Theatre
11 Feb
Residents of Sobi Poly Feeder at Oke-Fomo in Ilorin West Local Government Area (LGA), which comprise 44 communities, on Tuesday staged
8 Feb
In Death and the King’s Horseman, Wole Soyinka celebrates the Yorùbá people’s belief about human existence, the continuity of life after death, and the dynamics of creation.
15 Jan
The Economic Situation Room, a coalition of 48 civil society groups in Nigeria, has warned that the Federal Government's failure to release funds for completed contracts under the 2024 capital budget is having a devastating impact on businesses and the economy.
31 Dec
Ace Nollywood actor, director and producer, Femi Branch, has raised significant concerns regarding the practices of Nigerian cinemas in their
31 Dec
Fan reactions to the characters reflected the play's success in creating complex, relatable figures that sparked important conversations about power, love, and social change. The futuristic setting didn't detract from the humanity of the characters; instead, it emphasized how timeless these interpersonal struggles remain. Social media engagement also showed particular appreciation for how the play…
2 Nov
The 2024 edition of Abuja International Film Festival closed on Friday November 1, with an award ceremony. The festival opened on October 28
24 Aug 2024
Oladapo Afolayan recently staged his first major solo show, 40 years after he officially announced himself to the world of sculpture. Titled, The Stone Speaks, A Retrospective Solo Exhibition of Stone Structure of Oladapo Afolayan
24 Aug 2024
The rescheduled second edition of the Lagos International Film and Cinema Convention (LIFACC) held at the Ebony Life Place, Victoria Island, in Lagos, from August 14 and 15, 2024. LIFACC promoted as the finest gathering in Lagos Nigeria
24 Aug 2024
Award winning voice over artist, Stephanie Ugbeye, also known as The Vocal Expressionist, has been nominated for the Best Animation Performance and Best Narration in the voice over category of the 2024 edition of the African Podcast and Voice (APVA) awards by Afripods.
24 Aug 2024
Berlinale Festival Director, Tricia Tuttle, have announced the appointment of four members to a new-look selection committee, shaping Competition, Berlinale Special and contributing to the discovery-focused Perspectives section. They will work alongside Tuttle and her Co-Directors of Film Programming, the experienced Heads of Sections of Panorama, Generation, Berlinale Shorts, Forum and Forum Expanded to deliver a dynamic and diverse Berlinale programme that showcases contemporary cinema as a dazzling art…
27 Apr 2024
Building on a rich legacy of quality performance, Quebic 4 Productions Limited is set to stage the first of four endeavours for 2024: The Rising Sun Ovonramwen Nogbaisi is scheduled to captivate Lagos audiences from April to May. The first performance is today. The play will also be performed on May 4, 5 and 11…
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Parents of students in King’s College, Lagos (KCL), are worried over reports of suspected Diphtheria outbreak in the school that led to hospitalisation of some students. The parents who spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos blamed the outbreak on the unsanitary condition of the school. World…
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Dr Abbas Tajuddeen, Speaker, House of Representatives, says Zaria Federal Constituency will get seven additional federal institutions in 2025 budget. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Tajuddeen disclosed this during Ramadan Iftar (breaking of fasting) held in Zaria on Saturday. According to him, it is aim at cementing Zaria’s reputation as a hub…
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Members of staff of the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) say they have been rendered idle following the Supreme Court judgment which nullified the commission’s establishment Act. In separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, some of the workers narrated their frustration on how they go to work daily, only to…
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While tin mining in Plateau began in 1902 under the British Administration, large-scale mining started in 1905. The Land Proclamation Acts of 1904 and 1910 and the Mineral Act of 1903 gave British prospectors and mining companies large portions of land for tin mining. No doubt, the mining industry led to the development of large…
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As Nigeria marks International Women’s Day (IWD), Schneider Electric has emphasized the need to address systemic gender biases against women, especially in the workplace. In a statement issued to mark this year’s IWD, the firm reaffirmed its position as an Employer of Choice, showcasing its commitment to promoting gender equality and accelerating employee growth from…
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For years, residents of several communities in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State have lived in trepidation due to incessant attacks by suspected bandits, as most of such attacks resulted in deaths, abductions for ransom, and the rustling of animals. Several of these communities, including Karadu'a, Matazu A and B, Disse Shira-Shire, Gidan Mazadu,…
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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has extended his warmest felicitations to all women around the world as the world celebrates this year’s International Women's Day on March 8, 2025. The IGP particularly recognizes and deeply appreciates the invaluable contributions of policewomen to the safety, security, and overall effectiveness of the Nigeria Police…
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Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has recounted how poor road conditions nearly claimed his life seven years ago during an evangelism programme in Osun State. Speaking at the annual Special Holy Ghost Service of the church on Friday, Adeboye revealed that his health condition was affected…
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The Edo State Police Command has announced the arrest of a 27-year-old man identified as Uwadiae Airebiuwa, who was caught with a fresh human head. The Spokesperson for the command, Moses Yamu, stated that the arrest took place on March 7, 2025, at Igbinudu Street, Evbuotubu Quarters, Oredo Local Government Area of the state. He…