A crisis is brewing in Enugwu-Agidi Community of Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, following an order by the community’s union, ordering its monarch to halt activities on his proposed Ofala Festival. This has resulted in tension as arrangements had been concluded by the monarch before the news of the abolition of the exercise. […]

By Jimoh Babatunde Major cities of the world welcomed 2025 with spectacular light shows, music and cultural display. Lagos State was not left out with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, ushered in the year in spectacular fashion across the five divisions of Lagos, Ikorodu, , Agege , Epe and Lagos Island. The iconic Tafawa […]

“The Lake Chad Basin is an important source of fresh water on which more than 40  million people in Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, Niger and Nigeria depend.” -African Review of Business and Technology, 26th February, 2018 The international dimension of saving Lake Chad has seen the commitment of various actors to this singular […]

Nigeria’s growing vulnerability to digital threats continued till the year 2024 wound down yesterday

The Baraxana Arts Festival is proud to announce its transformation into a biennale event, now to be recognized as the Baraxana Arts Biennale, with the next edition scheduled for November 2025. This significant shift reflects the festival’s renewed commitment to its original purpose of serving as a springboard for Africa’s emerging creative talent while fostering […]

…launches 10-year Dev Plan, Nutrition, Social Protection Policies, lauds UNICEF By Peter Duru, Makurdi Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue state has signed into law the state’s 2025 appropriation bill of N550.1b and also launched the State’s 10-year Development Plan, the State’s Nutrition Policy, and the State’s Social Protection Policy. Christened budget of Human Capital Development, […]

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has reaffirmed his commitment to improving the welfare of journalists as part of his administration’s broader efforts to drive progress and inclusivity in the state. Speaking shortly after signing the 2025 budget into law at the Government House, Governor Yusuf emphasized that the new fiscal plan includes special […]

Manchester United took the lead through Joshua Zirkzee but were held to a 1-1 draw at Real Sociedad in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie on Thursday.

The ancient Ugwuleshi Kingdom witnessed a momentous event as Hon. Barrister Prince Smart Nwobi was conferred with a prestigious chieftaincy title in a colorful coronation ceremony attended by dignitaries from across Nigeria and beyond. The event, held in the royal palace of His Royal Highness, Igwe Dr. Godwin Okosisi Nwobi, Ugwundu II of Ugwuleshi Kingdom, […]