Literature
17 Feb
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Friday, emphasized the government's commitment to youth development and empowerment at the Kwara Books and Arts Festival (KWABAFEST). The Governor highlighted key initiatives and projects aimed at nurturing talent, fostering creativity, and equipping the youth with essential skills. The event, themed "Transcendence," focused on celebrating creativity, innovation, and the…
23 Nov 2023
Mama’s Sleeping Scarf is a delightful children's fantasy book that is sure to captivate readers of all ages with its heartwarming message. The story follows little Chino, who spends the day without her mother but finds comfort in her mother's sleeping scarf. Chino's imagination is a safe space where she can be herself, Chino's imagination…
5 Nov 2023
Scholars from the Yale University School of Art, yesterday, concluded their visit to three Africa countries in an effort to deepen collaborations for the promotion of African literature and culture.
3 Sep 2023
The Advisory Board for The Nigeria Prize for Literature has announced the finalists for the 2023 edition of the Prize. The shortlisted plays in alphabetical order of their titles are: Grit by Obari Gomba The Ojuelegba Crossroads by Abideen Abolaji Ojomu Yamtarawala - The Warrior King by Henry Akubuiro The Nigeria Prize for Literature is…
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Rejected and bullied in South Africa, Chidimma Adetshina returned to her fatherland and on Saturday night, she was crowned Miss Nigeria. Adetshina, who was born in South Africa to a Nigerian father, withdrew from Miss South Africa "for the safety and wellbeing of my family and I" after a backlash that exposed anti-foreigner sentiment in…
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The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) held its 2024 second induction for 741 new members on Saturday in Lagos. The institute reassured Nigerians that the planned banks recapitalisation would boost the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The President of CIBN, Prof. Pius Olarenwaju, during the hybrid induction and award ceremony, called for excellence…
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Brazil winger Raphinha scored a hat-trick as Barcelona thrashed Real Valladolid 7-0 on Saturday to make it four wins from four in La Liga under new coach Hansi Flick. While bitter rivals Real Madrid have stumbled early following the much-trumpeted arrival of Kylian Mbappe, Barcelona are off to a flying start despite their continued financial…
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To cushion the effect of the current economic hardship occasioned by the removal of the petroleum subsidy, the Ike Odoeme Foundation has launched a N100 million initiative targeted at empowering women and youths in the South East. The initiative, tagged "Project Mount," was launched in Owerri, the Imo State capital, and aims to provide N500,000…
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Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi has attributed the large turnout of voters in the ongoing local government elections in the state to his administration’s track records. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor spoke shortly after casting his vote at Nagari Science College, Birnin Kebbi. Idris, who cast his vote at about…