Metro Archives - Page 46 of 283

Oct

11

2025

Ananse Center for Design Launches in Lagos to Empower Nigerians and Drive Sustainable Innovation

Cultural Heritage, Metro, News, Sponsored

Lagos, Nigeria - October 10, 2025. Ananse, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and with the support of Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Art, Culture & Creative Economy, has launched the Ananse Center for Design Lagos to empower young fashion creatives with the skills, tools, and market access to grow their small and micro businesses in the creative economy and create sustainable jobs. The 1,200-square-meter facility Center, located at 10 Nike Art Gallery Road, Lekki Ikate, will help amplify Anase's wider goal to enable more than 5,000 emerging fashion and design-focused creatives and create access to 50,000 jobs, with seventy percent…

Oct

11

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Gov. Otti Congratulates Father Anokwuru On His Book Launch, Pledges To Partner With Him On Geriatric Village Establishment

Abia State, Current Events, Metro, NewsAbia State, Alex Otti, Religion

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has congratulated his Special Adviser on Policies and Interventions, Rev. Father Christian Anokwuru on his book launch as well as his decision to deploy the proceeds from the launch to establish a geriatric village to improve the well-being and healthcare of the elderly. The Governor was speaking at the JAAC Building Secretariat during the launch of a book titled "Nature and Nurture: Beyond Autobiography", written by Rev. Father Christian Uche Anokwuru. The Governor expressed his appreciation of the fact that Rev. Father Anokwuru is not embarking on the launch for personal gain, but would…

Oct

11

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Public Outrage After Katsina LGA Chairman Attends Wedding of Bandits’ Children in Forest

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsBandits, Boko Haram, Crime

Outrage has erupted in Katsina State following reports that Engr. Sagir Tanimu, the Chairman of Sabuwa Local Government Area (LGA), attended a wedding ceremony for the children of notorious bandits deep in a forest. This event occurred just weeks after a controversial peace pact that failed to secure the surrender of weapons. The wedding occurred in Kadawan Dandume village, a community that had recently reconciled with authorities following years of violent clashes. Tanimu's attendance has triggered accusations of legitimizing criminal activities. Multiple reports indicate that Tanimu was seen smiling and celebrating alongside Fulani residents and bandit families, accompanied by notable…

Oct

11

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

RATTAWU Shines at INAC: A Celebration of Nigerian Creativity

Cultural Heritage, Metro, News, Social IssuesPrince Emeka Kalu

RATTAWU, the Radio, Television, Theatre, and Arts Workers Union of Nigeria, has been making significant strides in the country's cultural scene. Under the leadership of President Prince Emeka Kalu, the union recently made a noteworthy impact at the 55th Culture and Creative Economy Summit in Enugu. At this event, they presented their vision for the International Arts and Craft Expo (INAC) and discussed strategies for shaping the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) 2025. The union's active participation highlights their renewed commitment to forging strategic partnerships and influencing policy in the cultural sector. RATTAWU has also been vocal about…

Oct

10

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Sowore Condemns Tinubu’s Pardons for Convicted Politicians While Nnamdi Kanu Remains Detained

Lifestyle, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsBiafra, Freedom, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, Omoyele Sowore

Omoyele Sowore, a prominent human rights advocate and former presidential candidate, has condemned President Bola Tinubu's recent decision to grant pardons to convicted politicians while Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), remains in detention. The pardons were extended to a wide range of convicted individuals, including a cocaine trafficker serving a life sentence, alleged coup plotter Mamman Vatsa, and former lawmaker Farouk Lawan, who was recorded accepting bribes. Sowore expressed disappointment and frustration, highlighting the stark contrast between the president's clemency towards those convicted of serious crimes and his refusal to consider Kanu's release, despite…