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Fire guts popular wood market in Kebbi
A devastating fire has gutted a popular wood and timber market known as Kara Market in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, destroying shops and properties. The fire, which began in the early hours of Sunday, resulted in the loss of goods and structures worth millions of naira. According to eyewitnesses, the fire spread rapidly before firefighters arrived. “We just saw smoke…
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Eno celebrates Ibom Air at six
The governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has congratulated the State-owned airline, Ibom Air on the occasion of its sixth anniversary. In a congratulatory message released by his Chief Press Secretary, Ekerete Udoh, Governor Eno, commended the management and staff of the airline for, “holding aloft our flag of excellence in aviation. “Six years after you commenced commercial…
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Zulum pledges N100 million to support wounded soldiers, bereaved families
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has donated N100 million to aid wounded soldiers and families of troops who lost their lives in the fight against insurgency in the region. The donation was announced during an Eid-el-Kabir luncheon held on Saturday at the Maimalari Cantonment in Maiduguri. The event was co-hosted by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede,…
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VP Shettima to launch National Tractor Restoration Programme in Maiduguri
Vice President Kashim Shettima will on Sunday, June 8, 2025, officially launch the National Asset Restoration Programme in Maiduguri, Borno State, with a focus on reviving broken-down agricultural machinery to support mechanized farming and food security. The launch, set to take place at the Borno State Agricultural Mechanization (BOSAMAN) Farm Centre, marks the commencement of the programme in the North-East,…
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Climate Adaptation: Eno, Diri join global leaders at 2025 UNOC in France
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, and the Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, were among other delegates at the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) 2025 Special Event on Ocean Rise and Coastal Resilience in Nice, France, today, June 7. This was disclosed by Governor Eno’s Chief Press Secretary, Ekerete Udoh on his facebook page on Saturday. The high-level…
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What happened in Mokwa unfortunate – IBB
Former Nigerian Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (rtd) has described the Mokwa flood that led to the death of over 200 people as “unfortunate but an act of God”. Babangida said this when he received a state government delegation led by the Deputy Governor, Yakubu Garba, on a Sallah homage at his Uphill Residence, Minna. While commiserating with the people…
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Recent attacks beyond herders-farmers clash, says Benue governor
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has accused some politicians of sponsoring the attacks in Benue State, saying that it is unacceptable. He declared that the state is under siege from terrorists and bandits. Alia said that the recent attacks that have claimed several lives is beyond herders-farmers clash. The governor, who made this declaration on Channels Television’s Politics Today on…
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NOA intensifies campaigns against proliferation of small, light weapons in Akwa Ibom
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has intensified campaigns against the proliferation of small and light weapons in Akwa Ibom state. NOA said the situation was responsible for the alarming crime incidents in the state which lead to destruction of lives and violation of human rights. State Director of NOA, Mr. Mkpoutom Mkpoutom said this in Uyo while addressing reporters and members…
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Catholic Bishops urge govt to take swift action on Benue killings
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has condemned what it described as barbaric massacre of innocent people in Benue State. The Catholic Bishops also mourned with those affected by the flood in Mokwa, Niger State, which led to the loss of many lives, properties and displacement of communities. A statement signed by its President and Archbishop of Owerri, Lucius…
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PHOTO NEWS: Akpabio, Uzodimma, Sanwo-Olu, Bagudu receive Umo Eno into APC
Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum Hope Uzodimma, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and Minister of Budget and National Planning Atiku Bagudu were among the top government officials and members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) who received Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno into the party on Friday in Uyo, the state capital.
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