By Chris Onuoha Affinity Gallery, based in Lagos has been intentionally consistent in bringing together, an assemblage of young, curious and creative minds in what one would describe as a collage of vibrant minds. Since inception, the art house has tried to maintain that niche that singles unique creatives with wild, thought provoking and philosophically…
By Chris Onuoha The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank have warned that artificial intelligence, AI, could worsen the jobs crisis in Nigeria and other developing economies unless governments and businesses take urgent steps to prepare workers and deploy the technology to create employment. IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, gave the warning at…
By Henry Igwebuike Across Nigeria’s urban centers, closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras have rapidly become a standard fixture on the facades of commercial hubs, private residences, educational institutions, and industrial facilities. Prompted by rising security concerns, property owners increasingly view surveillance hardware as an indispensable first line of defense. However, this aggressive deployment masks a critical…
2027 Election will be contest of APC versus hungry Nigerian masses – Akuma, NDC Chieftain A prominent Ebonyi State indigene and Nigeria Democratic Congress(NDC), Ebonyi South Senatorial candidate hopeful, Chief Nelson Ahamefula Akuma has said that the 2027 general election would be between the ruling All Progressives Congress and the Nigerian masses. In an interview…
By Chris Onuoha Residents and descendants of Ogbenti-Obi in Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State, have written to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to halt what they described as alleged unlawful demolitions, forced displacements, and the desecration of ancestral graves during enforcement of a court process linked to the Ogwashi-Uku Royal Palace. In a letter signed by Prince Pius…
By Chris Onuoha Former Nigerian military head of State and two times civilian president, Chief Olusegun Aremu Okikiola Obasanjo would not stop to amaze his world about how vibrant and energetic he has been. The octogenarian whose humour dazzles beyond all ages had continued to be a public delight and a cynosure among the youths…
United States moves to deepen port modernization with Nigeria and three other African countries By Ifeanyi Onuoha The United States government, through the U.S Trade and Development Agency, USTDA, is set to advance partnerships with Nigeria, Angola, Kenya and Senegal aimed at modernizing the countries port infrastructure and strengthening maritime security across Sub-Saharan Africa. This…
By Chris Onuoha The Elerinmo of Erinmo Ijesa, Oba Dr. Michael Odunayo Ajayi, has felicitated with His Imperial Majesty, the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi and Her Highness, Olori Mariam, on the naming ceremony of their beloved twins. Olori Mariam Ogunwusi who delivered the royal twins recently, adding a beautiful colour to the palace…
By Henry Igwebuike Distraught parents of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members kidnapped in Imo State have issued an urgent plea for help following a dire execution threat from their captors. The abduction, which has thrown families into panic, came with a staggering N1 billion ransom demand and a 24-hour ultimatum. Speaking on…
WHEN EVERYONE TURNS AGAINST ONE PERSON, PAUSE AND INVESTIGATE. There is a powerful lesson I have learned in life: when you see many people rising against one individual, do not automatically assume the majority is right. Sometimes, the person being rejected possesses qualities that make others uncomfortable. Discipline. Principles. Strong character. Focus. Conviction. Independence of…
