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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…
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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…
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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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The University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) on Tuesday suspended Mfonobong David Udoudom, a lecturer in the General Studies division, who was caught in a video allegedly harassing a female student. The university said that the indefinite suspension is with immediate effect pending the outcome of a disciplinary panel constituted to investigate the incident. UNN spokesperson,…
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Davido has reacted to accusations by song producer Napji that he failed to pay his royalties for the production of his songs. Napji alleged he is the brain behind three of Davido’s hit songs. In an “X” post, he disclosed that he produced the songs ‘Jowo’, ’Fem’ and Sunlight In the album' A better time’,…
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The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has accused the former Kogi state Governor, Yahaya Bello, of withdrawing $720,000 from state's account to pay for his child’s school fees in advance. Olukoyede disclosed this during a press briefing on Tuesday, April 23. "A certain governor, because he knows he is…
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Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has filed an appeal with the Court of Appeal. The actor filed the appeal at the Lagos Division, seeking to overturn his conviction by a Lagos State High Court for the sexual assault of a minor. Baba Ijesha, represented by his counsel Kayode Olabiran, argued that…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has frozen over 300 accounts over suspicious forex flows. The EFCC chairman, Ola Olukoyede, who stated this on Tuesday said the agency discovered a new financial scheme that poses a significant threat to the stability of the foreign exchange market. According to Olukoyede, the scheme, known as the…
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Due to popular demand, Founders Connect Live returns for an even more electrifying event on Saturday, May 25, 2024. In partnership with Africhange, this highly anticipated event promises to be a convergence of entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, creators, and tech talents who will come together for an exciting day of invaluable networking, thought-provoking conversations, and innovative…
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Music Producer Kehinde Emmanuel, popularly known as Napji has accused Davido of not paying him his full royalties. Napji alleged he is the is the brain behind three of Davido's hit songs. In an "X" post, he disclosed that he produced the songs ‘Jowo’, ’Fem’ and Sunlight In the album A better time', but has…
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The coalition of opposition lawmakers in the 10th National Assembly known as the G60 has faulted the amendment and passage of the Rivers State Local Government (Amendment) Bill by the State House of Assembly. The Rivers State House of Assembly had on Monday passed the amended Bill into law overriding the assent of Governor Siminalayi…
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The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has vowed to resign his position if former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello is not prosecuted. Olukoyede said this in a chat with journalists at the EFCC Headquarters in the Jabi area of Abuja on Tuesday. The EFCC is seeking to arraign Bello…
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Former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has been apprehended by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged N8 billion fraud. The PUNCH reports EFCC arrests Sirika over N8bn Nigeria Air fraud that Sirika got to the EFCC's Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command in Abuja around 1pm on Tuesday. Sirika is currently being…