of Oyo but, thanks to technology, I fed my eyes with a lot of happenings at the colourful and eventful event. The media, be it traditional or digital, electronic or print captured the event for posterity and beamed it to the world for everyone so interested to …

The new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade has returned to Nigeria for commencement of traditional rites. He landed at Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos State from Canada, Wednesday evening. Owoade arrived with his wife and was welcomed by the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Idris Aregbe, amidst a funfair from traditional …

The Federal Executive Council (FEC), on Monday, approved the establishment of the Creative and Tourism Infrastructure Corporation (CTIC). This entity will operate under a public-private partnership model to develop its creative and tourism industries and add $100 b to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2030. The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, disclosed this …

President Bola Tinubu has given a marching order to the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to harness and develop arts, culture and tourism potentials in Abuja. FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, disclosed this at the opening ceremony of the “2024 Abuja Festival of Arts and Culture (ASOFEST). ASOFEST is said to be an annual festival, which gives indigenous and other ethnic …

It was the height of cultural display as the people of Odo-Nla – home and abroad – came together on 15 October to celebrate their annual Eyibi/Eluku traditional festival. The event was also used to formally launch the much-awaited Odo-Nla Day, which would also be celebrated yearly, going forward. From as far as Europe and the Americas and Ijebu Ode where …

Tragedy struck in Nibo, Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State on Sunday as a brutal attack by masked gunmen claimed numerous lives during the Onwa Asaa festival, a traditional community celebration. The assailants, reportedly driving a black Lexus SUV, stormed an eatery in the community and opened fire indiscriminately, leaving several people dead. At the time of reporting, …