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, …

The new-look Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts (formerly National Arts Theatre) is a sight to behold and a wonder to experience. The renovation project covers every aspect of the iconic monument, which has been upgraded to match leading theatres around the world.     This grand project, undertaken by the Bankers’ Committee, aims to unlock opportunities …

The Deji’s palace in Akure, Ondo State, has prohibited drumming in Akure for seven days due to the annual leave of Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, the Deji of Akure. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen by the Chief Press Secretary to the Deji of Akure, Mr Michael Adeyeye, on Tuesday in Akure. According to the statement, the …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared Tuesday, 20 August 2024, a work-free day to mark this year’s Isese Day celebration. The declaration is contained in a circular titled “Commemoration of Year 2024 Isese Day – Declaration of Work Free Day”, which was issued on Monday by the state’s Head of Service, Bode Agoro. The circular said the holiday …

The Igbo community in the midwestern state of Michigan will hold its Igbo Day and the first New Yam Festival in Detroit City on Saturday, 17 August. The festival will feature “authentic Igbo cuisines, masquerades, cultural music, and a cultural competition”, according to the president of the Igbo Cultural Festival of Michigan (ICAM), Gabriel Ugwu. Sponsored by Mabel Hotel in …

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has declared 20 August a work-free day to mark 2024 Isese Day. In a statement on Wednesday, the governor’s Special Adviser (Media), Sulaimon Olanrewaju said the declaration of the work-free day by Makinde was contained in a circular issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Olanike Adeyemo. Makinde had stated last year …

As the Osun-Osogbo international festival climaxed tomorrow with a procession of the maiden calabash bearer to the sacred Osun grove, about 100,000 tourists are expected to attend the event globally. The streets in Isale-Osun which led to the grove have started wearing new looks as culture enthusiasts and different artists have been setting up the stage along the road. Also, …

The Federal Government has inaugurated a technical committee to immortalise the late King Jaja of Opobo in Rivers State. The committee will oversee the establishment of King Jaja of Opobo Cultural and Historical Centre in Rivers State. Minister of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, who inaugurated the committee in her office yesterday in Abuja, said Nigeria’s …