Revue
10 Mar
The history of post colonial Africa is replete with dictatorship, tyranny, oppression, subjugation under restrictive laws and abridgement of freedoms.
10 Mar
In a groundbreaking move to mark International Women’s Day 2024, Africa’s number one music streaming platform, Boomplay, in partnership with Smirnoff has unveiled the Black Phoenix campaign.
10 Mar
The new Executive Director of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Dr. Shaibu Husseini, has finally assumed office, with a call to the management and staff to cooperate with him to add more blocks to those already erected by his predecessor, Alhaji Adedayo Thomas.
25 Feb
There is a popular African adage that says someone may pretend to enjoy a meal served him simply because of who prepared it, not because it was delicious.
18 Feb
The death of Jimi Solanke on February 4, 2024, sent long-term observers of Nigeria’s cultural scene reflecting on the remarkable career of a much-loved stage personality.
11 Feb
Chuks Diamond woke up that early morning with a call by Mr. Shotgun, the fearless and merciless kidnapper, who was known for wreaking havoc on many families and leaving pain and sorrow in his trail.
14 Jan
As part of activities celebrating the 80th birthday of renowned sculptor and scholar, El Anatsui (Ikedire), who spent 47 of his active career years at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, there will be unveiling of an epochal Book of Homage on February 4, 2024 in Accra, Ghana.
14 Jan
Recently , Orijin, Nigeria’s leading alcoholic blend of African herbs and fruits, unveiled its highly anticipated Limited Edition Pack at the Guinness Nigeria headquarters. The event, graced by Orijin brand Ambassador, Bright Okpocha
14 Jan
The Committee for Relevant Art (CORA) is set to start the 2024 culture season with opening of its CORA Library & Resource Centre. Located at the Lagos city’s culture space Freedom Park, Lagos Island, the intention is to continue to encourage
14 Jan
Digital experts have encouraged youths in Nigeria to leverage on opportunities in technology. This call was made on Thursday at the DigifyPro Africa brainstorming session held at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, tagged, Industry 4.0 Unleashed: Technologies, Opportunities and Skills.
14 Jan
The appointment of Shaibu Husseini as the new Chief Executive of National Films and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has been described as a round peg in a round hole.
14 Jan
For founder, Gallery 2305 Lagos, Nosa Charles Ojo, it is expedient to interrogate and explore indigenous art, as it unlocks different shades of meaning to those who engage them. Speaking at his recent show, titled, The King’s Passage, held in Lekki Lagos, he disclosed the theme recognises that indigenous art is made up of diverse…
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The New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), on Thursday, declared its readiness for reconciliation with former members who have expressed a desire to rejoin the party. NNPP also debunked the claims made by some expelled individuals who announced the suspension of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State for attending the NNPP national convention. The Acting…
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In response to disruptions sparked by recent haulage rate announcements for Eastern Ports, the Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC) has agreed to schedule a stakeholder meeting to renegotiate the rates. This, according to NSC will serve as a platform where robust consultation and decisive action would be taken to ease the stress of port users. Emerging…
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Nigeria's Tunde Onakoya has completed one full day in his attempt to break the Guinness World Record for longest Chess marathon in Times Square, United States. Onakoya is attempting to break the longest chess marathon which currently stands at 56 hours,nine minute and 37 seconds. The record was achieved by Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur…
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The Oyo State Government says it demolished the building belonging to the Yoruba Nation agitators in its capital, Ibadan, over alleged illegal and nefarious activities in the house.
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Cryptocurrency exchange company, Binance said it is working very closely with the Nigerian government over its detained executive. The CEO of Binance, Richard Teng, disclosed this on Thursday with the company's head of financial crime compliance still in detention in Nigeria. The Nigerian government's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Binance for laundering…
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Landmark Group said the Lagos State government is yet to consult it on the Lagos-Calabar coastal road construction and beach sand filling. Landmark made this disclosure in a statement on Thursday and said the issue of the Lagos-Calabar coastal road passing through Landmark Beach remains a topic of wide-reaching discourse. The Group said it wants…
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The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj-Gen. Hassan Dada, has expressed concern about the high number of weapons in unauthorized hands in Nigeria.
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The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has secured an exparte injunction restraining further action on his purported suspension as member of the party. In an exparte motion granted by Federal high Court in Kano, Wednesday, Justice A. U Liman ordered the purported suspension of Ganduje as member of the…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday declared former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello wanted. The EFCC is prosecuting Bello over an allege money laundering of N80.2billion. The former governor was absent in court earlier today when the EFCC arraigned him. Bello’s arraignment is coming on the heels of a warrant of arrest…
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President Bola Tinubu has approved system-wide policies to comprehensively overhaul the education sector to improve learning and skill development, increase enrolment, and ensure the academic security of the nation's children. The approved policies are captured as DOTS, an acronym representing: Data Repository, Out-of-School Children Education, Teacher Training & Development, and Skill Development & Acquisition. According…