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Aug

17

2025

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

16

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

15

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

15

2025

By Famous Reporters

FENRAD Commends Tinubu over $125m IsDB Facility for Abia Integrated Infrastructure Devt. Pjt

NATIONAL NEWS#AbiaIntegratedInfrastructure, #BolaAhmedTinubu, #FENRAD

FENRAD Commends Tinubu over $125m IsDB Facility for Abia Integrated Infrastructure Devt. Pjt A clarion call has been made for a competitive bidding, civil society inclusion, and proactive disclosure in line with OGP commitments. Aba, Nigeria – August 15, 2025 – The Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy & Development (FENRAD) An Environmental & Human Rights Advocacy Organization commends His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for the approval of a $125 million financing facility from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) in support of the Abia State Integrated Infrastructure Development Project. This milestone marks a significant commitment to rebuilding and upgrading critical…

Aug

15

2025

By Famous Reporters

JUST IN; Aviation Minister, Keyamo explains KWAM 1’s, Emmason’s new appointments

NATIONAL NEWS#AON, #ComfortBob, #ComfortEmmason, #FestusKeyamo, #IbomAirline, #Kwam-1, #WasiuAyinde

JUST IN: Aviation Minister, Keyamo explains KWAM 1's, Emmason's new appointments By Charity Uwakwe Festive Kemayo has explained says KWAM 1 will work as an Ambassador for free whereas Emmason will be appointed by AON Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has elucidated the nature of Fuji legend KWAM 1’s proposed role as an airport security protocol ambassador. Famousreporters.com reports referencing Daily Trust. Keyamo stressed that the role is strictly voluntary, offering no financial reward or formal appointment. The engagement comes after the federal government reduced KWAM 1’s suspension from air travel—originally six months—to one month, following a confrontation with ValueJet staff…

Aug

14

2025

By Famous Reporters

Court invalidates judgement invalidating Ararume’s sack, revokes N5bn damages against NNPC

NATIONAL NEWS#ArarumesuesBuhari, #IfeanyiArarume, #NNPCL

Court invalidates judgement invalidating Ararume’s sack, revokes N5bn damages against NNPC An Appeal court sitting in Abuja has invalidated the judgement voiding the sackof a former Senator representing Imo North (Okigwe) Senatorial District of Imo State, and cancelled the N5bn damages against NNPC. The Appeal court ruled in favour of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, upholding the firm’s appeal against a judgement that annulled Ifeanyi Araraume’s removal as non-executive chairman of its board. Earlier, the judgement delivered by a federal high court, earlier had nullified the removal of former Senator Ifeanyi Ararume and awarded a whopping sum of…

Aug

14

2025

By Famous Reporters

IGP Egbetokun Charges Traditional Rulers On Inclusivity, Intelligence-led Policing

NATIONAL NEWS#IGPKayodeAdeoluEgbetokun, #Intelligence-ledPolicing

IGP Egbetokun Charges Traditional Rulers On Inclusivity, Intelligence-led Policing ‎‎The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, today 13th August, 2025, received a delegation of traditional rulers led by the Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Alayeluwa Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade and his lovely wife at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report. The meeting also had in attendance the Ataoja of Osogbo, the Olu of Ilaro, the Oloro of Oro, the Olusin of Ijora Isin and Prince Akeem Adeyemi, Honourable Member of the House of Representatives, other federal lawmakers, and…

Aug

13

2025

By Famous Reporters

Culture and Tourism Minister, Musawa lauds Tikera Africa’s Launch of ‘The Village’

NATIONAL NEWS#HannatuMusaMusawa, #RenewedHopeAgenda, #The Village, #TikeraAfrica

Culture and Tourism Minister, Musawa lauds Tikera Africa’s Launch of ‘The Village’ Abuja, Nigeria – The Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Barr. Hannatu Musa Musawa, has commended the official launch of Tikera Africa’s “The Village” in Abuja, a transformative initiative geared towards advancing Nigeria’s creative economy, empowering local artisans, and preserving cultural heritage. The initiative is said to be in alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The high-profile event brought together leading voices from the culture, arts, and media sectors to celebrate Tikera Africa’s bold vision for an inclusive and economically viable…

Aug

12

2025

By Famous Reporters

IGP Inaugurates Committee To Review Police Service Scheme, Conditions Of Service

NATIONAL NEWS#IGPAdeoluEgbetokun, #Policerwform, #PoliceServiceScheme

POLICE REFORM: IGP Inaugurates Committee To Review Police Service Scheme, Conditions Of Service The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun Ph.D, NPM has inaugurated a high-level committee to review and harmonise the Scheme of Service and Harmonised Condition of Service for Nigeria Police officers. The inauguration, held on 12 August 2025 at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, marks a major step towards modernising the administrative and operational framework of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). The committee is commissioned to: align the Police Scheme of Service with national public service rules and the Police Act; gather input from key stakeholders including…

Aug

07

2025

By Famous Reporters

Nigerian Senator dies as Abuja hospital denies critical surgery over $15000 bill

NATIONAL NEWS#IbrahimMusaKontagora, #IbrahimMusaKontagoraisdead, #NizamiyeHospital

Nigerian Senator dies as Abuja hospitaldenies critical surgery over $15000 bill Ex-Senator Ibrahim Musa Kontagora died today, Thursday afternoon, at Nizamiye Hospital, in Abuja, having suffered a medical emergency. According to a source close to the family, the hospital had confirmed a $30,000 bill for Mr. Kontagora, a former Senator who represented Niger North Senatorial District from the year 2011 to 2015, but he was only able to deposit $15,000. Mr Kontagora died at Nizamiye Hospital following the blunt refusal of facility management to conduct a critical surgery. Their refusal to administer treatment to the former Senator was said to…