Every December, Lagos transforms into a magnetic cultural phenomenon a city pulsing with rhythm, reunion, and revelry. It is the season when Nigerians from across the diaspora, popularly known as IJGBs (“I Just Got Backs”), return to the city for what has become an annual pilgrimage of fun, nostalgia, and self-expression. These returnees arrive …
Nigeria, often called the Giant of Africa, is a nation of extraordinary cultural diversity. With over 250 ethnic groups, the country’s festivals are vivid windows into its history, traditions, and communal life. From age-old spiritual rites to contemporary cultural extravaganzas, Nigerian festivals celebrate identity, community, and heritage. Here is an exclusive guide to 31 of …
The Federal Government of Nigeria is setting its sights on a new Guinness World Record (GWR), this time for the longest dining table. The event is part of the upcoming ‘Oriki: Taste of Culture’ Gastronomy Festival, scheduled for December 6, 2025, in Abuja. Director-General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Abisoye Fagade, …
President Bola Tinubu has approved the termination of the appointment of Fegho John Umunubo as Special Assistant to the President on Digital and Creative Economy in the Office of the Vice President. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Monday, September 8, 2025, by Abiodun Oladunjoye, Director of Information and Public Relations at …
