By Osa Mbonu-Amadi Adeola Oparinu’s Ìkúnlẹ̀ Ọ̀run is a deep reflection on descent, encounter, and renewal. In eight abstract works that look like one another, the artist translates a piece of poem on weather and the sky into spectacular paintings on canvas. In those paintings, we see thick, layered rolls of white paints and different […]

From last week continues the narrative about creation of new states in Nigeria. By the way, talking about Brigadier Ally reminds me of his loyalty and service to this great country. In 1954, the late Brigadier Godwin Ally, who hailed from Ogoja province, was in the first set of young boy soldiers to attend the Nigerian Military […]

The first 1,000 days of life—from conception to a child’s second birthday—are the most important stretch for our nation’s future. Science is clear: during this short period a child’s brain grows rapidly, reaching about 80 per cent of its adult size. That makes these years a unique and irreversible window of opportunity. The care, nutrition […]

By Chioma Obinna The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has taken a major step towards ending its crippling electricity challenges following the commissioning of a N300 million 100 KVA Solar Power System donated by Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme, ECEWS. The solar facility, commissioned at the institute’s headquarters in Yaba, Lagos, is expected to […]

The second term of Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra has fully commenced as the Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) met for the first time in the new term, making several significant decisions. The Council set out two specific objectives for the second term’s ANSEC Retreat: To establish team cohesion so that the state’s executive council […]

The Progressive Governors Forum has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his victory at the All Progressives Congress presidential primaries, describing the outcome as a validation of his leadership and service to the country. The Chairman of the forum and Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, said this in a statement issued on behalf […]

By Nnasom David The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has announced that Nigeria will fully complete its analogue television switch-off by December 31, 2028, as the country moves to accelerate its long-delayed Digital Switch-Over (DSO) programme. The Commission also said a nationwide launch of its revised digital broadcasting framework, known as the “Big Picture” strategy, is […]

By Henry Obetta Founder of the Esther Matthew Tonlagha Foundation, Mrs Esther Tonlagha, has called for collaboration between Africa and international countries especially Caribbeans in trade, education and investment. According to her, stronger ties and collaboration between the nations would drive development and create opportunities for citizens on both sides of the atlantic. Tonlagha made […]

As Muslims around the globe gather to celebrate eid al-adha, the President of the National Youth Council of Nigeria NYCN Diaspora, Amb. Collins Idahosa, has extended his warmest greetings and felicitations to the Nigerian Muslim Ummah, particularly the vibrant youth demographic living across the diaspora and at home. In a statement released, Amb. Idahosa emphasized […]

The Ohaji Patriotic Forum (OPF) has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Governor Hope Uzodinma, and the Imo State APC leadership to intervene in concerns surrounding the APC House of Representatives ticket for the Ohaji/Egbema, Oguta and Oru West Federal Constituency in Imo State.