As President Buhari Advised to Visit Korea By Abdul Alli, Abuja The Nigeria and the Republic of Korea have committed to maintain a very strong cultural and economic relationship. The relationship was further enhanced with the establishment of Korean Cultural Centre in Abuja. This takes a centre-stage during the visit of a […]
By Abdul Alli, Abuja The Iranian Embassy in Nigeria has promised to share most of their cultural heritage and museology experience with Nigeria through National Commission for Museums and Monuments. This was made known during the courtesy visit by the Iranian Embassy led by the Cultural Consular of Islamic Republic of Iran, Sayyed Mahmoud […]
By Abdul Alli, Abuja The Director-General of National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, has said that Nigeria is the home of rich cultural handicrafts in the world. Runsewe said this while addressing newsmen at the World Handicrafts Day, held at the councils premises in Abuja. According to the DG, NCAC, […]
By Abdul Alli, The popular Nigerian singer and song writer, Aramide Sarumoh has been appointed to The Recording Academy’s (Grammys) Governance Board, the singer announced on Tweeter Friday. According to her, “I’m happy to announce to you that after being an active voting member of the recording academy for years, this Monday, I will be […]
The Kano State Public Complaint and Anti Corruption Commission has described as fake news, the purported report that a Gorilla swallowed N6.8million realized at Kano Zoological Garden as gate fees from some fun seekers during last Sallah celebration. Giving account of the preliminary investigation into the matter, Chairman of the Commission, Muhyi Magaji Rimin Gado […]
By Ikenna Aniagboso Amidst noble presence of traditional royalties as Obis and Obas and the beautiful smiling faces of Lolos and Erelus, the drums were rolled out and hips swayed to the enthralling melodies of African music, heralding a perfect blend of African culture and tradition. This was the setting for a special reception […]
By Abdul Alli, Abuja The Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture, (NCAC), Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, has lauded the Central Bank Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele for the Creative Industry Financing Initiative. Speaking in Abuja, Runsewe said that by allowing investors in the creative industry access loans with nine per cent interest rate, […]
By Adeogun Joseph Kayode I was over the moon when the Federal Government on Thursday- 29th September, 2016 ordered the reintroduction of the subject in basic schools across the country. Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, who called for the disarticulation of social studies in the current curriculum of basic schools and reintroduction of history […]