The Arts

NPL: How three authors turned pain, history and faith into poetry 

NPL: How three authors turned pain, history and faith into poetry 

By Prisca Sam-Duru The 2026 edition of the Nigeria Prize for Literature nears its climax parading three poets, three different obsessions, but one common urgency — to hold a mirror to Nigeria. James Ngwu Eze writes against fear and silence. Tares Oburumu interrogates the colonial name we still bear. Ogaga Ifowodo asks a disturbingly simple […]
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Folorunso Alakija’s trinity verses reveals secret of her success

Folorunso Alakija’s trinity verses reveals secret of her success

The holy Bible is described as the highest sold book all over the world. It is a book that has all the answers to the myraids of problems ravaging mankind. In it there are lots of promises by God, of which if well assessed man will be better, but the problem is its usage. Many people do not know where to go when they have one need or the other, corroborating what prophet Hosea in chapter 4 :6, “that my people are destroyed for lack of knowledge”.

Swamiji and Art of living

Swamiji and Art of living

Swami Shivapad, fondly known as Swamiji, is a dedicated yoga and meditation teacher who has devoted his life to the upliftment and betterment of society. Swamiji who started his art life at a tender age by usually sitting alone, observing nature and introspecting into the purpose of life, has been teaching various programs from The Art of Living extensively across India through to the remote areas of the north eastern states, as well as abroad.

Lebanon, Soyinka Foundation, in cross cultural exchange

Lebanon, Soyinka Foundation, in cross cultural exchange

Five Nigerian students, selected by their faculties from universities across the country departed Nigeria from Lagos, on Saturday, 27 August for Beirut. They joined students from other countries’ universities in a cultural study exchange programme titled, ‘Study Abroad In Lebanon, SAIL’.

Akwa Ibom set for a viable, glamorous NAFEST 2016

Akwa Ibom set for a viable, glamorous NAFEST 2016

As preparations for a better and successful hosting of NAFEST 2016 slated for Akwa Ibom gears up, the Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture and Chairperson, CEC, Mrs. Dayo Keshi, has charged all the stakeholders in the culture sector to find ways of improving on the presentation and marketing of existing Festivals while inventing new ones.