Monalisa Chinda-Coker laments under representation of Nigerian women in art
Nollywood actress Monalisa Chinda-Coker has expressed her concerns about the under-representation of Nigerian women in the art world, describing it as "unfortunate and disheartening."
Niger Delta traditional rulers unite against vandalism, oil theft
The Association of Niger Delta Monarchs of Nigeria (ANDMON) has called on stakeholders to support the Federal Government in curbing pipeline vandalism and oil theft in the region. Chairman of the association, HM Frank Okurakpo, Odhe II, made the call in a statement on Saturday. He said this during an interactive meeting between ANDMON and […]
Rivers crisis: Tinubu played Wike’s script against Fubara — Bayelsa, Delta monarchs
By Emma Amaize TWO traditional rulers in Bayelsa and Delta States, HRM King Dodo II of Bilabiri Kingdom, and HRH King-jerry Prebor (snr.), the Amananaowei of the Meinbutus Federated Communities, have accused President Tinubu of performing the script of the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nyesom Wike, against Governor Similanayi Fubara in his Tuesday […]
MultiChoice: Is FCCPC Not Acting Like Tinubu?
By JOMILOJU ABDULRAZAK On Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State due to a political situation that threatened to escalate and potentially destabilize the entire country. As part of this declaration, he suspended the governor and the legislature for six months. This piece is not about determining who is right […]
FG reviews national cultural policies with UNESCO, NESG support after 37 years
The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy (FMACTCE) is currently finalising the review of Nigeria’s National Policy on Culture, after 37 years of the last review.
NAFDAC destroys 100 trucks of substandard drugs worth N1 trillion in Awka
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has burnt substandard drugs contained in over 100 forty – feet trucks whose street value was put at over N1 trillion.
Frustration of a Youth Corp Member, by Francis Ewherido
I wrote this article on Monday, but more recent events, notably the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, have overshadowed this matter. Nigeria is a real movie scene. Anyhow, ogoro (frog) must jump, so here we go. I took time to listen to the TikTok video, where an NYSC member and content creator, Ushie […]
OYEGUN: Man of principle, courage,conviction
Chief John Odigie-Oyegun is a former governor of Edo State. He was born on 12 August, 1939 into the family of Pa Daniel Osagiede Odigie Oyegun, MBE and Mrs. Shaka Elizabeth Oyegun, new Amurun. He was admitted to the University College, Ibadan in 1960 and bagged a Bachelor of Science, (Hons) in Economics in 1963. […]
Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers: The nagging questions
By Emeka Alex Duru(08054103327, [email protected]) Certain questions keep surging since President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, on Tuesday, March 18. Among these are; was the situation in Rivers that bad for the President to have embarked on that action that ordinarily should have been a last resort? Is the measure […]
Wahalanetwork has revolutionalised entertainment blogging – Kristen Dawodu
In an era where fake news and sensationalism have become rampant, Wahalanetwork, a popular entertainment gist blog, has carved a niche for itself by prioritizing credibility and accountability. Founded in 2021 by Oluwagbenga Oluwafemi Dawodu, also known as Kristen Dawodu, the platform has revolutionized the way entertainment news is consumed in Nigeria. With a massive […]
Elumelu @62: Making Giant Strides
By Chidiebere Nwobodo “The man who has no imagination has no wings.” — Muhammad Ali Great achievers have one attribute in common; imaginative power.There is a school of thought that espoused this philosophy that after God finished creating man, He transferred to mankind the first instrument of creation—imagination. Anthony Onyemachi Elumelu, CFR, embodied this trait […]
