Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
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The Nigerian government has announced the appointment of Farooq Oreagba as global ambassador of arts and culture. The Director General of the National Council of Arts and Culture (NCAC), Obi Asika, made the announcement in an Instagram post. While displaying the certificate of recognition award, Obi Asika stated, “MD/CEO Designate of NG Clearing Limited, Mr.…
Agemo festival 2024 begins with entry processions and rites in Ijebu Ode Ijebu Ode, July 3, 2024 – The serene town of Ijebu Ode was abuzz with excitement and cultural pride yesterday as the 2024 Agemo Festival kicked off with the arrival of the revered Alagemos. This annual festival, steeped in rich tradition and history,…
During the grand finale of the Yewa Cultural Festival 2023, the Paramount Ruler of Yewaland bestowed the title “Aree Fiwagboye of Yewaland” upon the President of the Senate of Nigeria. The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, and politicians from across Nigeria, including the distinguished Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, and an unprecedented 65…
Ilaro, Ogun State, Nigeria – The Yewa Cultural Festival 2023 concluded with a flourish, leaving attendees in awe of the rich culture, tradition, and heritage of the Yewa people. Read also:Ogun Dedicated to Keeping Abeokuta-Sagamu Road in Great Shape The event was graced by the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, and the Senate…
Tagged, ‘Celebration of economic potential’ the maiden edition of the Ogun waterside seafood festival is scheduled for December 15, 2022. The event, as reported by The Cable, will take place at the “scenic waterfront of Iwopin town”. The event, which is described as a celebration of Ogun state’s tourism and economic potential, is a “three-phase…
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…
Oronna Ilaro Festival is a celebration of the triumph of the Ilaro people of Ogun State. Africans are best known for festivals because of the need to celebrate after series of combative issues that have affected the society through wars, slavery, and colonialism. These festivals have distinct and undisputed historical backings, rich cultural heritage and…
Agemo festival begins in Ijebu Ode The annual Agemo festival began yesterday in Ijebu Ode with the arrival to the town of all the Alagemos (Agemo priests) based outside Ijebu Ode. All Agemos, except Ogi (of Idogi, Ijebu Ode) are based outside Ijebu Ode. Each Alagemo usually follows a permanent festival route to Ijebu Ode.…
According to reports monitored online, the National Coordinator of the Oodua Peoples Congress, OPC and the founder, Gani Adams Foundation, Otunba Gani Adams, yesterday reiterated his commitment towards making Nigeria a developed nation and also a nation that attract tourists to the country through Olokun cultural festival Chief Adams stated this during a press conference…
Close source to the palace in Ile-Ife have allayed fears among residents of the ancient town that rites of passage for the late Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, would involve human sacrifice. They took exception to the view describing it as a rumour aimed at tarnishing the customs and traditions of Ile-Ife, regarded as…
