Osun State Governor, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola recently presented the staff of office and instrument of appointment to the new Ogunsua of Modakeke, Oba Joseph Olubiyi Toriola. The governor congratulated the monarch for being considered worthy of ascending the throne of his forefathers and appealed to the people to continue to sustain the existing peace and shun all acts of violence. …

Lagos State First Lady, Dr Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has told children participants at the National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST), which is being hosted by the state government, that the week-long event is a way of giving them an experience that they would cherish for a long time. Hosting the children participants to a reception at the Lagos House, …

The Chief’ Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Engr. Gbenga Komolafe has described a book to be unveiled on Monday 14th November as “highly innovative and an essential manual for stakeholders in the Nigerian oil and gas industry”. Komolafe spoke glowingly about No Good Deed Goes Unpunished: The Contentious Search for Peace in the Niger Delta, …

Arrangements have been concluded for the presentation of staff of office to the newly installed Ogunsua of Modakeke, Oba Joseph Olubiyi Toriola, Ajibise Ogo I, on Thursday, 3rd November. Ahead of the historic event, the Ogunsua palace has been completely redesigned and the entire edifice upgraded with facilities like sophisticated and contemporary furniture and lighting. According to a statement by …

As part of the side attractions for this year’s National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST 2022) to be hosted by the Lagos State Government, its Planning Committee chairman, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe has announced that N5 million is the star prize for best visual artist of the week-long event. NAFEST 2022 is scheduled to hold between 7th and 13th November …

The historical play, The Òkehò Exodus, written by Olutayo Ìrántíọ́lá is set for release in November 2022. The play is a unique documentation of the story of Òkehò, the headquarters of Kajola Local Government Area of Oyo State, South West, Nigeria. This is a dramatic documentation of a specific episode in the story of Òkehò, the regicide of Ońjò Olúkìtìbí …

In line with Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration’s commitment to entertainment and tourism, 890 youths sponsored by the Lagos State Government have graduated from the African Film Academy after a six-week free intensive training. They are beneficiaries of the Film in a Box programme by the Academy, in conjunction with the state government, to train and empower young people in the creative industry …

Writers and scholars of international repute will address theatre art practitioners in Nigeria on 9th November as Black Edge Production commences the 2022 ASA Festival. The programme will run till 12th November at the National Theatre, Iganmu. “The 2022 ASA workshop will address the challenges in the theatre art business in Nigeria, identity of Yoruba society and perceived traditional values …

It was a moment of resuscitation of culture and tradition as the indigenous people of Odo-Nla town, Ikorodu, Lagos recently embarked on a journey to their roots at Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. The traditional sojourn was anchored on the need to promote peace and unity among the people of the land and Nigeria in general. Led by the Olootu Omoba …

For the first time, the Lagos International Festival of Animation (LIFANIMA), which is slated for 25th to 27th October, will hold at two locations – Freedom Park on Lagos Island; and Mike Adenuga Centre at Alliance Francaise, Ikoyi. LIFANIMA, which has grown to become the second largest animation film festival in Africa, is proudly supported by the Lagos State Ministry …