Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has appointed an 11-person committee to verify claims submitted by victims of the recent looting of private properties in Ilorin, determine the extent of their losses and disburse government’s support for them. The committee is to be chaired by Deputy Governor Kayode Alabi, with other...
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described the launch of the digital marketing platform for tie and dye (adire), AdireOgun.com, as an innovative way to take the authentic fabrics to the global market. Speaking at the launch of the website in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Thursday,...
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, declared on Wednesday that the state will support efforts of the Nigerian Air Force to achieve its set objectives and expand its operations in the state. The governor, who stated this while receiving the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, during the...
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has called on the Federal Government to adopt Adire as an attire for national events and as a cultural symbol in the nation's foreign missions, to further promote the rich culture of the nation to the outside world. Governor Abiodun made the call at...
As part of measures to attract foreign investors, the Buhari administration is promoting the adoption of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and creating the necessary infrastructure which will enhance the speedy resolution of business related disputes, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo disclosed this on Thursday while answering...
The curfew in Ilorin metropolis is hereby lifted. This is effective from tomorrow, November 12. Kwarans may however see increased joint patrols by security agencies within the metropolis and across the state. It is to strengthen the gains of the past weeks and keep criminal elements at bay. Citizens are to...
The Governor of the State of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Tuesday presented a total sum of one hundred and nine billion, eight hundred and fifty-five million, fifty-one thousand, six hundred and forty naira (₦109,855,051,640.00) as 2021 appropriation estimates to the State House of Assembly. This is even as the Governor...
Lagos State is set to stop the payment of pensions to former governors and their deputies. It is all to keep the cost of governance low, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said today at the House of Assembly where he unveiled a 2021 budget proposal of N1,155 trillion. He drew applause as...
In dealing with the disruptions caused by COVID-19 on economies and livelihoods, stronger international cooperation and collaboration among countries will be crucial in addressing the situation and expediting economic recovery, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo stated this on Monday at the 8th German-Nigerian Business Forum which...
Leaders of religious and traditional institutions in the South East geo-political zone, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo as well as women and youth groups, have demanded that Igbos should be given the opportunity to provide the President of Nigeria in 2023 general elections. The leaders of the groups also demanded for the...