Oba Ewuare II indefinitely suspends Isikhuan royal praise singers for performing a royal-exclusive ritual at Chief Igbinedion's residence, stripping leader Juliet Omogui of her title.
Peter Ibrahim Gyendyeng, a Christian former lawmaker, built a Juma'at Mosque for Muslims in Gana Ropp, Plateau State, calling it a symbol of unity amid interfaith tensions.
Minister Hannatu Musawa receives 'Mairamar Kasar Hausa I' (First Daughter of Hausa Land) from Emir of Daura during Hausa Day closing ceremony in Katsina.
Uganda's Tooro Kingdom announced the death of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV at 10pm Thursday. Crowned at age 3, he reigned for over two decades. A prince will succeed him, with the heir's identity revealed later per Tooro customs.
Italian archaeologists found an ancient site in Jerusalem matching the Biblical description of Jesus Christ's tomb, according to a preliminary study in Liber Annuus.
Australia's Department of Home Affairs outlines four partner visa subclasses for foreign spouses and de facto partners, split by onshore or offshore application.
Mina, a Christian Egyptian, won a free Umrah trip in a Quran contest to gift it to his Muslim neighbour Um Ali, who had long dreamed of the pilgrimage.
Mawlid al-Nabi 2026 falls on 12 Rabi al-Awwal, marking Prophet Muhammad's birth. Learn its history, observances, and the debate among scholars.
A Nigerian journalist recounts his three-week study tour in Hangzhou, China, exploring digital villages, poverty alleviation, and economic development under a Sino-Nigerian cooperation programme.
Archaeologists in Poland uncover a 400-year-old 'vampire' burial with a sickle and padlock, revealing community fears of the dead in early modern times.
Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, and Osun states have declared Thursday, August 20, 2026, a work-free day for Isese Day, with over three million traditional worshippers expected in Lagos alone.
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke declares Thursday, August 20, 2026, a work-free day for public servants to commemorate the Isese Festival, promoting cultural heritage.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has declared Thursday, August 20, 2026, a public holiday for Isese Day, allowing all public servants a work-free day to celebrate Yoruba cultural heritage.
Ogun State Government declares Thursday, August 20, 2026, a public holiday for Isese Day, celebrating Yoruba traditional religion. The announcement follows a 2023 House of Assembly resolution approved by Governor Dapo Abiodun.
The Lagos State Government clarifies the meaning of Isese as tradition and custom, defends Yoruba culture against misconceptions, and declares August 20, 2026, a work-free holiday for public servants.
Lagos State's Council for Arts and Culture and AATREN held a preparatory seminar for Isese Day 2026, with speakers urging Nigerians to reclaim their cultural heritage and warning against cultural violations.
Saudi Arabia and Qatar are the only Muslim-majority countries that do not declare Mawlid al-Nabi a public holiday, citing Salafi/Wahhabi interpretations. Most other Muslim nations, including Nigeria, observe it.
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu declares Thursday, August 20, 2026, a work-free day for all public servants in commemoration of Isese Day, as confirmed by an official circular and the governor's spokesperson.
Nigeria's Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy announces a 100-day national tourism season, 'Ember to Remember 2026,' running from September to December, with a flag-off conference set for September 14 in Lagos.
Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, and his wife celebrated his 5th coronation anniversary with a scooter and bike ride through Ode-Itsekiri, drawing mixed reactions online.
USCIS published a guide listing 8 steps for new citizens, including passport application, sponsoring family, registering to vote, and starting a business.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah confirms that one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa holders must book a new service package and obtain a fresh permit for each visit, with a 90-day total stay limit.
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The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) hosts its 2025 Bible Reading Marathon in Lagos from March 24-28, with simultaneous readings in 47 centres across 19 languages, free admission.
South Africa and Zimbabwe top EF Education First's 2026 English Proficiency Index among African nations, both ranked 13th globally. Kenya, Zambia, Nigeria, Ghana, and Uganda follow.
Cross River State's traditional marriage list includes N100,000 for 'removing shame.' The bride price list, shared online, details costs for various items. See the full breakdown.
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced 2027 Hajj fares, with pilgrims paying between ₦7.56 million and ₦7.88 million, and set deadlines for biometric upload and payment.
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Seaman Schnapps announces its mission to lead Nigeria's cultural renaissance at the 2026 Osun-Osogbo festival, with brand executives citing growing cultural reawakening among young Nigerians and Gen Z.
Nepal's embassy in Bangkok confirms India is the only country whose citizens can enter visa-free in 2026, citing the 1950 treaty. All others need e-visas.
European travel blogger Traveltomtom was denied entry at Nigeria's National Church in Abuja after being welcomed at the National Mosque, sparking online reactions.