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Anambra endows Chinua Achebe Prize for Nigerian Writing

Anambra endows Chinua Achebe Prize for Nigerian Writing

To mark the 40th anniversary of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) which Africa’s greatest raconteur and novelist founded at the University of Nigeria at Nsukka, the Anambra State Government has endowed a one-million naira (N1 million) worth Chinua Achebe Prize for Nigerian Writing

Betting on a Darkie: Mteto Nyati’s new book debuts on New York Times Square Billboard

Betting on a Darkie: Mteto Nyati’s new book debuts on New York Times Square Billboard

One of South Africa’s widely celebrated IT professional, leadership and turnaround expert, Mteto Nyati has released a timely and deeply personal book titled ‘Betting on a Darkie’. The book which got featured on the popular New-York’s Times Square Billboard and is largely tipped to be the next best-selling literary nonfiction, reflects on his life as […]

Akingbade’s exploration of State of Mind

Akingbade’s exploration of State of Mind

An artist of multi-dimensional discipline, Adeyinka Akingbade gave Lagos art enthusiasts depths of painting, photography and design textures over the weekend

Shining young poets @ LFLP’s Poetry Presentation

Shining young poets @ LFLP’s Poetry Presentation

The magazine was compiled and edited by Mrs Ejiro Itua in collaboration with teachers of the French International School and contribution from other pupils such as pupils of Playpen Nursery and Primary School

Plastic pollution: Architectural art to the rescue

Plastic pollution: Architectural art to the rescue

Unplanned urbanisation, waste management and pollution are among challenges confronting the city of Lagos with a population of 21.3 million – the second largest metropolitan area in Africa, after Cairo in Egypt

Ekpetorson showcasing Shades of humanity

Ekpetorson showcasing Shades of humanity

“Different Shades of Being”, is the title of an art exhibition by Elizabeth Chioma Ekpetorson which ended on Friday, June 25, 2021 at the National Museum, Onikan, Lagos

The beauty of man in George Herbert’s The Pulley

The beauty of man in George Herbert’s The Pulley

Welsh-born metaphysical poet and a priest of the Church of England, George Herbert (1593-1633) explores the beauty of man as the epitome of God’s creation in his poem titled, “The Pulley.” The poem portrays humankind as a richly endowed creation with enormous powers and potentials for a successful earthly existence

Book reading event stresses value of reading

Book reading event stresses value of reading

If you read a lot, you can achieve a lot. That was the key message during the 2021 edition of Book Reading/Open Day organized by Total E&P Nigeria held virtually last week Friday, June 18, 2021 in Lagos