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Female Gospel Ministers Network International Conference: Empowerment and Transformation The Female Gospel Ministers Network International (FGMNI) is hosting its International Conference, a divine convocation designed to empower, equip, and inspire female gospel ministers to rise into their God-given mandate for global impact. Here are some key details about the conference: *Conference Details* - *Date:* Friday, September 5th, and Saturday, September 6th, 2025 - *Venue:* Victory HolyGhost Mission, Banex Compound, 15/17 Abimbola Street, Isolo Industrial Estate, Isolo, Opposite Johnsonwax, Lagos, Nigeria - *Organizer:* Female Gospel Ministers Network International (FGMNI) under the leadership of Apostle Dr. Angela Ohakosim *What to Expect* - A mighty outpouring of God's Spirit - Practical teachings and divine impartation for global relevance - Revival, healing, and restoration - Networking and kingdom collaborations among women ministers - Prophetic directions...

OPINION: Under President Tinubu's eight-year leadership, APC will outshine PDP in terms of achievements. SPACE FOR ADVERTISEMENT  Abuja-based legal practitioner, writer and political enthusiast, Muhammed Mustapha Belgore, is probably the hope of tomorrow’s youth. Blunt, upright and focused, Muhammed is well grounded in political analysis. In this interview with Gboyega Alaka, Mohammed opens up on current party politicking in Nigeria and how it affects the youths and the North’s position.   You are no doubt a politically conscious youth. But do you think today’s youth are generally mindful of politics?   Yes, I believe today’s youth are generally mindful of politics. As I stated before this interview, my generation is the golden generation that will save this country. While it may seem that not all youths may be fully participating, everyone is watching with keen interest, especially as policies directly affect their survival in the harsh situations...

Nigeria and Switzerland Commence High-Level Talks on Artifact Repatriation and Cultural Cooperation Nigeria and Switzerland have opened formal discussions on the repatriation of Nigerian artifacts and broader cultural cooperation, the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy announced on Friday. The talks began during a courtesy visit by the Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E. Patrick Felix Egloff, to the Minister, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, in Abuja. Ambassador Egloff described the engagement as historic, noting it was the first time a Swiss envoy had met with a Nigerian Minister of Art and Culture. He reaffirmed Switzerland’s commitment to strengthening cultural diplomacy through bilateral agreements and institutional collaborations. “This is the first time a Swiss Ambassador is meeting with a Nigerian Minister of Art and Culture. We are eager to build stronger institutional cooperation with the ministry, and the restitution of arti...

LAGOS STATE TASKFORCE LAUNCHES 24/7 PUBLIC COMPLAINT HOTLINES In line with the Agency’s statutory responsibilities as enshrined under Chapter E6, Section 4, Subsection (1) of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Law and the Transport Sector Reform Laws of 2018, which empower the Agency to enforce compliance on issues relating to poor sanitary conditions, environmental vices, degradation, and traffic violations, the Lagos State Taskforce has introduced dedicated public complaint hotlines. The initiative which complements the Agency’s “See Something, Say Something” whistle-blowing and feedback mechanism is also designed to strengthen community engagement and enhance response effectiveness. With the launch of these 24/7 Complaint Hotlines, members of the public can now speak directly with the top management of the Agency to report cases such as security threats, traffic violations, environmental degradation, street blockages, and other related concerns. The public is hereb...

Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy Announces Nigeria’s Designers for Saudi International Handicrafts Week 2025 Abuja, Nigeria, August 29, 2025 – The Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, has announced that three exceptional Nigerian designers will represent the country at the Saudi International Handicrafts Week (Banan) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this November. This milestone is the result of the Honourable Minister’s visionary Creative Collection Initiative, launched during the Fashion Focus Stakeholder Engagement in June 2025. Under her directive, her Special Assistant on Animation, Fashion, Arts and Crafts, Amira Idris Ibrahim, who also led the Fashion Focus Stakeholder Engagement, coordinated every aspect of this initiative with remarkable professionalism, foresight, and dedication. Her exceptional execution ensured that Nigerian designers were meticulously prepared...

