Guardian Arts
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Alliance Française de Lagos and the Society for the Performing Arts in Nigeria (SPAN), with the support of the French Embassy in Nigeria, have announced joint celebration of the 2024 International Dance Day (IDD). Both organizations are passionate about celebrating the universal language of movement as International Dance Day, observed worldwide every April 29, honours…
2 days ago
No doubt, ‘photopoetry’ and its various alternatives — photopoème, photoetry, photoverse, photo-graffiti, among others — as a genre of literature is growing by the day.
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Lot of people have struggled with fear and worry for years. What is happening in today’s world make fear more pronounced. There are wars, conflicts, persecution, violence, crime, natural disasters, terrorism, economic uncertainty, unemployment, divisions, disease and death.
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Yesterday, Alexis Galleries, on Akin Olugbade Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, hosted stakeholders in the business of art, as Ikechukwu Ezeigwe’s Monkey Business opened in the facility. The show ends on May 4.
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The 77th Festival de Cannes, otherwise called the Cannes International Film Festival, will feature an unprecedented, yet self-evident pairing at the head of the Camera d’or Jury.
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For many Thailand citizens, families and friends, the Songkran Festival held recently in Lagos, was a unique opportunity to celebrate Thailand’s New Year and culture.
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“Mark these words, Ekiti is the next big thing in the country’s tourism,” Director General, Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism Development, Wale Ojo- Lanre, told The Guardian. “We have so many tourism products here that we are gradually exploring.” He continued, “from eco-tourism to agro- tourism and culture tourism, we are going to harness the…
3 days ago
The Ministry of Education in Delta State has approved 'Distortion,' a book written by ace journalist and trainer Ejiro Umukoro for schools in the state. Umukoro is a recipient of the Distinguished Changemaker Award from the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM). Her book is a compelling narrative in ‘Distortion’ that transcends borders and…
17 Apr
There seems to be a glimpse of hope, excitement and elation amongt artists and art enthusiasts in Abuja, as the art and craft village located in Wuse has returned with a vibrant presence, signalling a renewed interest in the local art scene
17 Apr
All is set for the public presentation of the book, Leading From The Streets: Media Interventions, By A Public Intellectual, 1999-2019, the event is scheduled to hold at the Alliance Française/Mike Adenuga Centre on Osborne Road, Lagos on May 8, 2024.
17 Apr
The governorship candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 Governorship election in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has stressed the need to revitalise festivals and carnivals in the state, saying it will stimulate the local economy.
17 Apr
For the Director/ Founder Nun Danket Chorale, Orchestra and Band, Sunday Adeyinka Akapo, it is imperative to change the narratives of music by infusing classical and contemporary rendition into what they do.
10 Apr
Writer, filmmaker, and medical doctor, Dr Uzodinma Iweala, will step down as the chief executive officer of the Africa Center in December 2024 after seven years at the helm of affairs of the institution.
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Erik ten Hag says the media reaction to Manchester United's performance in the FA Cup semi-final against Coventry was "a disgrace", robustly defending his side's achievement in reaching a second straight final. United surrendered a 3-0 lead at Wembley on Sunday and were saved from a humiliating exit in extra time only by a VAR…
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A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, fixed May 10 for ruling on an application by former Governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, seeking an order of setting aside the April 17 arrest warrant issued against him. Justice Emeka Nwite fixed the date after counsel for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kemi Pinheiro,…
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The Nigerian government has said that every Nigerian borrower who goes for made-in-Nigeria product would get better terms on their credit facility. This was revealed by President Bola Tinubu's spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale during in an interview on TVC. "The president has put in a stipulation that we are going to be giving through the Consumer…
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected the request made by a former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, that his order of arrest should be discharged. The court rejected the request on Tuesday after Bello who was absent at his arraignment said he is ready to make an appearance but he is afraid…
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Former Governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, on Tuesday, prayed a Federal High Court, Abuja to vacate the arrest warrant order issued to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against him on April 17. Bello, through his lawyer Adeola Adedipe, SAN, made the application following an order by Justice Emeka Nwite, directing the EFCC…
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At least 16 people are dead and 28 missing in a new migrant boat disaster off the coast of the Horn of Africa nation of Djibouti, the UN's International Organization for Migration said on Tuesday. The accident occurred about two weeks after another boat carrying mainly Ethiopian migrants sank off the Djibouti coast, claiming several…
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The management of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) on Tuesday apologised to its customers in some parts of Lagos and Ogun states over the recent power disruption. Mr Babatunde Lasaki, General Manager, Corporate Communications, EKEDC, made the appeal in a statement in Lagos. Lasaki said the problem was caused by a fault on Badagry Express…
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A Taiwanese father and son were each sentenced to eight years in prison for collecting confidential military information and trying to develop a spying "organisation" for China, a court said on Tuesday. Beijing claims self-ruled Taiwan as its territory and has ramped up military and political pressure on the island in recent years. The two…
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Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced another significant reduction in the prices of diesel and aviation fuel to ₦940 and ₦980 per litre, respectively. This follows an earlier reduction to ₦1,000 per litre. The new pricing is designed to help mitigate the effects of economic hardship in Nigeria and comes just a week after the company,…