In an emotional speech, Okuyeme, who is fondly called “journartist”—a blend of journalist and artist by colleagues, reflected on his life’s journey with gratitude. “I call myself a child of grace,” he said. “Life has taught me to be humble and kind to people because you never know when you …
Land developer starts implementing ministry’s project
PROPERTY developer, Vevhu Resources, has started implementing the Local Government and Public Works ministry’s approved layout plan in Spitzkop, Harare, despite residents having occupied open spaces meant for recreation, schools and other institutions. The implementation is being done with relevant adjustments in order to accommodate those settled on residential stands …
Tremors felt in parts of J-K after 5.8 earthquake hits Afghanistan
Poonch ( Jammu and Kashmir ) [India], April 19 (ANI): Tremors were felt in some parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday after an earthquake of magnitude 5.8 on the Richter scale hit Afghanistan at 12:17 p.m. (IST) today. The tremor occurred with a latitude of 36.10 and longitude 71.20 …
Lady laments as new bae starts requesting money from her, chats leak
A young lady has made public the request she got from her “odogwu” talking stage a few days after they exchanged contacts Taken aback by his unexpected request, the lady cried out on social media, wondering why her case is always different The supposed “odogwu” asked her for N6k, and …
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 …