Category: Cultural
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COLOMBIA’S VICE PRESIDENT FRANCIA MARQUEZ CHARMS ABUJA AT NIKE ARTS GALLERY VISIT
Colombian flair meets Nigerian artistry as vice-president Francia Marquez’s Abuja visit sparks culture and empowerment vibes at Nike Arts and Gallery. On Sunday, August 31, the vibrant Nike Arts and Gallery in Abuja hosted a distinguished visitor – the Vice President of Colombia, Francia Marquez. The event saw a star-studded lineup including Aina Davies, daughter…
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AKURE MARKETS AND SHOPS TO CLOSE FRIDAY FOR AMOLE FESTIVAL
The Deji of Akure calls for a city-wide market shutdown to honour the historic Amole Festival tradition. Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi has ordered all markets, shops, and stalls in Akure to close this Friday as part of the Amole Festival rites. Only pharmacies and patent medicine stores will remain open. While trading halts, residents can move…
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TRADITIONALIST URGES FEDERAL GOVT TO DECLARE PUBLIC HOLIDAY FOR INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES
Mr. Jelili Atiku, renowned traditionalist and artist, has called on the Federal Government to officially recognise indigenous communities by declaring a public holiday honouring their religious celebrations. He says this would promote cultural dignity, national unity, and decolonisation by highlighting Nigeria’s rich indigenous heritage. Atiku emphasised that such a holiday would give marginalised rural communities…
