Tourism

Eko NAFEST Command Performance Excites Participants

Ihesiulo Grace 9 November 2022 0

By Janefrances Chibuzor The participants at Eko National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST), were thrilled by the command performance dance drama titled Osusu that depicts the host state culture. The event command performance, which held at the National Institute for Sports, Surulere, venue

Tourism

Nafest 2020 ends in grand style as NCAC commands Imo State performance

Ihesiulo Grace 4 December 2020 0

By Ebere Chibuzor The 33rd edition of Nigeria’s iconic cultural festival, Nafest may have come to a glorious end but dignitaries, delegates and visitors would not forget in jiffy the celebration of last minute appearance of Imo state contingent, therein, the participants described the performance as miraculous participation. According to President, National Council

News Tourism

EKITI Govt. submits bid in hosting 2021 NAFEST

Ihesiulo Grace 21 February 2020 0

…As Plateau sets to host NAFEST 2020 The Ekiti State Government has submitted formal expression of interest to bid for 2021 edition, National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST). Receiving the bid document from the State Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism Prof. Tunde Bakare earlier, Director-General of National Council for Arts and Culture(NCAC), Otunba

Opinion

Uniting Nigerians through NAFEST despite cultural diversities and insecurity

Ihesiulo Grace 24 December 2019 0

The National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) was established to effect peace and unity among Nigerians in 1970 after the civil war. But has it has effectively achieved that aim? When Edo State hosted the 32nd edition of NAFEST in Benin City, between Oct. 19 and Oct. 26, 2019, it was a time for […]

Sports

Hosting 2020 NAFEST, proof of FG’s endorsement of Obaseki – President’s aide

Ihesiulo Grace 22 October 2019 0

Former Edo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, and current Senior Technical Assistant on Print Media to President Muhammadu Buhari, Mr. Louis Odion, has said that Edo State’s hosting of the 2020 National Sports Festival is a massive endorsement by the Federal Government of the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration. Odion said this while

News

Edo govt rallies residents ahead of 2019 NAFEST

Ihesiulo Grace 17 October 2019 0

With all set for the 2019 National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) holding in Benin City, the Edo State Capital, the state government has urged residents to come out en masse to contribute to the successful hosting of the event. Speaking during a road show to sensitise residents on the upcoming event, Commissioner for […]

Entertainment

2face to lead top Nigerian acts to 2019 NAFEST in Edo

Ihesiulo Grace 13 October 2019 0

The Edo State Government has said that popular music artist, 2face Idibia, will lead a slew of Nigerian artists to the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST), holding in the state from October 19 to 26. In a statement, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, said all […]

News Nigeria

Nigeria Army to boost combat proficiency, physical skills

Ihesiulo Grace 12 November 2018 0

The Nigerian Army is set to improve in its combat proficiency through physical skills aimed at boosting the proficiency of troops in combating insurgency. The task will be achieved through the Nigerian Army Sports Festival (NAFEST) 2018, bid to hold from Tuesday 13th and Thursday 15th November 2018 in Jos, the Plateau State capital. Speaking […]

Entertainment Headlines

NAFEST 2018 ends in style in Port Harcourt as 25 states show unity in diversity

Ihesiulo Grace 29 October 2018 0

The colourful display of the nation’s culture and tradition ended on a high-note in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, at the weekend as 25 participating states showcased the diversity of the nation at the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) 2018. NAFEST 2018 which was described as a masterstroke saw Rivers State emerging […]