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Akwa Ibom governor sacks cabinet inherited from predecessor
-Says ‘It’s beginning of a new season’ After 19 months on the saddle, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has sacked the entire cabinet members he inherited from his immediate-past predecessor and godfather, Udom Emmanuel, saying there was a need for a new season to begin. Recall that former Governor Emmanuel had emphasized the need for his cabinet members…
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Okwukwu emerges factional President General of Ohanaeze
Vows to work for the release of Nnamdi Kanu Dim Uche Nnam Okwukwu has emerged as the factional President General of the Ohanaeze N’digbo Worldwide amidst controversy within the social-cultural organisation. According to a statement by Dr. Achi Achi, the returning officer for the election, Okwukwu, who is a legal practitioner was returned unopposed, at a convention held in Port…
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Governor Umo Eno celebrates Rev. Uma Ukpai at 80
…hails him as God’s gift to Akwa Ibom The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has described renowned gospel evangelist, Rev. Uma Ukpai, as a divine gift to the state. Speaking during a special service at the International Worship Centre, Uyo, to mark Rev. Ukpai’s 80th birthday, the Governor commended the evangelist’s lifelong dedication to spreading the gospel…
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Rivers Council Chairman appoints 130 Special Assistants
Chairman of Obio-Akpor Local Government Area in Rivers State, Chijioke Ihunwo, has appointed 130 special assistants, marking his second round of appointments within six months. He made the announcement of the appointment on Wednesday via a post on X (formerly Twitter). Among the newly appointed are Helen Nyekwere, Josephine Wogu, Daisy Worgu, Wagwu Hilda, Ogbonna Stella, Goodness Ogbonna, and Grace…
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Gas explosion: Rivers govt assures survivors of improved healthcare services
The Rivers State Government on Thursday assured survivors of the New Year’s gas explosion of improved healthcare services. Deputy Governor of the State, Professor Ngozi Odu, gave the assurance during a visit to the survivors at the State Government Hospital on Wednesday. Speaking after assessing the victims’ conditions, Professor Odu expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of three lives…
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Cross River tourism commissioner, Ewa dies
The Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture in Cross River State, Mr. Abubakar Robert Ewa has reportedly died. According to Channels TV report, Ewa died on Wednesday evening at the Arubah Specialist Hospital in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. Some members of the Cross River State Executive Council and other aides of Governor Bassey Otu were gathered at the…
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Court orders interim forfeiture of N228.4m traced to former Abia governor Theodore Orji
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court Abuja has made an order of interim freezing and forfeiture of the sum of over ₦228.4 million linked to former Governor of Abia State, Theodore Orji, to the Federal Government on allegations of money laundering. Ruling on an ex-parte motion moved by the Counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Fadila…
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Bauchi governor reappoints 3 ex-commissioners as Special Advisers
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has appointed three of his former commissioners as special advisers. This is coming less than 48hours of their dismissal as Commissioners. The appointments, which take immediate effect, were announced in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado. The move, according to the statement, reflects the governor’s…
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Customs receives 573,519 job applications for 3, 927 vacant positions
The Nigeria Customs Service has said that it received 573,519 applications in the just-concluded 2024/2025 recruitment exercise, barely a week after the portal was opened. Providing an update after the expiration of the deadline, the NCS’s National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, revealed that a total of 573,519 applicants have already applied for the 3,927 vacant positions. He said, “I…
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Corps members to get N77,000 monthly allowance soon- NYSC
The management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has said corps members would soon start receiving ₦77,000 as their monthly allowance. NYSC Director General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja, according to a statement by NYSC spokesperson Caroline Embu. General Ahmed, who said his administration places a high priority on Corps welfare, added that arrangements…
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