From photo artists to Nigeria@ 49 …a lens narrative
As Nigeria marks her independence anniversary today, some interesting things are happening at Omenka GALLERY , Victoria Island, where last week, a photography exhibition titled; A Perspective on Contemporary Nigerian Photography was kicked off to mark the interesting journey of this largely ignored art form.
DTHA endorses Uduaghan for 2nd term
MEMBERS of the Delta State House of Assembly have endorsed the incumbent governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, for a second term, noting that his three-point agenda has impacted on the lives of the people.
Another militant group in Bayelsa surrenders arms
As the Federal Government vows to go tough on defiant militants in the Niger Delta after the October 4 deadline to disarm, a hitherto unknown armed group operating in the Nembe creek in Bayelsa East senatorial district yesterday surrendered arms in its possession, including a native pot used in preparing charms to fortify its members.
Councillor donates desks, benches to Ughelli North primary schools
THE councillor representing Orogun ward 4 in Ughelli North local government area of Delta State, Mr. Goodluck Etinagbedia, has donated 74 writing desk/benches to the three public and two private primary schools in the ward.
Anambra: PDP in shambles, says Suswam
THE Chairman Congress Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Anambra state, Governor Gabriel Suswan, said yesterday that the party was in serious shambles in the state, just as he stressed that something was politically wrong with the PDP stakeholders in the state.
Otaru of Auchi endorses Edofest 2009…
The commissioner for Arts, culture and tourism has appealed to traditional rulers to join hands with the government in promoting the rich cultural values of Edo people.
James Manager tasked on dividends of democracy
The people of Warri North local government area of Delta State have called on Senator James Manager, representing Delta South Senatorial constituency in the National Assembly to deliver to them more dividends of democracy.
Ex-Edo militants unhappy with Oshiomhole
WITH four days left for militants in the Niger Delta to accept the Federal Government’s amnesty and surrender their weapons, ex- militants in Edo State are not happy that the state governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, was yet to visit them in camp.
To be a Nigerian millionaire
ONE of the most inspirational stories Hollywood has ever told is RAY, the biographical work telling of the life of legendary blind African American musician Ray Charles. It focuses on his rise from deep South racial dirt poverty as well as monumental personal and emotional loss to becoming the genius pacesetter we knew.
Niggling @ 49
NOBODY can deny that Nigeria gets the rest of humanity worried over so many issues, among them, its unwillingness to lift itself out of the crippling consequences of national numbness and the remarkable tendency of its leaders for attempting to re-order the international setting to meet its mediocre standards. Many have given up on Nigerians […]
