Joan Odafe

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News Express |13th May 2025 | 9Dignitaries at Mondays press conference to announce World Orisha CongressDignitaries at Mondays press conference to announce World Orisha CongressBy JOAN ODAFEThe Federal Government, through the National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO) has unveiled plans to establish the ‘World Orisha Congress’ (WOOCON) to boost the nation’s economy through spiritual tourism.

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The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has commended President Bola Tinubu for his administration's growing recognition of culture as a vital pillar of national identity,By Joan OdafeThe Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has commended President Bola Tinubu for his administration's growing recognition of culture as a vital pillar of national identity, unity and international diplomacy.

3 weeks ago | newsverge.com | Joan Odafe

Nigerian actress and film producer, Omoni Oboli, has stirred reactions on social media with a witty request following the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). In a lighthearted post on her Instagram page, @omonioboli, she wrote: “Now that AMVCA is over, please I need a favour; those clothes people wore, can they borrow me?

1 month ago | newsexpressngr.com | Joan Odafe

News Express |2nd May 2025 | 10 The record-breaking African Spinach The record-breaking African SpinachBy JOAN ODAFEA towering 9.5-foot tall African Spinach has been discovered in Ikoro-Ekiti, a town in Ekiti State. The plant, locally known as ‘Efo Tete,’ which is possibly the tallest ever recorded spinach in Africa, has sparked scientific curiosity and tourism interest. This was contained in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos.

1 month ago | newsverge.com | Joan Odafe

Ethiopian Airlines says it is intensifying efforts to promote tourism to and from Nigeria to boost the growing momentum of the industry. The Area Manager of Ethiopian Airlines, Nigeria, Mrs Firiehiwot Mekonnen, said this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. Mekonnen said Nigeria was fast emerging as Africa’s leading hub for entertainment and cultural events, and the airline was set to support its growth.