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Ibeno: Experience cool ambience of the longest sand beach in West Africa

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BY ORJI ONYEKWERE Nigeria is endowed with chains of tourist sites that will continue to make you wonder at nature. Ibeno Beach is one of such, a good place to visit with your family and friends in order to experience the true wonders of creation. The Ibeno Beach is one of the beaches on the

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International solo bike rider Joy Ebaide gets warm reception from Edo government

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BY ORJI ONYEKWERE It was sweet homecoming penultimate Sunday for Edo born, Joy Ebaide, who rode solo on her bike from Mobassa, Kenya to Nigeria. The young Edo born singer, from Ubiaja, Esan South-East crisscrossed several countries through the Trans-African highway on her motorcycle after setting off on March 11, 2024, in Mobassa, Kenya capital. […]

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Obi Asika to work with CBAAC in projecting cultural values

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BY ORJI ONYEKWERE Recently, the Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture Dr. Obi Asika, paid a courtesy visit to the Center for Black Arts and African Civilisation, CBAAC. The visit is aimed to join forces with CBAAC to preserve and showcase Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage globally. He was received by the D.G, […]

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Cross River gorilla captured on camera in AFI Mountain

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BY ORJI ONYEKWERE Trail cameras in the AFI Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary have captured stunning footage of the world’s rarest great ape – the Cross River gorilla. The extraordinary sightings mark the first successful photos since three graduate students at the University of Calabar in Nigeria began studying this elusive subspecies last year as part of […]

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Musawa celebrates Nigeria-Spain cultural exchange at ‘Blue Africa’ exhibition

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BY ORJI ONYEKWERE Nigeria’s minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa has hailed the cultural exchange between Nigeria and Spain, highlighting the shared histories and creative expressions that unite the two nations. The minister made this known at the unveiling of the “Blue Africa: Stories Woven in Indigo” exhibition which

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Support Coastal Highway, Akpabio urges Akwa Ibom

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BY TUNDE OPALANA President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has admonished the Akwa Ibom State Government and its people to give absolute support to the contractors that would be handling the Akwa Ibom -Calabar axis of the coastal highway. Akpabio stated this while speaking at the stakeholders’ engagement on the alignment of Sections 3b and […]

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Esu Karu confers traditional titles on Wike, Abass, others

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The Esu Karu of Karu Chiefdom, Mr Luka Panya-Baba, on Saturday conferred the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, with the traditional title of Bakuku. Panya-Baba conferred the title in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, at the celebration of his 20th Anniversary on the throne as the traditional ruler of Karu Chiefdom. He also conferred […]

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Culture integration essential to promoting peace in the country

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BY ORJI ONYEKWERE Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa has highlighted the vital role of cultural integration in promoting peace and security in Nigeria. The Minister made this known at the Northwest Peace and Security Summit, held in Katsina State from June 25 to 26, 2024, which brought together […]

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Ojude Oba festival: Ijebus’ celebrate culture, tradition in colours

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BY ORJI ONYEKWERE The annual Ojude Oba festival was celebrated last week in colours as sons and daughters of Ijebu land and other Yoruba heritage graced the occasion, all adorned in different attires and colours. Ojude Oba festival is a vibrant cultural event celebrated annually by the Ijebu people in Ogun State, Nigeria. It typically […]

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Nigeria to partner Morocco in Arts, Culture and Creative Economy – CBAAC DG

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BY ORJI ONYEKWERE The Director-General of Center for Black Arts and African Culture, Mrs. Aisha Augie, and some members of her team recently were on a working visit to the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Abuja. They were there to explore and enhance collaborative opportunities especially in the area of Arts, Culture and […]

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MCSN commences operations in Abuja

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BY ORJI ONYEKWERE In line with its planned expansion programme, the Musical Copyright Society Nigeria Ltd/Gte (MCSN) has commenced operations in Abuja. The new office is to take care of the interest of music creators and consumers in the capital territory and the surrounding states. The office commenced operations with an intensive five day induction […]

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Japa: Things to consider before making that move

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With the poor economic realities in Nigeria, many often see migration out of Nigeria as a viable option. ABIODUN AZI in this article shares all the sides of this crucial life-changing decision. Soji was full of expectations as he departed Muritala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, in search of greener pastures abroad. The graduate of accounting […]

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PMAN leadership visits Chinese Ambassador, calls for synergy in music, arts and culture

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by Orji Onyekwere The Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN) marked a significant milestone with an official visit to the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria at the Chinese Embassy in Abuja. The occasion was graced with a spirited celebration, symbolizing the robust friendship and cultural synergy between China and Nigeria. Leading the PMAN delegation was

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Indulge in Uzoiyi Festival of Umuoji people

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 By Orji Onyekwere Every year, the Umuoji people in Idemili area of Anambra State, celebrate their well-known Uzoiyi festival. This amazing event features the masquerade performances of all 23 villages in the town on a stadium. The event highlights the wonderful artistic and cultural way of life of the people. Young and old Umuoji people […]

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Ministry of Art and Culture sign MOU with NESG to drive growth in creative industry

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 By Orji Onyekwere The Ministry of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy and the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) have sealed a pact to develop a framework for financing the creative industry’s growth. The Memorandum of Understanding which was signed on Friday, in Abuja aims to revitalize the sector, unlock its vast potential, and contribute […]

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Explore the beauty of nature at Sumu Wildlife Park

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By Orji Onyekwere Taste the safari experience here in West Africa at Sumu Wildlife park which is one of the newest tourist sites being developed by the Bauchi State government as part of efforts at improving leisure, entertainment and tourism in the state. Like the popular saying goes, “Nothing beats the beauty of nature’. Sumu […]

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Popular Ibadan spot, Stone Cafe reopens

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By Stephen Gbadamosi A popular restaurant in Ibadan, Oyo State, Stone Cafe, reopened on Thursday, May 30, after undergoing renovations since closure in March 25, 2024. The entertainment outlet, which has been a trendsetter in the local hospitality industry since inception in 2020, promised an enhanced experience with new features and a series of exciting […]

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Edo commissioner urges students to promote their culture and values

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As the world celebrates International Day of Culture , Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has urged students to be Culture Ambassadors. The Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Arts, Culture and Tourism, Uyi Oduwa Malaka stated this, when she received students and management of WILBEST Educational Center, in the ministry’s conference room. She said “Language, music,

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Nigeria to collaborate with China in cultural exchange programme

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BY ORJI ONYEKWERE The Charge D’affairs of the Chinese Embassy Mr. Zhang Yi has reaffirmed China’s commitment to collaborate with Nigeria in Cultural Exchange Programs and infrastructure development. The Acting Ambassador to Nigeria made the commitment to reaffirm continuous collaborations with the Ministry of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy when he paid a courtesy

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Lagos State Tourism Ministry to engage stakeholders on emerging trends

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BY ORJI ONYEKWERE Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has concluded plans to hold an engagement session with tourism stakeholders in the Hospitality Sector on current industry challenges, emerging trends, policy frameworks, and collaborative opportunities within the entire hospitality value chain. According to a statement issued by the Commissioner for