Writer Elnathan John is one of those shortlisted for the prize… Photo: Courtesy ynaija via google

The shortlist for the 2013 Caine Prize for African Writing was announced today – and among the five stories chosen are an unprecedented four …

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This year’s prize focuses on poetry.

A total of 205 Nigerian authors in the country and Diaspora have submitted entries for the 2013 Nigeria Prize for Literature sponsored by Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas, NLNG.

According to Kudo …

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Taiwo Akinkunmi designed the Nigerian flag at the age of 25.

Taiwo Akinkunmi might not resound in the hearts of Nigerians, especially the younger generation; but if history was being taught properly, he should be a household name in Nigeria, …

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“The Conference is looking for “an artist, in the widest sense of the word”.

The Edinburgh World Writers’ Conference has offered a commission fee of £3,500 (about N 840,000) for an artistic piece in any media- “poetic, digital, visual, tactile”- …

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Victor Ehikhamenor

The exhibition includes ’Adam and Eve Waiting for a Flight out of Eden,’ a151 inch wide painted wall hanging of the entire book of Genesis.

An art exhibition by award winning Nigerian visual artist and writer, Victor Ehikhamenor, will …

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National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos

The Minister, Arts, Culture and Tourism, Edem Duke, on Sunday denied that the government planned to convert the National Theatre, Lagos, to a five-star hotel.

Mr. Duke told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that there …

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Dele Momodu

By Sam Umukoro

At different points in his life’s journey, Dele Momodu, publisher of Ovation International magazine, has trod different path; from being a scholar, administrator, teacher, reporter, columnist, photographer, political activist, detainee, actor, hotel manager, and even …

Without Abacha, There Would Have Been No Ovation Magazine — Dele Momodu is a post from: Premium Times Nigeria

The relics are scattered across the state particularly in Ogunmola Alakia, Ibadan, Oke-Ogun and Ogbomoso.

The National Museum of Unity, Ibadan, said on Friday that the rich relics in Oyo State would be listed as national monuments as part of …

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Nonagenarian poet, Gabriel Okara with Julius Bokoru

 Born in 1921 in Boumandi, present day Bayelsa state of Nigeria  Gabriel Okara was part of that golden set of pioneer African writers. He is the first renowned  English language black poet and …

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Writers Wole Soyinka and Chinua Achebe

The Nation newspaper’s well-known columnist, Sam Omatseye, has drawn criticisms after he wrote an article considered by some as belittling the amazing literary works of foremost novelist, Chinua Achebe.

Some have also faulted the …

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Nigeria already has cultural centres in Brazil and China.

The Minister of Tourism, Culture and National Orientation, Edem Duke, on Monday said plans were underway to establish a Nigerian Culture and Information Centre in Johannesburg, South …

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The conference is aimed at steering the different sectors of the Nigerian entertainment industry in the right direction.

The NET Newspapers Ltd., publishers of Nigerian Entertainment Today, is putting together annual umbrella conference for the Nigerian entertainment …

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Peter Okwoche

By Sam Umukoro

It is said that the journey of a thousand miles begin with one step. Definitely, Peter Okwoche has come a long way.

Spurred early in his career when he received the Best Presenter Award while …

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The state government wants to develop tourism as a means of generating employment for the people.

The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Tourism and Intergovernmental Relations, Ashamu Fadipe, on Monday said the government had mapped out strategies to upgrade …

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Lola Shoneyin… Photo: Habie Schartz via google

By Sam Umukoro

I always say that if there is one gift that Providence has bestowed on me, it’s the gift of empathy. If you ring me up and tell me your story,

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