A DAY-OLD-BABY has been abandoned in Jikoko community, located in the Mpape area of the Federal Capital Territory. The baby was said to have been found in a carton, wrapped in cloth, and dumped along a bush path near a poultry farm in the community. Speaking with our correspondent on Saturday, a resident of the area who identified himself as Aliyu said the discovery shocked the community. “We woke up to the sight of a day-old baby kept in a carton. “The carton was placed along a bush path close to a poultry farm in Jikoko. The police were notified,…
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THE Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa has congratulated Nigeria’s film director Akinola Davies Jr. for scripting and directing Nigeria’s first movie ever to make it to the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in nearly 80years. ‘My Father’s Shadow’, set in Lagos in the aftermath of the 1993 Presidential election was officially announced on Thursday by organizers to compete at the prestigious Cannes Film festival billed for May 13- 24, 2025. The movie will screen at the ‘Un Certain Regard’ strand, a prominent section within the Cannes Film Festival’s official selection that showcases films by…
To Be Replicated Across 36 States Of The Federation THE Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, has officially flagged off the Renewed Hope Cultural Project in Katsina State, signaling the beginning of a transformative initiative to revitalize Nigeria’s cultural heritage and creative economy. The project, which is set to be replicated across all 36 states of the federation, is designed to promote and preserve Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage by showcasing its diversity and unlocking the tourism potential of local communities. Central to the initiative is the establishment of Renewed Hope Cultural Villages—comprising…
THE Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy (FMACTCE) has taken a significant step towards strengthening inter-ministerial coordination and advancing data-informed governance through its collaboration with Big Win Philanthropy. An Inter-Ministerial roundtable, attended by partner ministries in Education, Youth Development , key stakeholders, and Big Win, resulted in an agreement to align efforts and enhance inter-agency collaboration. A key outcome of the meeting was the development and sharing of the D30 Data Platform and Mapping, expected to drive data-led initiatives and deliver measurable results. Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa re-emphasized her commitment to transforming Nigeria’s creative economy through an…
MINISTER of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa has congratulated the newly coronated Alaafin of Oyo , His Majesty Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, on his ascension to the throne as the 46th Alaafin. In her congratulatory message, the Minister acknowledged the significance of the coronation and staff of office which represents the pinnacle of traditional leadership and cultural heritage in Yorubaland. She prayed for wisdom as well as a long and fruitful reign. “I send my warmest felicitations to His Majesty, the new Alaafin of Oyo on his ascension to the revered throne. “This significant milestone…
THE United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has said that improving the rate at which children are breastfed exclusively for the first six months can save the lives of 520,000 children in the next 10 years. The Chief Nutrition Officer of UNICEF, Enugu Field Office, Mrs. Ngozi Onuora, stated this in a goodwill message at a Community Dialogue on Zero Water, Exclusive Breastfeeding and Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) advocacy and sensitisation programme organised by the wife of Cross River State governor, Bishop Eyoanwan Otu through her NGO, Humanity Without Borders Empowerment Initiative in collaboration with the state Primary Health…
THE Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy (FMACTCE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Futuretech to promote Nigeria’s cultural products and creative talent globally through the ‘Destination 2030; Nigeria Everywhere’ initiative. The MoU outlines a comprehensive collaboration framework focusing on strategic planning, global communications and creative leadership including stakeholder engagement and events activation. Under the agreement, Futuretech will serve as the brand custodian for the Destination 2030; Nigeria Everywhere initiative, ensuring consistency in messaging and brand integrity across all platforms. At the MOU signing, the Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa,…
THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the petition to recall the Senator representing Kogi Central Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has not met requirements. In a terse statement on Thursday, the electoral commission said the petition did not meet the requirements of the constitution. “The petition for the recall of the Senator representing the Kogi Central Senatorial District has not met the requirement of Section 69(a) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended),” INEC wrote on its X handle. In an updated statement, INEC cited Section 69(a) of the Constitution, which stipulates that a petition to recall…
NIGERIA Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has said henceforth it will suspend, fine and carry out other regulatory actions against foreign airlines who sell tickets to passengers only to airlift them halfway their destinations and deport them back to Nigeria. It stated that it had received several complaints about the issue that has caused pain to travellers. The NCAA, in a statement, said these actions, which involve the refusal of boarding/entry of intermediate/ transit stops to some Nigerians due to visa/travel restrictions, are causing significant distress to passengers and tarnishing the reputation of the aviation industry in Nigeria. The statement signed…
THE Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Barr Hannatu Musa Musawa has expressed gratitude to Arise Group for recognising 65 Women Making Impact and has praised Nigerian women for breaking gender barriers. Musawa made this known at a gala night held at Eko Hotel, Lagos on Monday, to honour a remarkable group of Nigerian women to mark International Women’s Month. Receiving her award from former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Minister Miusawa emphasized the strength and resilience of women, citing their ability to be both sensitive and courageous. Musawa hoped that her achievement would inspire young girls across Nigeria…
