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Cultural Heritage
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Gombe State initiates renovation projects for Emir’s Palace and Central Mosque
The Gombe State Government has awarded a contract to Datum Construction Nigeria Limited to renovate the Gombe Emir’s Palace and Central Mosque within six months.
Traditional Yoruba Leaders Encourage Diaspora Community to Uphold Cultural Heritage and Unity
Yoruba monarchs and leaders gathered in Canada to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Oodua Progressive Union, urging diaspora Nigerians to prioritize cultural preservation and collective unity.
Oba of Benin Welcomes 18 Repatriated Artifacts Home After Over a Century
Oba Ewuare II has reclaimed 18 looted artifacts returned from Switzerland, marking a significant step in the ongoing effort to recover cultural items stolen during the 1897 British expedition.
Swiss government repatriates 18 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
Switzerland has returned 18 looted Benin Bronzes and several other artifacts to Nigeria, marking a significant step in the global effort to repatriate cultural heritage seized during the colonial period.