Category: Culture and Tourism

Aree Onakaakanfo rites begin Wednesday

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The final rites for the installation of Chief Gani Adams as the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland will begin on Wednesday. Since he was announced as the Aare Ona Kakanfo in 2017 by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi II, Adams had been engaged in several processes that would lead to his installation on January 13, 2018 at Durbar Stadium, Oyo State. From Wednesday, the National Coordinator of the Oodua People’s Congress will be in seclusion in Oyo town. A statement, on Sunday, from the Media Office of…

Aree Onakakanfo visits Senate President

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The Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki today received the 15th Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba Land in his office at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja.   While welcoming Aree Gani Adams to his office, Dr. Saraki said, it is good that the younger generations are are taking up the mantle of leadership, according to him “i was very delighted and glad when i read it in the news that you have been appointed as the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba Land, your determination and commitment to the promotion of culture…

Gurara Falls Need Improve Customer Experience – Aliyu ilias

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An Abuja based Customer service expert, Dr Aliyu Ilias has said Gurara falls is surely a dream of every community in the World but nature chose to place it at Gurara local government in Niger state,he described the water falls as a uncommon nature which can be seen, felt, heard and touch , Gurara Falls has a unique experience nature, the fall was discovered by a hunter in 1745, according to Mallam Abdullahi, the Area manager, Gurara Falls. ilias said foreigners appreciated the nature value of the water falls more…

Calabar Carnival, a Veritable platform for Job Creation says Lai Mohammed

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The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described the Calabar Carnival as a veritable platform for job creation and the promotion of creativity among Nigerians. Alhaji Lai Mohammed made the remarks in Calabar, Cross River State, on Saturday during the tour of some carnival bands ahead of Sunday’s flag-off the Third Dry Run of the 2017 Calabar Carnival.   He said the Carnival has grown beyond being a mere street procession and dancing to a venture that is positively impacting on the economy and the unity of…

FG’s Support For Creative Industry Paying Off, says Lai Mohammed

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The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has said that the increased attention and support being given the Creative Industry by the Buhari Administration has started yielding fruits, Speaking at the premiere of the movie ”Wedding Party 2” in Lagos on Sunday, the Minister listed the pioneer status granted to the Industry, the stepped-up anti-piracy campaign and the decision to seek stimulus capital for the Industry from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as some of the positive results. He recalled that shortly after the Creative Industry Financing…

Lai Mohammed Congratulates Onobrakpeya … Says Award A Boost For Creative Industry

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The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has congratulated Mr. Bruce Onobrakpeya over his conferment with the Nigerian National Order of Merit (NNOM) Award, said the award to the octogenarian artist was a great boost for the Creative Industry. In a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, the Alhaji Lai Mohammed said the recognition and honour accorded Mr. Onobrakpeya by the Federal Government will go a long way to inspire young artists in particular and the entire Creative Industry in general. He said the conferment of the great…

FG Will Sustain Made-in-Nigeria Patronage Campaign – Lai Mohammed

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The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the Federal Government will intensify and sustain the campaign for the patronage of Made-in-Nigeria products in its drive to diversify the economy, create employment and generate wealth. The Minister stated this in Lagos on Monday at the launch of the South West Campaign for the patronage of Made-in-Nigeria products by the Ministries of Information and Culture as well as Industry, Trade and Investment. “One issue that is very important to our Administration is the diversification of the economy away…

Emir of Dutse Commends Minister for Promoting Culture, Tourism

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The Emir of Dutse in Jigawa State, Alhaji Nuhu Muhammadu Sanusi, has commended the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, for his leadership role in the promotion of tourism, culture and peaceful co-existence in the country. The Emir made the commendation on Thursday in Dutse, when the Minister paid a courtesy visit to the Emir on the sidelines of the 9th National Council Meeting on Tourism, Culture and National Orientation holding in the Jigawa capital. “We understand the enormity of work you are doing with regards to promoting…

AREWA MEN ARE SCUM By Mu’awiyyah Yusuf Muye

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An arewa man is arguably the most difficult husband any woman can ever have. Doesn’t mean they aren’t great husbands, being difficult doesn’t equate to being a total failure, This write up is not intended to bash arewa men in general or stereotype them either, as ofcourse there are exceptions, but an average arewa man to be honest doesn’t give his wife her rights fully. That’s why it bothers me so much when I see all these clueless women who tag themselves feminists, because to be honest, most of the…

Ihezue Ugochi Wins 2017 MBGN Beauty Pageant

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Ihezue Ugochi Mitchel, has emerged as winner of the 2017 Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria MBGN pageant. Ugochi who represented Kebbi State defeated thirty-five other contestants to become the 30th MBGN pageant. Organized by the Silverbird Group, the event held at the Eko Hotels & Suites on Friday night had live musical performances by Harrysong, Olamide and soul diva, Asa. Miss Plateau, Oyo and Bayelsa emerged as first, second and third runners-up respectively. Miss Yobe won the amity award, model of the year went to Miss Kebbi and best traditional…