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NTIFE 2025: Honourable Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa Reimagines Nigeria’s Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy for Global Capital and Local Prosperity The Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, has renewed her call for strategic partnerships and sustainable investment in Nigeria’s rich cultural, tourism and creative assets, in alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking at the 2025 edition of the Nigeria Tourism Investors Forum and Exhibition (NTIFE) in Abuja, organised by the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), the Honourable Minister said the administration is determined to reposition art, culture, tourism and the creative economy as central pillars of national development, job creation and inclusive growth. She noted that President Tinubu’s foresight in creating the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy is a clear statement of ...

The Much Anticipated IPADA INITIATIVES CELEBRATIONS 2025, Takes Off With Global Arrivals And Bonfire Night Finally the much anticipated day is here and IPADA INITIATIVES CELEBRATIONS 2025 is kicking off with style and glamour! Events leading to this day has been estatic with numerous arrivals and joyful excitement towards everything that IPADA INITIATIVES represents. Early bird arrivals has been unprecedented by groups, individuals, families and huge activities at the 65 acres La Campagne Tropicana Forest River And Beach Resort. Today Friday is largely Arrival Day. Expectedly Africans from the Diaspora, Brazil, the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Caribbean and evety other place around the world including the 55 African countries and Lovers of Africa, will Return to Africa, to celebrate at the beach front with huge activities, too numerous to mention. Aside the luxury homes by the beach front, tents have been strategically made available with African mats on white sandy beach. L...

STAND UP FOR THE CHAMPION: Paul Ukpabio Blog Crowned Winner at Prestigious Nigeria Media Nite Out Awards 19th Anniversary LAGOS, NIGERIA  – Paul Ukpabio Blog is thrilled to announce its latest triumph, having been recognized for excellence at the highly esteemed Nigeria Media Nite Out Awards (NMNA) 19th Anniversary.  The prestigious event, a staple in the Nigerian media industry calendar, took place at the vibrant Lagos Airport Hotel in Ikeja. The gala night celebrated outstanding contributions and achievements across the media landscape. The ceremony was expertly hosted by the charismatic Dr. Champion Mike, who served as the Master of Ceremonies, adding a dynamic energy to the evening’s proceedings. Organized by Solkem Entertainment, the NMNA event brought together key industry figures, media professionals, and dignitaries for a night dedicated to honoring journalistic integrity, innovation, and digital excellence.  The win underscores Paul Ukpabio Blog's com...

My Song ‘ANIMASHAUN’ is a way of releasing my talent to the world – KODACK  • KODACK   New generation Singer and Songwriter KODACK has hit the airwaves again with yet another hit song titled ‘ANIMASHAUN.’ In this interview with Paul Ukpabio’s Blog, KODACK tells us about his music, what led him to drop ANIMASHAUN, and what inspires him to write songs. So, who is KODACK? KODACK, that’s who I am. It’s a nickname I got while I was in a Catholic secondary school, back in Imeko, Ogun state, Nigeria. Why music? Considering that you studied mass communication, are they related in anyway? Well, for me music is more than just sound — it’s communication in its purest form. Studying mass communication gave me the tools to understand how messages reach people, how stories connect, and how emotions spread. Music does the same thing, just without boundaries of language. So yeah, they definitely tie together — both are about reaching hearts and minds, just through different media...

Africa’s ‎Talking Drum Star, ARA Thunder, heralds IPADA Initiatives Celebrations Theme Song 2025 IPADA INITIATIVES CELEBRATIONS 2025 Theme Song is out! And aptly titled, AFRICA: What You Are Looking For Is In Your Hands! (Ooun ti o n wa wa ni o wo re). A song dedicated to all Africans in the Diaspora across the world, calling on them to remember home, reminding them that anyone who sojourns abroad, needs to recall that home is home and no where like home! The song, reiterates the enormous wealth of resources that is abundant in Africa, to which Africans, home and abroad, should come together to build together, for the benefit of today’s people and future generations to come. It is a song that calls to the deep essence of being an African. A melodious song weaved around the unity of Africa and the celebration that IPADA INITIATIVES represents: the Return and homecoming of African brothers and sisters from Brazil, the Caribbean, the Americas, Europe, Asia and so on, along wit...

