Ogbuewu assures community on tourism
The Minister of Culture and Tourism, Ambassador Frank Nchita Ogbuewu has assured the Igbo-Ukwu community that their cultural sites would be given the necessary attention
Osun Osogbo Sacred Groove now inscribed into World Heritage List
The Osun Osogbo Sacred Groove has been recognised and inscribed into the United Nations Education and Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) World Heritage List as one of the world's heritage monuments.
Ogbuewu urges UNWTO on eco-tourism
Former minister of Culture and Tourism, Ambassador Frank Nchita Ogbuewu has urged the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) consultants handling the development of the tourism master plan to take into consideration the slave routes projects and eco-tourism potentials which he said were areas of competitive and comparative advantage to Nigeria
The Middle Belt: History and politics
Where is the middle Belt? Those who support this idea or concept define it to include eight states of the federation, namely Adamawa, Taraba, Niger, Kogi, Plateau, Nasarawa, Benue, Kwara and the Federal Capital Territory. Southern Kaduna, Brono and Gombe are also regarded as part of it. In trying to re-assert itself as an independent entity, the place has for long become an alluring bride for many suitors, conscious of the strategic part it plays in deciding the outcome of an election.
Sheikh appeals to Muslims on census
An Islamic scholar, Shiek Mohammed Nasiru Bayero, has appealed to Muslims in the country to come out en-mass and get them selves counted during the national census exercise slated for next year.
LG to sponsor cultural troupe
The Chairman of Toto Local Government Council of Nasarawa State, Hon. Zakari O. Sani, said that his administration would make funds available to the council's cultural troupe to attend cultural festivals within and outside the state.
Be up and doing craft - makers advised
Craft-makers in Nasarawa State have been called upon to be up and doing so that they could get much needed assistance from the new National Craft Council, introduced in the country.
Use Ramadan for repentance
Muslims in Nasarawa State have been called upon to use the holy month of Ramadan as an opportunity to come closer to Allah, and seek His forgiveness.
Andoma urges for promotion of culture
The Andoma of Doma, Alhaji Ahmadu Aliyu Ogah, has emphasised the need for government and communities to encourage young people in promoting the rich cultural heritage of our country, as a means of building a strong identity for the nation.
How Governor Abdullahi Adamu discovered Farin Ruwa
Farin Ruwa is one of the magnificent landmarks and tourism endowments Nasarawa state is blessed with. It is a legendary water falls and a major feature from where one of the newly created local government areas in the state derived its name.
Osana of Keana gets staff of office
The Osana of Keana’s Palace was all pomp and pageantry, penultimate week. The occasion was the official installation and presentation of first class of office to the 33rd Osana of Keana, Senator Onyatikpo Elayo (OON), which was performed by Alhaji (Dr.) Abdullahi Adamu
Symbolism in the Novel of Festus Iyayi
Peace Keepers
‘Techical education should attract more funds’
Our Kaduna State Correspondent Lawal Dogara had an interview with the rector, Kaduna Polytechnic, Dr. Danjuma Ismaila Isa. He spoke on the problems facing Polytechnic education in the country and the way forward.
Hooliganism is not in the interest of sports development
Hooliganism is not in the interest of sports development and it scares people from watching football and others sports. No administrator or sport loving party would love to encourage hooliganism
Nasarawa Solid Babes draw with Waheed Queens
Nasarawa Solid Babes Football Club of Lafia, in the on-going 2004 national female League Division One ‘B’ competition last week, played a 2-2 draw with Waheed Queens Football Club of Kaduna at Ranch Bees Stadium, Kaduna.
‘FAHCI backs HIV/AIDS patients in Nasarawa’
Fifteen people living with HIV/AIDS in Nasarawa State attend monthly counselling and receive financial support from a Lafia-based Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Family Advancement Health-Care Initiative (FAHCI).
FG to support states that show genuine interest in tourism — Obasanjo
Full text of President Olusegun Obasanjo’s address at the 3rd meeting of the Presidential Committee on Tourism, held in Lafia, Nasarawa State, on Thursday August 5, 2004
Short Story -- What Chickens Do
The cock tuned an excited cock-a-doodle-doo, “Qoock...qock...qooockooook.” Then he said, “Niima, Niima my dame.” He called the name so romantically, as Romeo would have called his angel, Juliet.
70% of Nigerians patronise traditional medicine practitioners — Obasanjo
President Olusegun Obasanjo has declared that no less than 70% of the Nigerian population patronise traditional medicine practitioners.
Friday, August 06, 2004