80,000 Participants to attend Cultural Oneness Festival in Ghana

The Country’s Director of Cultural Oneness Festival, Ambassador Kazeem Balogun has confirmed that the event scheduled to hold in Ghana in September, is expected to attract 80,000 participants across the continent and around the world. At a media briefing recently, Amb Balogun added that the event is offering a platform for cultural exchange, business networking, and the promotion of African arts which will also feature Nigeria-Ghana tourism roundtable, providing an opportunity for stakeholders from both countries to share insights and foster closer ties. The upcoming 2024 edition of the Cultural…

Tourism Parliament unveils Executive Tourism Mice in Abuja …… hails President Tinubu for listening to yearnings of stakeholders

The Tourism Parliament,a conference of Stakeholders in Tourism sector today in Abuja launched Executive Tourism Mice also known as ‘Destination Nigeria Governors Conference’ The Executive Mice which was unveiled at an annual event with the THEME: TOURISM AS A CATALYST FOR JOB CREATION AND ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION: A CALL TO ACTION FOR NIGERIA GOVERNORS,had in attendance relevant stakeholders in Tourism sector, which included Honourable Minister of Tourism,Mrs Lola Ade-John who was represented her Special Adviser, Kelvin Ikegwuonu Former DG Nigeria Tourism Development Commission,Hon.Sally Mbanefo,Director General, National Institute For Hospitality And Tourism,NIHOTOUR,…

THIRTY SIX FACTS ABOUT NUPE LAND (page: 2 ) By Nupeskid Masaga

(1)NUPE LAND has 8 Emirates. [1]Bida Emirate [2]Agaie Emirate [3]Tsaragi Emirate [4]Lapai Emirate [5]Patigi Emirate [6]Tsonga Emirate [7]Lafiagi Emirate [8]Lokoja Emirate (2)Nupe people has 16 Local government areas in Niger state ,Kwara state and Kogi states.   [1] – Bida Local government [Niger state ] [2]- Agaie Local government [Niger state ] [3]- Gbako Local government [Niger state] [4]- Lapai Local government [Niger state ] [5]- Edu Local government [Kwara state ] [6]- Bassa Local government [Kogi state ] [7]- Mokwa Local government [Niger state] [8]- Lavun Local government [Niger…

Policymakers, others to brainstorm at first Abuja Tourism Parliament

A renowned tourism media expert and organizer in Nigeria, Ayo Omotosho has set up plans to hold first of its kind in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, a significant initiative aimed at fostering the development of the tourism industry in Nigeria.   This upcoming event, known as the Tourism Parliament, an innovative concept developed by Travelogue Communication, aims to create a platform for stakeholders and media professionals.   Also, for policymakers to convene and discuss trending issues in Nigerian tourism, ultimately offering solutions and leveraging the media to drive tourism…

President of CTM-Benin,Dine Bouraima seeks collaborations,unity among Tourism Players ….. As FTAN Conference holds in Abuja

Hon. Dine Bouraima, President of Consortium Touristes Par Million Au Benin and Vice President of the African Tourism Board,in a pivotal address at the 27th Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN),delivered a heartfelt goodwill message emphasizing unity, collaboration, and the immense potential of the tourism sector in Africa.   Bouraima, honored as a Special Guest at the event, extended warm greetings from the President of the Republic of Benin, His Excellency Patrice Talon, and the people of Benin. He expressed gratitude to…

Owa of Idanre, Oba Fredrick Aroloye dies after 48 years on throne

A first-class traditional ruler in Ondo state, Owa of Idanre kingdom and paramount ruler of Idanre land, Oba Frederick Adegunle Aroloye, Arubiefin IV, is dead.   The late monarch was 102 years old when he passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.   He reigned for 48 years after ascending the throne in 1976.   Confirming his demise, the Lisa of Idanre land and traditional Prime Minister of Idanre, High Chief Christopher Oluwole Akindolire, said necessary traditional rites are already being put in place.   What to know about Oba…

Ibadan kingmakers unanimously appoint 84-year-old Olakulehin as 43rd Olubadan

The traditional kingmakers of Ibadanland has unanimously consent to the enthronement of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland.   His appointment was made known after a meeting of the Olubadan-In-Council at Oja’ba in Ibadan on Friday.   Oba Olakulehin’s nomination by the council will succeed Oba Lekan Balogun who died at University College Hospital (UCH) at the age of 81, after his nomination has been approved by the Oyo State Governor ,Seyi Makinde.   Oba Olakulehin was nominated by the Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Gbadamosi Adebimpe…

Speaker Abbas turbans 12 traditional titleholders for Iyan Zazzau

The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen has turbaned 12 worthy individuals as traditional titleholders under the fold of the Iyan Zazzau.   The Speaker is a prince of the Zazzau Emirate and holds the traditional title of Iyan Zazzau. He has been representing Zaria Federal Constituency of Kaduna State since 2011.     Those turbaned were Alhaji Aminu Ramalan as Turakin Iyan Zazzau; Samaila Tajuddeen as Majidadin Iyan Zazzau; Faisal Nuhu Bamalli as Danmorin Iyan Zazzau; Ibrahim Ameer Abbas Tajuddeen as Ciroman Iyan Zazzau; Yahaya…

THE HISTORY OF ETSU NUPE FROM 15TH CENTURY TO DATE THAT PRODUCED BIDA AS THE LAST NUPE CAPITAL. By Adamu Idris Manarakis niw,

The word Etsu Nupe became ambiguity by the youths in KinNupe as far who is to be called Etsu Nupe and why must it be a Fulani Dynasty instead of Etsu Patigi which by implication Tsuede himself is not Nupe rather “IGALA” but compelled himself on Nupencizhi due to his dual natural and artificial powers inherited from both the sides of his father and mother.   Therefore, it’s a known fact by historians or the people of history that whosoever defeats you in a war acquires anything belonging to you…

TSUEDE THE REFORMER but not the FOUNDER OF KINNUPE. WHILE NDAGBA FOUNDED IT. By Adamu Idris Manarakis niw,

Tsuede happened to be the one who reform/ resuscitate the Nupe kingdom after he assassinated/killed his maternal Uncle.   Tsuede’s father who is (being) called Ayegba was the one who left Idah community to tour the world and settled in Nupe kingdom whereas/ while Nupe people were already established settlers in Nku community.   When he arrived in Nku community, the Nku community leader known as Tsunku received him warmly for being a prince.   Upon his accommodation, the King betrothed his daughter, Maman to Tsuede’s father because, she was…