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Musawa seeks reform as NIHOTOUR begins nationwide tourism certification exercise
The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has called for stronger professionalism and standardisation in Nigeria’s tourism sector as the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) launched a nationwide certification and registration exercise for practitioners. She made the call on Thursday at the launch of NIHOTOUR’s nationwide registration, induction and professional practice certificate…
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Israel carries out strike targeting most senior Hamas military leader in Gaza
Despite a fragile US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza, Israel carried out strikes on Gaza City targeting Hamas’ most senior military leader, Izz al-Din al-Haddad, according to a joint statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz.The Israeli strikes killed at least seven people, with more than 50 others injured and taken to Al-Shifa Hospital, according to the emergency…
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Why Xi invited Trump to this highly secretive former imperial garden
US President Donald Trump spent his final morning in Beijing in Zhongnanhai — the highly secretive, tightly guarded leadership compound of China’s ruling Communist Party. Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping strolled through its pristine gardens, with Trump admiring the roses and Xi offering to send seeds before they held talks over tea and lunch. The central seat of power…
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PHOTO NEWS: Sanwo-Olu highlights tourism vision at Eko Hotels’ 50th anniversary summit
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reaffirmed the commitment of the state to a future of culture in African hospitality and travel. He disclosed this on Friday via his X handle after attending the Eko Africa Legacy Summit in Lagos, held to mark the 50th anniversary of Eko Hotels & Suites. He said the state remains focused on the…
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OAU mourns passing of Emeritus Professor Osoba at 92
The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has expressed mourning over the death of renowned historian and Emeritus Professor of History, Segun Osoba, who died at the age of 92. In a statement issued by the university, the academic community was described as being in grief following the passing of the scholar, who reportedly died on Thursday at his residence in…
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Oyetola not involved in any election-rigging plan, says Osun APC
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has described as false and fabricated the allegation by the Accord Party that the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, was plotting with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to rig the August 15, 2026 governorship election in the state.In a statement issued on Friday by…
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Femi Gbajabiamila: A specimen of loyalty and gentility — by Femi Fani-Kayode & Reno Omokri
Let us start by saying that we have both worked in the Presidency twice, and it is our informed opinion that hardly any Chief of Staff to the President has been as effective as Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila. From our experience and vantage points, what does effectiveness as a Chief of Staff to a President look like? The answer is that…
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Bukky Wright recounts separation from children, opens up on marriage, career
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Veteran Nollywood actress Bukky Wright has opened up about her personal and marital experiences during a panel session at a recent event. The actress made a heartfelt revelation at the Scar2Shine panel session, disclosing that her children were taken from her at a young age after she married into a wealthy family, which prompted her career…
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Desmond Elliot apologises to Gbajabiamila over political misunderstandings
Lagos lawmaker and Nollywood actor, Desmond Elliot, has apologised to the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, over any offence he may have caused during their political engagements. Elliot made the apology on Friday during an appearance on TVC’s Your View, where he described Gbajabiamila as his political mentor and senior colleague. The lawmaker said he learnt politics…
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Africa needs stronger financing frameworks for gas development — NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has called for stronger African-led financing frameworks and commercially viable payment systems to unlock the continent’s vast gas resources and drive energy security and industrial growth. The call was made by the Executive Vice President, Gas, Power and New Energy at NNPC Ltd, Olalekan Ogunleye, during the Africa CEO Forum holding in…
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