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Descendant wants late King Kosoko’s 161-year-old building declared tourist site
The Oloja of Lagos, Chief Abiola Kosoko, has appealed to both federal and state governments to declare his late fore-father’s 161-year-old building, constructed by the!-->…
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Insecurity: Nigerian Army reiterates determination to fighting insurgency, other forms of insecurity
Cultural presentation during WASA 2021
By Akanji Alowolodu, Bauchi
In the face of growing insecurity in the country, Nigerian Army has reiterated its determination to end!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Igwe Ochuche-Umuodu holds Ofala Festival, as Ogbaru Council Chairman, Hon. Awogu, bags chieftaincy…
BY SUNNY A. DAVID
The traditional ruler of Ochuche-Umuodu, Igwe Barrister V.P.O. Ike Ijomah Ksji, (Igwe Okubataifeadi 1 of Ochuche-Umuodu), Ogbaru Local Government Area,…
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Plateau Governor, Lalong advocates cultural revival in addressing social vices at Bit Pol 2021
By Anthony Maliki
Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has advocated the revival of cultural values as a way of addressing the social malaise that is fuelling insecurity in…
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Plateau, Nasarawa Governors, Reps. Deputy Speaker, others bag traditional titles at Bit-Gamai 2021
By Anthony Maliki
Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong, his Nasarawa State counterpart Abdullahi Sule, Deputy Speaker House of Representatives, Ahmed Idris Wase among other…
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Dog meat ‘Shag-bai’ carnival lights up Billiri in Gombe, It’s in our blood,…
By Akanji Alowolodu, Gombe
Against all odds following opposition from a section of the community, Billiri town which is the headquarters of Billiri Local Government Area of Gombe…
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Tell beautiful stories of Nigeria to attract tourists, Art Collector urges artistes
An Art Collector, Julius Iyoghiojie, has urged Nigerian artistes to tell more of the real and beautiful stories of the nation’s endowments to attract international tourists for…
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Ikogosi Warm Spring water, therapeutic in nature- Tour Guide
A Mahogany Tree and Palm Tree with same root at the meeting point of the Warm and Cold water of Ikogosi Warm Spring
The natural cold and warm water at the Ikogosi Warm Spring!-->!-->!-->…
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34th NAFEST: Ekiti emerges overall winner, Rivers wins big
Hon. Tonye Briggs-Oniyide, Rivers state Commissioner for Culture and Tourism with the state’s medal as the second overall winner of 34th NAFEST
Ekiti state, the land of honour,!-->!-->!-->…
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Cross River community promises to support Government’s tourism development initiative
Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State
The People of Agwagune Community in Biase Local Government Area of Cross River have pledged to support the state government’s initiative!-->!-->!-->…
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Turkish Cultural Institute ‘ll promote friendship, boost Nigerian economy- Official
From left, Babir Turna, Human Resources Department, Mr Macit Koc, Director, Abuja and Mehmat Karabus, Director London Branch at News Conference in Abuja
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Paradigm of culture as Igwe Ngoddy of Atani, celebrates Okpotu festival
BY SUNNY A. DAVID
The New Yam festival has been one of the traditional and cultural festivals Igbo people do not play with and without performing this festival as Group or!-->!-->!-->…
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National Theatre GM assures creative industry stakeholders of utmost security
Mr Joseph Edgar, Chief Executive Officer, Duke of Shomolu Productions addressing the creative industry stakeholders during a dialogue session organised by the National Theatre on!-->…
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Gombe Governor, Inuwa now Dan Majen Gombe
Gombe state Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya surrounded by Palace courtiers
By Akanji Alowolodu, Gombe
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has been !-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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‘Olojo’ Festival: Ooni goes into 7-day seclusion
Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on Sunday began seven days of seclusion preceding the annual ‘Olojo’ Festival in the ancient!-->!-->!-->…
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Developing post COVID-19 Tourism Recovery Roadmap
The March 2020 lockdown, ordered by the Federal Government to check the spread of the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic, affected the hospitality and tourism sector.
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