TINUBU IDENTIFIES CREATIVE SECTOR AS KEY TO ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION. (PHOTO).

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  President Bola Tinubu has identified the creative economy as a pivotal element of his administration’s economic diversification agenda, reaffirming his commitment to positioning Nigeria’s creative sector as a driving force for global influence. The President stated this at the launch of the 2024 Abuja International Carnival at Eagle Square, Abuja. President Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, said the carnival reaffirms the essence of who Nigerians are—”a people of culture, a people of art, a people of colour, and a people of shared values”. In a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant to The President on Media & Communications, Office of The Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, under the theme, “Carnival of Renewed Hope: A Pledge to My Country”, the event showcased performances from across Nigeria and beyond, demonstrating the administration’s commitment to cultural diplomacy. The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy, working alongsi

SIMON EKPA TALKS TOUGH OVER KILLING OF ENUGU MUSICIAN BY POLICEMAN. (PHOTO).


 Simon Ekpa talks tough over killing of Enugu musician by policeman


The Simon Ekpa-led Biafra Republic Government in-Exile has expressed anger over the killing of a popular Ogene musician, known as Igbo Jah, by a police officer attached to the Anti-Cult Unit of the Enugu State Police Command.


It was reported that Igbo Jah was shot by an operative of the anti-cult unit of the Command on Friday.


The killing has attracted wide outrage among youths in Enugu State, leading to protests.


Reacting to the murder of Igbo Jah, Ekpa vowed that Enugu State will be on lockdown on Tuesday October 29, 2024, to fish out the musician’s killers.


According to him, there should be an end to the incessant killings of Igbo in the state.


“The entire Enugu State will be under lockdown on Tuesday, 29.10.2024. This day will be used to fish out the killers of this innocent man. Enough is enough,” he vowed.


Residents of Enugu and beyond, including Governor Peter Mbah, have condemned the murder of the popular musician.


The police on their part said the killer cop had been identified and detained.

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