Marine and Blue Economy: We ‘II Develop Infrastructure In Lake, Coastal Facing Cities To Attract Tourists To Waters, Generate Revenue – Oyetola … reiterates commitment to PPP arrangement to create jobs for Nigerians Tuesday September 5, 2023 The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Tuesday, disclosed the readiness of the newly-created ministry to develop infrastructure in lake and coastal facing towns and cities across the country to further attract tourists to waters for maximum revenue generation. Oyetola also reiterated the commitment of his ministry to strengthen Public Private Partnership arrangement, in order to abolish undue charge on…
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Nigeria Information Minister Visits Ibadan Over Flag Designer’s Death Tuesday September 5, 2023 Federal Govt has sympathised with Oyo State Government over the death Nigeria’s flag designer, Pa Akinkunmi Taiwo who passed on recently in his Ibadan home. Conveying the condolence message to the state government on behalf of the federal government, Minister for Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris said the he came to Oyo state on behalf of the federal government to commiserate with the state government on the demise of Pa Akinkunmi Taiwo. “We all know who the deceased gentleman was. He was the designer of…
APC, INEC Ask Ogun Election Tribunal To Dismiss PDP’s Petition As Parties Submit Final Written Addresses Tuesday September 5, 2023 Governor Dapo Abiodun and the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday urged the Ogun State Election Petition Tribunal to dismiss the petition filed by the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ladi Adebutu and his party against the election of Abiodun during the March 18, 2023 governorship election in the state. This is even as the tribunal reserved judgment in the petition as counsels to all the parties submitted their final written addresses. The Chairman of the three-man tribunal,…
President Tinubu Set To Attend G-20 Summit In India With Investment Attraction Topping Nigeria’s Agenda Sunday September 3, 2023 President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Monday to attend the G-20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, India, on the special invitation of Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. On the sidelines of the Summit, the President will participate in and deliver keynote addresses at both the Nigeria-India Presidential Roundtable and the Nigeria-India Business Conference. The CEO Roundtable will be attended by leading industrialists in the Indian private sector, Nigerian industrialists, as well as senior government officials from both countries. The President…
Subsidy Removal: Sanwo-Olu flags off distribution of Food items Programme in Lagos *500,000 households to benefit from food palliatives Sunday September 3, 2023 The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday flagged off the distribution of food items for vulnerable households through the Lagos Food Bank Programme, to cushion the effects of the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal government on Lagos residents. The flag off of the food bank programme is part of the social and economic intervention programmes by the Lagos State Government to ameliorate the pains some Lagosians are experiencing due to the increase…
The Wind That Blew Dapo Abiodun’s Rump | By Festus Adedayo Sunday September 3, 2023 Prof Akinwumi Isola’s Efunsetan Aniwura (1981), his first play written in 1961-62 while he was a student at the University of Ibadan, is highly celebrated. It is a historical drama which reflects proceedings of the 19th century reign of the heroine, second Iyalode (Queen of women) of Ibadan, Efunsetan Aniwura. Aniwura – one with a surplusage of gold – a fiery, Egba-born but wealthy Ibadan slave owner and merchant, held the title from 1867 – 1874. The unwritten law among the coffle of slaves she…
“Everytime, Gbotija! Gbogunmi! I personally Think The Way You People Donn’t Rate Ogundiji Calls For Alarm”- Femi Adebayo Cries Out Sunday September 3, 2023 Nigerian actor, Femi Adebayo the lead actor and producer of Jagun Jagun movie has expressed his concern about the levels of recognition received by his colleagues, Lateef Adedimeji and Ibrahim Yekini. The movie, which features a talented ensemble cast, including Lateef Adedimeji (Gbotija) and Ibrahim Yekini (Gbogunmi), has garnered significant attention and praise from viewers. However, it appears that Femi Adebayo’s portrayal of Ogundiji, despite being the lead character and producer, hasn’t received the same level…
Obazee Special Panel Clears CBN Deputy Governor Of Financial Crime Saturday September 2, 2023 The Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in charge of Economic Policy, Kingsley Obiora has been released and cleared of any wrongdoing. He was released Saturday evening, after undergoing a marathon interview with Jim Obazee’s Special Panel conducting an audit of the nation’s top bank.
Edo Deputy Governor, Shaibu Move Out Of Government House Saturday September 2, 2023 Edo State Governor Philip Shaibu Deputy Governor’s Office have Moved Out Of Edo Government House, his new office is situated at no 7, Dennis Osadebey Avenue, close to the government house. The new deputy governor office used to be the state Public Procurement Office commissioned by a former Governor of the state, Sen. Adams Oshiomhole, on December 16, 2014.
My Suspension Baseless, My Counsellors Were Bribed With N1m Each, Ogun Council Boss Cries Out Saturday September 2, 2023 The embattled Ijebu East local government chairman, Wale Adedayo has stated that his purported suspension by the legislative arm of the council is baseless and without foundation. Adedayo was suspended over a series of allegations against him, coming on the heels of his letter written to former governor, Olusegun Osoba on an alleged diversion of council allocation by the state governor, Dapo Abiodun. In the resolution of the seven councillors out of the 11, after its sitting held, Thursday, the chairman…