Revellers at the centre’s opening
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has identified Nigeria’s century old heritage relationship with Brazil, noting that time has come to give the initiative an economic boost through cultural tourism.
Speaking at the unveiling of the Afro Brazilian Cultural Centre in Brazilian Quarters, Popo Aguda, Lagos Island, last Monday, the Minister noted that the centre would not only preserve the historical narratives of Afro-Brazilian descendants but also would encourage and foster deep relationship with the government and people of Brazil.
Alhaji Lai Mohammed represented by the Director General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Otunba Segun Runsewe, explained that the first generation of Nigerians who were taken by the Portuguese slave merchants, left an enduring legacies of Yoruba culture, which today, has become a veritable platform of cultural and historical relationship between Nigeria and Brazil.
Bola Tinubu, All Progressives Congress (APC) national leader has hailed the emergence of the Olu of Warri-designate, Prince Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko.
Emiko was unveiled as the 21st Olu-elect of Warri, following the announcement of the death of Olu Ogiame Ikenwoli.
The 37-year-old holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Studies and Political Science and a Master’s Degree in Management.
Tinubu said the choice of Emiko “is a testament to the fact that he is ordained to mount the throne of his forefathers”.
He congratulated the Omoba and the Itsekiri nation and prayed that Emiko’s reign will usher in rapid development and prosperity to the Warri Kingdom.
Less than a month after expressing grief over the demise of Daba, death came close home as Yinka, her husband, drew his last breath at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, on Saturday morning.
The comrade fighter and activist reportedly passed on after battling coronavirus. Yes Odumakin has crossed to the great beyond but his memory lives on. One thing he was known for in his lifetime was courage. He spoke the truth and damned the consequences.
JUNE 12 HERO WHO FOUGHT FOR A BETTER NIGERIA
Odumakin was one of the influential figures who championed the emancipation of democracy. His love for a Nigeria where justice, equity and unity hold sway knew no bound. This, unarguably, was the driving force behind his numerous struggles for the country. The human right activist was an integral part of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) that fought the regime of General Sani Abacha after the annulment of the June 12, 1993 election. He was also among the voices t
Falana-led Coalition Slams US Report Over Lekki Massacre, Asks If American Army Imposes Curfew By Shooting
It is a very contradictory report. On the one hand, the report claimed that the members of the security forces were enforcing curfew by firing into the air to disperse protesters at the toll gate.
by SaharaReporters, New York
Apr 02, 2021
The Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond (ASCAB), a coalition led by Femi Falana (SAN), has berated the American government for the report it released on Lekki shootings.
Five months after the massacre at Lekki Toll Gate in which the Nigerian Army deployed its personnel to fire live bullets at peaceful #EndSARS protesters, the United States just published that there was no conclusive report as at 2020 ending to substantiate it.
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