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*Nigeria to Showcase Artistic Brilliance at Prestigious Abu Dhabi Art 2025* Abuja, Nigeria – July 2025 – Nigeria’s contemporary art scene takes centre stage at the prestigious Abu Dhabi Art 2025, as the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy unveils a landmark cultural collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism, Abu Dhabi. Through this global engagement, Nigeria reaffirms its leadership in Africa’s creative economy and showcases the vibrancy, depth, and innovation of its artistic community on a world-class platform. As part of the Ministry’s visionary Nigeria Everywhere initiative, which promotes the global visibility of Nigerian creativity, this special showcase titled “Nigeria Spotlight” will present seven pioneering galleries at the fair: SOTO Gallery, O’DA Gallery, 1897 Gallery, Windsor Gallery, Imọra Gallery, AMG Gallery, and a special project with MADhouse x Tikera Africa. These galleries bring forward an exciting range of art...

ANAMBRA SECURITY: NUJ FCT COUNCIL HONOURS CP ORUTUGU AS BEST CRIME FIGHTER - MAN OF THE YEAR 2025 The Anambra State Police Command is pleased to inform the general public that the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, *CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc MNIPS PhD,* was today, 22nd July 2025 honoured with the prestigious award of “Best Crime Fighter – Man of the Year 2025” by the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory Council. The award, which was presented at a special event held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel Abuja, during FCT Press Week Lecture and Awards Ceremony on the theme: _Journalism in a Changing World: Press Freedom, Media, Democracy and Society_ recognizes the CP Orutugu’s exceptional leadership, dedication to duty, and strategic approach to crime prevention and community safety in Anambra State. Under his Command, Anambra State has recorded significant milestones in combating violent crimes, dismantling criminal syndicates, foster...

British Council Deepens Partnership with Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy Abuja, Nigeria – July 23, 2025 – The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy (FMACTCE) welcomed the Country Director of the British Council in Nigeria, Donna McGowan, and her delegation during a high-level courtesy visit to the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. The meeting reflected a shared commitment to strengthening collaboration between Nigeria and the British Council in the areas of cultural diplomacy, youth empowerment, and creative sector growth. With aligned visions for a thriving creative economy, discussions centred on knowledge sharing, purposeful programming, and enhanced visibility for Nigerian creatives on the global stage. The Honourable Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa, who received the delegation, expressed appreciation for the British Council’s longstanding support and active engagement in Nigeria’s cultur...

Nigeria Strengthens Global Creative Ties with EU to Deliver Jobs and Growth Under Renewed Hope Agenda Abuja, Nigeria | July 22, 2025 – In a landmark diplomatic engagement aimed at expanding Nigeria’s global cultural and economic footprint, the Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, led a high-level delegation to a strategic meeting with ambassadors of European Union member states at the EU Embassy in Abuja. The session, hosted by the European Union Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS under the leadership of Ambassador Gautier Mignot, focused on advancing international partnerships to fuel growth, job creation, and innovation within Nigeria’s creative and cultural industries. Speaking at the meeting, Honourable Minister Musawa presented Nigeria’s Creative Economy Roadmap, a bold and transformative blueprint aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises economic diversification, youth empow...

GROUP SEEKS IGP EGBETOKUN's INTERVENTION AS IMEKO AFON DPO INSISTS ON MEDDLING IN A CIVIL MATTER. The general public could recall that the able leadership of The Nigeria Police Force, Zone 2, Onikan, Lagos; headed by Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Adegoke M. Fayoade mni,psc; recently held a supposedly refresher training for senior police officers where emphasis was laid on decorum and professionalism. The highlight of the training was on how the officers were reminded that the police has little or no business interfering in matters that are predominantly civil in nature.  It is however worrisome to report that some of the senior officers eventually chose to waste taxpayers money which was used to foot the training expenses because even while the training was ongoing, some of the officers were still flouting the AIG's instructions.  This claim is evident in the attached petition as shown to the press by a human rights organisation viz THE ADVOCATES FOR ...

