The Badagry International Film Festival (BIFIF) says it will continue its mission of celebrating African cinema, while fostering cross-cultural dialogue and human connection through storytelling. Mr Viyon Awhanse, the Organiser, BIFIF, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on…
On Wednesday, the Kano State Police Command announced a major breakthrough in its crime-fighting efforts, having arrested 41 suspects and recovered dangerous weapons. The arrests followed a series of raids on criminal hideouts and hotspots within Kano metropolis. Commissioner of…
Enugu State Government has urged communities in the state to preserve and promote their cultural identities and heritage for their younger generations to know them. Dr Kingsley Udeh, the State Commissioner for Rural Development, made the call on Thursday during…
Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State on Friday converted old Premier’s Lodge of the defunct Eastern Region to Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe Centre for Historical Monument of Great Zik. Reports state that the centre houses Zik’s interviews, showcase of his leadership…
The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has sought the increased inclusion of more women in leadership positions across the country Ooni Ogunwusi who doubles as Co-chairman, National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria…
UNESCO has called on Nigeria to forward a list of its traditional cuisines for consideration for inscription as intangible heritage. Dr Tawfik Jelassi, the Assistant Director-General Communication and Information UNESCO, made the call at a dinner on Monday night in…
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Friday said the Federal Government was committed to the development of domestic tourism sector in the country. Mohammed, made the remarks at the grand finale of the Osun-Osogbo Festival, saying…
Fifteen years after the traditional stool became vacant, people of Ajali town in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra, installed a new traditional ruler, Eze Emesinwa Nwosu VII, on Monday. Nwosu is the first son of the immediate past…
