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Nov

08

2025

EXCLUSIVE: New 10,000-Capacity Venue Coming to the UAE as Part of Nigeria’s Tourism Push…

Column, Cultural Heritage, Metro, Social Issues, Sponsored

The cultural landmark aims to showcase Africa’s talent across music, art, food, and design Written by Justin Harper | Fri 7 Nov 2025 National Museum Abuja A major new cultural and music venue celebrating African – and particularly Nigerian – creativity is being developed in the UAE. The 10,000-capacity destination aims to showcase the continent’s talent across music, art, food, and design, positioning Nigeria at the heart of global cultural exchange. The project, part of the Destination 2030: Nigeria Everywhere initiative, is being developed through a public-private partnership (PPP) with the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative…

Nov

06

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia Open to Partnership With Chinese Government-Governor Otti

Abia State, Business, Economy, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, China, Metro, Opinion, Politics

Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti says that the state is open to partnership with the China Harbour Engineering Company Limited in the areas of infrastructure, Erosion Control, Dredging,Rail transportation, Seaport and other areas of interest. Governor Otti who stated this during a meeting with a delegation of the China Harbour Engineering Company Limited led by the managing Director Mr Jason Wang in his Office, said the government will partner the company in the development of the Azumiri Seaport project for which feasibility study is being concluded in addition to the Abia -maiduguri railway project. "There are a lot of…

Nov

04

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Gov. Otti Assures Of Uncompromised High Standard Service Delivery To The People.

Abia State, Current Events, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Politics, Religion

Says... "WE CAME WITH A COVENANT TO SERVE ALL ABIANS, NOT A FEW PEOPLE" Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says that his covenant with Abia people is to serve everybody and not a few people, assuring that he will continue to do so with uncompromised high-standard service delivery to Abians, whom he says deserve quality service. Governor Otti stated this on Sunday, 2nd November, at the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Diocese of Aba Ngwa North, All Saints Cathedral, Abayi Umuocham, where he went to worship in his usual way of going to Churches unannounced. The…

Nov

04

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia Government to Immortalise Prof. Nnennaya Oti for Her Integrity

Abia State, Current Events, Lifestyle, Metro, News, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Nigeria, Politics

Abia state Governor, Dr Alex Otti, OFR, has announced that his administration will immortalise the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), Professor Nnennnaya Oti, for upholding truth and integrity and refusing to compromise standards during the 2023 general elections. Governor Otti who was speaking at the Enyimba International Stadium Aba, during a grand civic reception held in his honour by the Old Bende people under the umbrella of the Old Bende Progressive Union, comprising the 8 LGAS of Old Bende including the people of Edda in Ebonyi State wherein Prof. Nnennaya Oti was honored by the Union.…

Nov

03

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

BREAKING: Chad Closes Border With Nigeria Over Security Concerns, Cites U.S. Military Invasion

Current Events, Metro, News, Politics, Social IssuesMetro, Nigeria, Politics, Security

The Government of Chad has announced the immediate closure of its border with Nigeria, citing security concerns following reports of alleged U.S. military plans in West Africa. According to a report by Zagazola, the directive was issued by President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, who ordered a complete military lockdown along the Nigerian border after intelligence suggested that terr+rist elements from northern Nigeria were preparing to flee into Chadian territory. Military sources in N’Djamena confirmed that the Chadian army has been placed on full alert, with troops and armoured vehicles deployed across key border corridors linking the two countries. President Déby…