Culture

‘Stop dabbling into Kingship matters’ – Elebuibon Tells Governors

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By Moji Oladele In order to restore the diginity of Traditional Rulers as custodians of culture, government at all levels have been urged not to interfere in Kingship positions, but rather allow Traditionalists of each tribe determine who becomes  kings. A renowned Traditionalist and the Continue Reading

Sport

Sports Festival: Ogun Poised for Facilities, Culture Display

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By Olusegun Folarin Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its readiness to deploy world-class sporting facilities and showcase the state’s immense potential culture to the world. The Commissioner for Sports Development, Mr Wasiu Isiaka, stated this while speaking with Journalists in Abeokuta ahead of the National Sports Festival. Mr Isiaka noted that the state was not Continue Reading

Economy

Oyo Solicits Partnership in Tapping Tourism Potential

Web News 28 September 2023 445 0

By Iyabo Adebisi As the world marks Tourism Day, Oyo state government says it is poised to make the tourism sector its major revenue source  to avoid relying on Federal allocation to cater for the people.  The state’s Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun stated this while answering questions from journalists at the […]Continue Reading

Culture

Osun Govt Pledges Collaboration with NYSC on Culture Promotion

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Osun State Government has pledged to create strong ties between her and the National Youth Service Corps to achieve more success in the area of cultural promotion.  The supervising Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mr Olalekan Badmus made the pledge in Osogbo during a courtesy visit by the new State Coordinator of the National Youth […]Continue Reading

Culture

Addressing Indecent Dressing Among Youths

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One of the values of the African culture is to appear decent in looks and actions. This decent behaviour is part of the factors that formed the Omoluabi concept in Yoruba culture. Although, it may be legally difficult to determine indecent dressing, considering the different cultures and religions in the country. Some dressings, however, may […]Continue Reading

Culture

San People With Their Culture

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The San people are the direct descendants of the early stone age ancestors. They are the oldest inhabitants on earth having survived for over 140, 000 years. They are also the oldest occupants of Southern Africa.The San people are also called bushmen. Although, many school of thoughts believe this term to be derogatory, the San people bear the […]Continue Reading

News Analysis

Unity In Diversity In Fostering National Development In The Country

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Unity in diversity is a concept which signifies unity among individuals who have certain differences among them. These differences can be on the basis of culture, language, ideology, religion, sect, class and ethnicity.  Nigeria is a multicultural society, a conglomerate of nations with different people and cultures, a basket of different religions and Continue Reading

Culture

The Hamer Tribe Culture, Tradition

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The Hamer people live in the Ethiopian Omo Valley, which extends from the Omo River to Lake Chew Bahir in South West Ethiopia. For many generations, people of the Omo Valley have led a traditional life. Most members of the Hamer tribe are pastoralists, which is why cattle hold a significant place in their culture. […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Oyo Govt. Approves 3.2 Billion Naira for Idi-Ape/Akobo/Odogbo Barracks Road

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Oyo State government has approved the completion of the dualization project of Bashorun-Idi-Ape-Akobo to Odogbo Barracks road at the cost of 3.2 billion naira. Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Culture, and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun stated this while briefing newsmen after the weekly executive council meeting. Dr Olatunbosun said the project would be executed Continue Reading