CBAAC Plans Golden Jubilee Celebration in 2027, Highlights Role of Diaspora in Promoting African Culture
Miran Okpe, Abuja, Nigeria. The Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC) has announced plans to commemorate its golden jubilee in 2027, with official details of the program expected to be unveiled in July. Speaking on the upcoming milestone, the Director-General of CBAAC revealed that the agency is implementing various programs to celebrate […]
Africans in the Diaspora as Cultural Ambassadors: AgloFest 2027 to Celebrate Heritage, Trade, and Unity
Peter Jatau, Abuja, Nigeria. As preparations gain momentum for AgloFest 2027, organizers have announced that official details of the festival’s golden jubilee edition will be unveiled in July. The much-anticipated event, billed as a global celebration of African culture, trade, and entertainment, aims to foster intercultural unity and global participation. “AgloFest is a festival that […]
Peter Okoye Accuses Brothers Paul and Jude of Smear Campaign Amid Legal Dispute
Peter Okoye, a former member of the iconic music duo P-Square, has taken to social media to lash out at his brothers, Paul and Jude Okoye, accusing them of attempting to tarnish his reputation during their ongoing legal battle. In a series of emotional Instagram posts, Peter alleged that Jude’s lawyer falsely claimed in court […]
Federal Judge Halts Trump Order Barring International Students at Harvard
A federal judge has temporarily blocked an executive order from former President Donald Trump that sought to bar Harvard University from enrolling international students. U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs issued a restraining order on Thursday, citing the risk of “immediate and irreparable injury” to the university if the policy were enforced. The decision came just […]
Bridge That Gap Initiative Urges Collective Action Against Plastic Pollution on World Environment Day
By Ehis Agbon As nations around the globe commemorate World Environment Day today, a Nigerian environmental advocacy group, Bridge That Gap Hope for Africa Initiative, has sounded the alarm on the dangers of plastic pollution and called for urgent and collective action to address the growing crisis. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, […]
OPINION: Kaduna’s Infrastructure Must Be Transparent – Let’s Begin with Data Disclosure
By Ehis Agbon. From roads and bridges to schools and water projects, public infrastructure is the bedrock of development in any society. Yet, for too long, the processes surrounding these projects in Nigeria—particularly at the sub-national level—have been shrouded in opacity. Who gets the contract? At what cost? How far along is the project? These […]
Nigerian beggars in Ghana
By Lasisi Olagunju If you think there are too many beggars on your street, please take heart and brace up. A trending video is showing a massive throng of Nigerian children and women being deported from Ghana where they were found doing street begging. They are said to be part of thousands of West Africans […]
‘Don’t Call My Child Duduke,’ Simi Tells Fans
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has appealed to the public to stop referring to her daughter, Adejare, as “Duduke.” The name gained popularity following the release of Simi’s hit single Duduke in 2020, which she dedicated to her unborn child. After she and her husband, fellow artist Adekunle Gold, welcomed their daughter […]
Judiciary Workers Suspend Nationwide Strike
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has suspended its nationwide strike, which commenced on Monday. The decision was announced in a communiqué released on Tuesday, following a high-level meeting between the union’s leadership and representatives of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. Also present at the meeting were key stakeholders including […]
Stakeholders Call for Stronger Action on Infrastructure Transparency in Kaduna State
Ehis Agbon Kaduna, Nigeria — Stakeholders at a virtual dialogue held to mark the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Week have called for urgent reforms to enhance transparency and accountability in infrastructure development across Kaduna State. The dialogue, themed “Building Trust Through Infrastructure Transparency Initiatives,” was convened on May 23, 2025, by the Open Contracting Data […]