Residents of Diko town in Niger State, joined by masquerades, protested the acquisition of 500 hectares of farmland for an industrial solar project, alleging lack of consultation and threatening livelihoods.
The Eyo Festival, also known as Adamu Orisa Play, originated in 19th-century Lagos to honor deceased kings and chiefs, featuring white-clad masquerades and public processions.
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The Old Oyo Empire dominated Yorubaland from the 17th to 19th centuries with a powerful cavalry, but internal strife and Fulani attacks led to its collapse.
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The Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art joins TheMuseumsLab 2026 cohort, becoming the first Nigerian university art museum in the network, and will host its first international residency.
A Nigerian lady expressed surprise that Alexx Ekubo's body spent the night in his family house before burial, questioning if this tradition still persists despite Christianity.
Saudi Arabia has completed the annual replacement of the Holy Kaaba's Kiswa, a centuries-old tradition involving meticulous craftsmanship and modern technology, using premium materials like silk, gold, and silver.
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Religious and traditional leaders in Oyo State debunk ritual myths about albinos, calling for an end to discrimination and greater inclusion of persons with albinism.
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The French Embassy in Nigeria hosted a live viewing party for the France-Senegal World Cup match in Abuja, promoting friendship and cultural exchange through football.
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Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, performs mini durbar for EU Ambassador Gautier Mignot, showcasing Hausa heritage. Calls for EU support in security, healthcare, girl-child education.
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