ANAMBRA POLICE ARRESTS TWO SUSPECTS OVER FAKE KIDNAP AND FOILED EXTORTION ATTEMPT _As CP Orutugu Orders Prosecution of Suspects, Expresses Concern Over Rising Moral Decay in Society_ The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspects involved in a self-orchestrated kidnap incident designed to extort money from the victim’s own family. The suspects are Chinecherem Okonkwo ‘f’ age 28years old and Chinecherem Aronu ‘m’ age 30years old  Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) acting on an intelligence-led investigation of a disturbing report of alleged abduction of Chinecherem Nwaokoye, a female student of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), stormed a lodge located at UNIZIK Temp Site, Awka, where the victim was found alive and in the company of her male accomplice.  According to the report, Chinecherem had earlier contacted her family on Tuesday, 8th July 2025, informing them that she was returning home from school but never arrived....

ZENITH BANK RECOGNISED AS NIGERIA'S BEST BANK AT EUROMONEY AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE 2025 Zenith Bank Plc has been named “Nigeria’s Best Bank” at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, emerging as Nigeria’s standout performer, and clinching the biggest and most coveted country award. The award, which was presented to the bank on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at The Peninsula, London, is a testament to its commitment to delivering exceptional banking services, innovative products and superior value to its customers and shareholders. Euromoney’s Awards for Excellence are one of the most highly coveted awards that matter to banks and bankers who matter. The annual Awards for Excellence celebrates financial institutions that demonstrate leadership, innovation, and resilience in their markets, with this year’s edition seeing a record number of over 770 entries from world class financial institutions including HSBC, Morgan Stanley, CitiBank, Barclays, Standard Bank and Development B...

ANAMBRA POLICE ARRESTS TWO SUSPECTS OVER FAKE KIDNAP AND FOILED EXTORTION ATTEMPT _As CP Orutugu Orders Prosecution of Suspects, Expresses Concern Over Rising Moral Decay in Society_ The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspects involved in a self-orchestrated kidnap incident designed to extort money from the victim’s own family. The suspects are Chinecherem Okonkwo ‘f’ age 28years old and Chinecherem Aronu ‘m’ age 30years old  Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) acting on an intelligence-led investigation of a disturbing report of alleged abduction of Chinecherem Nwaokoye, a female student of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), stormed a lodge located at UNIZIK Temp Site, Awka, where the victim was found alive and in the company of her male accomplice.  According to the report, Chinecherem had earlier contacted her family on Tuesday, 8th July 2025, informing them that she was returning home from school but never arrived....

"No Fear For 2027" Prophet Godwin Ikuru Declares Prophetic Support For President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ahead of 2027 In a recent prophetic declaration, Prophet Godwin Ikuru has stated that president Tinubu will remain in office in 2027, asserting that there is no fear for the president's position. According to Prophet Ikuru, his prophecy is a message of assurance and stability for the nation. The prophet's words have sparked reactions from various quarters, with many viewing the prophecy as a message of confidence in the president's leadership. Prophet Ikuru's previous prophecies have gathered significant attention in the past and this latest declaration is expected to be closely observed by political analysts, supporters, and critics alike. As the 2027 political landscape continues to unfold, the prophecy serves as a reminder of the importance of faith and confidence in leadership. Whether or not the prophecy comes to pass, it has already...

ANAMBRA SECURITY: CP ORUTUGU STRENGTHENS POLICE-COMMUNITY RELATIONS THROUGH MEDIA ENGAGEMENT IN ONITSHA In a renewed effort of the Anambra State Police Command to enhance Police-Public Communication and deepen public trust, the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, *CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc MNIPS PhD* in the early hours of today, 18th July 2025 visited Udala Radio Station  104.7fm, a popular radio station in Onitsha. This was as a part of the ongoing strategic engagements with media platforms across the State. The visit which centered on strengthening the Command’s communication channels with the public, featured a live radio interaction where the *CP* addressed critical security concerns and discussed ongoing efforts by the Police to sustain peace and order across Anambra State. During the program, CP Orutugu emphasized the importance of proactive community participation in policing, the need for timely information sharing, and reiterated the Command’s commitment...

Honourable Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa, Esq. Leads First-Ever Creative Industry Mapping, Catalysing Over 2.5 Million Jobs Across Nigeria’s Creative Sector 18th July, 2025- Abuja, Nigeria In a bold and visionary step toward economic diversification and inclusive prosperity, the Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy is proud to announce the successful completion of Phase One of Nigeria’s first-ever Creative and Cultural Industries (CCI) Mapping. This groundbreaking data initiative identifies clear pathways to create over 2.5 million jobs within Nigeria’s vibrant and fast-evolving creative economy. This mapping exercise marks a historic milestone. For the first time, Nigeria has a comprehensive, evidence-based understanding of its creative sector. It highlights where value is most concentrated, which areas hold the greatest promise for growth, and how collaborative investments can deliver sustainable impact across the country. “This is not jus...

