The minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has said the nation’s capital was emerging not only as Nigeria’s political centre but also as a growing hub for arts, culture, and creative expression. Mahmoud stated this at the closing ceremony and award night of the 2025 Zuma International Film Festival, [ ]
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