arts
25 Dec 2023
Female photographers this year are dominating the Lagos Photo Festival, making up 90 per cent of the artists showing the best of art. Organised by African Artists’ Foundation (AAF) at the Alliance Française, Mike Adenuga Center, Ikoyi, the festival unveiled a colourful exhibition that will run till November, with a convergence of art lovers, curators…
25 Dec 2023
If there’s anything regrettable about the active African youth population, it’s the death of the reading culture. From pre-colonial moonlit folklore to Twitter Spaces, it’s evident that we are a society shaped by the arts. As a people, we’re enviably boisterous with stories, with our perspectives as witty as Nsibidi carvings and our experiences as…
22 Dec 2023
Renowned Beauty Queen, fashion designer, Maryam Elisha says her birthday is always her most wonderful time in the year. The designer who is also the CEO of luxurious Rikaoto By Me fashion brand in a recent chat expressed excitment that her birthday, December 24, is also Christmas eve, where the whole world celebrates the birth…
22 Dec 2023
Oben Joseph popularly known by his stage name, Da-Pro is an exceptionally talented artist and has emerged as a musical force with his chart-topping single "SENSE," a track that has undeniably made its mark on the contemporary music landscape. The song's irresistible combination of infectious beats and poignant lyrics has resonated with audiences worldwide, propelling…
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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky pleaded with boxing star Oleksandr Usyk to be gentle with British rival Tyson Fury in their world heavyweight clash in case a battering delivers a knockout blow to a crucial arms deal. Usyk defeated Fury in May to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world and the two men…
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday signed a disputed education law on languages in schools, after reaching an agreement with his initially opposed coalition partner. The dispute over the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) earlier this year was the first major test of the government of national unity, forged after May elections in which…
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Everton manager says he has the backing of the club's new owners and is not under any extra pressure as he enters the final six months of his contract. The US-based Friedkin Group completed their takeover of the Premier League club on Thursday, ending a turbulent period at Goodison Park under the control of British-Iranian…
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Family, friends, and well-wishers converged in Abuja, the nation's capital, to celebrate the remarkable achievement of Nigeria's Martina Abang Chukwuma-Ezike, who became the first black woman to be elected as the Lord Rector of the University of Aberdeen in its 500-year history. The Cross River-born CEO of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation, Scotland, United Kingdom,…
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Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is adamant Pep Guardiola remains "the best" coach in the Premier League as his side seek to add to Manchester City's woes. City have lost eight of their last 11 games in all competitions, winning just once in that sequence, and fallen nine points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool. The…
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As part of efforts to cushion the effects of the economic reforms facing Nigerians, especially the residents of Ijebu Ode/Odogbolu/Ijebu North-East Local Government Areas of Ogun State, a member representing the Ijebu Central Federal Constituency, Femi Ogunbanwo, popularly called "Omo-Iwa," has empowered over 1,500 women and youths by procuring equipment for their businesses. Items distributed…
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Italy's data protection authority on Friday said it had fined OpenAI 15 million euros over the use of personal data by ChatGPT, but the US tech firm said it would appeal. The Italian Data Protection Authority (GPDP) watchdog began an investigation in March 2023 when it temporarily blocked ChatGPT in Italy over privacy concerns, becoming…
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The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), is set to construct a 132/33 Kilovolts (KV) transmission substation in Shendam Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau. Gov. Caleb Mutfwang disclosed this when he presented a Certificate of Occupancy (CofO) for a land earmarked for the substation to Ms Jennifer Adighije, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of…
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The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has promoted 4,291 senior officers during its 61st regular meeting held on December 18, 2024. The meeting, chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, also confirmed the appointment of one Deputy Comptroller General (DCG) and eight Assistant Comptroller Generals (ACGs). The newly…
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Switzerland's government said Friday it wanted to change the law to get around a 2018 ban on building more nuclear power stations to help guarantee the country's energy needs. "The aim is to keep nuclear energy open as an option for the long-term security of the Swiss energy supply," said a statement from the Federal…