The 22nd National Sports Festival in Abeokuta lived up to Ogun State executive governor Prince Dapo Abiodun’s promises to make the games spectacular. Abiodun also provided the platforms for people in Ogun State to key into the different levels of economic activities before and during the games. This allowed the state to appreciate the extent…
With bold promises and strategic planning underway, the Coal City State is setting its sights on delivering a world-class sports celebration that not only builds on the legacy of Ogun 2024 but raises the bar for future editions As the curtain falls on the highly-praised Gateway Games in Ogun State , attention is already turning…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has declared that sports should no longer be seen merely as a recreational activity, but as a powerful economic force and a tool for national unity and integration. Akpabio made this known on Thursday during his address at the closing ceremony of the 22nd National Sports Festival held in Abeokuta, the…
As Pakistan sets ambitious targets for its IT sector aiming for a $20 billion valuation and $4 billion in exports some of the country’s most respected voices are urging a deep and urgent reflection. For Burhan Mirza, widely considered an IT Tycoon in Pakistan’s digital space, the transformation began far earlier than most imagine. ‘Digital…
Hong Kong parody singer-songwriter Sunny Lam, known for his satires on current affairs, has called off an upcoming concert after “careful consideration.” Lam, who has 151,000 followers on Facebook and 122,000 followers on Instagram, announced on Friday that his two-day show – translated into English as “Sunny Lam Birthday Concert in Hong Kong” – would…
At a memorial service that stirred both nostalgia and urgency, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, issued a powerful call to Uganda’s musicians to embrace their responsibility as educators, unifiers, and change-makers. Addressing mourners gathered at St Agnes Catholic Church in Makindye for the 17th anniversary of the death of legendary singer Paul…
By Paul Dada Segun Akinlolu popularly known as Beautiful Nubia, is a Nigerian-born songwriter, music composer and band leader. He is a foremost performer of contemporary folk music. In this interview with P.M News Deputy Editor Paul Dada, he shares insights about his kind of music, why he does not care about awards which other…