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From recycled PET bottles to AI animation hub
5+ hour, 21+ min ago (459+ words) March 10, 2026 by Ozolua Uhakheme, Assistant Editor (Arts) Despite the environmental challenges inherent in their community, Ijora Badia, one of the slum communities in Lagos state, some teenagers have defied the odds to be part of history-a new chapter in global…...
Why I rejected deals that could have made me a billionaire – Omotola Jalade
18+ hour, 38+ min ago (128+ words) March 9, 2026 by Yewande Fasan Actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has revealed that her commitment to personal values has prevented her from achieving billionaire status. Speaking on the Afropolitan Show, Ekeinde disclosed that she has turned down lucrative deals that clashed with her…...
Conceptual paintings by artist with reporter’s eyes
5+ hour, 19+ min ago (882+ words) Conceptual paintings by artist with reporter's eyes'The Nation Newspaper Conceptual paintings by artist with reporter's eyes After a successful presentation of Dr. Bruce Onobrakpeya's exhibition, Six Decades of Vision: A celebration of the art of printmaking in Nigeria, at the…...
+234 Art Fair: Widening the frame of arts business
5+ hour, 25+ min ago (401+ words) March 10, 2026 by Ozolua Uhakheme, Assistant Editor (Arts) Managing Director and Regional Executive, Ecobank Nigeria, Mr. Bolaji Lawal described the fair as a space where finance meets creativity, where boardrooms shake hands with brushstrokes, and where capital meets canvas, noting that…...
A secular priest
1+ day, 25+ min ago (406+ words) March 9, 2026 by Sam Omatseye At the end, we sang a song of him as a jolly good fellow, a tune led by Femi Falana. After anchoring a session of reminiscences that afternoon, I announced in a burst of na've hope…...
Like Achebe and Soyinka
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (152+ words) Like Achebe and Soyinka'The Nation Newspaper March 9, 2026 by Sam Omatseye The death a few days ago of Antonio Lobo Atunes, Portuguese writer and perennial candidate for the Nobel Prize, brings up the quiet feud between Soyinka and Achebe. The writer…...
Actress Sarah Martins apologises for roadside cooking
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (482+ words) March 8, 2026 by Yewande Fasan Actress Sarah Martins has clarified her recent street cooking activity in Lagos, saying it was an emotional gesture to reconnect with vulnerable children, not a deliberate breach of environmental laws. Following a caution from the Commissioner…...
IWD: Kaffy lauds Funke Akindele, Morayo Afolabi-Brown for outstanding contributions
19+ hour, 52+ min ago (277+ words) March 9, 2026 by Yewande Fasan Celebrity dancer Kaffy Shafau has expressed her admiration for actress Funke Akindele and media personality Morayo Afolabi-Brown, describing them as "remarkable women" who have made significant impacts in their fields. Shafau shared her thoughts after attending…...
Journalists urged to combat misinformation in AI era
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (460+ words) March 8, 2026 by Zainab Olufemi Journalists have been urged to intensify efforts to combat misinformation and disinformation in the era of citizen journalism, as artificial intelligence and digital algorithms continue to reshape news production and dissemination. The call was made on…...
‘In Universal Studios of Art, we make artists more professional’
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (1074+ words) In Universal Studios of Art, we make artists more professional'The Nation Newspaper In Universal Studios of Art, we make artists more professional Abiodun Olaku is a master artist. He is a painter who has put in over four decades into…...