African folk performances risk extinction in Diaspora – Seweje
By Esther Onyegbula A United Kingdom-based Nigerian folk artist, Omolara Seweje, has warned that African folk performances are at risk of extinction in the diaspora due to poor investment, inadequate institutional support and a growing tendency to undervalue the craft. Seweje, popularly known as Olori Seweje, raised the concern in an interview with Vanguard, where […]
NAFT.27 unveiled to consolidate Tinubu’s reform agenda ahead of 2027
By Nnasom David A group of prominent Nigerians drawn from the six geopolitical zones, the Federal Capital Territory and the diaspora has unveiled the National Agenda for Tinubu 2027 (NAFT.27), a nationwide civic movement aimed at consolidating and advancing the reform programme of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The unveiling, which took place in Abuja on […]
From Ese Oruru to Walida: Unmasking selective outrage behind child abuse cases
By YUSHAU SHUAIB I have always resisted being dragged into ethno-religious arguments. Not because the issues are trivial, but because many of the loudest voices in such debates are not merely passionate—they are fanatical. Some are so blinded by affiliation that they excuse injustice, flirt with heresy, or even justify violence in defence of identity. In […]
Almajiri children trained as computer technicians
By Favour Ulebor, Abuja New Horizons Nigeria has launched an Almajiri to Tech initiative aimed at equipping Almajiri children with practical technology skills and boosting Nigeria’s economy. The programme, unveiled on Monday, will train 21 Almajiri children within 90 days, focusing on hands on skills such as computer maintenance, electronics repairs and renewable energy solutions. […]
Tinubu urged to intervene in Rivers political crisis
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Niger Delta Professionals for Peace and Democracy, NDPPD, a non-partisan platform of professionals committed to democratic governance, peace, and sustainable development in the Niger Delta, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to urgently intervene in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State to restore peace and stability. The group expressed […]
Osun trains 100 youths on system networking installation
By Shina Abubakar Osogbo Osun State Government in collaboration with the office of the Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs, have commenced technology capacity enhancement for 100 youths resident in the State. The youths drawn from different sector, including undergraduates, fresh graduates and unemployed were enrolled on the Federal Government-sponsored six month training. Speaking with newsmen after […]
