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Aug

29

2025

Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy Announces Nigeria’s Designers for Saudi International Handicrafts Week 2025

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Abuja, Nigeria, August 29, 2025 – The Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, has announced that three exceptional Nigerian designers will represent the country at the Saudi International Handicrafts Week (Banan) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this November. This milestone is the result of the Honourable Minister’s visionary Creative Collection Initiative, launched during the Fashion Focus Stakeholder Engagement in June 2025. Under her directive, her Special Assistant on Animation, Fashion, Arts and Crafts, Amira Idris Ibrahim, who also led the Fashion Focus Stakeholder Engagement, coordinated every aspect of this initiative with remarkable professionalism,…

Aug

29

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

“Correct the Lopsidedness in Your Appointments by Appointing More Igbo Women into Offices” – Bishop Nwankpa

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Opinion, PoliticsEmeka Nwankpa, Politics

Charges Tinubu, Celebrates Igbo Women on 2025 August Meeting As Igbo women across the South-East conclude the 2025 August Meetings in their various communities, Bishop Prof Emeka Nwankpa, Convener of the South East Mandate for Good Governance (SEMGG), has hailed them for their resilience, unity, and contributions to grassroots development. In a goodwill message, the respected cleric and philanthropist described the August Meeting as a unique forum where women chart the course for community progress, conflict resolution, and social transformation. He noted that their consistent efforts have led to visible improvements in education, health, infrastructure, and youth empowerment across Igboland.…

Aug

29

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor Celebrates Birthday in Style, thanks Gov. Alex Otti, Others

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Current Events, News, Sponsored

‎Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, (Ikenga Gburugburu), affectionately known as "De Ultimate Commander," recently celebrated his birthday with grandeur in Umuahia, Abia State. The celebration was attended by notable figures in Abia State, including Prof. Kenneth Kalu, Secretary to the Abia State Government. ‎The event featured an array of food, music, and dancing, with guests enjoying themselves far into the night. Drring his goodwill speech, the SSG praised Ambassador Dr. Offor for his good heart and selfless dedication to the welfare of others, commending his philanthropic efforts and commitment to society. He described Ultimate Commander as an unassuming gentleman who embodies…

Aug

28

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Rep Ibe Okwara Osonwa Tasks Constituents on Voter Registration

Abia State, Current Events, News, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics, Social Issues2027, Abia State, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, INEC, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

The member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has called on his constituents to take advantage of the ongoing voter registration exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Rep Osonwa, in a statement, described voter registration as the gateway to good governance and urged eligible voters in Arochukwu and Ohafia to ensure they get registered and collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). “Democracy works best when the people take part in the process. The first step is to register and obtain your PVC. Without it, you cannot vote, and without voting, you…

Aug

28

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia at 34: Rep Ibe Okwara Osonwa Congratulates Abians, Lauds Gov Otti

Abia State, Current Events, News, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Politics

The member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has congratulated the people of Abia State on the occasion of the state’s 34th anniversary. In his goodwill message, Osonwa praised the resilience, industry, and unity of Abians, noting that the state has continued to grow stronger since its creation in 1991. He described Abians as a people blessed with abundant human and natural resources whose contributions to national development remain invaluable. The lawmaker also commended Governor Alex Otti for what he described as purposeful leadership and bold reforms aimed at repositioning the state for…