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Nigeria Recovers 23 Looted Benin Artefacts from Switzerland, Signs Historic Cultural Heritage Pact

globalmirrornews2 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins

Nigeria has taken another significant step in reclaiming its stolen cultural heritage, receiving 23 looted Benin Kingdom artefacts from Switzerland in a landmark restitution ceremony held at the National Museum in Lagos. The returned collection comprises 18 priceless Benin artefacts voluntarily handed over by three Swiss museums, alongside five additional cultural objects previously confiscated by…

Ìjẹ̀bú to the World: Vision, Service, Continuity

globalmirrornews6 months ago6 months ago05 mins

Timi Adegunwa is a Nigerian-born, UK-based Cyber Risk Manager, governance professional, and cultural strategist whose work spans public sector collaboration, digital inclusion, and modern Ìjẹ̀bú cultural visibility. Nigerian by birth and Ìjẹ̀bú by heritage and marriage, Timi is married into the Adegunwa family of Ìjẹ̀bú Ọsọ̀sà, a lineage that firmly anchors her cultural identity, responsibility,…

Twenty Years, One Carnival, Many Cultures: Calabar Hosts Nigeria’s Grand Cultural Reunion

globalmirrornews7 months ago7 months ago06 mins

By Imabong Akpan-Udok Calabar, the Cross River State capital, became a vibrant meeting point of Nigeria’s diverse identities at the weekend as the 20th edition of Carnival Calabar officially opened with a nationwide cultural showcase featuring all 36 states of the Federation. Marking two decades of what is widely described as Nigeria’s biggest street festival,…

Ogbomosoland Palace Dismisses Lere Paimo’s Claims Over Ogbórí Elemoso Film

globalmirrornews7 months ago7 months ago04 mins

The Ogbomosoland Palace has issued a strong rebuttal to claims made by veteran Nigerian actor Lere Paimo regarding the upcoming film Ogbórí Elemoso, clarifying that reports suggesting payments for copyright ownership were made are incorrect and misleading. In a statement released by palace officials, it was stressed that the historical and cultural heritage of Ogbomosoland…