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On April 2, 2025, Kanye, a 15-year-old autistic art prodigy, unveiled his painting titled “Impossibility Is A Myth” at the Eagle Square, Abuja. The 12, 303.87 square metre artwork, featuring an infinity symbol (the symbol of autism) surrounded by multi-coloured smiley emojis, broke the GWR of largest canvas painting by an individual held by an […]
Zephia Ovia-Ikem has been appointed UNICEF NextGen Champion, joining a global network of investors, philanthropists, and private sector leaders committed to advancing children’s rights and accelerating progress for children and young people in Nigeria. A press statement issued by Wafaa Saeed said that Zephia has supported UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited Nigeria (GenU 9JA) initiative since its […]
WACOT Limited has secured €1.26 million (N2.25 billion) in support from DEG Impulse through the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)’s development funding programme. The Nigerian firm will match the funding with a counterpart of about €1.26 million to support a three-year project to empower 3,500 smallholder sesame farmers to adopt organic […]
Founder of Nate Genius Films & Media, Nathaniel Ogwuche, has called for greater investment in Africa’s creative sector, describing creativity as a powerful engine for economic transformation across the continent. Nate made the call on Wednesday in Abuja during his welcome address at the Genius Creators Summit 2025, which also marked the tenth anniversary of […]
The federal government’s recent decision to remove Mathematics as a compulsory requirement for students in the arts and humanities seeking admission into Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education has sparked mixed reactions across the country. In a statement from the Ministry of Education, the new framework aims to widen access to higher education while […]
That Nigeria is battling profound insecurity is not in doubt. It couldn’t have been, given the wanton killings, kidnapping for ransom, and displacement of entire communities, particularly in the worst-hit states of the South-East, North-Central, and North-West regions. Over the years, multiple factors have contributed to insecurity even before the administration of President Bola Tinubu […]
A former local government chairmanship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2024 local government election in Kwara State, Musbau Esinrogunjo, has been arraigned before the state High Court for allegedly raping a teenager. The state government had dragged the politician before the court for allegedly having unlawful sexual intercourse with the victim. […]
The Federal Government has appealed to the United Nations to support Nigeria in securing long-term financing to tackle the growing humanitarian challenges linked to internal displacement across the country. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, made the appeal on Wednesday in Abuja during a roundtable on Humanitarian Development, Peacebuilding Approaches to Durable […]
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has assured the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration remains an ally of the media and is committed to protecting and advancing the journalism profession in the country. The Vice President recalled that President Tinubu had long supported the media and would not deviate […]
Gunmen suspected to be armed Fulani herdsmen have attacked Daron village in Gyel District, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, leaving two people dead. LEADERSHIP gathered that one person was also injured during the attack, which occurred around 8 p.m. Tuesday. A youth leader in the community and President of the Berom Youths […]