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AWF Hosts Omale Allen and Abel Agbo
Omale Allen and Abel Agbo will feature at the March 30 edition of the Guest Writer Session, a monthly initiative of the Abuja Writers’ Forum(AWF), which holds by 4pm at the Aso Hall of Nanet […]
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Davido, 21 Savage, others to perform at Roots Picnic, Philadelphia
By Collins Yakukbu-Hammer Popular Nigerian singer, David Adeleke a.k.a. Davido is to perform at the 11th Roots Picnic headlining the 20th Anniversary celebration of The Root’s classic album, `Things Fall Apart’ on June 1 in […]
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Chimamanda designs “Freedom of Expression” medallion for Foundrae
By Priscilla Osaje A popular Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has designed a “Freedom of Expression” medallion in collaboration with Foundrae. Foundrae is a collection that is autobiographical, a modern heirlooms that allow the wearer […]
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America’s Kevin Hart purchases artwork of Kaduna-based artist on Twitter
By Anita Eboigbe American comedian and actor, Kevin Hart has purchased a pencil drawing of himself from Kaduna-based artist, Eli Waduba on Twitter. Hart, on Wednesday, also commissioned additional drawings for three of his unnamed […]
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First edition of Chinua Achebe’s ‘Thing Fall Apart’ sold for N1m
By Anita Eboigbe A first print, first edition copy of late Chinua Achebe’s premier novel ‘Things Fall Apart’ has been purchased for one million naira. The private sale took place on Twitter following a call […]
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Ibrahim’s ‘Jagagba’ wins N1m grand playwright prize
By Anita Eboigbe Abdul-Qudus Ibrahim’s play ‘Jagagba’ emerged the winner out of 348 entries that were submitted from 30 states across Nigeria for the 2019 Beeta Playwright Competition (BPC). Ibrahim carted away N1 million, a […]
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Film Review: ‘Lionheart’, Genevieve Nnaji’s diplomatic debut
By Ibrahim Sheme Watching ‘Lionheart’, directed by Genevieve Nnaji, has convinced me, once more, that the Nigerian film industry has come of age. I watched it on Netflix, which released it on January 4. Nnaji […]
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AWF kick-starts 2019 literary calendar with Guest Writer session
The Abuja Writers Forum (AWF), kick-starts its 2019 literary calendar with the Guest Writer Session on January 25, featuring Georgina Ehuriah, Japheth Prosper and Achissan Agoh. The event which is open to the public and holds […]
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FILM REVIEW: After ‘Up North’, give us ‘Down South’
By Ibrahim Sheme I have just watched the Nollywood movie, ‘Up North’, which was released two weeks ago on September 28. It is a movie in which the North and the South (read: Kannywood and […]
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Buhari directs banks to fund entertainers
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the immediate provision of working capital to members of the nation’s entertainment industry by the Bank of Industry and the Nigeria Export–Import Bank. The president stated this when he received […]
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Gov Dickson to speak on restructuring Nigeria
Governor of Bayelsa State, Seriake Dickson, will be the keynote speaker at the public presentation of the book, We Are All Biafrans, by journalist and rights activist, Chido Onumah, on Friday, December 21, 2018, at […]
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70% of publications from MDAs don’t carry ISBN/ISSN – Library boss
The National Librarian, Prof. Lenrie Aina, says 70 per cent of publications from Federal MDAs deposited with the National Library of Nigeria do not carry International Standard Book Number(ISBN) or International Standard Serial Number(ISSN). Aina […]
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Travelogue: Beyond the Next Level, By Olusola Sanni
It was a long haul. A road travel from Abuja to Yola isn’t what you do everyday just for the fun of it. However, it was a pleasant opportunity to see, again, the beauty of […]
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Agoba, Onwubalili for November Guest Writer Session
The November 24 Guest Writer Session of the Abuja Writers Forum (AWF) will feature two writers, Madeline Agoba and Chiemezie Onwubalili. The event is open to the public and holds at the Fountain Hall of […]
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Book on Nkpoo Sibara, Dele Giwa and Saro-Wiwa to be presented
Two volumes of the book, Footprints Of Nkpoo Sibara, Dele Giwa And Ken Saro-Wiwa would be presented in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital on Saturday, 10 November, 2018 by 10.00am. The event is to mark […]
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Tutu, Enwonwu’s masterpiece makes surprise showing at ART X Lagos
Ben Enwonwu’s creative masterpiece, Tutu, made a surprise showing at this year’s edition of ART X Lagos, West Africa’s premier international art fair. Sponsored by Access Bank, ART X Lagos 2018 also featured 50 artists […]
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Power of Midnight Prayer (Book Review)
By Gabriel Agbo This book ‘Power of Midnight Prayer’ will certainly be one of the most comprehensive and most powerful books written on spiritual warfare. The choice of the title came from a wealth of […]
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Osinbajo shows off creative genius at AKE Arts and Book Festival
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, showed he has some creative talent in him on Friday when he regaled the audience at the Ake Arts and Book Festival in Lagos, with an inventive incident that happened when […]
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Sylva, others for October Guest Writer Session
The October 27 Guest Writer Session of the Abuja Writers Forum (AWF) will feature two writers – Jide Badmus and Winnie Edmund Kanu – and a literary enthusiast cum administrator – Timipre Sylva. The event […]
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AAAN to hold 13th edition of LAIF Awards
The Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN) has concluded plans to hold the 13th edition of the Lagos Advertising and Ideas Festival (LAIF) Awards. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Jenkins […]
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NIMASA to launch a book on maritime assets
A book titled: “Harnessing Nigeria’s Maritime Assets – Past, Present and Future, which is authored by the Executive Director, Finance and Administration of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Mr. Bashir Jamoh is […]
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Majek Fashek, Tony Okoroji, Orits Wiliki, others say late Ras Kimono lives
Renowned musicians: Majek Fashek, Tony Okoroji, Orits Wiliki and others have said that the late reggae artist, Ras Kimono, has continued to live in the minds of his fans. They said this had continued to […]
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Ibadan residents lament demolition of Ayefele’s Music House
Residents of Ibadan on Sunday lamented Sunday’s demolition of the Music House owned by popular musician, Yinka Ayefele, by the Oyo State Government. The structure located on the Challenge-Toll Gate dual carriageway in Ibadan houses […]
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New York, Toronto, to host 2018 Nollywood Travel Film Festival
The cities of New York in the United States and Toronto in Canada have been selected to host the next two editions of the Nollywood Travel Film Festival (NTFF). The NTFF, which is Nigeria’s biggest […]
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5th AFRIMA debuts 4 new award categories
The fifth edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), which in partnership with the African Union Commission, has debuted four new award categories to enjoin inclusiveness and expand the playing field in the awarding […]