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Mbah raises ESUT monthly subvention by N115m, urges ASUU to suspend strike
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has approved an additional N115 million monthly subvention for the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) as part of efforts to resolve the ongoing industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), ESUT chapter. The additional funding will increase the state government’s monthly subvention to the university from N161 million to…
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2027: Over 150,000 opposition members defect to APC in Bauchi
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State says more than 150,000 members of opposition political parties have joined its ranks, in what the party described as a major boost to its grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections. The new members were received into the ruling party at a ceremony in Azare, Bauchi State, at the weekend. The defectors…
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EFCC probes suspect over undeclared foreign currencies intercepted at Kano airport
The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced investigation into a suspect, Haruna Yusuf, following the interception of undeclared foreign currencies at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). The currencies, comprising $73,000, £15,957 and 827,800 Saudi Riyals, were intercepted by officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) during routine screening of arriving passengers…
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Account Freeze: Adeleke withdraws suit against EFCC
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed the state Attorney-General to withdraw the lawsuit filed against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the freezing of the state government’s bank account. Adeleke announced the decision in an interview with Channels Television shortly after he was declared winner of the August 15 Osun governorship election. The governor said he ordered…
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BREAKING: Edo Assembly speaker resigns amid impeachment moves
The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has resigned from office amid reported moves by some lawmakers to impeach him. Agbebaku stepped down on Monday, with his resignation confirmed by his media aide, Ivy Ebojele, in a Facebook post. Ebojele announced the development in a brief statement, saying, “Edo Assembly Speaker Rt Hon Chief Blessing Agbebaku…
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Alia commends security agencies for swift response to Ukum attack
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has commended security agencies for their swift response to an attack on communities in Ukum Local Government Area of the state. The governor, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, on Sunday, said terrorists allegedly posing as herdsmen invaded Mbaterem, Ayaba, Ikpur, Yina, Aboajio and Ukpen communities in Mbazun Ward in the…
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Eno inspects third new Airbus A220-300 for Ibom Air in Canada
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has conducted a pre-delivery inspection of Ibom Air’s latest brand-new Airbus A220-300 aircraft at the Airbus production facility in Mirabel, Quebec, Canada. The new aircraft is the third brand-new Airbus A220-300 in the current delivery series for the state-owned airline. Its addition is expected to increase passenger capacity, improve scheduling flexibility and provide…
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Eno meets Airbus, SAMCO in Canada over Ibom Air fleet expansion, MRO
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has met with officials of Airbus and SAMCO Group Europe in Canada to advance Ibom Air’s fleet expansion and strengthen plans for the Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility at Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo. Eno held the meetings in Montreal ahead of the Pre-Delivery Inspection of Ibom Air’s latest Airbus A220-300…
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Fubara not at loggerheads with Rivers Assembly over 2026 budget — Govt
The Rivers State Government has dismissed reports of a disagreement between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the state House of Assembly over the 2026 Appropriation Bill. The government, in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Onwuka Nzeshi, said Fubara was working closely with members of the Assembly in the interest of the people of…
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New Enugu International Hospital to tackle medical tourism, brain drain, says Mbah
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has toured the newly completed Enugu International Hospital ahead of its inauguration, saying the facility will help tackle medical tourism and brain drain while positioning the state as a major healthcare destination in Africa. Mbah, who inspected the facility at Rangers Avenue, Independence Layout, Enugu, on Thursday, said the hospital was equipped with state-of-the-art technology…
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