Joan Odafe

Lagos

Multimedia Journalist and Senior Correspondent at News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)

Multimedia Journalist at News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) with a THING for healthcare. Call/ Whatsapp: +234-8035789896 Email: [email protected]

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Articles

Mike Abdul thrills fans with new single, 'Fuji Rush'

1 week ago | newsngr.com.ng | Joan Odafe

Nigerian gospel artiste, Mike Abdul, has released a new single titled 'Fuji Rush', a creative fusion of traditional Fuji sounds with contemporary gospel themes and pop influences. By Joan OdafeNigerian gospel artiste, Mike Abdul, has released a new single titled 'Fuji Rush', a creative fusion of traditional Fuji sounds with contemporary gospel themes and pop influences. Abdul disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Lagos.
NIHOTOUR regulatory policy: Runsewe calls for truce in tourism sector

1 week ago | newsexpressngr.com | Joan Odafe

News Express |18th Jun 2025 | 2Ex-DG of Nigeria Tourism Development Authority, Olusegun RunseweEx-DG of Nigeria Tourism Development Authority, Olusegun RunseweBy JOAN ODAFEA former Director-General of Nigeria Tourism Development Authority, Mr Olusegun Runsewe, has called for immediate end to the ongoing conflict within the tourism sector regarding the regulatory policy by the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR). Runsewe made the call in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos.
Lagos to leverage UN 68th CAF meeting for tourism growth

2 weeks ago | newsverge.com | Joan Odafe

The Lagos State Government says it will leverage the 68th Meeting of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa (CAF) for tourism development, youth empowerment and expansion of global visibility. The Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr Idris Aregbe, gave the affirmation in a statement on Friday in Lagos.
Lagos advances global campaign for Adire, African fashion

2 weeks ago | newsngr.com.ng | Joan Odafe

Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture , Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, has met with key international stakeholders to spotlight indigenous fashion and textilesBy Joan OdafeLagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture , Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, has met with key international stakeholders to spotlight indigenous fashion and textiles on the global stage.
ATPN endorses ‘Things Fall Apart’ Festival 2025

2 weeks ago | newsexpressngr.com | Joan Odafe

News Express |8th Jun 2025 | 22ATPN National President Adetunji FadinaATPN National President Adetunji FadinaBy JOAN ODAFEThe Association of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria (ATPN) has officially endorsed the ‘Things Fall Apart’ Festival 2025 as a significant national tourism event that reflects Nigeria’s cultural heritage. The National President of ATPN, Adetunji Fadina, said this in a statement issued by the Deputy President of the association, Mr Wilson Uche, on Saturday, in Lagos.
Eid-el-Kabir: Lagos residents celebrate in style

3 weeks ago | newsexpressngr.com | Joan Odafe

News Express |6th Jun 2025 | 21 Muslim faithful heading to Eid ground for the Sallah prayers Muslim faithful heading to Eid ground for the Sallah prayersBy JOAN ODAFEAs the sun rose over Lagos on Eid-el-Kabir morning, the entrance to mosques and prayer grounds was like a runway of religious tradition and trends, as Muslim faithful trooped in for prayers.
Actors Guild inaugurates national secretariat, launches mobile app

3 weeks ago | newsexpressngr.com | Joan Odafe

News Express |6th Jun 2025 | 5Newly inaugurated AGN National SecretariatNewly inaugurated AGN National SecretariatBy JOAN ODAFEThe Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) says it is set to officially open its national secretariat to enhance the guild’s operational capacity, administrative structure and national presence. The AGN President, Emeka Rollas, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos.
Foundation, LAWMA urge tourists, community to keep environment, beaches clean

3 weeks ago | newsverge.com | Joan Odafe

The Oba Saheed Elegushi Foundation and Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) have called on Lagos residents, particularly those living in the Ikate-Elegushi community of the state, to clean up their environment to avoid the spread of diseases. The organisations also called on visitors, particularly those visiting various tourist destinations, especially beaches, within and around the community to ensure they maintain proper waste disposal to avoid pollution.
FG plans ‘World Orisha Congress’ to boost spiritual tourism

1 month ago | newsexpressngr.com | Joan Odafe

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.
Ooni, Soyinka commend President Tinubu for promoting Nigeria's culture globally

1 month ago | newsngr.com.ng | Joan Odafe

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.