Serendipity… a visual search for African ideology
After a successful hosting of its first exhibition of the year that featured 13 upcoming artists, Alexis gallery, one of the gallery committed to the promotion of African artists last week opened its doors for another group exhibition tagged Serendipity, an exhibition of paintings, drawings and sculptures. The exhibition which will feature the works of five Nigerian artists and one from Republic of Benin opened on March 29, and will run to April 5th . The opening which was attended by many art collectors, viewers and lovers, afforded them another opportunity to look at the creative and aesthetic works of the artists.
A peep into the culture of Cross River Basin
The National Commission for Museums and Monuments Lagos last week held its first exhibition of the year tagged Cross River Valley: Eden of Art and Culture at the Commissions complex in Onikan.
‘Why Ajimobi can’t have second term’
Some prominent members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State are ganging up against the re-election of Governor Abiola Ajimobi.
2015 Senatorial bid: Pdp chieftain backs Delta gov
PEOPLE’S Democratic Party, PDP, chieftain in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, Chief Moses Bebenimibo, has described Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan as most qualified for the 2015 Delta South Senatorial seat in the National Assembly.
Racing: African Story wins $10 million Dubai World Cup
hey came from Europe and Asia, from South Africa and neighbouring Saudi Arabia, but the ruling Maktoum family of this desert emirate dominated the $10 million Dubai World Cup over 2000 metres at Meydan racecourse.
My close shave with death after burying intimate friend – Imansuangbon
Barrister Kenneth Imansuangbon (aka Rice Man) is the proprietor and Chairman of Abuja-based Pace Setters Group of Schools, lawyer, businessman and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Edo State. He spoke in Benin-City shortly after a thanksgiving service at the Rev. Dr. Felix Omobude-pastored New Covenant Gospel Church to thank God for saving his life in a motor accident last November 13.
Arsenal keep City in check
Manchester City squandered an opportunity to replace Chelsea at the Premier League summit after being held to a 1-1 draw by an improved Arsenal side on Saturday.
Espanyol 0-1 Barcelona: Messi penalty puts Blaugrana back on top of La Liga
Tata Martino’s men looked set to drop two points in the Catalan derby but their talismanic No.10 converted a 77th-minute spot kick to send his side to the summit of the standings
Confab is serious business – Femi Falana
I am confident the house will reach a consensus. The way the meeting has been managed so far has given room for a seeming confusion. But I think a committee has been set up. My only worry is that quite a number of people in the committee have fixation. They have pre-conceived position on how Nigeria should move forward.
Aso Rock’s vibes: The President’s men
As the President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, to many, wields the power of life and death. While this may not be true in literal sense, there is no doubt that there is enormous power in the Office of the President of Africa’s most populous country. From his control of the coercive institutions to the economy and other sundry and even mundane issues, the President is in a position to dispense favour in very profound ways if he chooses to.
Kogi council boils, workers chase out Chairman
Local government workers in Kogi State have continued to grapple with half salary for quite a long time. While some spoke about it in hushed tones or vented their anger during any discussion in town, most of them bemoaned their fate in silence.
