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In a bold affront to the holiday season, the National Christmas Tree eschewed its festive duties and fell over on Tuesday afternoon, alarming federal park workers and temporarily throwing the plans for the national tree-lighting ceremony into question. This story is basically an insert-your-own metaphor exercise. People who don’t much …

To me, a gallery or museum is a special place for self-reflection because everything is curated. It’s a safe space, somewhere to enjoy a moment of quiet and see how I’m moved by what I’m experiencing. You don’t need to necessarily understand or intellectualise what you’re seeing. A gallery can …

Watching my kids respond to art is one of my favourite things. When we visit galleries, I’ll often overhear the two of them chatting about which artwork they like best (it’s usually related to whether or not it’s pink and involves a horse), or catch them using their bodies to …

I’ve been working as a visual artist and designer for more than 10 years, creating artworks through a variety of methods, including ceramics, painting and textiles. My work is a visual documentation of the places I visit, mostly in the form of landscape painting. Whether it’s a sleepy Ghanaian beach …

The Senate and the House of Representatives, on Thursday, November 2, passed the N2.17trn 2023 Supplementary Appropriation Bill after third reading. Before the passage of the bill, the Senate adopted the report of the harmonized sittings of both red and green chambers on the 2023 Supplementary Appropriation Bill as submitted …

Charly Boy, aka Area Fada, has been slammed for slut-shaming and “bullying” actress Mercy Isoyip after she fumbled while reciting the National Anthem.   Earlier this week, the actress donned the police uniform to recite the National Anthem at the Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers in Imo State. …

Today, President Biden and Vice President Harris announced the first U.S. National Strategy to Counter Islamophobia. It will be a “comprehensive and detailed plan created in partnership with communities to protect Muslims,” according to a White House official, which will be a “joint effort led by the Domestic Policy Council …

A policewoman was unable to correctly recite the National Anthem during a conference that was watched by viewers across the nation.  The officer was tasked with reciting the National Anthem at the Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers in Imo State.  Dignitaries and politicians, including Imo State Governor Hope …

Six years ago, Ange Postecoglou was manager of Australia, guiding the Socceroos to a fourth successive World Cup. The current Tottenham boss had taken charge of the national team in October 2013 and led them at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, where they were unfortunate to be drawn into …

David Beckham has paid tribute to former Manchester United and England legend Sir Bobby Charlton following his passing on Saturday at the age of 86. The Inter Miami co-owner wrote an emotional post on Instagram following the news, opening up on the importance of the World Cup winner on his …