ACCESS HOLDINGS PLC APPOINTS MR. INNOCENT IKE AS SUBSTANTIVE GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, RECOGNIZING THE EXCEPTIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF MS. BOLAJI AGBEDE AS ACTING GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Access Holdings (‘Access Holdco’ or ‘the Company’) today announces the appointment of Mr. Innocent Ike as the substantive Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective August 29, 2025, following the receipt of regulatory approval. Mr. Ike will succeed Ms. Bolaji Agbede, who has served as the Company’s Acting Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer for the past 18 months and has played a vital role in driving the Company’s performance. Due to regulatory stipulations on the required years of experience for a Financial Holding Company’s Managing Director, Ms. Agbede will revert to her substantive role as the Company’s Executive Director, Business Support. During Ms. Agbede’s tenure, Access Holdco achieved significant milestones, inc...

CP BELLO M SANI PRESENTS CHEQUES WORTH OVER #16 MILLION AS GROUP LIFE ASSURANCE AND IGP FAMILY WELFARE TO TWENTY-FIVE (25) FAMILIES OF DECEASED POLICE OFFICERS The Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State, CP Bello M Sani had today Tuesday 26th August, 2025 presented cheques under the Group Life Assurance Scheme and the Inspector General of Police Family Welfare Scheme to families of police officers who died in active service. This gesture is in line with IGP's unwavering commitments to improve the welfare of the families of officers who died in active service.  The total sum of Sixteen Million, Nine Hundred and Forty-Five Thousand, Two Hundred and Thirty-eight Naira, Thirty-Four kobo (₦16,945,238.34k) was disbursed to 25 families of the fallen heroes in the Command. In his remarks, the CP noted that the gesture reflected the unwavering determination of the 22nd indigenous Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D, NPM, to the we...

Nigeria and Brazil Deepen Ties with Bold Cultural and Economic Partnerships as Minister Hannatu Musawa Joins President Tinubu on State Visit President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, arrived in Brasília, Brazil, to a warm and dignified welcome as he began a two-day State Visit at the invitation of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The visit marks a defining moment in strengthening the long-standing relationship between Nigeria and Brazil and advancing President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda on the global stage. At the centre of this mission is a renewed commitment to cooperation in agriculture, aviation, energy, technology, cultural exchange, and the creative economy. Over the course of the visit, Nigeria and Brazil signed landmark agreements and Memoranda of Understanding that will shape the future of both nations, while creating meaningful opportunities for their citizens. The Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, T...

ANAMBRA POLICE BEGINS INVESTIGATION INTO REPORT OF A YOUNG MAN ALLEGEDLY CHAINED FOR 5- YEARS BY HIS FATHER IN IGBOUKWU As CP Orutugu commends the youths of the community for the proactive role they played in uncovering the incident, describing their action as a clear example of community partnership in policing. The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc, minps, PhD, has directed Police operatives to immediately investigate a disturbing report circulating in the media regarding a young man identified as Chogbo (popularly known as Agudo) from Igboukwu, who was allegedly kept in chains for 5 years by his father with claims that he had travelled abroad. Preliminary inquiries are ongoing to establish the facts, safeguard the victim’s well-being, and the Command assures that where culpability is established, those responsible will be held accountable in accordance with the law. Meanwhile, the victim has been rescued and is receiving necessary care....

KEBBI STATE POLICE COMMAND NEUTRALIZES THREE SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS, RECOVERS ONE AK47 RIFLE, ONE MAGAZINE AND SEVEN LIVE AMMUNITION IN SHANGA This remarkable achievement indicates the Police intensified patrols around Shanga and adjoining communities are yielding positive results. On the 24th August, 2025 at about 0230hrs, intelligence received revealed that a gang of suspected kidnappers was sighted in the nearby forest along Tungargiwa/Saminaka road, planning on how to kidnap the commuters flying the road. On receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer, Shanga, swiftly mobilized a combined team of Policemen and vigilantes and rushed to the scene. Upon arrival, they engaged the suspected kidnappers in a fierce gun duel. As a result, three suspected kidnappers were neutralized, one AK47 rifle, one magazine and seven live ammunition were also recovered from them. In view of the above tremendous achievement, the Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command...

We're Committed to Police Reforms for Effective Service Delivery - MPA Perm Sec We're Committed to Police Reforms for Effective Service Delivery - MPA Perm Sec PIC L- R: Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Nemi Edwin, and Permanent Secretary, Dr. ANUMA Ogbomnaya Nlia during a meeting on the proposed new scheme of service for the Nigeria Police Force at the Headquarters of the Ministry in Abuja. PIC Group L-R: Director of Police Services Dept, Mr. Mohammed Ibrahim, Permanent Secretary, ANUMA Ogbomnaya Nlia, Commissioner of Police CP Eloho Edwin O, Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Nemi Edwin, DCP Abdulazeez Aliyu, ACP Patrick Johnson and Director of Police Inspectorate, Mrs Bola Aderele, during a meeting on the proposed new scheme of service for the Nigeria Police Force at the Headquarters of the Ministry in Abuja. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Police Affairs, Dr. Anuma ...

