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Jul

10

2025

Nigeria and Russia Strengthen Cultural, Creative and Tourism Ties in High-Level Bilateral Meeting

Cultural Heritage, Metro, News, Sponsoredculture, Metro, Nigeria, Russia, Tourism

Abuja, Nigeria – In a landmark diplomatic engagement held in Abuja, the Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria received His Excellency A.L. Podelyshev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Nigeria, for high-level discussions on expanding bilateral cooperation across culture, creativity, tourism and education. The meeting brought together senior officials from both nations, including Mr Faiz Imam, Chief Principal Adviser to the Honourable Minister, and Mr Obi Asika, Director General of the National Council for Arts and Culture. Together, they explored actionable areas for mutual partnership and cultural…

Jul

09

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

ADC releases names of all party chairmen across Nigeria

News, Politics2027, ADC, Nigeria, Politics

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced the names of its newly appointed state chairmen across the country, including the Federal Capital Territory. According to a social media post by the party, the decision was made by the National Secretariat. The ADC also issued a notice to members in Akwa Ibom State who have obtained membership cards without the party's stamp, urging them to visit the party's Secretariat. Below is the list of state chairmen appointed by the ADC: 1 Hanatu Garaba — Plateau 2 Musa S. Shuaib —Nasarawa 3 Adekolu O. Moses — Ekiti 4 Patrick Obianyo — Anambra…

Jul

09

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Oluyamo urges Tinubu to prioritize the poor

Metro, News, OpinionBola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria, Religion

The Lord Bishop of Ijesa North Anglican Diocese, Rt. Rev'd Dr. Isaac Oluyamo, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to focus on policies and programmes that will improve the lives of ordinary Nigerians. Speaking at the Second Session of the Fifth Synod of the Diocese, Oluyamo emphasized the need for the president to prioritize the welfare and needs of the poor. The Synod, themed ‘A Sound of Abundant Rain’, provided a platform for the clergyman to charge the president to select and implement policies that will directly impact the lives of the poor. "What is the essence of governance…

Jul

09

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

ADC Hits Back At Presidency Over “Overthrow” Claim; Says Tinubu’ll Be Removed By Ballot, Not Guns.

News, Politics2027, ADC, All Progressives Congress, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has responded to a claim by President Bola Tinubu's spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, that the opposition is planning to overthrow the President. In a statement signed by the party's Interim National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC described the claim as reckless and baseless. Abdullahi emphasized that the party is committed to democratic principles and will seek to remove Tinubu through the ballot box, not by force. "We are politicians, not soldiers," he said. "We don't have bullets; we only have ballots. When the time comes, we will present our solutions and alternative vision to the…

Jul

09

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Assemblies of God Clarifies Alleged Wedding Cancellation in Aba

Abia State, Metro, NewsNigeria, Religion

The Aba Central District Presbytery of the Assemblies of God Church has addressed viral social media reports claiming a wedding was canceled at its Okpu 9 branch in Aba on Sunday, April 27, 2025. In a statement issued by District Secretary Rev. Dr. Chidiogo Enyinnaya, the church provided clarity on the circumstances surrounding the failed wedding of Mr. Obioma Onyekachi, a former member, after conducting a thorough investigation. According to the church, Mr. Onyekachi had received approval to hold his wedding at the church despite an initial disagreement over a tradition requiring the bride to stay at the parsonage the…