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Philip Muoghalu is a Nigerian poet and writer whose love for words began at an early age. From childhood, he found solace and inspiration in literature
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At 52, it is a shame we have no befitting national gallery – Okonta

At 52, it is a shame we have no befitting national gallery – Okonta

Chief Frank Okonta, the chairman of Art gallery owners Association of Nigeria (AGAN) needs little introduction. He is the founder of Nkem art gallery in Lagos, used to be a sports administrator in his days in the civil service before he retired. A member of the vision 2010 where he represented the art industry very well.

Day Achalla stood still in yam festivity

Day Achalla stood still in yam festivity

Yam is one of the staple food in Nigeria, though it is consumed by some at all times but to some it has a procedure which must be followed especially new ones before it is eaten. The celebration of the arrival of new yam is followed by a festival known as new yam festival.

Ranga, the return of folktales in African Literature

Ranga, the return of folktales in African Literature

THE battle to revive the dying readership culture of Nigerians with emphasis on inculcating the attitude of reading in people beginning from an early stage was rekindled at the weekend, with the presentation of a story book for children titled ‘Ranga’.

Our leaders don’t read, says Nigerian Compass editor

Our leaders don’t read, says Nigerian Compass editor

Gabriel Folajimi Akinadewo is the Editor of the Nigerian Compass. With experience spanning the defunct National Concord, The Comet, The Nation and now the Nigerian Compass, he is set to launch his book entitled, ‘Here Comes the Commander-in-Chief’, a collection of his witty columns, on October 2 in Lagos. An alumnus of the University of Lagos who is widely travelled, Akinadewo speaks on how leaders should cultivate the habit of reading to change the society.

Enwonwu set to re-brand SNA

Enwonwu set to re-brand SNA

Oliver Enwonwu is an artist and the son of late world-renowned artist and sculptor , Prof Ben Enwonwu. Though relatively young, he has seen it all in arts. He is the founder and executive director, The Ben Enwonwu Foundation, member, Advisory Board, The Art Exchange Limited, CEO, Revilo, an art publishing company, director, Omenka Gallery, founder and editor, Omenka Magazine.