Ogun State revives fading culture with drums festival
THE drum has always played supporting roles in major festivals as it has never had its own festival,but last week, the cultural instrument took the centre stage in what was tagged, First Nigerian drums festival. And as it turned out to be, for the very first time drummers from over 19 states of the federation and beyond gathered at the ancient city of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital for the maiden edition of the Nigerian drums festival now renamed African drums festival.
Buhari must move his agenda beyond anti-corruption — Rep Archibong
Dr. Henry Archibong represents Itu/Ibiono Federal Constituency. In this interview, he comments on many contentious national and state issues; the deplorable state of the Calabar-Itu Federal Road, the debt profile of Akwa-Ibom State, the APC-led administration and its preparedness for leadership and of course, the vexed issue of the 2016 Appropriation Bill.
Bury your dead now, traditional council tells Benin residents
The Benin Traditional Council has called on residents of Benin kingdom to bury their dead ones as all funeral rites would be prohibited from the date of the announcement of burial ceremonies (Emwinekhua) of late Oba Erediauwa.
NASS keeps Presidency, ministers waiting for budget
Key ministers, who are members of the special committee raised by the Presidency to work with the National Assembly towards an acceptable budget, yesterday, continued in the waiting game.
Buhari advises states to do background checks on foreign partners
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday cautioned state governments and the private sector against engaging foreign partners without conducting proper background checks.
Organisers dedicate 2016 Okpekpe race to late Oba of Benin
THIS year’s 10-km Okpekpe Road Race has been dedicated to the memory of Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Oba Erediauwa, CFR, the Oba of Benin, who was a passionate follower of sports in the country.
Firm drags Lagos Govt. to Multi-Door Court over contract
Lagos — A real estate firm, Afriland Properties Plc has filed a N13billion suit against Lagos state government before a Lagos state Multi Door Court House, over the termination of a Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) in the redevelopment of Falomo Shopping Complex, Ikoyi between the firm and Lagos State Development and Property Corporation. The firm, which instituted the suit through its lawyer, Chief Bolaji Ayorinde SAN claimed that Lagos state government terminated the contract which was awarded few years ago without following the due process.
Dissecting gains of natural, cultural heritage in troubled times
THE Chief John Agboola Odeyemi Annual Lecture has progressively become a rallying point for people of like minds and a veritable platform for scholars to chart the way forward for the preservation of the natural and cultural wealth for the development of the country.
6 soldiers court-martialled in Ibadan
Ibadan—SIX soldiers, including a major, captain and two lieutenants, are currently standing trial before a general court martial at 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, Odogbo, Ibadan, Oyo State, for alleged offences ranging from murder to sexual relationship with spouses of other military personnel.
French Village unveils own anthem
THE Nigeria French Language Village, (Inter-University Centre for French Studies) Ajara, Badagry has adopted its own anthem. The anthem of the 25 years old institution was formerly unveiled recently by the Director/CEO Prof. Raufu Adebisi. The guest speaker at the occasion was Dr. Ambrose Olutayo Somide of the DAAR Communications. Music consultants for the French Village Anthem were Mr. Bode Atere former Music Instructor, Nigerian Navy School of Music and Rev. Ekpenyong Bassey of Karis Music Ministries.
Key into Buhari’s diversification agenda —FUOYE VC
As the revenue profile of the nation continues to nose dive, Universities across the Country have been called upon to devise a means of shoring up their internally generated revenue and employment generations to complement the agenda of President Muhammadu Buhari. The Vice Chancellor, Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Prof Kayode Soremekun, made the statement in Oye Ekiti over the weekend while inaugurating a 7-man committee for the establishment of the Faculty of Pharmacy in the University.