ANAMBRA POLICE ARREST 65-YEAR-OLD MAN IN POSSESSION OF OVER 1,000 ROUNDS LIVE AMMUNITION IN NKPOR, ONITSHA  The Anambra State Police Operatives attached to Rapid Response Squad Akwuzu acting on credible information on 22nd August, 2025 arrest one Akpan Godwin ‘m’, aged 65 years, in possession of 1,100 rounds of live ammunition in Nkpor, Onitsha, During interrogation, the suspect confessed to being involved in the illegal sale of ammunition and mentioned other individuals connected to the illicit trade. Meanwhile the Operatives have stepped up the investigation/manhunt to uncover and apprehend all accomplices. Further developments will be communicated, please  SP Tochukwu Ikenga Police Public Relations Officer Anambra State Police Command, Awka 23rd August, 2025

Breaking News: Otunba Olawanle Akinboboye builds IGBO LA CAMPAGNE, A new games reserve at his Lagos resort  To add to the already beautiful nature endowed 65 acres of La Campagne Tropicana Forest, River and Beach resort, the Founder, Tourism Icon, Otunba Olawanle Akinboboye, has kick started a Games Reserve Project at the forest part of the beach landscape, to be known as IGBO LA CAMPAGNE. The name which comes from the Yoruba word for ‘Forest,’ IGBO LA CAMPAGNE is planned as one of the choice tourism centres among the several others in the African themed resort, located on the Ibeju-Lekki axis, of Lagos State. The choice spot for IGBO LA CAMPAGNE is that area that visitors could navigate in boat via the lagoon, enjoying the watersport experience, enjoy the scenic sight of the mangrove, see the lush green flora, the peace of the environment, see the view of the luxury holiday homes on Anago lane from the lagoon, and arriving IGBO LA CAMPAGNE through a forest ...

Ripple over Reps’ failure to meet timeline on bill House-of-Reps ADVOKC Foundation has decried failure of House of Representatives to meet its legislative timeline for passage of the Gas Flaring (Prohibition and Punishment) Bill, first sponsored by Jimi Benson and read for the first time on October 17, 2024. A statement by Habib Sheidu, project director, said the foundation learnt of this “through our PromiseTracker.ng, which monitors and tracks promises made by elected officials. “Almost a year later, this piece of legislation has stalled. The delay represents not just a broken legislative promise, but also a dangerous neglect of an environmental, economic and public health crisis. Related News Foundation launches Okpebholometer to track Edo governor’s promises Read Also: Nigeria projects $1b in trade, investment from Japan Summit “Nigeria is the seventh largest gas-flaring country in the world, with second-highest global increase in flaring, according to World Bank. Every...

Prestigious Fellowship Awarded to Honourable Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa by Institute for Tourism Professionals of Nigeria Abuja, Nigeria — 19th August 2025: The Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, has been formally conferred with the distinguished Fellowship of the Institute for Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (ITPN), the nation’s highest recognition for leadership and commitment to excellence in the tourism and hospitality sector. The award, which bestows the coveted designation Fellow of the Institute (FITPN), affirms the Minister’s steadfast dedication to advancing Nigeria’s tourism landscape in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The ITPN delegation, led by its National President, Chief Abiodun Odusanwo, FITPN, and accompanied by the Chairperson of the Abuja FCT Chapter, Mrs. Fatima Obadaki, FITPN, alongside other executive members, paid a courtesy visit to the Honoura...

NFVCB Secures Permanent Headquarters After 28 Years, Commends Honourable Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa for Transformative Support Abuja, Nigeria, August 19, 2025 The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has achieved a historic milestone with the acquisition of a permanent headquarters after 28 years of operating without one. This landmark achievement, which reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s creative sector, was made possible through the support of the Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa Esq. During a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister in Abuja, the Director-General of NFVCB, Dr. Shaibu Husseini, expressed heartfelt appreciation for her guidance and intervention which led to the allocation of the property that had been recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in 2017. “After nearly three decades, the NFVCB has finally secured a home of its own under th...

