Arts&Culture
Ekocity Magazine Visits Yemisi Shyllon Museum.
During the week, Ekocity Magazine visited the Yemisi Shyllon Museum at Pan Atlantic University, Ibeju Lekki, Lagos Nigeria. The world-class museum and one of the best in Africa was founded by the renowned art collector Yemisi Adedoyin Shyllon, a Yoruba Prince from Egbaland, Abeokuta in Ogun State, Nigeria. Prince Shyllon is one of Nigerian’s biggest …
Stolen Benin Artefacts: Rift between Oba Ewuare II and Obaseki may stall return
Following the disagreement over who takes custody of stolen Benin artefacts between Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo state, and Ewuare II, Oba of Benin, sources say this could jeopardise the return of the artefacts to Nigeria. The artifacts were stolen in 1897 in Benin kingdom, which was well-known for its rich cultural heritage and artefacts, …
Cardi B and Offset Splits. Cardi files for divorce.
WAP rapper Cardi B has allegedly filed for divorce from her husband Offset. In 2018, Cardi B had done a video telling her fans, she and Offset are separated and she doesn’t know how long a divorce would take. She noted that they are good friends that love each other very much but can’t stay a couple.
Full Video of how Ooni of Ife Was Trapped In an Elevator at Lagos 5 Star Hotel
The Lagos Intercontinental Hotel is known to be one of the best and 5 star hotel within the heart of Lagos Victoria Island until when one of the most restpected monarch in the world was trapped in one of its elevator going to the third floor. There has also been a report of the hotel …
EGUNJOBI TAKES AGEGE LG TO THE UNITED STATES
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles is to always keep to promise made. Keeping his promise to uplift Agege community to the Next Level during his electioneering campaign, the Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government Council, Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi (Mr. Integrity), has taken the local government area to the United …
Saudi Arabia women to Travel Without ‘Male Guardian Approval’
Gbeleyi Abayomi The women in Saudi Arabia have finally been given approval to travel without male “guardian”. The government revealed this on Thursday, ending a restriction that drew international censure and prompted extreme attempts to flee the kingdom. The landmark reform puts an end to the longstanding guardianship system that renders adult women as legal …
Oro festival: Police, Ikorodu monarch allay fears, says female free to move about
The Lagos State Police Command on Monday evening allayed fears of residents following apprehension making rounds on social media that females around Ikorodu area should stay indoors and refrain from moving around town on Tuesday, May 8 for the Oro Day festival. In a statement jointly signed by the State Commissioner of Police, Imohimi Edgal …
Lagos unveils new Fawehinmi’s statue today
The Lagos State government will, today, unveil a new statue of Chief Gani Fawehinmi (SAN) sited at Ojota Garden, named after the late legal luminary and human rights advocate. Lagos State governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, with members of the Gani Fawehinmi family, leading voices in human rights and other dignitaries across the state are unveiling …
Indian Sikh community in Lagos hosts indigent persons for harvest festival
A Lagos-based group of Indians, from ancient Sikh community, which is into various social services, through its feeding the poor program, has fed more about 100 people in Ilupeju area of Lagos State at the weekend, as part of activities to commemorate the Indian tradition of celebrating harvest among the country’s nationals who are resident …
Irate youths chase away Ekiti monarch, shutdown palace
ADO-EKITI — THERE was palpable tension in Agbado-Ekiti, Gbonyin Local Government of Ekiti State, yesterday, as irate youths kicked against the alleged imposition of a Regent. Eyewitness account revealed that the protest was spearheaded by the youths, who were joined by other indigenes, to protest the alleged imposition of Bolaji Okunbobade, who was appointed by …