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Alaafin cautions traditional rulers against being tyrannical
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, has advised traditional rulers in Nigeria to rule within honourable norms and tradition, warning that they cannot afford to be tyrannical without dire consequences because traditional institution is the bedrock of system of government being run in the country.
President Buhari pays tribute to veteran artist, Prof. Grillo
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended heartfelt condolences to the Grillo family, friends, associates and art lovers on the passing of Prof. Yusuf Cameron Grillo, the pioneer Head of the Department of Art and Printing, Yaba College of Technology, Lagos.
Legendary high life singer, Sir Victor Uwaifo dies at 80
Legendary high life singer, Sir Victor Uwaifo (MON) is dead. The popular musician, sculptor, writer, musical instrument inventor and former Commissioner of Arts and Culture in Edo State died Saturday.
Professor Y.C. Grillo 8th Day FIDAU Prayers and Final Burial Ceremony on Monday, join via Zoom/YouTube link
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PROFESSOR YUSUF A. CAMERON GRILLO: 8th Day FIDAU Prayers and Final Burial Ceremony
The family of the pioneer President Society of Nigerian Artists, Prof Yusuf Adebayo Cameron Grillo has announced the details of the 8th Day FIDAU Prayers and Final Burial Ceremony of the former Head of the Department of Art and Printing, Yaba College of Technology who died on Monday at the Gbagada General Hospital in Lagos State after a ‘brief illness’ at age 87.
Grillo: Ode to a master artist, visionary
Director-General National Gallery of Art (NGA), Mr. Ebeten William Ivara has condoled with the families of Grillo and the Society of Nigerian Artists over the death of the pioneer President Society of Nigerian Artists, Prof Yusuf Adebayo Cameron Grillo. He died on Monday at the Gbagada General Hospital in Lagos State after a ‘brief illness’ at age 87.
YC Grillo dies at 87
Prof. Yusuf Grillo is dead, he died early Monday morning at the age of 87years after a brief illness.
What Buhari, Ooni of Ife, Obasanjo & Oba of Benin told the new Olu Of Warri
The new Olu, Ogiame Atuwatse III, was crowned as the 21st Olu of Warri on Saturday at Ode-Itsekiri, ancestral home of the Itsekiri. .
Desmond Elliot, Mo Abudu lead dignitaries to Rachel Oniga’s burial
Lagos lawmaker and filmmaker, Desmond Elliot and Ebonylife CEO, Mo Abudu, are some of the dignitaries expected to grace the burial ceremony of the late film star, Rachel Oniga.
LASG promises to enhance tourism activities in Epe
Following the successful performance of a Yoruba cultural drama titled: “Obi Atorogbo” at the Epe Theatre, the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Solomon Bonu, has assured residents of Epe and its environs of maximum exploration of tourism potentials within the division for economic development to benefit indigenes of the ancient town.