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Tinubu Celebrates Literary Icon Femi Osofisan on 80th Birthday

Daily Dispatch June 15, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to renowned playwright, scholar and author, Professor Femi Osofisan, as the literary icon marks his 80th birthday on June 16. In a congratulatory message, the President described Osofisan as one of the exceptionally gifted individuals who

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Veteran Nollywood Icon Kola Oyewo Dies at 80

Daily Dispatch June 12, 2026

Veteran Nollywood actor and theatre scholar, Kola Oyewo, has passed away at the age of 80.The revered actor reportedly died on Friday, with his son, Dr. Wale Oyewo, confirming the development to journalists shortly after his passing. Nollywood actor Kunle Afod also announced the sad news on his Instagram page, paying tribute to the late […]

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China, Nigeria Strengthen Cultural Diplomacy Through Panda Art Initiative in Abuja

Daily Dispatch June 8, 2026

Nigeria and China have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cultural cooperation and people-to-people relations through the launch of the “Hello Nigeria—2026 Panda Painting Interactive Experience,” an initiative aimed at promoting friendship, creativity and mutual understanding between the peoples of both countries. The event, held at the China Cultural Centre in

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Culture, Colours, Heritage Dazzle at 2026 Ojude-Oba Festival as Abiodun Celebrates Unity

Daily Dispatch May 29, 2026

Arrays of beautifully adorned men, women, youths, and cultural enthusiasts from all walks of life on Friday thronged the ancient town of Ijebu-Ode for the 2026 Ojude-Oba Festival, transforming the city into a vibrant panorama of colour, glamour, heritage, and tradition. The annual cultural celebration came alive with spectacular horse-riding processions, richly embroidered

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UNESCO Cultural Diversity Day: Nigeria, Korea Deepen Cultural Ties as Stakeholders Urge Youths to Preserve Heritage

Daily Dispatch May 21, 2026

Culture remains one of the strongest instruments for national identity, unity, diplomacy and economic development, stakeholders declared on Thursday at the 2026 Cultural Diversity Day celebration held in Abuja. The event, organised in partnership with the Korean Cultural Centre Nigeria, brought together diplomats, youth representatives, cultural advocates, students and

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UN Women, Diplomats, Nollywood Stars Intensify Push for Special Seats Bill With New Advocacy Film

Daily Dispatch May 17, 2026

The Nigeria office of UN Women, alongside diplomats, civil society groups and Nollywood stars, has intensified pressure for the passage of the Special Seats for Women Bill with the premiere of a new advocacy film aimed at confronting the persistent exclusion of women from Nigeria’s political leadership. The film, Ibukun and the People, was screened […]