Karate world champion doles out instant karma to ‘wannabe thieves’

A karate world champion doled out some instant karma after two ‘wannabe thieves’ woke him up in the middle of the night. Dave Treadwell, 45, was woken up by his wife Kelly, 47, at around 3am on Tuesday, when their Ring Doorbell alert went off and she spotted someone lurking …

Nigerian Govt Signs MOU With Chocolate City On Creative Industry Infrastructure

The partnership is expected to be implemented through a Joint Working Committee comprising representatives from both organisations. The Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy and Chocolate City Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop key infrastructure towards repositioning Nigeria’s creative industry. The News Agency …

Nile University of Nigeria Marks 16th Matriculation Ceremony, Welcomes Largest-Ever Student Intake

Nile University of Nigeria recently welcomed its largest-ever student intake on 10 th April 2025, into its vibrant academic community during the 16 th Matriculation Ceremony, an inspiring celebration of fresh starts, big dreams, and new beginnings. Held at the University’s Convocation Ground, the event brought together families, friends, faculty, …

Punjab Culture Day to be celebrated at Alhamra from tomorrow

Pakistan, April 17 — Under the auspices of the Department of Information and Culture, the Punjab Culture Day celebrations will take place from April 18 to 19 at the Lahore Arts Council, Alhamra. The event will be hosted by Punjab’s Minister for Information and Culture Azma Zahid Bokhari. The grand …

WASSCE (For School Candidates) 2025 To Run April 24 – June 20 With Tighter Measures Against Cheating

LAGOS – The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced that West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates, will commence on April 24 and end on June 20, in Nigeria, spanning a period of eight weeks and one day.As usual, the Council promises to release the results …

Veteran Philippine actress Nora Aunor dies at 71

Veteran Philippine actress and national icon, Nora Aunor, has passed away at the age of 71. The sad news was confirmed by her daughter, Lotlot de Leon, in an Instagram post on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. She did not disclose the cause of death but expressed the family’s grief and …

Preparations for ‘Ananda Shobhajatra’ nearing completion amid enthusiasm

, April 13 — Preparations for the ‘Ananda Shobhajatra’, a vibrant procession to welcome the Bengali New Year 1432, are in their final stages, according to organisers. During a visit to Dhaka University’s Faculty of Fine Arts (Charukola) on Sunday, artists were seen working with great zeal and dedication. The …

‘Ananda Shobhajatra’ motifs burnt at DU Fine Arts Faculty

, April 12 — A fire has destroyed several symbolic motifs, including the ‘monstrous face of fascism’ and the ‘dove of peace’, created for the Bengali New Year celebrations organised by the Faculty of Fine Arts at Dhaka University. “The fire is believed to have started between 4:45 am and …

Rachel Ruto’s speech at Butere Girls on creative arts re-emerges amid Echoes of War controversy

Rachel Ruto’s speech at her former school was angled towards the Jitume Digital Hub and its importance to the young people The first lady said the hub would spur a wave of online jobs and provide students with skills to prepare them for the future The hub was also focused …

Nust FM promotes Bulawayo artists

NATIONAL University of Science and Technology (Nust) FM has launched a segment called Artistic Expressions, which is aimed at promoting up-and-coming artistes in Bulawayo. Nust third year student studying towards a Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Journalism and Media Studies, Annah Thandeka Maseko, is the host. “The aim of …