ACWAN’s Leadership Reset and the Battle for Cultural Relevance THE election of new executives by the Arts and Culture Writers Association of Nigeria (ACWAN) on 7 January 2026 marks more than a routine leadership transition. It represents a deliberate attempt by cultural journalists to reclaim relevance in a media ecosystem increasingly dominated by entertainment gossip, […]
THE 20th edition of Carnival Calabar opened on Friday with a vibrant cultural parade at Millennium Park, Millennium Park, pushing the streets of Calabar into a moving gallery of heritage, colour, and communal pride. Contingents representing Cross River’s 18 local government areas formed the heart of the ceremony, presenting costumes, dance, […]
By JULIET EKANEM LITACO Marks Seven Years of Cooperative Growth THE Literary Authors Cooperative Multipurpose Society of Nigeria (LITACO) has marked its seventh anniversary, celebrating seven years of structured support for Nigerian writers and sustained efforts to promote a strong reading culture since its founding in 2018. The anniversary, according to the cooperative, represents a […]
By TINA TOLUTOPE THE Lagos State Government on Sunday hosted the fifth edition of its annual Food Festival, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening the agricultural value chain and supporting stakeholders across the food ecosystem. The event, organised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems, held at Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, attracted food vendors, […]
By NJORIGE LYNUS NIGERIAN leaders used the 2025 Service of Nine Lessons and Carols hosted by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu to call for unity, compassion and selfless leadership amid the country’s economic and social challenges. Held at the State House and themed “Emmanuel: God With Us,” the event brought together former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE DELTA State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has appealed to employers across the state not to reject National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members posted to their organisations, stressing that their contributions remain vital to grassroots and state development. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the NYSC 2024 Batch C, Stream […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE AT the Otu Oka Iwu Association’s Annual Dinner and Award Night in Lagos, the Asagba of Asaba, HRM Prof. Epiphany Azinge, SAN, urged Igbo legal practitioners to strengthen solidarity, support one another, and harness collective resources for growth. Speaking as Father of the Day, the monarch reminded the association that unity remains […]
By NJORIGE LYNUS NIGERIA’S First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has projected a dramatic economic turnaround for the country, asserting that by 2026, foreign nations will seek loans from Nigeria. She made the declaration in Ile-Ife, Osun State, after being installed as Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile Oodu’a during the 10th coronation anniversary of the Ooni of […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE DELTA State First Lady and Founder of the You Matter Charity Foundation, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, has urged royal mothers across the state to strengthen unity, support one another, and continue praying for peace and progress in their kingdoms. She made the call during the End-of-Year Banquet held in honour […]
THE Nigerian Publishers Association (NPA) has announced an ambitious lineup of events to celebrate its 60th anniversary, highlighting six decades of contributions to education, culture and the book industry. At a press briefing in Ibadan, NPA President Alhaji Lukman Dauda unveiled the Diamond Jubilee theme—“Publishing in Nigeria: 60 Years of Impact, Innovation and Inclusion”—and confirmed […]