•Bola Stephen-Atitebi as Esther/Pawstudios Africa Theatre in the Mill, Bradford University will be among three other venues Mr. Kenneth Uphopho’s Esther’s Revenge, a SoHo Playhouse New York and Brighton Fringe 2023 international award-winning play, will be performed in the UK…
Police kill 9 kidnappers during Lagos operation
The Lagos State Police Command, on Friday, confirmed the killing of nine suspects planning to kidnap some wealthy individuals in various areas in the state. The State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this during a parade at the…
Mabel Evwierhoma’s ‘The Cut Across’: Echoes of female genital mutilation, cultural oppression against women — Stephen Adewumi
In Nigeria and across Africa, ancient traditional practices are rapidly disappearing as modernity advances. The eradication of harmful customs like twin-killing and the osu caste system, which dehumanized certain individuals, is a positive trend. However, one persistent exception is Female…
*Tinubu launches National Resettlement Scheme for conflict victims (Nation)*N2b pension fraud: Court orders final forfeiture of Abdulrasheed Maina’s property (Sun)
Tinubu launches National Resettlement Scheme for conflict victims (Nation) President Bola Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to come together in solidarity against the common threats that undermine the nation’s collective well-being, saying that Nigeria has endured too much. The president…
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Pata cake pata cake, bake me a bread Pastor, pastor make me a baby… Having babies, for some women can be mission impossible. These set of women, no matter how many hours they spend on their backs being pounded over…
The Elevation Church’s Accelerate Conference 2024 soars to a phenomenal conclusion
•From left: Apostle Joshua Selman, Senior Pastor, Eternity Network International, KOINONIA; Pastor Bolaji Idowu, Global Lead Pastor, Harvesters International Christian Center; Pastor Godman Akinlabi, Global Lead Pastor, The Elevation Church; Pastor Bolarinwa Akinlabi, Global Co-Lead Pastor, The Elevation Church; Pastor…
*Dora Akunyili’s daughter elected Alumni board member of Harvard Kennedy School (ThisDay)*NRC suspends Warri-Itakpe Rail Service after train derailment (Leadership)
Dora Akunyili’s daughter elected Alumni board member of Harvard Kennedy School (ThisDay) The late Professor Dora Akunyili’s daughter, Ijeoma, has been elected alongside eight others from different countries as an Alumni member of Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) in the United…
Mabel Evwierhoma’s ‘The Cut Across’ gets command performance at Federal University, Lokoja — Olushola Babalola
•Professor Evwierhoma/Wikipedia The Federal University, Lokoja, hosted a command performance of the play, The Cut Across, written by Mabel Evwierhoma. The Artistic Director, Professor Ted Anyebe had Rotimi Churchy assisting to put the play on stage. The play was performed…
PDAC Foundation announces 7th Summer Personal Development Boot Camp
The Foundation for the Personal Development of African Children (PDAC) has announced the 7th edition of its Summer Personal Development Boot Camp, scheduled to take place from July 10 to August 8, 2024. This esteemed program has been empowering African…
Labour triumphs in historic UK election
•Keir Starmer/The Guardian In a sweeping victory, Labour, led by Keir Starmer, has won the UK general election, marking a significant shift in the nation’s political landscape. With Labour securing 408 seats, surpassing the 326 needed for a majority, Starmer…