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Yobe: Senator Lawan seeks partnership on fishing, cultural festival — in pictures
President of the Senate, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, has urged Ministries and Agencies of government, as well as Corporate bodies to partner the Yobe State Government on the Mauyi Ganga fishing and cultural festival.
Governor Masari appoints two permanent secretaries, pilgrims board executive director
Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State Saturday approved the appointment of 2 new permanent secretaries in the State Civil Service.
President Buhari reacts to US travel ban
President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria will continue to maintain productive relations with the United States despite President Donald Trump’s visa restriction on Nigerian citizens and those of five other countries.
Minister woos investors to Nigeria’s creative industry
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has urged investors to take advantage of the burgeoning opportunities in the nation’s Creative Industry, which he described as the fastest growing sector of the nation’s economy, in terms of business opportunities, employment, earnings and entertainment.
Governor Sanwo-Olu reshuffles Lagos cabinet, appoints three new members
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced a minor cabinet reshuffle, with the appointment of three new members.
Plateau earmarks N6.6 million for students’ scholarship
Plateau State government has earmarked the sum of six hundred and six million, seven hundred and seventy thousand naira (N606, 770, 000.00) for the payment of scholarship allowances to students studying within and outside the country.
Governor Abiodun: Ogun commissioners not answerable to any godfather
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has charged the newly inaugurated commissioners into the State Executive Council, to be accountable to the people and not answerable to any godfather, groups.
Ogun governor swears in 19 commissioners, 15 special advisers
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Friday advised the newly sworn – In Commissioners and Special Advisers in the State to see their appointment as call to service for the development of the state and its people.
Lagos targets informal sector for tax expansion
The Lagos Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) said it will expand the tax net through the deployment of technology to generate N500 billion toward the implementation of the 2020 budget.
Revealed: Why Edo commissioner was arrested by Interpol
Fresh details have emerged on why Edo State Commissioner for Arts, Culture, Tourism and Diaspora, Mr. Osaze Osemwingie Ero, was arrested by INTERPOL.
Controversy over Edo commissioner’s arrest in France
Edo State Government on Monday said it could not confirm whether or not operatives of INTERPOL arrested the Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism, Mr Osaze Osemwingie-Ero, for alleged money laundering.
Airlines seek ownership of airports
A group African Airlines Association (AAA) has called on African governments to develop a policy that would enable their airlines to own airports in their countries or vice versa in order to reduce losses.
India’s tourism industry hit hard by citizenship law protests
India's tourism industry has been hit by a wave of violent anti-government protests across the country against a new citizenship law, with at least seven countries issuing travel warnings.
Christmas: Akwa Ibom governor lauds citizen support
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom state has expressed deep gratitude to citizens of the state for their collective will and resolve to stand for peace, unity and development for the state.
Federal government to establish community museums to boost tourism – minister
The Federal Government has announced plans to establish community museums as part of efforts to ensure that local communities benefit from tourism.
Governor Oyetola: Support government to fight corruption
Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola has urged accounting experts to support the government to fight corruption and other misconducts.
Governor AbdulRazaq: We’ll jumpstart Kwara economy with infrastructure
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has said he would jumpstart the state economy and tourism sector with solid infrastructure, especially roads and other basic amenities.
VP Osinbajo harps on culture, tourism in new world order
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says culture and tourism in the new world order are referred to as soft power because of their influence in economic and international relations.
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Man dies as Storm Dennis slams UK, power cuts hit France
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Oyo governor threatens to jail union members who foment trouble
The Oyo State Government, on Sunday, warned some leaders of the suspended National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in the state to desist from carrying out the threats of violence issued in a video, which has gone viral in the last 24 hours.
Police nab Aiye cult kingpin in Ikorodu
The Special Strike Force on Social Miscreants, inaugurated by the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, Mr Hakeem Odumosu, has arrested the leader of Aiye Confraternity, Sikiru Samuel.
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BMO: Why ASUU must join IPPIS now
The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has emphasized the need for the enrolment of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) as it is meant to check the flagrant corruption in Nigerian universities.
China reports 5,000 new coronavirus cases, cruise ship disembarks in Cambodia
China’s coronavirus outbreak showed no sign of peaking with health authorities on Friday reporting more than 5,000 new cases, while passengers on a cruise ship blocked from five countries due to virus fears finally disembarked in Cambodia.
UEFA ban: I feel for Pep Guardiola, Manchester City – Juergen Klopp
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said he had sympathy for his Manchester City counterpart Pep Guardiola in the wake of the English champions’ two-year ban from European football.
Oyo governor inaugurates five new permanent secretaries
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo state on Tuesday inaugurated five newly appointed permanent secretaries.
Aiteo: How Nigeria can meet its crude oil projections
The Group Managing Director of Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company Limited, Mr. Victor Okoronkwo, yesterday, disclosed that Nigeria can only achieve its goals of three million barrels of crude oil per day and 40 billion barrels crude oil reserves if it ensures a stable operating environment and the establishment of a robust regulatory and fiscal framework.