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Sep

11

2025

British Council, Federal Ministry of Arts, and Culture Partner to Present Creative Economy Week Nigeria 2025

Column, News, Sponsoredculture, Nigeria, Politics, Tourism

Abuja, Nigeria – 11 September 2025 The British Council, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy (FMACTCE), is proud to announce Creative Economy Week Nigeria 2025, a landmark six-city celebration of innovation, skills, and collaboration under the theme “Building Futures through Creativity.” Launching on 11 September 2025 in Abuja, Creative Economy Week will span Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt, Kano, Enugu, and London, bringing together artists, creative entrepreneurs, cultural hubs, industry leaders, policymakers, investors, and international partners. The event series will showcase the power of creativity and culture as catalysts for inclusive economic growth,…

Sep

11

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria Talks Tough, Condemns Israeli Airstrike In Qatar Targeting Hamas Leadership

NewsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Israel, Nigeria

The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed strong concern over reports that an Israeli airstrike in Doha, Qatar, targeted senior members of Hamas leadership earlier this week. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the government emphasized the need to respect national sovereignty and uphold international law, warning that the attack could further destabilize the Middle East. “This incident raises profound questions about regional stability and the future of diplomatic efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict,” the statement read. Nigeria commended Qatar’s long-standing role as a mediator in peace negotiations and urged all parties…

Sep

11

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

INEC Recognizes David Mark-Led ADC Leadership

Current Events, News, Politics2027, ADC, David Mark, Politics

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially recognized former Senate President David Mark as the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), along with Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary. This recognition follows an internal restructuring of the party, aimed at repositioning it ahead of the 2027 general elections. Key Members of the ADC Leadership: National Chairman: David Mark National Secretary: Rauf Aregbesola National Treasurer: Ibrahim Mani National Financial Secretary: Akibu Dalhatu National Legal Adviser: Oserheimen Osunbor, former Edo State Governor The opposition coalition, which adopted the ADC as its platform on July 2, 2025, aims to contest the…

Sep

11

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Rt. Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole Receives Courtesy Visit from GCUOBA Leaders

Abia State, Education, NewsAbia State, Education, Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole

Rt. Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole, a distinguished old boy of Government College Umuahia, received a courtesy visit from two prominent GCUOBA members, Chief U.K. Eke and Chief Ukaku Ina Obasi, at his Abuja office on September 10, 2025. During the visit, the duo expressed their heartfelt appreciation for Nkole's recent donation of furnishing items to the school. They noted that this gesture, though simple, would significantly contribute to the transformational initiatives driven by the Fisher Education Development Trust Fund (FEDT) and GCUOBA. These initiatives aim to create an improved, enabling, and sustainable learning environment for current and future generations of…

Sep

10

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Tinubu Meets Macron in Paris for Private Working Lunch

News, PoliticsFrance, Nigeria, Politics, World News

President Bola Tinubu met with French President Emmanuel Macron for a private working lunch at the Élysée Palace in Paris on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. The meeting aimed to strengthen bilateral relations between Nigeria and France, focusing on deepening cooperation in areas such as economic reforms, security, energy transition, and investment opportunities. This encounter marks Tinubu's seventh visit to Paris since assuming office in May 2023. The meeting took place at the Élysée Palace, with the agenda centered around economic reforms, security, energy transition, and investment opportunities. The private working lunch signifies the importance of strengthening Nigeria-France bilateral relations. Tinubu's…