THE fate of suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, will be determined within the next 90 days, this newspaper gathered on Monday. Constituents from her senatorial district had last week submitted a recall petition against her to the Independent National Electoral Commission. INEC is currently in the process of verifying the signatures submitted by petitioners. To proceed with the recall, the petition must be signed by more than half of the registered voters in the Kogi Central District. If this requirement is met, the commission will conduct a referendum within 90 days from the petition’s receipt. According…
THE Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has recorded 3,465 suspected cases of Lassa fever, 645 confirmed cases, and 118 deaths across 91 Local Government Areas in 33 states between January and March 2025. The number of deaths recorded represents a Case Fatality Rate (CFR) of 18.3%. Unfortunately, 20 healthcare workers have been infected—8 in Ondo, 4 in Bauchi, 1 in Edo, 2 in Taraba, 1 in Ebonyi, 2 in Gombe, 1 in Benue, and 1 in Ogun states. The NCDC added that treatment centers are experiencing manpower shortages, and many patients delay seeking care, often resorting to self-medication…
“We’re Recalling Her For Gross Misconduct, Abuse Of Office”, Constituents Insist THE Independent National Electoral Commission has received the petition of constituents of Kogi Central Senatorial District for the recall of the suspended Senator representing the District in the National Assembly. The petition was submitted with over 250,000 constituents’ signatures, out of about 480,000 registered voters in Kogi Central, which meets INEC’s requirement of 50 per cent plus one. The petition, presented by Ms. Charity Ijese, on behalf of the constituents, was received at the INEC headquarters, by the Commission’s Secretary, Mrs. Rose Anthony, on Monday morning and stamped accordingly.…
LACK of funding exacerbated by President Donald Trump administration’s cuts to foreign aid will affect the supply of lifesaving food to treat 80, 000 children suffering from acute forms of malnutrition in Nigeria within the next two months, the United Nations Children’s Agency said on Saturday. According to the organisation, a total of 1.3 million children under five suffering from severe acute malnutrition risk losing access to lifesaving support this year in Ethiopia and Nigeria. “Without new funding, we will run out of our supply chain of Ready-to-Use-Therapeutic-Food by May, and that means that 70,000 children in Ethiopia that depend…
ABOUT N1.7 trillion in revenue by the Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has been shared by the federal, state and local governments in February 2025. A statement by the Director (Press and Public Relations), Bawa Mokwa on Saturday, said a total sum of N1.678 trillion was shared in the month under review. The revenue was shared at the March 2025 FAAC meeting held in Abuja. The meeting was chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and attended by the Accountant General of the Federation, Shamseldeen Ogunjimi. The total distributable revenue of N1.678 trillion…
THE former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, on Monday, urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to order the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to retrieve her seized assets from their buyers. The former minister specifically requested that the court direct the anti-graft agency to recover the seized properties from the individuals or entities to whom they were sold. Alison-Madueke made this request through an amended application filed on her behalf by her lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN), before Justice Inyang Ekwo. She sought an order to set aside the EFCC’s public notice, which served as the basis for the…
THE Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has approved the revocation of 4,794 land titles over non-payment of ground rent for more than 40 years. In the Central Area, Garki I and II, Wuse I and II, Asokoro, Maitama, and Guzape, a total of 8,375 property owners have not paid ground rent in the last 43 years. This was made known in a press briefing by the Minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, and the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Director of Lands, Chijioke Nwankwoeze. “It should be noted that the FCTA has…
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the suspension of Centurion Registrars Limited, along with its directors and sponsored individuals from the capital market. The suspension was announced by the commission in a statement titled “Additional Enforcement Measures on Erring Capital Market Operators.” The SEC stated, “All clients of Centurion Registrars are advised to contact Africa Prudential Plc for guidance.” This action is part of the commission’s broader efforts in 2025 to crack down on capital market operators it deems illegal. In a related update, the commission also said it will publish the names of Capital Market Operators who…
THE Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported that 1,319 people have died in the country’s ongoing diphtheria outbreak. The agency disclosed this in its latest situation report from the National Diphtheria Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), published on its official website. Diphtheria is a bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. It primarily affects the mucous membranes of the throat and nose, where the bacterium produces a toxin that can lead to severe complications, including breathing difficulties, heart failure, and nerve damage. According to the NCDC, more than 42,000 suspected cases have been recorded across 37 states since…
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has assured that he will implement recommendations of the upcoming national youth conference that will enhance national development, his Senior Special Adviser on Citizenship and Leadership, Rinsola Abiola, has said. Abiola, who was a guest on Channels Television’s breakfast programme, The Morning Brief monitored by News Point Nigeria on Friday, said President Tinubu convoked the conference to give the youth opportunity to contribute to governance of the nation. She said, “This is the very first time in our history that we’re having a conference specifically dedicated to young people. So, this time around it is to have…