By Taiye Olayemi The Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC) has called on Africans to be deliberate in the exploration of the continent’s arts and cultural potential for improved economic growth. CBAAC’s Director-General, Chief Oluwabunmi Amao, made the call during the centre’s annual international conference , withContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian tourism industry in 2023 witnessed a significant improvement with the creation of a sole ministry for the sector after years of clarion call from stakeholders in the industry that tourism should be separated from the Ministry of Information. The tourism industry which wasContinue Reading
Seoul: In a landmark decision, South Korea is planning to ban the controversial consumption of dog meat. The parliament in Seoul approved a special law on Tuesday aimed at prohibiting the breeding, slaughter and sale of dogs for human consumption, with violations subject to punishment. There is aContinue Reading
By Patience Omoha Abuja: llFormer First Lady Maryam Abacha, alongside other prominent personalities, on Monday graced the 65th birthday celebration of former Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen, who celebrated the event in grand style. The event, which ended with a dinner at Tallen’s residence, began with aContinue Reading
Abuja: Maj-Gen. Barry Ndiomu (rtd), the Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), has commiserated with the people of Delta over the demise of King Charles Ayemi-Botu of Seimbiri Kingdom. Ndiomu described the death of the prominent monarch in Burutu Local Government Area as “a big loss toContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Calabar: No fewer than 120 bikers on Friday thrilled revellers with spectacular and fascinating performances during the Bikers’ Parade session of the 20th Carnival Calabar, held in Calabar, Cross River. The parade had the bikers along with their riding pinion exhibit their mastery and skillsContinue Reading
Betta Edu Receives Cross River State Govt. Most Outstanding Public Service Award. By Biola Lawal Calabar (Flowerbudnews): Nigeria’s Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, has been conferred with an outstanding public service award by the Cross River State Government. At the presentation ceremony held atContinue Reading
By Yakubu Uba Maiduguri: Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has felicitated Christian faithful at Christmas. Zulum said this in his Christmas message on Monday in Maiduguri. “I will like to felicitate with our Christian brothers and sisters in Borno at the Christmas celebration. “I will like us to alsoContinue Reading
By Biola Lawal Calabar (Flowerbudnews): Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu has graced the 15th coronation anniversary of the Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, which also coincided with the annual Utomo Obong festival. The twin events were held at Adiabo, theContinue Reading
