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American–based ceramic sculptor, Femi Akande, is drawing significant international attention with his latest work, ‘Fragments of a Shattered Self’, a sculpture that extends his long-standing exploration of trauma, healing, peace, identity, and cultural resilience. Akande’s ceramic practice blends Yoruba visual philosophy with contemporary inquiries into emotional healing, collective memory, and socio-cultural reconstruction. The new work was recently selected for the Existence International Exhibizone Smart Group Exhibition, a juried global showcase organised by Biafarin in British Columbia, Canada. Created in 2025, ‘Fragments of a Shattered Self’ interrogates the psychological fractures caused by conflict, displacement, and personal adversity. Through fragmented glaze patterns…

Once known for its modest cost of living, Calabar is now pricing its own people out. From Marian to Parliamentary Extension and Calabar South, house rents have skyrocketed to as high as N1.5m for a one-bedroom apartment, forcing many residents to relocate, cohabit, or live in worsening conditions, EMEM JULIUS reports The city of Calabar, the capital of Cross River State in Nigeria’s Niger Delta region, once known for its serene environment and affordable living, has become a nightmare for residents due to the exorbitant house rent, particularly in Calabar Municipal, and Calabar South Local government Areas of the State.…

If you value peace and quiet, particularly when traveling, Bose’s first-gen QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are worth checking out. They’re our favorite noise-canceling headphones for travel, and right now, you can snag a pair for an all-time low of $279 ($150 off) in select colors from Amazon, Best Buy, and Bose. All three retailers estimate that shipments should arrive before Christmas, with Bose saying its cutoff for free two-day shipping is December 22nd at 12PM ET.The QC Ultra offer top-tier noise cancellation, allowing you to block out the chaos of the holidays. They also feature some of the best comfort you’ll…

Washington is inching closer to putting bank-issued stablecoins on a clearer regulatory track. This week, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC), the US agency that oversees bank safety and insures deposits, laid out a proposed framework for how insured banks, via subsidiaries, could seek approval to issue payment stablecoins under the GENIUS Act, a move that could reshape who gets to mint digital dollars and under what rules.That same push toward institutionalization is also evident elsewhere in the crypto business landscape. Despite Bitcoin’s (BTC) lackluster performance, corporate treasuries are still in accumulation mode, with American Bitcoin vaulting past ProCap in…

There’s not much Lukas Gage can share about the People We Meet on Vacation — but he teases that Emily Henry fans will be “very happy” with the movie. The Netflix adaption of Emily Henry’s bestselling novel of the same name is set to premiere next month. Emily Bader stars as protagonist Poppy Wright alongside Tom Blyth, who plays her eventual love interest Alex Nilsen. It was announced in September 2024 that Gage, 30, was set to join the cast. While the name of his character has yet to be revealed, Lukas gave Us Weekly some exclusive information during an…

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, have assured Nigerians of sustained legislative–executive cooperation and fiscal discipline as President Bola Tinubu on Friday presented the ₦58 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint sitting of the National Assembly. They gave the assurance in their separate addresses at the joint session held at the National Assembly complex in Abuja, where Mr Tinubu formally laid the 2026 budget before lawmakers. Mr Tinubu told the joint session that the 2026 budget proposes total revenue of ₦34.33 trillion and total expenditure of ₦58.18 trillion, leaving a…

President Bola Tinubu on Friday cautioned state governors that he could issue an Executive Order to enforce direct funding for local governments if they fail to comply with a recent Supreme Court judgment granting financial autonomy to the third tier of government. The President issued the warning while speaking at the 15th National Executive Committee, NEC meeting of the All Progressives Congress, APC, held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. Tinubu recalled that at the 14th National Caucus meeting of the APC on Thursday, he had stressed that local government autonomy must be backed by adequate funding to be…

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Ibrahim Gusau says the Super Eagles are ready to win the title at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles came close winning their fourth title at the last edition of the competition, losing 2-1 to hosts Cote d’Ivoire in the final. Eric Chelle’s side are among the favourites to win the title in Morocco. The Super Eagles will look to make up for their disappointment of failing to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Gusau also believes winning the AFCON will make up for the team’s failure to earn…

Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche has revealed that Super Eagles defender Ola Aina is still some way off full fitness despite making progress in his recovery from a hamstring injury, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 29-year-old has been sidelined for three months after suffering the injury during Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against South Africa in November, forcing him to undergo surgery. Aina returned to action for Forest’s Under-21s in their 2-1 win over Millwall last week, playing 53 minutes, but was omitted from Eric Chelle’s final 28-man AFCON squad. “Ola is halfway through his progress in fitness. He is training more…

The Itesiwaju Omu Arogun Area Community Development Committee in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State has called on the state government to fix the deteriorating infrastructure in Mowe, particularly the uncompleted Mowe–Ofada Road and persistent power failures in the area. The group, according to a statement shared with Saturday PUNCH, made the appeal during the 3rd Annual General Meeting of the association held in Mowe last Sunday. In attendance were residents, government representatives, and community stakeholders who gathered to review this year’s activities, unveil future plans, and honour outstanding contributors. In his address, the Chairman of the committee,…