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18

2025

Art, Culture, Tourism, Ministry Refutes Misleading Article

NEWS#HannatuMusaMusawa

Art, Culture, Tourism, Ministry 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…

Jul

18

2025

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EXPOSED: ‘Obi has secured new platform for 2027 not ADC -SELF to Coalition group

POLITICS#2027ADC, #ADC, #Coalition, #DrPeterObi, #South-SouthEmergingLeaders’Forum

EXPOSED: 'Obi has secured new platform for 2027 not ADC -SELF to Coalition group A South-South political group has revealed that former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has secured a fresh political party in readiness for his 2027 presidential bid. ‎The South-South Emerging Leaders’ Forum (SELF) made the claim in a statement released on Thursday in Abuja. The group accused Obi of secretly planning to abandon the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition ahead of the 2027 elections. ‎According to a statement signed by the group’s National Coordinator, Comrade Benjamin Kolowei, a reliable information suggests that Mr. Obi has already…

Jul

18

2025

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Judge Again Bars Sowore From Attending Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial Scheduled Today

NEWS#BiafraAgitation, #ipob, #MaziNnamdiKanu, #OmoyeleSowore

Judge Again Bars Sowore From Attending Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial Scheduled Today The trial, slated for today, Friday, July 18, has drawn significant public interest. The Federal High Court in Abuja once again has restricted Human Rights Activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore from attending the ongoing trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), citing limited courtroom space.

Jul

18

2025

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JUST IN: Court Approves Only 10 Attendees As Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial Resumes Today*See list

NATIONAL NEWS#Biafra, #ipob, #MaziNnamdiKanu

JUST IN: Court Approves Only 10 Attendees As Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial Resumes Today*See list The trial of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), resumes today, Friday, July 18, 2025, at the Federal High Court in Abuja, with strict attendance restrictions in place. Justice James K. Omotosho, who is presiding over the case, approved a list of only ten individuals from the side of defendant who are permitted to be present in the courtroom. The list made available to Famousreporters.com, outlined eight senior Lawyers and two close associates of Nnamdi Kanu. Also, the approved legal team…

Jul

18

2025

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Senate approves creation, names of 12 new states

NATIONAL NEWS#Creationofnewstates, #newnigerianstates

In a historic decision poised to reshape Nigeria’s political and administrative structure, the Senate has approved the creation of 12 additional states across the country’s six geo-political zones. The approval came after the third and final reading of the Senate Committee on State Creation’s report, following extensive consultations nationwide. The move is aimed at promoting equitable representation, improving local governance, and addressing long-standing demands from various regions. The Newly Approved States Are:SOUTH WEST Ijebu State – Carved out of Ogun StateIbadan State – Carved out of Oyo StateSOUTH EAST Anim State – From parts of Anambra and Imo StatesAdada State…

Jul

18

2025

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Add ATIKU’S RESIGNATION: It’ll be wise for Peter Obi to return to PDP now – Isaac Fayose

NATIONAL NEWS#AlhajiAtikuAbubakar, #Atikudecampsfrompdp, #DrPeterObi, #IsaacFayose, #LabourParty, #Pdp

ATIKU'S RESIGNATION: It'll be wise for Peter Obi to return to PDP now – Isaac Fayose A social media Analyst, Isaac Fayose, says with the recent resignation of former vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, it will be expedient if the 2023 Labour Party (LP) candidate, Dr. Peter Obi returns to the People's Democratic Party, (PDP) in order to run for office. Fayose who applauded Atiku Abubakar’s resignation, urged Obi to see it as a golden opponent to embrace the PDP again, saying it will facilitate his political career. It would be recalled that on Wednesday,Atiku Abubakar announced his departure from…

Jul

17

2025

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JUST IN: Tinubu renames popular Nigerian University after Buhari

NATIONAL NEWS#BolaAhmedTinubu, #LatePresidemtMohammaduBuhari, #MohammaduBuhariisdead, #UniversityOfBuhari, #UniversityofMaidugiri

JUST IN: Tinubu renames popular Nigerian University after Buhari President Bola Tinubu has renamed the renowned University of Maiduguri to Muhammadu Buhari University. President Tinubu made the announcement of the renaming of the University, today, July 17, 2025, the special Federal Executive Council meeting organised in honour of the late former president, Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari died at a London Hospital on Sunday at the age of 82. He was buried in his private residence on Tuesday, July 15, with his family, friends, political associates and dignitaries in attendance.

Jul

17

2025

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Why I missed Buhari’s burial – Peter Obi

NATIONAL NEWS##PresidentMohammadubuhari'sdeath, #Buhari'sburial, #DrPeterObi, #LabourParty, #LatePresidemtMohammaduBuhari

Why I missed Buhari’s burial – Peter Obi The 2023 Labour Party,(LP) presidential flag bearer, Dr. Peter Obi has explained that he could not put an appearance at the funeral ceremony of the former President of Nigeria, late Gen. Mohammadu Buhari. Obi said there was no flight to Daura, the late president's country home. Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has explained his absence at the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, citing flight restrictions as the reason for his inability to attend the ceremony in Daura on Tuesday. Speaking to journalists shortly after…

Jul

17

2025

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BREAKING: FG Announces Date For FEC Meeting In Honour Of Buhari

NATIONAL NEWS#death, #MohammaduBuhari, #MohammaduBuhariisdead, #Tributetobuhari

BREAKING: FG Announces Date For FEC Meeting In Honour Of Buhari The Presidency has announced that a special session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to honour the late former President Muhammadu Buhari will now take place on Thursday, July 17, at 1 p.m. This was made known by the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a post on Wednesday night. President Tinubu is expected to lead members of his cabinet in paying tribute to the late Nigerian leader during the session. The FEC meeting was initially scheduled for Tuesday but was postponed…

Jul

17

2025

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What Buhari Told Me While I Campaigned in 2023– Peter Obi

NATIONAL NEWS#BolaAhmedTinubu, #DrPeterObi, #IslamicCleric, #MohammaduBuhari, #MohammaduBuhariisdead, #poverty, #ShettimaKashim

What Buhari Told Me While I Campaigned in 2023– Peter Obi Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi has disclosed what the late former president Muhammadu Buhari told him while he was campaigning for the presidency.He stated that the former military leader advised him to care for people experiencing poverty. Speaking at the third-day Islamic prayer held in Katsina State in honour of the former president, Obi said: “I had the opportunity of meeting him while I was campaigning. And I remember his words till today, ‘please care for the poor Nigerians’. “That’s what I always remember. And I believe that he…