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Following the trending separation of Olori Naomi from the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, investigative journalist, Kemi Olunloyo has given her two kobos on the reason behind the split. Recall that in a lengthy note on IG, Prophetess Naomi clearly declared she has stepped down as Olori (Queen) of Ife while stating that she is no longer a slave to…
Who is Fela? Beginning in the 1960s, Fela Kuti pioneered his own distinct musical style known as “Afrobeat.” Rebellion against oppressive regimes through music came at a high price for him. Kuti was arrested 200 times and beaten severely, but he continued to write political lyrics and released 50 albums before dying on August 2,…
The Ogun State government, led by Prince Dapo Abiodun, has reaffirmed its commitment to the promotion and sustainability of cultural festivals in order to ensure their place of pride in international societies. Dr. Oluwatoyin Taiwo, the State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, disclosed this in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, while answering questions from an…
On Thursday, December 16th, the Ogun State government will hold its 2021Christmas Carol and service of 9 classes. The annual celebration is set to begin at 5 p.m. at the June 12 Cultural Centre in Kuto, Abeokuta, with Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, ministering. According to a statement…
.As 100 Talents Begin Advance Training in Del-York Creative Academy Diploma Programme The Lagos State Government and Del York Creative Academy (DCA) have commenced the next stage of training in the Creative Lagos programme for 100 exceptional talents chosen from the initial 1,000 persons who started the programme earlier in the year. This follows the…
File photo of participants at Calabar Carnival Cross River State governor, Ben Ayade, has suspended the 2021 edition of the Calabar Carnival. The Governor explained that the health concerns arising from the outbreak of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, as well as the prevailing security situation, are his reasons for the suspension. He made the…
With travel restrictions being reinstated against a number of countries in southern Africa by the United Kingdom, United States of America and Singapore, among others, as well as the European Union (EU) and Brazil calling for the same, there are concerns about the fear that the new infectious variant could return many economies to lockdowns.…
The Ogun Department of Industry, Trade and Investment plan to take advantage of the government’s current policy to encourage the use of Adire’s clothing in schools by setting up a clothing institute in fiscal 2021 that will allow entrepreneurs to produce more to export duty-free products to the United States under the Act. -The African…
The Ogun State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Honourable Muyiwa Oladipo has disclosed that culture and tourism are veritable tools needed for uniting the country at a time when the unity of the country was being put to test. Oladipo who made this known in Kaduna, at the 30th edition of the National Festival of…
Canada will boost immigration to one million over the next three years with a plan that “will guarantee” the country’s future prosperity, its immigration minister announced Wednesday. The number of immigrants will be increased to at least 310,000 next year, and continue growing to 330,000 in 2019 and 340,000 in 2020, said Immigration Minister Ahmed…
