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 …

The Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja has predicted that he would become the Olubadan of Ibadan, expressing gratitude for God’s mercy. Ladoja, the most senior of the High Chiefs and next in line to assume the throne, stated this on Sunday while appearing on Agbami Oselu,’a radio programme on Fresh FM in Ibadan. The former Governor of …

The Oyo State government has absolved itself from the rumoured plan to stop or scuttle the ambition of anyone to become the next Olubadan. A statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, said that the government believed that it was not only premature but also unfair and preemptive for anyone to start discussions on the next …

The cordial relationship between Nigeria and the United States of America will be further deepened on 27 July 2024, when indigenes and stakeholders of the cities of Onitsha and Indianapolis converge to celebrate the prestigious Umu-Onitshaamaka Gala Night. The Special Guest of Honour will be the Obi of Onitsha, His Majesty Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, while his red cap chiefs and …