Amos Oge Kalu, Author at OHAFIATV

Aug

16

2025

Hon. Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa Presents UNESCO World Heritage Inscription Certificate for the Sango Festival to the Alaafin of Oyo

Column, Current Events, Lifestyle, Metro, News, Sponsoredculture, Tourism

Oyo, Nigeria – August 16, 2025 The Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, today presented the UNESCO World Heritage Inscription Certificate for the Sango Festival to His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, the Alaafin of Oyo, and to the Oyo State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun. The colourful event drew dignitaries, cultural custodians, youth groups, and members of the Nigerian diaspora who travelled from across Africa, Europe, and the Americas to witness the historic recognition of one of the world’s most vibrant living traditions. The festival, which has long…

Aug

16

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Komolafe: Five years and a timeless memory – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Column, News, PoliticsAbiodun KOMOLAFE, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Five years ago, a rare breed of man departed this world, leaving behind a void that nobody has been able to fill. On August 11, 2020, my beloved father and confidant, Sunday Alaba Komolafe, bid this mortal coil a final farewell. He was 92! Reflecting on my father’s passing, I am reminded of his enduring legacy, which speaks to the power of genuine leadership and selflessness. His life illuminated the vast chasm between those who truly serve others and those who merely serve themselves. Baba Kayode, as he was fondly called, loved not just his children but also countless others…

Aug

16

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Death, the leveller of men!Byabiodun KOMOLAFE

Column, News, OpinionAbiodun KOMOLAFE, Opinion

In recent times, we’ve seen the transition of the powerful, but we must not ignore the transition of millions of ordinary people, for their lives also count. We are reminded of John Donne’s famous admonition that we should “never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee”, as it reminds us of our shared humanity. For the high and mighty, we are reminded of the wise counsel of former French President Charles de Gaulle. When sycophants and party hacks tried to dissuade him from resigning, he sternly told them that “the graveyard is full of the…

Aug

16

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria Launches Groundbreaking National Virtual Museum, Ushering in a New Era for African Cultural Preservation and Tourism

Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Opinion, Politics, Sponsoredculture, Nigeria, Politics, Tourism

Nigeria has marked a historic milestone in cultural heritage preservation with the official unveiling of the Nigeria National Virtual Museum, a state-of-the-art digital platform designed to make the nation’s rich history and artefacts accessible to audiences across the globe. The launch ceremony, held in Lagos, was hosted by the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) in partnership with IHS Nigeria, a leading provider of digital infrastructure. The initiative was applauded by dignitaries, cultural custodians, technology innovators and tourism stakeholders as a forward-looking investment in both cultural preservation and national identity. The Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative…

Aug

15

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Brewing Crisis In Ishiagu, Ebonyi State: A Call For Urgent Action

Metro, NewsCrime, Metro

A serious crisis is currently unfolding in the Ishiagu area of Ebonyi State. On July 30, 2025, alarming reports emerged of shootings and the burning of homes in the Egumkpuma Ezza Community, located in the Ivo Local Government Area. These acts were allegedly carried out by suspected Ishiagu youths. In response to this distressing incident, the Ebonyi State Commissioner of Police, CP Adaku Anthonia Uche-Anya, promptly deployed officers to the affected area to restore peace and security. According to local residents, this swift intervention was timely and comforting, bringing a sense of relief and the belief that peace had returned,…