CHAMPION FOR YOUTHS: Nigeria’s Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu Ph.D, CFR, Backs Jamie Pajoel International 2026 Youth Leadership Convention, Calls Young Nigerians “Architects of Change” Abuja, Nigeria – November 24, 2025 Jamie Pajoel International (JPI), a global youth leadership organisation, paid a courtesy visit to the Deputy Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu Ph.D, CFR, in Abuja, reaffirming a shared commitment to building systems that prepare young Nigerians to lead at home and on the global stage. The delegation was introduced by Sandra Njoku Samuel, Media and Communication Strategist to the Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, and Vice President of the Jamie Pajoel International (JPI) Abuja Chapter. She expressed gratitude to the Deputy Speaker for receiving the team and for his openness to engage platforms that are intentionally shaping young leaders across Nigeria. ...

YOUTHS' CHAMPION: JAMIE PAJOEL INTERNATIONAL SET TO HOST 3000 DELEGATES FROM 15 COUNTRIES AT THE 2026 YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONVENTION IN ABUJA Abuja, Nigeria – Jamie Pajoel International (JPI), a global youth leadership organisation, has announced that preparations are in top gear to host about 3,000 delegates from 15 countries at the JPI Youth Leadership Convention 2026, scheduled to hold in Abuja from 28 to 29 March 2026.  The convention has a strong focus on youth empowerment and youth development across Nigeria and Africa. At a press briefing in Abuja, the President of the JPI Abuja Chapter, Ms. Deborah Remmy, said the convention is being organised at a time when many young people are seeking direction, opportunities and credible platforms to grow.  She explained that the theme for the 2026 convention, “Big Vision, Bold Step”, reflects the organisation’s commitment to helping young people think beyond their present limitations while taking practical ste...

BANKING NEWS: Union Bank Unveils “Save & Gain” Campaign to Reward Smart Savers Union Bank Unveils “Save & Gain” Campaign to Reward Smart Savers Union Bank of Nigeria, one of Nigeria’s most trusted financial institutions, is excited to announce the launch of its new customer reward initiative designed to deepen engagement, drive premium account activity, and promote consistent savings behaviour among its customers. Open to new and existing customers, the Save and Gain promo requires participants to open accounts, maintain and grow a monthly average balance of ₦50,000, complete at least five transactions monthly, and actively use digital channels such as cards, USSD, mobile, or internet banking.  Top deposit contributors will receive monthly rewards ranging from free debit cards, cash prizes of N50,000 and N100,000, respectively, within each level of participation. A special reward of ₦30,000 cash vouchers will be awarded to top depositors and contributors for Dec...

Fast Rising Sensation Paanda Drops Highly Anticipated Single "Help Line" LAGOS, Nigeria – November 26 – Nigerian Afropop and Afro R&B artist Paanda, known for his fresh fusion of smooth African rhythms and soulful R&B vibes, is set to release his latest single, "Help Line," today under Touchplay Music Empire. "Help Line" is a smooth, romantic, and instantly captivating Afropop jam with an R&B twist.  The track, clocking in at 2:54, is an intimate and urgent love story, exploring deep emotions and the profound feeling of emptiness in the absence of a lover. Produced by the talented 9fingers, the single masterfully blends heartfelt, smooth lyrics with an irresistible night vibe rhythm, perfectly capturing the essence of Paanda's unique sound. Paanda is an emerging force in the global music scene. Rooted in Nigeria, his music tells compelling stories of love, emotion, and connection, earning him a fast-growing audience across Africa and beyond...

Polaris Bank Offers Free Prostate Cancer Screening to 250 to mark Int’l Men’s Day in Partnership with Men's Clinic Polaris Bank Offers Free Prostate Cancer Screening to 250 to mark Int’l Men’s Day in Partnership with Men's Clinic *Lagos, Nigeria – November 21, 2025 –* Following the remarkable success of its 2024 free prostate cancer screening programme, which delivered life-saving early detection to hundreds of Nigerian men, Polaris Bank has once again partnered with the foremost Men’s Health Clinic to launch the 2025 edition of its flagship male wellness initiative themed “Men, Your Health Matters – Get Screened Today!” The Bank will provide completely free prostate cancer screening for 250 men aged 40 and above from November 24 to December 31, 2025. Prostate cancer remains the second most common cancer among Nigerian men, but early detection offers a survival rate exceeding 98%. Building on last year’s overwhelming impact, Polaris Bank is fully sponsoring another ...

