By Taiye Olayemi Prof. Gbenga Fasiku, Director, Institute of Cultural Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, on Friday called on African leaders to work unanimously to promote peaceful co-existence within the continent. Fasiku made the call during the commemoration of the Black History Month organised by the Centre for BlackContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC) on Thursday commended Nigerian afrobeats star, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema for an outstanding performance during 2023 Ballon d’Or awards held in Paris. Its Director-General, Mrs Oluwabunmi Amao who recounted how electrifying Rema’s performance was saidContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Goge Africa, a media and culture brand has won the Destination Award as tourism promoters for the year 2023. Presenting the award, Mr Oluwadunsin Oluwasuji, said that Nneka and Isaac Moses, Founders of Goge Africa, had been known for showcasing the rich cultural and natural heritage ofContinue Reading
By Biola Lawal Abuja (Flowerbudnews) The Director General, Directorate of Technical Aid Corps, Nigeria, (DTAC), Dr. Yusuf Buba Yakub has initiated efforts to deepen collaboration with Nigerians in Diaspora Commission( NiDCOM )to Advance National Interest. Dr Buba Yakub began the collaboration efforts with a visit to NIDCOM Boss, Hon.Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Lagos: Indians in Lagos State have celebrated the ancient Dussehra Festival, which symbolises the victory of good over evil and the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya. Sanjay Srivastava, President, Overseas Friends of Bhartiya Janata Party (OFBJP), in a statement said the festival was a celebrationContinue Reading
By Flowerbudnews Enugu: The Obi-of-Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe, has urged all tiers of governments to invest in youths’ creativity and talents to give them a sense of belonging and promote creativity, industry and productivity. Achebe said this on Sunday while speaking in Enugu at the Grand Finale and AwardContinue Reading
By Owei Lakemfa. CARLOS Trejo Sosa was perhaps the friendliest Cuban Ambassador I ever knew. He was a wise, widely travelled man with deep knowledge of Cuban sayings and proverbs which he said mainly emanated from Africa. When in 2016, he received the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi,Continue Reading
By Biola Lawal Abuja: (Flowerbudnews): President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has felicitated his long-time friend, and confidant, His Majesty, Oba Rilwan Akiolu of Lagos State, on his 80th birthday. President Tinubu describes the revered monarch as a fountain of wisdom, knowledge, and a staunch custodian of the rich culture andContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Abuja: Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, the Iyaloja-General of Lagos and daughter of President Bola Tinubu and other Nigerians drawn from different backgrounds, have received the 2023 Peace Achievers International Awards. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the award ceremony of the 12th edition of theContinue Reading
