Arts & Culture

Nigeria and Switzerland have initiated discussions on the repatriation of looted Nigerian artefacts, including monoliths and bronze pieces, housed in Swiss museums, as confirmed by a meeting on August 29, 2025, in Abuja. Nigeria’s Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative

The Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has described his journey to the throne of Ibadanland as one marked by patience, perseverance, and divine favour. Speaking publicly for the first time since his official nomination, the former Oyo State governor reflected on the

The outrage following Peter Obi’s lamentation over the sudden demolition of his brother’s property in Ikeja, Lagos is instructive and underscores the woes of Igbo migratory adventurism. Although, the Lagos State Government has flatly denied any involvement in the illegal demolition,

By Lasisi Olagunju One of the first jokes I picked when I moved to Ibadan 30 years ago is that failure of patronage is the only reason a drummer would go to Oke Ado. The Ibadan surmised that the Ijebu

The National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO) has revealed plans to recreate a fraction of Brazil’s world-famous Rio de Janeiro Carnival in Nigeria, with hopes of unlocking major cultural and economic gains. According to NICO’s Executive Secretary/CEO, Otunba Biodun Ajiboye, the

Children and persons with disability (PWDs) from the Brazilian Campos team on Sunday captivated residents and visitors alike as they paraded in the colourful procession at the Lagos Fanti Carnival. According to report, children and PWDs, as well as other members of