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Since its first discovery in the town of Lassa, Borno State, in 1969, Lassa fever has transitioned from a localised read more 57 years after, Lassa fever still stalks Nigeria
Following President Donald Trump’s last year designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” due to the alleged persecution of Christians, and the subsequent report by US lawmakers describing…

Shehu Sani Blasts ‘Barbaric’ Practice of Eating Dead King’s Heart – It MUST Stop!

Prepare to be absolutely stunned, because a prominent voice in Nigeria, former federal lawmaker Shehu Sani, has just made a truly shocking and incredibly...

Ibadan Mourns as Olubadan Oba Olakulehin Passes Away, Ladoja Set to Ascend Throne

Just shy of a year after his grand coronation, the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025,...

Eid Durbar Festivals Scale Down Amid Security Warnings in Northern States

Northern Nigeria scales back Eid Durbar festivals as security warnings override 200-year traditions. The human cost of cultural sacrifice.

Historic Infantry Milestone: Army Decorates First Female Warrant Officer

Nigeria makes history as Hajara Egbunu shatters infantry's glass ceiling, reshaping military gender inclusion across Africa

Looted Benin Bronzes’ Return Stalled: Museums Decry Bureaucratic Delays in Repatriation

Despite Dutch repatriation, bureaucratic delays trap thousands of looted Benin Bronzes in Western museums, frustrating Nigerian stakeholders.

Polygamy Debates Flare as Traditional Values Clash with Modern Family Economics

Polygamy's resurgence exposes global cultural fault lines: Can ancient traditions survive modern economic realities?

Eyo Festival’s Clash With Urban Development Sparks Heritage Preservation Fears in Lagos

"Ghostly white Eyo masqueraders halt before razor-wire fences as Lagos' skyscrapers devour ritual pathways – a photoreal snapshot of cultural erosion tensions

Ogun Government Partners Private Sector to Promote Cultural Heritage

Ogun State transforms cultural heritage into economic resilience via strategic partnerships, festivals, and restored sites like Olumo Rock.

Cultural Heritage Sites in Nigeria Threatened by Urban Expansion

A powerful visual contrast: ancient Nigerian heritage fades into modern construction—symbolizing cultural loss amid urban growth

Traditional Festivals in Nigeria Face Decline Due to Modernization

An in‑depth examination of Nigeria’s fading festivals—from Argungu to Ojude Oba—analyzing why they’re disappearing and what’s being done to save them.

Crackdown on ‘Spraying’ at Weddings to Defend the Naira

A deceptively joyful wedding celebration reflects a cultural tradition adapting under economic stress and rising currency scrutiny.

Niger CAN Condemns “Sharing” of Widows, Advocates for Dignity and Empowerment

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Niger State chapter, has issued a strong call for families to cease the practice of "sharing" widows among...

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