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Buhari congratulates Nigerian Professor for winning $300,000 History biggest prize
President Muhammadu Buhari has saluted Saheed Aderinto, a Professor of History and African Diaspora Studies, Florida International University, for winning the prestigious Dan David Prize — the largest financial reward for excellence in the historical discipline in the world.
Nigeria wins International Arts Competition in India
Nigeria on Friday emerged winner of the Surajkund International Arts and Crafts Festival in India.
President Buhari inaugurates JK Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday inaugurated the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History in Lagos.
Veteran Nollywood actor Femi Ogunrombi, Papa Ajasco is dead, LCAC denounces the death of Abiodun Ayoyinka
Veteran Nollywood actor Femi Ogunrombi, well-known for his part in Wale Adenuga’s comedy series Papa Ajasco, has been confirmed dead.
Why I stripped naked to pray for Tinubu’s victory – Actor, Olaiya Igwe
Veteran Nollywood actor and producer Ebun Oloyede, a.k.a. Olaiya Igwe, has revealed why he went naked at the beach to pray for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s victory in the 2023 general elections.
EKO NAFEST 2022: Lagos emerges overall winner
Lagos State emerged as the overall winner of the 35th Edition of the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) tagged: "Eko NAFEST 2022".
NAFEST 2022: Sanwo-Olu preaches unity, togetherness, as National Festival of Cultures kicks off in Lagos
Lagos State, on Wednesday, became the convergence of Nigeria’s diversity and cultures. The State literally turned the centre stage for the exhibition of local customs, arts and traditions in what appeared to be the largest cultural carnival in the country.
2022 Black Pride Festival: Ajidans Studios partners LASRAB to ignite Culture and Civilization
A multicultural Theatre Company, Ajidans Studios Productions in partnership with Lagos State Records and Archives Bureau (LASRAB) will be celebrating the 2022 edition of the annual Black Pride Festival with the theme; Igniting Culture and Civilization.
35th NAFEST: Delegates arrive Lagos
Ahead of the opening ceremony of the 35th edition of the National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST), in Lagos, some state delegates on Monday arrived in their numbers.
LASG to reward visual artists with ₦5 million at National Cultural Festival
As part of the side attractions for this year's National Festival for Arts and Culture, NAFEST 2022, being hosted by the Lagos State Government, the Chairman of the Planning Committee for the event, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe has announced that a sum of ₦5,000,000 (Five Million Naira) has been set aside as the star prize for best visual artists that will participate in the week-long event.