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Aug

2025

Provide 5-yrs Social Media History Risk Visa Denial, US tells Nigerian Applicants

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Provide 5-yrs Social Media History Risk Visa Denial, US tells Nigerian Applicants The United States Department of State has insisted that the provision of a five-year social media history is a mandatory requirement for Nigerians to be considered eligible to be on the United States’ soil. The US Mission in Nigeria stated this in an X update today, Monday, pointing out that applicants who fail to reveal their five-year social media history stand a chance to be denied Visa at the Embassy. “Visa applicants are required to list all social media usernames or handles of every platform they have used…

Aug

2025

By Famous Reporters

‎E.C.K Foundation Partners CHAMA to Complete 57 Successful Surgeries in Abia

HEALTH, NEWS#ChamaGlobalMedicalOutreach, #CHAMAMissionMinistriesInternational, #Dr.EmekaCharlesKalu, #ECKFoundation, #EmekaCharlesKaluFoundation

‎E.C.K Foundation Partners with CHAMA to Complete 57 Successful Surgeries in Abia State‎‎The E.C.K Foundation, in collaboration with CHAMA Mission Ministries (CMM) International, a Canada-based mission, has successfully completed 57 life-changing surgical operations for indigent patients in Abia State. This landmark medical outreach is part of the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to improving healthcare access and restoring hope to vulnerable communities.‎‎The surgeries, which covered various critical conditions, were carried out by a team of seasoned medical professionals who volunteered their expertise to ensure patients received the best care possible. Beneficiaries included men, women, and children who had long suffered due to…

Aug

2025

By Famous Reporters

₦54b Education Fund: FENRAD Charges Gov. Otti On Accountability, Transparency

POLITICS#AbiaStategovernment, #Accountability, #FENRAD, #GovernorAlexOtti, #Transparency, #₦54bAbiaEducationFund

₦54b Education Fund: FENRAD Charges Gov. Otti On Accountability, Transparency Umuahia, Abia State — The Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy & Development (FENRAD) An Environmental & Anti corruption organization has again raised alarm over the controversial ₦54.07 billion reportedly expended by the Abia State Government on the retrofitting and rebuilding of public schools in the 2024 fiscal year. FENRAD, in a statement signed by its Executive Director, Comrade Nelson Nnanna Nwafor and Barr. Femisi Akande Head corporate Accountability and Anti corruption, and made available to famousreporters.com today, Sunday, described the outrageous figure as deeply questionable and lacking transparency. According to…

Aug

2025

By Famous Reporters

Minister Musawa Presents UNESCO World Heritage Inscription Certificate Alaafin of Oyo

NATIONAL NEWS#ObaAbimbolaAkeemOwoade, #SangoFestival, #UNESCO

Minister Musawa Presents UNESCO World Heritage Inscription Certificate Alaafin of Oyo Oyo, Nigeria – 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…

Aug

2025

By Famous Reporters

JUST IN: Nigeria Launches Groundbreaking National Virtual Museum

NATIONAL NEWS#HannatuMusaMusawa, #NationalCommissionForMuseumandMovement, #NCMM, #NigeriaNationalVirtualMuseum

JUST IN: Nigeria Launches Groundbreaking National Virtual Museum The recent launch of a groundbreaking National Virtual Museum in Nigeria is a perceived landmark achievement capable of 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…

Aug

2025

By Famous Reporters

What transpired between Ibom Air staff and me… Comfort Emmason breaks silence

NEWS#ComfortEmmason, #ComfortEmmason'sabuseaboardibomairflight, #ComfortEmmasonVsIbomAir, #IbomAirline

What transpired between Ibom Air staff and me… Comfort Emmason breaks silence Comfort Emmason, the Ibom Air passenger who was accused of an unruly behaviour aboard an Ibom Air flight has come out to narrate her sordid experience in the hands of the flight crew. It will be recalled Emmason was arrested and detained after a widely publicised dispute between her and the airline staff. Though details of the original altercation remain a subject of debate, the passenger's latest post focuses on the physical and emotional toll of her time in custody. Famousreporters.com reports that , Emmason upon regaining freedom…

Aug

2025

By Famous Reporters

Amnesty Int’l: FENRAD Reaffirms Campaign Against Insecurity, Gross H’Rights Abuses in S/E

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Amnesty Int'l: FENRAD Reaffirms Campaign Against Insecurity, Gross H'Rights Abuses in S/E By Charity Uwakwe Enugu,Nigeria-Following the recent Amnesty International report highlighting the alarming rise in insecurity and gross human rights violations in South East Nigeria, the Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development (FENRAD) has reiterated its unwavering commitment towards championing peace, security, and human rights in the region. FENRAD stated this in a release signed by Comrd. Nelson Nnanna Nwafor, the Executive Director and made available to famousreporters.com today, Saturday, August 16, stressing that FENRAD would not relent in her support victims of violence and human rights abuses…

Aug

2025

By Famous Reporters

Be Law-Abiding: Abia PCC Commissioner, Ukaegbu Urges Nigerians

NATIONAL NEWS#Immunity, #MadukweEUkaegbu, #NigerianConstitutiom, #NigerianConstitution, #PCC

Be Law-Abiding: Abia PCC Commissioner, Ukaegbu Urges Nigerians By Charity Uwakwe The Federal Commissioner, Public Complaints Commission, Abia Chapter, Hon. Madukwe .E. Ukaegbu says immunity covers only those who contravene the law in the course of their duties. e The Commissioner who was reappointed on September 25, 2025 after the expiration of his first tenure, urged Abians and Nigerians in general to strictly adhere to the law, emphasizing that the Commission will not relent in its commitment to addressing administrative injustices, despite the odds. Regarding the integrity of the Commission, he explained that, like the law, the PCC does not…

Aug

2025

By Famous Reporters

JUST IN: Popular Actor dies, Nollywood mourns again

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JUST IN: Popular Actor dies, Nollywood mourns again Popular Nollywood actor, Olusegun Akinremi has joined his ancestors at the age of 70. The death of Akinremi popularly known as Chief Kanran was made public by movie executive and producer, Seun Oloketuyi. Chief Kanran was a household name in the Yoruba film industry, celebrated for his unique style, humour, and commanding performances in numerous stage plays and movies over several decades. Oloketuyi disclosed this in a post which he shared on his Instagram page with the caption: “Popular actor Segun Remi, popularly known as Chief Kanran, died Friday morning.” It will…

Aug

2025

By Famous Reporters

JUST IN: Access Holdings Reaffirms Support for Zambia’s Economy

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JUST IN: Access Holdings Reaffirms Support for Zambia’s Economy Access Holdings PLC has pledged its continued support for Zambia’s energy and agriculture sectors, following a courtesy visit and high-level discussion with Zambia’s President, President Hakainde Hichilema at the State House in Lusaka. During the meeting, President Hichilema noted that Zambia currently faces a shortage in power generation and transmission, and emphasised the need for increased investment following the recent open access reforms. The President also highlighted the potential for banks to support other key sectors such as agriculture and digital transformation, which are central to Zambia’s growth strategyAigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman,…