In a landscape where art patronage has long been associated with legacy families and older institutions, Osahon Okunbo is quietly carving a new path—one marked by intentional investment in emerging Nigerian talent and a belief in the creative economy as a force for transformation. On Monday, July 21, the founder of The Osahon Okunbo Foundation (TOOF) joined 20 young artists at the Museum Gallery, Freedom Park, for the closing exhibition of Old Masters by Future Masters. The two-week programme, held in partnership with the Legacy Art Foundation and the Belgian Embassy, offered a rare opportunity for intensive mentorship under Professor…
Author: Lilian Azuh
ON THE OCCASION OF THE 3RD LATEEF JAKANDE MEMORIAL LECTURE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2025. It is with great pleasure that I extend warm felicitations on behalf of the Government and people of Akwa Ibom State. to the leadership and members of the Nigerian Guild of Editors on the occasion of the 3rd Lateef Jakande Memorial Lecture. The theme of this year’s lecture, “The Challenge of Nation – Building in a Multi-Ethnic Society” is deeply significant, especially at a time when the nation must reaffirm its unity, embrace diversity, and foster people – oriented governance. The late Alhaji Lateef…
Former Governor of Ogun State and the Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has extended his heartfelt condolences to veteran journalist and media icon, Otunba Femi Davies, following the death of his beloved mother, Deaconess Bolajoko Idowu (née Showemimo), who passed on Friday, July 4, 2025, at the age of 78. In a moving tribute, Senator Daniel described the late Deaconess as a virtuous matriarch and a woman of profound grace, faith, and character whose nurturing presence and moral uprightness shaped many lives beyond her immediate family. “Your mother was more than a vessel of life; she…
The Board and Management of Access Bank Tanzania, led by Chairman Protase Ishengoma, paid a courtesy visit to the State House to present the Power of 100 Africa Women Award to Her Excellency, President Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania. The award was presented in recognition of President Samia’s exceptional leadership, commitment to inclusive governance, and contributions to national and regional development. Speaking during the presentation, Protase Ishengoma, Chairman of Access Bank Tanzania, stated: “This award is a recognition of Your Excellency’s transformational leadership and your unwavering dedication to building an inclusive and prosperous Tanzania. We…
…Says Dangote Refinery imports 9-10m barrels of crude monthly from US, others Africa is increasingly becoming a destination for cheap, often toxic petroleum products — many of which are blended to substandard levels that would not be permitted in Europe or North America. This concern was raised by the President/Chief Executive, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, during the ongoing West African Refined Fuel Conference held in Abuja. The event is organised by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and S&P Global Commodity Insights. Dangote revealed that, due to the continent’s limited domestic refining capacity, Africa imports over…
Residents and indigenes of Anambra State (Ndi Anambra) have been urged to troop out and participate in the electoral process by registering with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to have a chance to elect their leader in the forthcoming gubernatorial election slated for the 8th of November 2025. This is why INEC has opened a critical window for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in Anambra State, running from 8th to 17th July. In light of this, the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, Christian Aburime, stated that democracy is a game of numbers, and that as…
While many politicians ignore prophetic warnings, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state may have proven to be a different person following his most recent political move, which mirrors the warnings Primate Ayodele gave to him at different times. The governor, some hours ago, had just revealed that he will remain in the People Democratic Party (PDP) but will support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his second term bid in 2027. This is coming after several outlets have reported that Adeleke had concluded his plans to decamp tothe APC, and this came up after some of his foot soldiers decamped to…
Polaris Bank, a leading digital commercial institution in Nigeria, proudly supported the 2025 Maracana Children’s Fest, a transformative grassroots event promoted by Nathaniel Idowu Foundation held at the iconic Maracana Stadium in Ajegunle, Lagos. The event, which brought together over 3,000 primary and secondary school pupils, students, their families, and community leaders, highlighted the bank’s commitment to youth development and social inclusion. The festival celebrated youth empowerment through sports, creativity, and community engagement. Polaris Bank provided vital support to the event, including contributions to meals, palliative food packages and assorted functional mementoes distributed to participants and their families. The sponsorship…
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