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 for the festival witnessed delegates from River state, Benue State, media […]
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 For Arts […]
…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 […]
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 […]
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 addressing journalists […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]