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Eno inaugurates 10.4km Idoro-Ukpom road
… reassures completion of inherited projects The governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has inaugurated the 10.4km Idoro (Uyo)–Ukpom (Abak) Road Project. Eno, who spoke at the inauguration of the project amidst pomp and celebration by indigenes and leaders from the two benefiting local government areas, said that although the project was very challenging, he was happy that…
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I will continue to respect my political genealogy – Eno
The governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has said he belongs to a political genealogy and as such will do everything to respect that genealogy. Speaking at a critical stakeholders meeting held at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Uyo, Governor Eno sued for love, unity and cooperation from all for the purpose of the growth and progress of…
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EFCC to appeal judgment clearing Fayose of money laundering charges
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has said it will appeal the judgment of the Federal High Court in Lagos, which on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, that discharged and acquitted a former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, of charges bordering on money laundering. Reacting to the judgment, the EFCC, in a statement on Wednesday by its Head of Media…
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BREAKING: Buhari’s remains arrive at Katsina airport
By Kunle Sanni – The remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari have arrived at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport in Katsina State. The body was flown from London, United Kingdom, aboard a Nigerian Air Force aircraft and landed at approximately 1:51 p.m. on Tuesday. President Tinubu proceeds to receive the body of late President Buhari. Seyi Tinubu and Yusuf…
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First Lady departs Abuja for Katsina ahead of Buhari’s burial
By Kunle Sanni – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has departed Abuja for Katsina State ahead of the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari in his hometown, Daura. This follows video clips of the former president, which was airlifted from London, United Kingdom, to Katsina on Tuesday morning aboard a Nigerian presidential aircraft. According to Channels Television, the presidential jet left…
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NAF engages South-East stakeholders to strengthen peace, community trust
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), under the Air Component of Operation UDO KA, has intensified non-kinetic operations aimed at promoting peace and fostering trust among communities in the South-East region of the country. As part of its ongoing civil-military cooperation efforts, the Air Component Commander of the Joint Task Force South-East led a strategic stakeholder engagement in ISI-UZO Local Government…
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FG distributes 3,500 life jackets to Zamfara to enhance waterway safety
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Government has intensified efforts to improve safety on Nigeria’s inland waterways with the distribution of 3,500 life jackets to Zamfara State, under a national initiative aimed at reducing water transport-related fatalities. The life jackets were officially handed over by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, represented at the event by…
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Eno unveils tree crops development plan to drive agricultural growth
In a move to reposition Akwa Ibom State for agricultural prosperity and revenue diversification, Governor Umo Eno has unveiled a bold new Tree Crops Development Programme, signaling a renewed focus on oil palm revitalization, agro-industrial hubs, and food security. The governor made the disclosure during a review meeting with the Akwa Ibom State Agriculture and Food Security Committee, held at…
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Claims of lack of integrity, transparency against Olukoyede untrue- EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has refuted claims of lack of integrity and transparency levelled against the commission’s boss, Ola Olukoyede, by a columnist Steve Osuji. A statement by the EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale said Osuji’s allegations against the Commission and Olukoyede were worrisome and unjustifiable. Oyewale said, “More worrisome was his attack on Olukoyede for no justifiable…
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Ondo, Bauchi partner to attract $2.6bn investment in fertilizer, petrochemical projects
Ondo and Bauchi States have launched a strategic economic partnership aimed at accelerating agricultural development and industrialization, with a $2.6 billion investment already in the pipeline for Ondo. The move was formalized on Friday, July 11, 2025, during a working visit by Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, to Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, in Akure. The visit…
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