Arts
14 Feb
The National Gallery of Arts on Friday launched an exquisite collection of 60 artworks that explore the subject matter of love, in celebration of the Valentine’s Day. The exhibition is featuring a diverse range of artworks, including paintings, sculptures, and photographs, created by no fewer than 20 Nigerian artists. Dr Celestine Agoziem, Curator of…
10 Feb
In the profound words of Chinua Achebe, often regarded as the father of modern literature, “Until the lions have their historians, the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter.” In a contemporary context, Ifeoma Ebo, a Nigerian-American Transdisciplinary Designer based in Brooklyn, New York, chronicled Africa's history in her captivating art pieces, which…
22 Jan
The Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, in collaboration with the non-governmental organisation Photizo Life Foundation (organizers of the African Hair Summit), hosted the 2025 edition of the annual Creativity Week, themed "Transforming World, Promoting Sustainable Development." The ceremony, which turned out to be a successful collaboration with the Ministry, was organized by…
8 Dec
The city of Abuja was agog with a cocktail of creativity and a rich tapestry of artistic expressions as the Beeta Arts Festival unveiled its fourth edition yesterday at the Abuja Continental Hotel. This year’s festival, with the theme “We Are Here,” opened with an exclusive screening of the movie ‘For Amina’, directed by Lyndsey…
7 Nov
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has promised to develop FCT’s arts, culture and tourism potential. Wike made the promise at the opening of the 2024 Abuja Festival of Arts and Culture (ASOFEST), in Abuja on Wednesday. The Minister, who was represented by the Mandate Secretary, Social Development Secretariat, Mr…
13 Sep
In Nigeria, the dust continues to settle on the recent Basic Education Certification Examination (BECE) results and the state equivalents, with celebrations (or commiserations). For students transitioning from Junior Secondary School
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Nasarawa State Government has restated its commitment to developing the rural areas to improve the lives of rural dwellers. Mr Mohammed Muluku, Commissioner for Water Resources and Rural Development ,restated the commitment while receiving members of Wakama Youth Movement and Alizaga community, Nassarawa Eggon ,at his residence in Nassarawa Eggon. He said that Gov. Abdullahi…
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The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved about N10.299 billion for the procurement of diagnostic kits for diabetes, antiretroviral drugs for resistant HIV/AIDS patients, antibiotics, antihypertensives, and antidiabetic medications. Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, disclosed this while briefing newsmen at the end of the Council meeting presided over by President…
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A High Court sitting in Obiozara, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi has dismissed a forgery and impersonation case against members of a Ward Executive committee of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the Executive Committee of Oguduokwor Ward in Onicha local government area had…
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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has instituted legal proceedings against MultiChoice Nigeria Limited and its Chief Executive Officer, John Ugbe, for violating regulatory directives and obstructing an ongoing inquiry. A statement signed by its Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, in Abuja o Wednesday accused MultiChoice of engaging in conduct deemed violations…
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With suicide being the third leading cause of death among young people aged 15-29 and one in eight people worldwide living with a mental disorder, there are growing concerns surrounding self-esteem, mental health, and social cohesion. The Initiative for Self-Esteem Education and Advocacy (ISEEA) has attributed the alarming rate of suicide among young Nigerians to…
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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has handed over the AgustaWestland AW139 Helicopter to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to support national security operations, enhance aerial surveillance, and improve emergency response. The handover took place at the 115 Special Operations Group of the Nigerian Air Force Base in Rumuomasi, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. Governor Fubara said…
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Former Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has dismissed claims that he was ever accused of sexual harassment by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, labeling the allegation as false. In a statement issued by his media office, Mallam Ahmad Sajoh, Fayemi refuted the assertion made by Cyril Fasuyi, the lawmaker representing Ekiti North senatorial district at the…
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The Senate Ethics Committee has declined to entertain the petition on sexual harassment presented by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, citing procedural violations and existing legal constraints. According to the Committee Chairman, Neda Imasuen, Senate Rule Book Order 40(4) explicitly states that a senator cannot submit a petition signed by themselves; instead, it must be presented by…
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The persistent exclusion of the Northwestern and Southeastern geopolitical zones from key leadership positions in the Federal Character Commission (FCC) since its establishment in 1996 has sparked a national debate on fairness, equity, and regional representation. Documents from the commission show a consistent pattern of appointments favoring the Northeast and North-Central for the position of…
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Support is building for the Raw Material Research and Development Council (RMRDC) Bill currently before the National Assembly, as stakeholders in Nigeria’s local manufacturing sector described the proposed legislation as a significant step toward strengthening domestic production. At a public hearing organised by the Senate Committee on Science and Technology on Wednesday, the proposed legislation,…