How childhood drawing, dreams shaped my sculpture career — Steve Ekpenisi
By Nnasom David For Nigerian sculptor Ekpenisi Steve Ucheka, a lifelong interest in art that began in childhood has developed into a professional career in metal sculpture spanning nearly two decades. Steve said he discovered his creative abilities at an early age, noting that he was drawing and expressing himself artistically before he learned how […]
Two children die in France as heatwave blasts Europe
Scientists have shown that recurring heatwaves are a clear marker of global warming, and warn they are set to become more frequent, longer and more intense.
NMDPRA to issue import permits to bridge LPG supply gap – Umar
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says it will issue and closely monitor import permits to bridge 165,000-metric-tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) supply gap in the third quarter of 2026.
Police arrest suspected kidnapper, recover AK-47 in Plateau
Plateau State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered an AK-47 rifle in Bokkos Local Government Area as part of ongoing efforts to tackle criminal activities across the state.
Belgium’s Doku welcomes baby boy after World Cup controversy
Jeremy Doku has become a father, the Belgian football association announced Monday, days after the player’s plans to leave the World Cup to be there for the birth sparked controversy.
‘Release Sowore now, drop all charges’ – SERAP tells Tinubu govt
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged “the government of President Bola Tinubu to immediately and unconditionally release journalist Omoyele Sowore and drop all charges of criminal defamation and cybercrimes against him, as he is detained solely for the peaceful exercise of his human rights.”
