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Dec

10

2025

Nigeria Reinstates High-Level Tourism Council to Advance Economic Diversification and Creative Sector Development

Cultural Heritage, News, Opinion, SponsoredMetro, Nigeria, Politics

The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy is pleased to announce that the Federal Executive Council has approved the reinstatement of the Presidential Council on Tourism. This approval reflects the strong commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR to reposition tourism, culture, and the creative economy as major drivers of national development under the Renewed Hope Agenda. The reinstated Presidential Council on Tourism restores a high-level national structure dedicated to providing strategic leadership for tourism development. The Council brings together the Presidency, the Vice President, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, and Governors from tourism-focused…

Dec

10

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

The Man Called Chief (Dr.) Emeka C. Kalu

Abia State, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Metro, Politics

Chief (Dr.) Emeka C. Kalu is a distinguished Nigerian leader known for his longstanding commitment to national development, good governance, and humanitarian service. Over the years, he has established a strong reputation for integrity, strategic leadership, and consistent advocacy on issues affecting the Nigerian people both at home and in the diaspora. He is widely recognized for his bridge-building approach, maintaining relationships with political leaders, security agencies, traditional institutions, and civil society stakeholders across the country. His voice has become a respected one in discussions on national unity, security, youth empowerment, and community advancement. Chief Dr. Kalu’s influence extends across…

Dec

10

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

From Absolute Recklessness To Absolute Insanity.

Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsChris Nwaokobia, Nigeria, Nwaokobia Jnr, Opinion, Politics

"He is a confirmed DRUG LORD. He is a CONFIRMED Drug User… Everything about him is fake, unreal and criminal… And I can never work with or for him." Heavy and weighty… Were those words just politics or grave allegations? Heavy on the character of someone, do we entirely dismiss them as reckless politics? Those were huge issues in every respect, never trashed or resolved, with the Alleger never retracting or recanting them, with the spurned never calling for 'truth', or were the words true? What do I know? I may not know much, but I am certain that the…

Dec

10

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohafia ADC Chairman, Agwu Ukpong, Calls For Synergy for 2027 Success

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, ADC, Emmanuel Agwu Ukpong, Politics

Ohafia, Abia State – Hon. Emmanuel Agwu Ukpong, Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, has emphasized the need for synergy among party leaders and members to drive grassroots presence and consolidate progress made so far in the lead-up to the 2027 elections. In a statement, the pragmatic mobilizer stressed that a concerted effort is required to create more awareness of the mission of ADC, which he described as "the only party with determination to unseat misgovernance and enthrone merit to restore the confidence of the people in the system." Hon. Ukpong…

Dec

09

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Former Chinese Sports Minister Handed Ð3ath Sentence Over $33.4 Million Br!be And Abuse Of Office

Lifestyle, NewsChina, Crime, World News

Former Chinese sports minister Gou Zhongwen was sentenced to d3ath with a two-year reprieve for taking bribes and abusing his power, a Jiangsu court announced Monday. The Yancheng Intermediate People’s Court found Gou accepted over 236 million yuan ($33.4 million) in bribes between 2009 and 2024, using his positions to benefit individuals and departments in business deals and project approvals. He was also stripped of political rights for life and had all personal assets confiscated. Separately, Gou received five years for abuse of power as Beijing vice-mayor (2012–2013), during which he mishandled a project acquisition causing major losses to public…