Culture
Yorubas of Nigeria dominate Nollywood and bring glory to Africa for being true to their indigenous culture – Reno Omokri
The Southwest of Nigeria must be commended for their cinematic storytelling prowess. Almost 100% of the top ten highest-grossing Nigerian movies have been delivered by directors of Southwest origin. Not only do they dominate in Nollywood, but they also are the cream of Nigeria’s music industry, having produced all of Nigeria’s Grammy Award winners, including: …
Canadian diplomat recommends Ekiti cuisine at Tourism Bazaar
Ekiti State has continued to be in the news for positive reasons since Mr. Biodun Oyebanji assumed office as the state’s governor. The state was in the news as the Safest State in Nigeria, void of insurgencies, banditry, and other forms of insecurity, according to the StatiSense 2022 report. Ekiti State also ranked number one …
The Golden side of Rev Dr Philips Bukola Oyewale, PBO
As the Chairman, CEO and Group Managing Director of Immaculate Group, Reverend Dr. Philip Bukola Oyewale (PBO) is a force to reckon with and an inspiration to all aspiring men of God and business entrepreneurs. Popularly referred to as PBO (his initials) by his diverse congregation and mentees, Reverend Philip Bukola Oyewale is an ordained …
THE INDEPENDENT POWER PROJECT, IPP, AS A VITAL BOOST TO TOURISM IN EKITI
By Wale Ojo – Lanre Esq. The Bureau of Tourism Development in Ekiti State would like to extend its heartfelt commendation to His Excellency, Governor Biodun Oyebanji, for the successful inauguration of the Independent Power Project (IPP). This landmark initiative truly signifies a promising future for the development of tourism within Ekiti State. The Independent …
D O FAGUNWA MEMOIR: THE MAN THAT MADE THE WHOLE WORLD HIS CLASSROOM WITH YORUBA LITERATURE
HE DIED 60 YEARS TODAY, 7TH DECEMBER 1963 – REMEMBERING DANIEL OLORUNFEMI FAGUNWA (1903-1963), THE MAN THAT MADE THE WHOLE WORLD HIS CLASSROOM WITH YORUBA LITERATURE Today, 7th December 2023 marks the diamond jubilee celebration for the Yorùbá world, its patrimony and progenies when lovers of Yorùbá literature shall be celebrating the 60th anniversary of …
Increase Budgetary Allocation for Ministry of Tourism Ojo – Lanre Begs President Tinubu, National Assembly
The former President Guild of Tourism Journalists in Nigeria, Barrister Wale Ojo.- Lanre has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Assembly to shore up the budgetary allocation for the newly created Ministry of Tourism and its parastatals. Barrister Ojo – Lanre who is also the Director – General, the Bureau of …
ARAPAJA FELICITATES WITH DARE ADELEKE @60
The Deputy National Chairman (South) of the Peoples Democratic Party and Former Deputy Governor of Oyo state, H.E Ambassador Taofeek Oladejo Arapaja has felicitated with the erstwhile Managing Director of the Pacesetter Transport Company of Oyo state, Hon Dare Adeleke who turns sixty years old today. Arapaja in his goodwill messages to the Icon …
OMG! Tinubu, Makinde !! $5.6 Billion tourism revenue generator rots in Ado Awaye!
Paypal KBJOJO via here This is the place I went to yesterday. It is capable of generating $5.6 billion in a year. Its enhancement and operation will take 20000 off the unemployment market. It will turn Nigeria into the preferred tourist destination in the world. It will change the economic fortune of Oyo State dramatically …
AS JUSTICE IS FOR THE RICH SO IT IS FOR THE POOREST OF THE POOR
As it is in the United Kingdom so it is in Nigeria. Today, Friday the 14th day of July 2023, in faraway London, a renowned super rich footballer, Benjamin Mendy was found not guilty of attempted rape and rape. Coincidentally, an indigent budding local footballer, Josiah Moses in downtown Karu, Nasarawa State, Nigeria was …
Memo To Tinubu On Tourism! By Wale Ojo-Lanre
By Wale Ojo-Lanre The Jagaban of Borgu, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu! I salute your agrarian doggedness and the solid determination to become the President of Nigeria. Paypal KBJOJO via https://paypal.me/kbjojonewsbox?country.x=GB&locale.x=en_GB CurrencyRate Source: https://currencyrate.today/converter-widget An effort that God approved, sealed and delivered to you on the 1st of March ,2023 I congratulate you for your …
CLARIFICATION: NIGERIAN VETERAN ACTOR, FEMI OGUNROMBI aka PAPA AJASCO IS DEAD, FIRST Papa Ajasco is Alive!
Veteran Nollywood actor, Femi Ogunrombi, who was a stand-in character for Papa Ajasco in the popular 1996 Sitcom is dead. Meanwhile, Veteran Nollywood actor, Richard Abiodun Ayoyinka, also known as Papa Ajasco, has debunked reports claiming he is dead. Richard Ayoyinka is the first known as Papa Ajasco. Paypal KBJOJO via https://paypal.me/kbjojonewsbox?country.x=GB&locale.x=en_GB CurrencyRate …
ABOBAKU OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II WONT LOSE HIS HEAD BUT HIS JOB
*ABOBAKU OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II WONT LOSE HIS HEAD BUT HIS JOB* – By Kayode Ajulo Tomorrow, 19th September 2022, Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest in a lavish, dignified, and solemn burial ceremony in London. Paypal KBJOJO via https://paypal.me/kbjojonewsbox?country.x=GB&locale.x=en_GB CurrencyRate Source: https://currencyrate.today/converter-widget The morrow will be a day unlike any other, …
Breaking: How Her Majesty Queen of England died at 96!
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in British history, has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace has announced. The Queen died on Thursday afternoon at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, the palace said. She served as head of state for more than 70 years. In a statement, the Palace …
I shall be great, be next Alaafin, by Femi Kehinde
In 1968, the powerful Alaafin Bello Gbadegesin Ladigbolu passed on to join his ancestors. He succeeded Alaafin Adeniran Adeyemi II, in 1955. The 30-year-old young Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi, then an Insurance executive, with the Royal Exchange Assurance Limited, gleefully pronounced himself as the succeeding Alaafin in an article in major Nigerian newspapers ably titled: “I …
Alaafin of Oyo Oba Lamidi Adeyemi joins ancestors after over 50 years on reign
Foremost Yoruba monarch, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi has passed on. The monarch who was the third from the Alowolodu ruling house was reported to have died in the late hours of Friday, 22 April, at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State. Oba Adeyemi was 83 years old and the …