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2025

Motherland Beckons IPADA Initiatives & FESTAC Africa Festival 2025 Set For 1st Ever Cross Border Carnival Procession

Cultural Heritage, Entertainment, Metro, NewsEntertainment

Come September 18th and 19th, the cross border road between Nigeria and Ghana, will be lit by the 1st Ever Cross Border Carnival Procession put together by MOTHERLAND BECKONS IPADA INITIATIVES in conjunction with FESTAC AFRICA FESTIVAL 2025. The colourful 1ST EVER CROSS BORDER CARNIVAL PROCESSION route is planned with a take off point in Lagos, going through Cotonou (Benin Republic) – Lome (Togo) and (Ghana), with a big welcome party and full scale celebration of Africa's biggest music party featuring African cultural arts and traditional music from different African countries, in Ghana's capital city of Accra. The procession is…

May

24

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Installs Solar Street Lights on Ngbaga Road, Ekelogo, Ebem Ohafia

Abia State, Metro, News, Ohafia, PoliticsAbia State, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Ohafia

In a commendable move to enhance public infrastructure and improve community welfare, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa has facilitated the installation of solar-powered street lights along Ngbaga Road in Ekelogo, Ebem Ohafia. This developmental stride is aimed at improving security, boosting night-time commerce, and ensuring safer mobility for residents and commuters. The project reflects Hon. Osonwa’s commitment to sustainable development and his dedication to delivering impactful projects to his constituents. Community members have expressed appreciation for the initiative, noting that it will contribute significantly to the social and economic life of the area.

May

24

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria’s governors: Halfway to where? (2) Byabiodun KOMOLAFE

Column, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbiodun KOMOLAFE, Metro, Politics

According to Kolapo Olatunde, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ekiti State Chairperson, Oyebanji’s achievements include prompt salary payments, pension defrayment, and welfare initiatives like car and housing loans for primary school workers. He also implemented the N70,000 minimum wage, promoted graduate teachers and reinstated sacked workers. “BAO has showcased his commitment to workers’ welfare and infrastructural development. He has our unalloyed support”, the NLC Chairman concluded. Adewale Adeoye, representing the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), praises Oyebanji’s achievements, including affordable education, road construction and healthcare investment. He notes the governor’s political tolerance and lack of salary arrears for workers and pensioners.…

May

24

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

E.C.K Foundation, Ohafia L.G.A Exco, Hold Successful Inaugural Meeting

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Metro, News, Ohafia, Politics2027, Abia North, ECK Foundation, Emeka Kalu, Ohafia, Politics

The E.C.K Foundation held its inaugural meeting for the Ohafia Local Government Area Executive Council on May 23, 2025. This gathering brought together pivotal stakeholders and officials to discuss pressing issues facing both the foundation and the local community. During the meeting, executives focused on strategies to advance the foundation's objectives, particularly in the areas of community development, education, and empowerment. They also reviewed ongoing projects, pinpointing both challenges and opportunities for growth. The foundation has been actively involved in Ohafia LGA and other local government areas in Abia State, especially within the Abia North Senatorial Zone, aiming to strengthen…

May

22

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria Announces Partnership With Chocolate City Group To Transform National Film Institute.

Economy, Metro, News, PoliticsMetro, Politics

CANNES, FRANCE, MAY 21, 2025: The Nigerian Government and Chocolate City Group have announced a partnership to transform the National Film Institute (NFI) into a world-class film school and production center. The agreement was signed at the Cannes Film Festival, where the Nigerian delegation is making an impressive showing through the "Screen Nigeria" initiative. The NFI transformation forms a key component of the Nigerian government's growth plan, "Destination 2030: Nigeria Everywhere," which aims to create 2 million jobs and contribute $100 billion to the nation's GDP by 2030 through expansion of the creative and tourism sectors. The partnership with Chocolate…