Month: January 2025

By: Daniel Kanu Chubby Daniels is an artist whose work vividly encapsulates the complexities of human emotion and cultural identity. With a portfolio that features standout pieces like Journey with a Broken Heart, Curious George, and Lion King, Daniels combines a distinctive storytelling ability with a visually arresting style. His work, which has been showcased in prominent exhibitions such as LCB Shop 24 in the UK and Orisun Art Gallery in Nigeria, invites both admiration and reflection. Yet, as with any promising artist, a critical examination reveals opportunities to refine…

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By: Mandy Park The Executive Chairman of Umuahia South, Abia State, Hon Chinedu Enwereuzo has reiterated his promise to deliver democracy dividend to his council area. This is as he promised to follow the footsteps of the state governor, Dr Alex Otti, in transparency, accountability and service delivery, vowing that he would stop at nothing to ensure that his leadership is focused on the expectations of his local government communities. Hon. Enwereuzo reaffirmed his promise when Prince Obinna Orji (Igirigi Ndi-Igbo) a notable presenter and mouthpiece of Igbo people in…

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By: Mandy Park Following the commencement of trial of Comrade Adaramoye Micheal Lenin and 10 others for alleged treason charges slated for Wednesday January 29, 2025 at the Federal High Court, Abuja, activists have warned on the impending danger of such action, urging President Bola Tinubu to come clean and ensure the charges are dropped. They asked Tinubu to halt what they described as a sham trial, stressing that they do not deserve a death sentence for protesting against hunger and hardship in the country. The group expressed fear that…

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Celebration photos of Sir Nnamdi Ezenwamadu and wife, Lady Ugo Ezenwamadu on their Chieftaincy titles as Odiuko na Mba Ezema Ututu and Adaukwu Ezema Ututu by HRM Eze Solomon Nwaizu Okereke ( Ezeoma 1 of Ezema, Ututu Autonomous Community, Abia State.

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By: Mandy Park As members of the United African Methodist Church (UAMC) are getting set for their Annual Delegates’ Conference billed to come up at it’s Cathedral Church in Igbogbo, Lagos State, a member of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the Conference, Prince Adeniyi Ogunlewe has assured that the church is fully prepared for the hosting. Ogunlewe, who is also the Chairman of the church’s Leaders’ Meeting in a chat with our correspondent said the church is ready to host over 500 members of the Organisation from Thursday, January…

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By: Mandy Park The Arewa Youths Consultative Forum (AYCF) has condemned the turnaround by Northern governors to embrace the national tax reform bill after initial rejection without any convincing explanation for the people. They want the governors to provide a clear and transparent explanation for their change of heart, while calling for accountability for their actions. The group accused the governors of manipulating democratic process which erodes public confidence in governance. AYCF said it viewed the Northern Governor’s actions as a betrayal of the trust placed in them, a demonstration…

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By: Mandy Park The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the federal government and Trustees of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to abandon plans to restrict access of the loan to specific courses deemed “high demand” and “practical” to national development. This is as the group called on all Nigerian students, academics, citizens, labour unions, and civil society groups to strongly reject the short-sighted and divisive approach. CAPPA described the direction of the policy as discriminatory, a clear manifestation of the increasing commercialisation of public…

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By: Mandy Park Former Abia State governor, Senator Theodore Orji, has dismissed media reports that a federal High Court in Abuja had ordered interim forfeiture of N228.4m traced to him as false and misleading, The former Governor who expressed embarrassment by the trending report, credited to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, disclosed further that he had no pending suit before any court on the said subject. Senator Orji explained that the persons said to have been arrested in connection with the case were never his Aides nor business allies…

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Mandy Park Dr Ossai Edmund Ossai, Activist, public commentator and university teacher in this interview with select media, including NigeriaNewsMark speaks on President Bola Tinubu’s leadership and other challenges facing the country. Excerpt Looking back at Year 2024 is how would you rate the performance of the President Tinubu-led government? President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appears very focused in his job and also very optimistic about the future of his reforms in Nigeria. That is commendable but the truth is that Nigeria and Nigerians are having it very rough at this…

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🌍 From Trash to Treasure: Nigerian artist Ndubuisi Chukwubuikem Daniels (ChubbyDaniels) is a pioneer in environmentally friendly art, turning discarded materials into masterpieces of wire art. With a keen eye for sustainability, Daniels recycles nails, wires and recycled wood, proving that art can be both beautiful and environmentally friendly 🎨 WORKS OF INTERPRETATION: From Curious George at Orisun Art Gallery to Lion King at Anila Adnan’s ‘Art Addiction’ Gallery, Daniels’ works tell stories of change that are happiness. Notably, Skyward Kiss*, a giraffe-inspired piece made entirely from recycled materials wowed…

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