Tourism
Manchester United Win Snapdragon Cup to End Pre-Season Unbeaten
Manchester United closed out their pre-season campaign with a 5-4 penalty shootout victory over Fiorentina to lift the Snapdragon Cup at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon. The visitors struck first inside the opening ten minutes, but United drew level midway through the first half when Robin Gosens turned the ball into his own net under […]
Cross River Govt Set to Revive Obudu Ranch Resort as Eco-Tourism Hub
This reconstruction will not only enhance the state’s tourism appeal but will also create employment opportunities, stimulate local economies, and increase internally generated revenue The Cross River State Government has finalized plans to embark on the comprehensive reconstruction of the iconic Obudu Ranch Resort, in a strategic move aimed at reestablishing the state as a […]
Netherlands to Return 119 Looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria on June 21
The Netherlands is set to repatriate 119 looted Benin bronzes to Nigeria this month, marking one of the most significant returns of cultural artefacts to the country in recent history. This repatriation represents a landmark moment in the ongoing efforts to restore Nigeria’s cultural heritage. On Thursday, June 5, the Dutch embassy in Nigeria officially […]
Art Institute Head to Resume Role After Stripping Naked on Flight
James Rondeau, the director and president of the Art Institute of Chicago, USA, will return to his position on Monday, June 2, following an internal investigation into a highly publicized in-flight incident. The episode, which occurred on April 18 during a United Airlines flight from Chicago to Munich, involved Rondeau reportedly stripping naked while intoxicated. […]
Nine Feared Dead in Bomb Blast Linked to Boko Haram
Tragedy struck Mairari village in Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State on Saturday as a bomb explosion killed at least nine people and left several others injured. The blast, which occurred around 11 a.m. at a local bus stop, was reportedly caused by an improvised explosive device (IED) believed to have been planted by […]
Truck Rams into Students, Kills WASSCE Candidate
A devastating accident occurred on Friday, May 23, 2025, along the newly rehabilitated Ikangba/Agoro road in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, when a truck lost control and rammed into a group of students from Seico Secondary School, Ikangba. The students were returning home after sitting for their West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), a critical […]
NGA Pledges Stronger Support for Artistic Heritage
Mr. Ahmed Sodangi, Director-General of the National Gallery of Arts (NGA), has reaffirmed the agency’s dedication to preserving and promoting the nation’s artistic heritage as a vital component of national development. He emphasized this commitment during the opening ceremony of the 3rd Abuja International Art Fair, held in the capital city under the theme “Intersection […]
Ladoja to Chair 2025 World Egungun Festival
Oba Ladoja graciously accepted the ministry’s invitation to serve as the chairman and royal father of the day at the celebration The Otun Olubadan of Ibadan land and former governor of Oyo State, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has been chosen to chair the forthcoming 2025 World Egungun Festival. The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Oyo […]
Video: FG to Build Nigeria’s First Underwater Tunnel
This ambitious project aims to link the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, significantly improving road connectivity in the state. The Federal Government has announced plans to construct an underwater tunnel in Lagos, connecting Ahmadu Bello Way in Victoria Island to Snake Island. This ambitious project aims to link the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to […]
Enugu Airport to ReOpen on Monday
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu, Enugu State An announcement regarding the reopening of Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu was made by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Saturday. After the completion of the emergency runway repairs at the airport, Obiageli Orah, the director […]