Henry Ogbemudia with a stage name ‘XSOD Brown’ is multi-talented and he specializes in anchoring corporate events and executive mirror painting. The self acclaimed Executive Finest Comedian (EFCC) and the special adviser to the president of the federal republic on humor matters believes that arts is making a huge difference in our society.

THE Head, Indian High Commission, Lagos office, Rani Malick, has described India visa policy with Nigeria as stable, stressing that from the outset of both countries’ bi-national commission agreement, the duo have enjoyed a mutual understanding in diverse sectors.

This report takes a look at the practice whereby politicians, who were formerly at the centre transform into progressives, whenever they opt out of their previous parties/associations and ask why it is becoming fashionable in Nigeria. CHARLES KUMOLU writes

Jos the capital city of Plateau State recently witnessed a frenzy as over 2000 students from various higher institutions enlivened the city with colourful displays. Apart from exhibiting their talents, the students also had a chance to learn from experts, interact and test their capabilities at an international film festival. The maiden edition of the International Students Film Festival was a collaboration among the University of Jos, University of Lagos and the National Film Institute, Jos with support from World Bank’s Step-B Project.

Saidi is only 24 years and has a knack for philosophy. He also has a strong flair for writing and public speaking. Saidi is regarded by several young people as one making a visible difference in his community. The Nupe born youth who resides in Kaduna takes on a journey into his world of change making. Excerpts:

The report that Nigeria has the highest number of out of school children in the world, has once again buttressed the need for the Federal Government to address the issue as a national emergency, so as to reverse the dangerous slide to illiteracy.

IN a bid to effectively address the challenges Nigerians encounter while residing in foreign countries, a non governmental organisation, NGO, known as All Nigerian Nationals In The Diaspora, ANNID, has been established.

After witnessing events on the floor of the Senate over the proposal to remove age limitation on marriage as provided in the 1999 Federal Constitution, the International Federation of Women Lawyers, FIDA, Nigeria, has not rested on its oars. Prior to the proposed amendment, interpretation of Section 29 (4) (a) and (b) was that “a woman shall not be qualified for marriage until she attains 18 years of age.”

HISTORY was made penultimate Friday at the National Institute for Oil Palm Research, NIFOR, in Edo State when five persons who were sponsored to be trained on how to build modern oil processing machines at the institute by the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta, PIND, graduated.

This is the story of a Nigerian immigrant in Norway, whose five-month old baby was taken away by the Social Welfare Services and given to a foster parent of Norwegian origin. CHARLES KUMOLU reports…