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Jun

23

2025

FG Endorses IPADA INITIATIVES, Set To Unveil 5 Year Programme At Aso Villa (July 30th)

Column, Cultural Heritage, Metro, NewsBola Ahmed Tinubu, culture, Metro, Nigeria, Tourism

The Federal Government has once again opened its doors to IPADA INITIATIVES, endorsing it as a gateway to the continent of Africa for Africans in the Diaspora and lovers of Africa, resident all over the world. In another recent swift move, the Federal government has endorsed it's hosting in Aso Villa, all African Ambassadors and other global Ambassadors in Nigeria, next month July 30th, as IPADA INITIATIVES unveils a 5 year programme to the world. It will be another grand opportunity for all Nations Ambassagors in Nigeria, Captains of industries, top tourism industy practitioners, the international press, and press in…

Jun

22

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Minister Of Art, Culture, Tourism And Creative Economy Directs Nihotour To Suspend Enforcement Actions Nationwide

Cultural Heritage, Metro, NewsMetro, Tourism

The Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, has directed the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) to immediately suspend all enforcement actions nationwide following recent incidents in Lagos State. The Minister gave the directive on Friday, following the recent incident involving the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) during its national enforcement exercise in Lagos State over the noncompliance with the registration of their staff members. The decision, she said, paves the way for a more inclusive, transparent, and consultative stakeholder engagement process, which the Honourable Minister will personally lead in…

Jun

17

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Air Peace Rejects Oshiomhole’s Extortion Claims, Denies Boarding Incident

Metro, News, OpinionAir Peace, Metro, Oshiomhole

Air Peace has refuted allegations by Senator Adams Oshiomhole (Edo North) that he was extorted and unfairly denied boarding, asserting that the former Edo State governor arrived late for his flight and did not check in online as claimed. In a statement on Monday, Air Peace Operations Manager Ayodeji Adeyemi described Oshiomhole’s accusations as “false allegations” possibly driven by personal motives. “Oshiomhole came late for his flight — that’s established, and he didn’t deny it. He arrived at the airport requesting to board when the flight had closed,” Adeyemi said. The airline dismissed Oshiomhole’s claim of online check-in, stating that…

Jun

17

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Benue Governor Reveals Details of Deadly Yelewata Attack, Says Armed Herders Targeted Checkpoints

Column, Metro, News, PoliticsBenue State, Metro, Politics

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has disclosed that the armed herders responsible for the recent attack on Yelewata in Guma Local Government Area entered the community through a nearby river and first targeted military and police checkpoints. Speaking on Monday evening, Governor Alia revealed that the attack, which reportedly claimed over 200 lives, lasted for two hours. “In Yelewata, there is a military and police checkpoint. The river is not too far from this axis, so we understand that they came by the route of the river,” he said. Alia explained that the attackers, who were reportedly pushed back…

Jun

15

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Fashion Takes Stage As Ministry Convenes Strategic Stakeholders Event To Transform Nigeirria’s Creative Economy.

Cultural Heritage, Lifestyle, Metro, News, Sponsoredculture, Metro, Tourism

Abuja, Nigeria – June 2025 – The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy hosted a landmark stakeholder engagement, Fashion Focus 2025: Stitching the Gaps, Building Bridges Across Nigeria’s Fashion Value Chain, convening key government leaders, private sector actors, and emerging fashion entrepreneurs to align on actionable strategies for unlocking Nigeria’s global fashion potential. Held in Abuja as part of Nigeria’s creative drive under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the event marked a milestone moment in the Ministry’s efforts to integrate fashion as a viable vehicle for economic diversification, youth empowerment, and cultural diplomacy.…