Ministry Of Art, Culture, Tourism, Creative Economy Refutes Misleading Article The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy has distanced itself from claims made in a July 12, 2025 article published by African Travel Times, titled “A Bitter Irony: UAE’s Sanctions Undermine African Trust After Africa-Backed Win for UN Tourism Role.” In a press statement signed by the Minister, Hannatu Musa Musawa, the Ministry emphasized that the views expressed in the article do not represent the position of the Minister, the Ministry, or the Federal Government of Nigeria. According to the statement, Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) maintain a cordial and mutually beneficial relationship, especially in the areas of tourism development and cultural cooperation. The Ministry further clarified that it has not received any official communication indicating a change in UAE’s visa policy, and that visa issuance for Nigerians continues in an orderly manner. “The...

Are You Ready For ARA THUNDER? Save The Date, July 30th 2025, The Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Abuja Famous Ibo lady Music Star With The Talking Drum, ARA THUNDER, says it’s going to be thunderous, as she gets ready to explode at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Wednesday, July 30th, 2025. For the now famous Ofurum Janet Chinwendu, popularly known at home and abroad as ARA THUNDER, the journey to stardom started, while under the tutelage of Tourism icon, Otunba Olawanle Akinboboye. ARA THUNDER admits, she has come a long way to stardom! Groomed by Atunda Entertainment under the watchful eyes of the Founder, Otunba Olawanle Akinboboye, her story is like a folk tale. In the beginning, all she ever wanted was to be a dancer, a backup singer, but fate smiled a good fortune on her. And she is ready once again to showcase an unusual mastery of the art of the talking drum to the high and mighty. The event is: The Unveiling of the IPADA Initiative 5-Year Progra...

Olo Omidan Bata Set For The Stage At The Villa, State House Abuja Olo Omidan Bata Set For The Stage At The Villa, State House Abuja See video below  https://youtu.be/fanrhj9YmWE?si=Vhzt5dofZBUOl1Nv Come Wednesday July 30th, 2025, Music Star, Olo Omidan Bata, will again hit the stage at the prestigious banquet hall of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria. Born Ajayi Progress Temiloluwa, Olo Omidan Bata who left teaching to take up Accountancy is now doing very well in her chosen career as a Bata Queen, which gives her the opportunity of following her passion in the music industry as a singer, choreographer and Omele Bata player. Olo Omidan Bata will be live on stage at the villa, courtesy of Atunda Entertainment, Motherland Beckons …heed the call and IPADA Initiative Founded by Tourism Icon, Otunba Olawanle Akinboboye. So keep the date: Wednesday 30th July 2025

ANAMBRA POLICE RECOVER TWO STOLEN VEHICLES IN OBOSI AND ASABA THROUGH INTELLIGENCE-LED OPERATIONS The Anambra State Police Command, under the Ogidi Area Command, has recorded significant breakthroughs in its ongoing efforts to combat vehicle theft and armed robbery. Two stolen vehicles were successfully recovered on July 12, 2025, in separate intelligence-led operations. Acting swiftly on the intelligence-led information, the Divisional Police Officer Obosi led a team of police operatives, in collaboration with local vigilante personnel, in a coordinated search and recovered an abandoned 2005 model Toyota RAV-4, red in colour, with registration number YAB 122 AZ (Abuja) at along Fresh Air Hotel Road, near Holy Trinity Catholic Parish, Odume-Isiowulu, Obosi. The vehicle was reported snatched from the owner in the early hours of 11th July 2025 by three armed men in Oba. In a related development, and furtherance of a prior case reported on 6th July 2025, the Anambra State Pol...

Nigeria and Russia Strengthen Cultural, Creative and Tourism Ties in High-Level Bilateral Meeting Abuja, Nigeria – In a landmark diplomatic engagement held in Abuja, the Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria received His Excellency A.L. Podelyshev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Nigeria, for high-level discussions on expanding bilateral cooperation across culture, creativity, tourism and education. The meeting brought together senior officials from both nations, including Mr Faiz Imam, Chief Principal Adviser to the Honourable Minister, and Mr Obi Asika, Director General of the National Council for Arts and Culture. Together, they explored actionable areas for mutual partnership and cultural diplomacy, in alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. This engagement reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to leveragi...

