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Akwa Ibom moves to strengthen hospitality industry, signs MoU with Aleph Technical Services
Akwa Ibom State Government and Aleph Technical and Advisory Services have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, for the management of government owned hospitality facilities across the State. This was disclosed on Saturday by Ekerete Udoh, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Umo Eno, in a post on his facebook page. According to the statement, the MoU was signed on…
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‘Adhere to NiMET’s climate predictions’ – NOA urges Nigerians
In a bid to ensure proper planning in agriculture and disaster management, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has urged Nigerians to comply with the Seasonal Climate Predictions (SPC) of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET). This advisory was disclosed by the NOA Director for Akwa Ibom, Mkpoutom Mkpoutom, during a media chat on Friday. He said NiMET’s predictions offer critical insights…
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Defection: Adamawa’ll leverage on Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda — Fintiri
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State on Friday said his alignment with the ruling All Progressives Congress would enable the state to effectively support and leverage the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu. Fintiri, who formally announced his defection from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), said the decision followed wide consultations and was driven by the long-term stability,…
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NPC Boss takes reform drive to Imo, unveils push for digital birth, death registration
The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr. Aminu Yusuf, on Thursday paid a working visit to the Commission’s Imo State Office in Owerri as part of his nationwide tour to strengthen staff welfare, stakeholder relations and public awareness of the Commission’s activities. He was accompanied by the Director-General, Dr. Osifo Tellson Ojogun, the Director of Public Affairs, Nma…
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First Lady urges national unity, receives chieftaincy title in Warri kingdom
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, has called for greater unity among Nigerians, saying national prosperity can only be achieved when citizens live and work together in harmony. In a statement on Thursday by her spokesperson Busola Kokoyi, she made the appeal during a homecoming visit to Warri Kingdom in Delta State, where she was received by the Paramount Ruler of the…
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Fubara reads riot act to new Chief of Staff, bans nocturnal meetings
Siminalayi Fubara on Thursday read the riot act to the newly appointed Chief of Staff, warning against participation in nocturnal or unauthorised meetings and declaring that any action capable of embarrassing his administration would attract immediate dismissal. The governor issued the warning shortly after swearing in Dr Dagogo Wokoma as Secretary to the State Government and Sunny Ewule as Chief…
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APC faults ADC over Edo shooting allegation, calls for investigation
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) linking it to a reported shooting incident involving ADC members in Edo State. In a press statement issued on Wednesday, APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, described the opposition party as “its own nemesis,” accusing it of attempting to politicise the incident without allowing security agencies…
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FG partners Kano to avert future market inferno, confirms N5bn support
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to preventing recurring fire outbreaks in markets across Kano, following the recent inferno that devastated parts of the Singer Market. Shettima made this known on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja while receiving a delegation from the Association of Kano Business Community led by its President, Alhaji Sabiu Bako.…
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Court nullifies Kwara lawmaker’s suspension, orders immediate reinstatement
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin An Ilorin Revenue Court in Kwara State on Wednesday has reinstated Hon. Saba Yisa Gideon while dismissing his suspension by the House of Assembly on grounds of being illegal and unconstitutional. The lawmaker, who represents Edu State Constituency, was suspended by the House of Assembly on December 18, 2025, for three months on the basis of…
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South-South governors applaud Tinubu’s oil revenue directive
The South-South Governors Forum (SSGF) has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s Executive Order directing the direct remittance of oil and gas revenues into the Federation Account, describing the move as a landmark decision for Nigeria’s petroleum sector. In a statement issued on Wednesday by its chairman and Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, the forum said the order marks a significant step…
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