Honourable Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa Pledges Inclusive Dialogue with FTAN, Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Tourism Sector Abuja, Nigeria, August 19, 2025 The Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa Esq., has assured the tourism private sector of her commitment to building consensus and fostering dialogue in addressing overlapping mandates within the industry. She gave this assurance while receiving the newly elected leadership of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), led by its President, Dr. Aliyu Badaki, during a courtesy visit to her office in Abuja. Dr. Badaki had raised concerns about the enforcement of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) Act and appealed for the Honourable Minister’s intervention. In her response, Honourable Minister Musawa encouraged patience and constructive engagement, noting that the Ministry would work with relevant agencies to ensure that re...

‎CYBER SECURITY: POLICE TRAINS 192 OFFICERS ON ATHENA FORENSIC INTELLIGENCE SOLUTION (AFIS) • ‎As NPF Arrests Three for Cyberstalking, Identity Theft, Fraud ‎ ‎The Nigeria Police Force, in partnership with Radio Tactics Group Limited, has just concluded a nationwide specialized capacity training program on the Athena Forensic Intelligence Solution (AFIS). The training which held from July 9 to August 15, 2025 comprised 192 officers of the Force, drawn from the 36 State Commands, including the Federal Capital Territory and 10 specialized formation, aimed at strengthening the digital, forensic and intelligence gathering of officers in efforts to combat cyber related crimes across the country, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report. ‎ ‎The training had experts from the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) and Radio Tactics group as facilitators who further drilled training participants on threat identification, extracti...

 ALLEGATIONS OF EXTORTION AND HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS INVOLVING INSPECTOR KALU The attention of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos, has been drawn to a recent tweet alleging extortion and human rights violations by its personnel, specifically naming Inspector Kalu. Upon receiving the petition, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), FCID Annex, promptly directed the CP X-Squad to investigate the matter. Following the investigation, both the officer and the POS agent were apprehended. During interrogation, the officer admitted that a report had earlier been lodged against the petitioner by concerned citizens for allegedly terrorizing the community. Upon his arrest, the petitioner further confessed to his involvement in identity theft, providing supporting evidence. He was thereafter released on bail with instructions to return on the following Monday for continuation of the investigation. In her statement, the POS agent conf...

Access Bank Awarded ISO/IEC 27701:2019 Certification for Privacy Information Management Access Bank is pleased to announce that it has been certified under ISO/IEC 27701:2019, the global standard for Privacy Information Management Systems. This award demonstrates Access Bank's consistent commitment to the highest levels of data privacy, security, and compliance. The certification affirms that Access Bank operates a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS), which fully complies with the rigorous requirements of ISO/IEC 27701:2019. The scope of the certification encompasses the management, processing, and protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) related to customers, employees, and third parties across the entire organisation. This certification covers all physical and digital assets, processes, and information systems engaged in the collection, storage, processing, sharing, and disposal of PII throughout the bank. The Statement of Applicability, versio...

Honourable Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa Presents UNESCO World Heritage Inscription Certificate for the Sango Festival to the Alaafin of Oyo Oyo, Nigeria – August 16, 2025 The Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, today presented the UNESCO World Heritage Inscription Certificate for the Sango Festival to His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, the Alaafin of Oyo, and to the Oyo State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun. The colourful event drew dignitaries, cultural custodians, youth groups, and members of the Nigerian diaspora who travelled from across Africa, Europe, and the Americas to witness the historic recognition of one of the world’s most vibrant living traditions. The festival, which has long been celebrated in Oyo, has grown into a global platform for unity, cultural pride, and intergenerational exchange. In her remarks, the Honourable Minister described the occasion as “a proud...

Nigeria Launches Groundbreaking National Virtual Museum, Ushering in a New Era for African Cultural Preservation and Tourism Nigeria has marked a historic milestone in cultural heritage preservation with the official unveiling of the Nigeria National Virtual Museum, a state-of-the-art digital platform designed to make the nation’s rich history and artefacts accessible to audiences across the globe. The launch ceremony, held in Lagos, was hosted by the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) in partnership with IHS Nigeria, a leading provider of digital infrastructure. The initiative was applauded by dignitaries, cultural custodians, technology innovators and tourism stakeholders as a forward-looking investment in both cultural preservation and national identity. The Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, described the virtual museum as a defining project in the country’s cultural history. She praised th...