“So What If We’re Older?” Nigerian Elders Light Up the Runway and Change the Story of Aging In a world that often centres youth and sidelines older voices, a quietly revolutionary fashion event recently held in Abuja is still echoing in the hearts of those who witnessed it. Created to coincide with the Nigerian National Day of Older Persons, which is marked every year on 5 October in alignment with the International Day of Older Persons, “So What If We’re Older?” brought elders to the centre of the red carpet in a way that felt both bold and deeply tender. The older persons only fashion show, conceived and organised by James Alabaster Agbontaen, Truman Tyoden and Leonel Kolade, was much more than a colourful afternoon of style. It was an intentional response to ageism, invisibility and the quiet exclusion that many older Nigerians experience. By inviting elders to step into the lights, cameras and applause, the organisers created a living statement that older persons are no...

FCT POLICE FOIL KIDNAPPING ATTEMPT IN GUTO VILLAGE, BWARI; ONE POLICE OFFICER PAYS THE SUPREME PRICE The FCT Police Command has successfully repelled a kidnapping attempt in Guto village, an outskirts community in Bwari Area Council, in the early hours of 20th November 2025. At approximately 01:10 a.m., the Command received a distress call that armed attackers, numbering about 30, had invaded the community in an attempt to abduct a resident and his family. Responding swiftly, the Bwari Division’s Surveillance Team, in conjunction with the IGP Special Intervention Squad (SIS), mobilised to the scene. Upon sighting the Police team, the attackers opened fire. The officers responded with superior firepower, engaging the attackers in a heated gun duel. In the ensuing firefight, the Police team neutralized two of the assailants, while the remainder fled into the surrounding bushes and mountains for safety. Tragically, one Police officer sustained a fatal gunshot injur...

UPDATE  NBS, NIHOTOUR Synergize for Hospitality Growth   Abuja, Nigeria – 19th November 2025.   The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to build a globally competitive and data-driven hospitality, travel, and tourism industry.   This partnership represents a bold step toward transforming Nigeria’s tourism landscape by deepening research, strengthening sector intelligence, and enabling more informed policy decisions. With improved access to credible data, government agencies, investors, personnel, practitioners, and industry stakeholders will now be better equipped to identify opportunities, monitor growth, and strategically expand the value of tourism in national development.       A New Era for Evidence-Based Tourism Development. The hospitality, travel...

Command Clarifies Incident Amid Reports of PDP Secretariat Chaos The attention of the FCT Police Command has been drawn to a viral video circulating on social media alleging that police officers were involved in a physical confrontation and prevented the Governor of Bauchi State, from gaining access to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, on Tuesday, 18th November 2025. The Command wishes to categorically state that the claims are false, misleading, and do not represent the true situation. The entrance to the Secretariat was momentarily crowded, and what can be observed in the video are police officers dislodging private security personnel and bouncers who were obstructing the Governor’s movement, in order to create a safe and unobstructed passage for him ahead of the scheduled Board of Trustees and National Executive Committee meetings. At no time were police officers involved in any scuffle, nor did they o...

SENATOR NED NWOKO COMMENDS ANONYMOUS WOMAN WHO PUBLICLY CRITICIZED REGINA DANIEL'S ALLEGED DRUG ADDICTION & HER MOTHER'S ENABLING ACTIONS  Senator Ned Nwoko publicly commended an unknown woman for a viral video where she criticized Regina Daniels' and Rita Daniels' handling of the current family crisis, specifically by suggesting that Regina's mother was an enabler of her daughter's alleged substance abuse. Ned Nwoko praised the woman for doing "what Regina's mother could not do," which was to courageously speak the truth.  The Incident The Critic's Video: The woman, in her own viral video, weighed in on the ongoing public feud between Ned Nwoko and his estranged wife Regina Daniels and her mother. The woman in the clip reportedly questioned Regina's maturity in addressing the Nigerian youths on recent protests, an action that led to significant online backlash. The critic also implied that Regina's mother, Rita Daniels,...

“So What If We’re Older?” Nigerian Elders Light Up the Runway and Change the Story of Aging In a world that often centres youth and sidelines older voices, a quietly revolutionary fashion event recently held in Abuja is still echoing in the hearts of those who witnessed it. Created to coincide with the Nigerian National Day of Older Persons, which is marked every year on 5 October in alignment with the International Day of Older Persons, “So What If We’re Older?” brought elders to the centre of the red carpet in a way that felt both bold and deeply tender. The older persons only fashion show, conceived and organised by James Alabaster Agbontaen, Truman Tyoden and Leonel Kolade, was much more than a colourful afternoon of style. It was an intentional response to ageism, invisibility and the quiet exclusion that many older Nigerians experience. By inviting elders to step into the lights, cameras and applause, the organisers created a living statement that older pe...

