By Ugochukwu Alaribe, UMUAHIA A soldier, Amoke Gunshot Simeon, served in Abia state during the days of the terror kingpin, ‘Osisikankwu’. Osisikankwu’, whose real name is Obioma Nwankwo, was the leader of the kidnap gang that terrorised Aba and environs from 2008 to 2010. He held the town captive, kidnapping residents and visitors, leading to […]

Nigerian DJ, producer and cultural curator, Oritsejemiyotan Misan is gradually carving out a space within the country’s evolving alternative music scene, blending sound, storytelling and outdoor experiences into a distinct creative identity.

Nigerian creative director, professional dancer and choreographer, Ice Nweke has led a national dance team to victory at the 2026 WFADS African Championship, securing a major win for the country in the inaugural continental contest.

Before the sun rises over the plains of Benue, the camps stir. Not with the rhythm of village life, but with the uneasy movement of people who have nowhere else to go.

Before the advent of digital media with its era of quick clicks, the print media was the most enduring means of reaching and influencing minds. This made its practitioners visible and its Editors powerful. And connected. There was therefore, the tendency to see the world as your oyster, or worse, to think the world owed you,

The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) received a special recognition award at The Compatriots Newspaper unveiling in Lagos, for its contributions to Nigeria’s film industry and promoting professionalism, creativity, and cultural development through Nollywood .

Nigerian Breweries Plc has officially set the tone for the country’s first major social moment of the year with the unveiling of ‘Big Fiesta’, a new cultural platform designed to bring Nigerians together through music, experiences, and shared moments across cities.