President Buhari Unveils Rice Pyramid
President Muhammadu Buhari has unveiled a mega rice pyramid in Abuja. The President expressed optimism in Nigeria’s ability to grow what it consumes, The President said today’s rice production has increased from 400million metric tons to 745 million metric tons in six years. This he said is an indication that Nigeria is making progress in […]
Nigerians in the U.S. celebrate Yoruba culture, “Asa’’
It was two nights of excitement in New Jersey in the United States of America on Friday and Saturday as Nigerians celebrated the rich and diverse cultures of Yoruba people. The celebration was tagged ‘Asa’ (culture). Newsmen who attended the fiesta report that the maiden edition of ‘Asa Expo’ showcased Yoruba music, masquerades, proverbial sayings […]
Nigerian native Yinka Osifeso was among those who shared their culture at the Greater Tulsa Culture Festival in 2015
By RITA SHERROW Tulsa World Scene Writer Aug 20, 2015 The name Yinka has special meaning. Not just to Yinka Osifeso, treasurer of the United Nigeria Association of Tulsa. In his culture, a person’s name can reflect what was happening when the child was born. “It means my father was happy when I was […]