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Igbo Marginalisation: Bishop Prof. Emeka Nwankpa Writes President Tinubu and National Assembly, Demands Equity and Fairness

Igbo Marginalisation: Bishop Prof. Emeka Nwankpa Writes President Tinubu and National Assembly, Demands Equity and Fairness

Preamble: A Cry for Justice in a Nation at Crossroads Nigeria today stands at a critical threshold. Sixty-four years after independence, the promise of nationhood still appears elusive, particularly for the Igbo of the South East. The dream of “one Nigeria”, a nation built on unity in diversity, on fairness and justice for all its peoples, has been repeatedly punctured by policies and practices that leave the South East excluded, diminished, and alienated. It is against this backdrop that we, the South East Mandate for Good Governance, led by our Convener, Bishop Prof. Emeka Nwankpa - Accord Party governorship candidate…
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2027: Bishop Nwankpa Leads South East Mandate for Good Governance, Convenes Abia Stakeholders’ Meeting

2027: Bishop Nwankpa Leads South East Mandate for Good Governance, Convenes Abia Stakeholders’ Meeting

In a landmark move aimed at promoting regional equity and participatory democracy, Bishop Prof. Emeka Nwankpa, a distinguished clergyman and the Accord Party’s 2023 gubernatorial candidate in Abia State, has been appointed the National Leader of the South East Mandate for Good Governance (SEMGG). The South East Mandate for Good Governance is a non-partisan movement committed to securing fair political representation and developmental opportunities for the South East region in the Nigerian federation. The group is built on the principles of equity, justice, and good governance, and is composed of civic leaders, political stakeholders, clergy, youth leaders, and community influencers.…
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At Ministry Retreat in Abuja, Hon. Minister Reaffirms Commitment: NIHOTOUR Will Fulfil Its Mandate with Empathy, Rule of Law

At Ministry Retreat in Abuja, Hon. Minister Reaffirms Commitment: NIHOTOUR Will Fulfil Its Mandate with Empathy, Rule of Law

Abuja, Nigeria – At the ongoing retreat of the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy in Abuja, the Honourable Minister reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring that the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) fulfils its responsibilities with empathy, fairness and integrity. The Minister explained that although NIHOTOUR is legally empowered to regulate, certify and enforce standards across Nigeria’s tourism and hospitality industry, its work will always remain people-centred and sensitive to the realities of stakeholders. “Tourism is about people. Our work must reflect compassion and understanding. At the same time, empathy must never be…
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NFVCB Secures Permanent Headquarters After 28 Years, Commends Honourable Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa for Transformative Support

NFVCB Secures Permanent Headquarters After 28 Years, Commends Honourable Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa for Transformative Support

Abuja, Nigeria, August 19, 2025The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has achieved a historic milestone with the acquisition of a permanent headquarters after 28 years of operating without one. This landmark achievement, which reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s creative sector, was made possible through the support of the Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa Esq. During a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister in Abuja, the Director-General of NFVCB, Dr. Shaibu Husseini, expressed heartfelt appreciation for her guidance and intervention which led to the allocation of the property…
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Hon. Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa Pledges Inclusive Dialogue with FTAN, Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Tourism Sector

Hon. Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa Pledges Inclusive Dialogue with FTAN, Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Tourism Sector

Abuja, Nigeria, August 19, 2025The Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa Esq., has assured the tourism private sector of her commitment to building consensus and fostering dialogue in addressing overlapping mandates within the industry. She gave this assurance while receiving the newly elected leadership of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), led by its President, Dr. Aliyu Badaki, during a courtesy visit to her office in Abuja. Dr. Badaki had raised concerns about the enforcement of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) Act and appealed for the Honourable Minister’s…
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