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Oyo Govt Unveils 2026 World Egungun Festival Plans
Oyo State Government announces plans for the 2026 World Egungun Festival, expecting over 18,000 participants and featuring symposiums, cultural parades, and performances.
Ghanaian Youths Find Alleged Ancient Underground Money Vault
A group of Ghanaian youths have ignited online buzz by sharing a video of an alleged ancient underground vault, believed to be linked to their forefathers, sparking widespread curiosity and debate.
IHS, NCMM Push for Digitisation of Antiquities in Nigeria
IHS Nigeria and the National Commission for Museums and Monuments emphasize digitisation to preserve cultural monuments, unveiled at the Lagos National Museum restoration with support from IHS.
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Nigeria's Seven Longest-Reigning Monarchs and Their Secrets
An exploration of seven Nigerian traditional rulers who maintained power for decades, surviving political upheavals through strategic alliances, cultural adaptation, and personal resilience.
Lagos LG Advocates Cultural Heritage at Gelede Festival
Lagos Island Local Council held the 2026 Gelede Festival, featuring cultural displays and traditional prayers. Chairman Taiwo Oyekan emphasized its role in fostering social cohesion and preserving heritage.
Four Fading Nigerian Traditions That Once Defined Culture
Explore four powerful Nigerian traditions, including moonlight storytelling and tribal marks, that are gradually disappearing due to urbanization and modern influences, yet once shaped community life.
39th Lisabi Festival Grand Finale Held in Abeokuta (31.03.2026)
The 39th Lisabi Festival concluded with a grand finale at Ake Palace grounds in Abeokuta, Ogun State, celebrating Egba heritage through traditional rites, fashion, and cultural displays.
39th Lisabi Festival Grand Finale Held in Abeokuta
Egba indigenes gathered at Ake Palace grounds in Abeokuta for the grand finale of the 39th Lisabi Festival, honoring legendary warrior Lisabi Agbongbo Akala with cultural displays and traditional rites.
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Ajoyo's Adire Guinness World Record Attempt in Lagos
Dignitaries and fashion influencers gathered in Lagos for Ajoyo's Guinness World Record attempt celebrating Nigeria's iconic Adire fabric through a mass photo event.
Lagos Official Backs Global Gele Festival for Yoruba Heritage
Lagos State's tourism adviser supports a proposed Gele Festival to highlight the Yoruba headtie's worldwide popularity and cultural significance, aligning with state cultural initiatives.
Nigerian Traditions That Punish Adultery With Sickness, Death
From Yorubaland's Magun to Benue's Alekwu, Nigerian cultural traditions enforce marital fidelity through spiritual punishments including sickness and death for adultery.
10 Colonial-Era Buildings in Nigeria Still Standing
Explore 10 colonial-era structures in Nigeria that have survived over a century, their current uses, and which ones are at risk of collapse. These historic landmarks tell stories of Nigeria's colonial past and infrastructural evolution.
120-Year-Old Fisherwoman Buried in Dolphin Casket in Delta
A 120-year-old fisherwoman from Oboro community in Delta State has been laid to rest in a custom dolphin-shaped casket, sparking widespread reactions as a tribute to her lifelong dedication to fishing and local heritage.
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Priest Condemns Anambra Govt for Burning Shrine Objects
Father Angelo Chidi Unegbu criticizes the state's handling of a herbalist's shrine, calling it inhumane and urging preservation of cultural artifacts.
Full List of All 51 Ooni of Ile-Ife in History
Explore the complete lineage of all 51 Ooni of Ile-Ife, from the revered founder Oduduwa to the current monarch Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II. This comprehensive list details centuries of Yoruba royal tradition and cultural leadership.
Cambridge Returns Benin Bronzes to Nigeria After 128 Years
The University of Cambridge has returned 116 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, artifacts looted by British forces in 1897, marking a historic restitution from the colonial era.
Cambridge Returns 116 Benin Artefacts to Nigeria (25.02.2026)
The University of Cambridge has officially transferred legal ownership of 116 Benin artefacts to Nigeria, marking a significant step in the repatriation of cultural treasures looted during the 1897 British Punitive Expedition.
France Returns Colonial-Era Talking Drum to Ivory Coast
France has formally repatriated the sacred Djidji Ayokwe drum, looted in 1916, to Ivory Coast in a ceremony at the Musée du Quai Branly. The drum, used by the Ebrie people for long-distance communication, will be displayed in a new Abidjan museum.
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Cambridge Returns 116 Benin Artefacts to Nigeria
University of Cambridge officially transfers legal ownership of 116 looted Benin artefacts to Nigeria's National Commission for Museums and Monuments, marking a significant step in repatriation efforts.
Tafawa Balewa Tomb Rehabilitation Completed by NEDC
The North East Development Commission has finished upgrading the tomb of Nigeria's first Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, with improved facilities to preserve his legacy.
Nanyah's Death: Villager Cites Spiritual Surname Connection
A man from late singer Nanyah's village suggests her death has spiritual ties to her surname Nwangene, meaning 'child of the river' in Igbo tradition, linked to water deity Ngene.
Spiritualist: Nanyah's Death Was Supernatural Retribution
A spiritualist alleges that singer Ifunanya 'Nanyah' Nwangene's death from snakebite resulted from offending a 'Naga woman,' sparking intense online debate about spiritual attacks in Nigeria.
Lagos Royal Title Holder Otunba Adekunle Ojora Dies
The Ojora family announces the death of Otunba Adekunle Ojora, a revered Lagos traditional leader and cultural custodian, at age 93. Tributes pour in from across Nigeria.
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Nigeria's 10 First-Class Monarchs in 2026
Discover Nigeria's most influential traditional rulers in 2026, from the Ooni of Ife to the Olubadan of Ibadan, who preserve heritage while shaping modern community life and national unity.
Ladoke Akintola's Historic Ogbomoso Estate in Ruins
The once-grand Ogbomoso estate of former Western Nigeria Premier Chief Ladoke Akintola has deteriorated severely after years of neglect and looting, with LAUTECH now taking over restoration efforts.
Alaafin Palace Gate Design Elicits Reactions, Oyo-Cross Link
The Alaafin of Oyo's move to redesign an ancient palace gate has sparked widespread reactions, with many questioning its connection to Cross River State's cultural heritage.
Oba Akiolu Urges Unity for National Progress
Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, declares Nigeria will emerge stronger from its challenges if citizens unite and contribute to development. Read his full charge at the installation of new chiefs.
Nigeria Will Overcome Challenges, Says Oba Akiolu
Oba of Lagos, Riliwanu Akiolu, says Nigeria will emerge stronger if citizens contribute to national development. He spoke at the installation of six new White Cap Chiefs. Also, LASWA reopens Ikorodu Ferry Terminal.
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Group Cautions Against Derogatory Utterances on Alaafin
Oyo Ni Wa Tooto warns Ibadan Mogajis against undermining Alaafin's stature. Olubadan clarifies alleged snub was a misunderstanding. Read more on the royal protocol dispute.
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