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2025

Federal Government and Ogun State Sign Landmark MOU for Renewed Hope Cultural and Creative Projects

Cultural Heritage, Metro, News, Politics, Sponsoredculture, Ogun State, Politics, Tourism

Abeokuta, Ogun State — In a major step towards the revival and promotion of Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and creative economy, the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ogun State Government for the execution of the Renewed Hope Cultural and Creative Projects in the state. The signing ceremony, held in Abeokuta on Sunday, was attended by key government officials, including the Chief of Staff to the Ogun State Governor, Dr. Oluwatoyin Taiwo; Ogun State Governor, His Excellency Prince Dapo Abiodun; the Secretary to the Ogun…

Revered Leader Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu Conferred With Prestigious Title Of Nna Oha Ndigbo In Ghana

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Metro, News, Politics2027, Emeka Kalu, Politics, Tourism

On a momentous occasion, Chief Dr. Emeka C. Kalu, President of ECK Foundation, was honored with the esteemed title of Nna Oha Ndigbo Ghana on September 15, 2024, according to a Press Statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Comr. Amos Kalu, and made available to the public in Abuja. This distinguished recognition is a testament to his exceptional leadership, dedication, and commitment to fostering unity and development. Chief Dr. Kalu's tireless efforts in humanitarianism, community-building, and philanthropy have earned him widespread respect and admiration. As Nna Oha Ndigbo Ghana, he will continue to play a vital role in promoting…

Beyond the barrel: The tourism imperative (1) – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Column, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Metro, NewsMetro, Tourism

Nigeria is at the moment in a precarious position, teetering like a heavy toddler due to the instability of its monocrop economy. The country’s heavy dependence on crude (not even refined) petroleum exports exposes a cumulative effect of defective political economies and the complacency of the ruling elite “who have been trained as to how not to think”. It also reminds one of the stage-like observations of Robert Nester Marley, that “in the midst of water, the fool goes thirsty”. Nigeria’s reliance on oil can be diversified, but the elite’s mindset stands in the way. A notable example is Mexico’s…