…had a discussion in their group chat about their Christmas experiences, including masquerades, outings, football and other activities. However, things reportedly took an interesting turn when the woman who usually cooked for everyone sent a 10-minute voice note explaining that she had never experienced any of those act…

…cultural performances that marked the organisation's Open Day in Geneva, with Nigerian masquerades emerging as one of the standout attractions. The WTO opened its headquarters to members of the public on Sunday, offering visitors an opportunity to tour the organisation's home, learn more about its work and staff, and e…

By Adeola Badru The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja, has warned masquerades and their followers against engaging in any form of violence during and after this year's Egungun Festival, stressing that anyone found disrupting public peace will face the full weight of the law. The monarch issued the warning ahead of…

…old scores, engage in supremacy contests, nor carry out retaliatory attacks between masquerades and their opponents. The first-class monarch assured that all necessary arrangements have been put in place by the palace to ensure a hitch-free Egungun festival this year. Oba Ladoja urged the people to cooperate with law e…

…festival has been slated to commence tomorrow (Monday). Our correspondent reports that masquerades from different compounds in Ibadanland are expected to be seen in strategic locations across the ancient city from tomorrow. Ladoja, in the statement, cautioned the masquerades and their handlers to shun all forms of viol…

…business of government. Kwara has now shown that even in a country where exclusion often masquerades as democracy and "meritocracy", power can still be made to travel to the margins when conscience, pressure and enlightened self-interest meet.