Stand Up For The Champion: KALABARI RETURNED TO FIRST PLACE ON SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 2025 The Kalabari Ethnic Nationality maked history yesterday Saturday the 15th of November 2025, as it celebrated it's annual New Year activities jointly for the second time after centuries of breaking into several Communities across Rivers State. Also, notable in the return of the whole Communities to Elem-Kalabari, their ancestral land, to perform a sacred festival together for the first time as a show of their unity and resolve to return to the front as a people. The Kalabari New Year Festival that ushers in the blessings of the year 2026, ahead of other ethnic groups in Nigeria started on Thursday with an arts exhibition in Port Harcourt and was crowned with grand performances by cultural and contemporary groups from across the Kalabari land, where the world converged and enjoyed the wonders and unique abilities of the Kalabari people. The venue for the New Year Festival, Elem...

POCACOV Lagos Chairman, Dr. Moses Oladimeji Pays Courtesy Visit To LSSTF ES/CEO, Dr. Ogunsan      The Lagos State chapter of the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with key security stakeholders. This is as the Chairman of POCACOV Lagos, Dr. Moses Oladimeji paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Secretary/CEO of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan, at the Fund’s Headquarters in Lagos, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report. POCACOV, a preventive policing initiative of the Inspector General of Police, is dedicated to reducing the influence of cultism, drug abuse, and other related social vices through community engagement, sensitization, and youth-focused interventions. The initiative leverages workshops, seminars, school outreaches, and advocacy programs to empower communities with the information and tools requir...

NCCSALW Will Enjoy Our Support - Ogunsan; Assures Alamutu On LSSTF Visit  The Director of the Southwest zone of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons NCCSALW, CP Abiodun Alamutu (retd) on his Lagos tour has paid a courtesy visit to the security funding agency, Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) to seek their support for the activities in the State. Noting that every security agency in Lagos has benefited immensely from LSSTF, the former CP of Ogun State called on the LSSTF Executive Secretary/CEO, Dr. Ayo Ogunsan to put his organization into due consideration. National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report. CP Alamutu retd highlighted in his visit that 'the National Center for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons NCCSALW is set out to prevent and control the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in our society.' He added that, 'The Center was established on the 3rd of May 2021, by the ...

The Truth Surfaces: "I NEVER MARRIED REGINA AT 17 YEARS", SENATOR NED NWOKO DEBUNKS LIES WITH A PROOF OF REGINA'S VOTERS CARD REVEALING HER AGE (CHECK DETAILS INSIDE) As more dramatic twist and turns continue to unfold, Senator Dr. Prince Ned Nwoko has taken to his official social media handle on X to set the records straight.  On his verified X account, Senator Ned Nwoko remarked: "It has come to my attention that false claims are being circulated by Regina, suggesting that I married her when she was 17 years old. These claims are entirely untrue and misleading. For clarity, during my first meeting with Regina, I asked her age, and she told me she was 21 years old. I further asked if she had any document to support this, and she presented her inec voter’s card, which clearly shows that she was born on October 10th, 1998. I informed her that I would keep this document in my possession, and I have done so since that day. I have also...

"I NEVER MARRIED REGINA AT 17 YEARS", SENATOR NED NWOKO DEBUNKS LIES WITH A PROOF OF REGINA'S VOTERS CARD REVEALING HER AGE As more dramatic twist and turns continue to unfold, Senator Dr. Prince Ned Nwoko has taken to his official social media handle on X to set the records straight.  On his verified X account, Senator Ned Nwoko remarked: "It has come to my attention that false claims are being circulated by Regina, suggesting that I married her when she was 17 years old. These claims are entirely untrue and misleading. For clarity, during my first meeting with Regina, I asked her age, and she told me she was 21 years old. I further asked if she had any document to support this, and she presented her inec voter’s card, which clearly shows that she was born on October 10th, 1998. I informed her that I would keep this document in my possession, and I have done so since that day. I have also seen a BBC interview Her mom granted after our marriag...