Honourable Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa Hosts European Union Delegation, Reinforces Commitment to President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda Abuja, Nigeria – July 9th, 2025 – The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy welcomed a high-level delegation from the European Union to Nigeria and ECOWAS, led by Ambassador Gautier Mignot, on Tuesday. The courtesy visit, hosted by the Honourable Minister, Hannatu Musa Musawa, Esq., marked the first official meeting with the newly appointed EU Head of Delegation and opened the door to an expansive cultural and economic collaboration between Nigeria and the EU. This engagement reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening global cultural diplomacy and unlocking the economic potential of its creative industries — all in alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. A Shared Vision for Growth Through Culture Welcoming the EU delegation, Hono...

ANAMBRA POLICE - LED SECURITY FORCES CONTAIN SHOOTING INCIDENTS AT OKO AND EKWULOBIA FLYOVER: DEMOBILIZE ONE OF THE ARMED HOODLUMS, RECOVER TWO RIFLES, FOUR VEHICLES AS THE SECURITY FORCE SUSTAINS THE ONSLAUGHT OPERATION IN THE AREA. _Records a fatal gunshot injury on two unsuspecting members of the public and the burning of a security vehicle_ Anambra Police-led Security Force contained a shooting incident in the early hours of today 9th July 2025 at Oko and Ekwulobia flyover, Aguata Local Government Area. The team also demobilised one of the armed criminals, recovered one AK-47 rifle, one automatic pump action gun and four vehicles at the scene as the Operatives sustained the onslaught operations in the area. The vehicles recovered include one red Toyota Camry vehicle with Reg No: ENU 58 SC, custom colour GLK Mercedes Benz without a registration number, golden colour Lexus 330 with Reg No: ENU 815 AP and one ash Toyota Highlander with Reg No: GDD 517 RW.  The Armed c...

FCT Police Command Launch Joint Operation, Targets One-Chance Robbers And Plate Number Violations  In view of recent security concerns within the Federal Capital Territory, particularly over the past weekend, the FCT Police Command on Monday, 7th July 2025, activated a robust and intelligence-led operational strategy aimed at tackling criminal elements and ensuring the continued safety of residents. As part of these efforts, the Command will intensify stop-and-search operations at key flashpoints, targeting individuals involved in “one-chance” robberies, vandalism, and the activities of scavengers who pose a growing security threat. The operation will also clamp down on unauthorized persons using diplomatic plate numbers to commit crime and evade law enforcement. Members of the public are strongly advised to avoid driving vehicles with covered number plates, vehicles without number plates, or those bearing only one plate. Likewise, individuals using vehicles with tinted...

ANAMBRA POLICE ARRESTS ONE DREADED CULT MEMBER LINKED TO THE MURDER AND ABDUCTION OF UNSUSPECTING MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC EARLY LAST MONTH IN OKO ORUMBA NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA Police Operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Awkuzu on 7th July 2025 arrested a male suspect one Chukwujekwu Micheal Okoye a.k.a Bus-Stop, aged 25 years old. The arrest is a follow-up to the disturbing incident at Oko which records the injury to two persons, murder of two persons and abduction of two others who were later released after ransom was paid early last month at the Total Junction and Tipper Junction respectively all in Oko, Orumba North Local Government Area. The Operatives also recovered one automatic pump-action gun and two handsets.   It would be recalled that the suspect in the early hours of the 22nd May, 2025 robbed a victim of his handset and other valuables at gunpoint in Oko. He confessed to being an active member of the Aye Confraternity Cult group and...

*Primate Ayodele Releases 31st Edition of Annual Prophecy Book “Warnings To The Nations* ” Renowned prophet and Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has released the much anticipated 31st edition of his annual prophecy book, titled: “Warnings To The Nations,” on Saturday at his Lagos church. The book, which always contains prophetic revelations to nations across the world, is a publication that highlights some global topical issues. The revelations include Nigeria’s 2027 election polls, Tinubu’s government and re-election, opposition coalition, Third World War, Israel-Iran conflict, warnings to organisations in different sectors, including education, aviation, maritime, sports, media, science and technology, and banking. It also included warning to significant individuals like Tony Elumelu, Femi Otedola, Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, Saheed Osupa, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Yemi Shodimu, Vin Diesel, Tobi Bakre, Lateef Adedimeji, Davido, Burna Boy, Rema, John...