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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Leveraging Arts with Museum

Leveraging Arts with Museum

BENIN-CITY has always been in history. It has always stood shoulder high among the committee of nations. It is a place noted for its arts and culture, with a high collection of arts and cultural works. The Benin arts are rich in history with distinctive features that qualify them to be compared to the Egyptian art works.

National museum marks 70, with iconic exhibition

National museum marks 70, with iconic exhibition

In the spirit of ‘time and mood’of the new government of President Muhammadu Buhari, the National Commission for Museums and Monuments is set to re-strategize its operations to make the Commission one of the tourists’ attractions in Nigeria.

Wisdom, understanding, greatness in Akande’s Memorable Quotes

Wisdom, understanding, greatness in Akande’s Memorable Quotes

When in search of sagely sayings, enriched with wisdom, sound knowledge, edifying truths and instructive messages among others which could make life more meaningful and challenging, the book, ‘Memorable Quotes’ by Mr. Adam Babatunde Akande, retired diplomat and elder statesman, becomes one among others.

MUSON 2015 celebrates 32 years success story

MUSON 2015 celebrates 32 years success story

Art lovers, especially music enthusiasts will be treated to the best of quality music and performances as Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON) 2015 Festival opens with the celebration of its 32 years success.

Jamiu unravels untold story of MKO Abiola, June 12

Jamiu unravels untold story of MKO Abiola, June 12

THE office of the president of any country is not a post people get at easily, especially a country like Nigeria, the giant of Africa, little wonder many do all sorts of things in order to be there.