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Ribadu, Ministers visit Rivers, laud Fubara’s leadership
The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has visited the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, at the Government House in Port Harcourt. Accompanying the NSA were the Minister of Works, Engineer David Umahi, and his counterpart at the Environment Ministry, Balarabe Lawal. They arrived in the oil-rich state on Monday to begin a high-level inspection of key sites in Rivers State,…
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Akwa Ibom govt disburses ₦250m to empower widows of fallen heroes
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, has approved and disbursed ₦250 million for the empowerment of military and paramilitary widows in the state, in line with his administration’s commitment to inclusive and compassionate governance under the ARISE Agenda. The disbursement was carried out on Friday at the Women Development Centre, Uyo, through the Ministry of Women Affairs and…
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PHOTO NEWS: Ooni joins Governor Eno, other dignitaries at Akwa Ibom Christmas festival
The Ooni of Ile-Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, joined Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno; the wife of the Senate President, Mrs Unoma Akpabio; and other dignitaries to celebrate the 2025 Christmas Carol Festival in Uyo on Saturday. The event, held at the Uyo Open Amphitheatre, attracted thousands of people and featured the presence of many prominent personalities in the…
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Tinubu commissions projects in Borno, attends high-profile wedding in Maiduguri
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Saturday visited Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, where he commissioned several infrastructure and social development projects executed by the state government. The President arrived in Maiduguri at about 12:30 p.m. as part of a three-state official tour covering Borno, Bauchi, and Lagos states. During the visit, he inaugurated the international wing and…
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NSCDC deploys 2,380 personnel across Kwara amid festivities
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 2,380 personnel across the state to ensure adequate security during the yuletide season. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Command Public Relations Officer, ASC1 Ayoola Shola, and made available to journalists on Saturday in Ilorin. The state…
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Nigerian Army intercepts vehicles carrying suspected terrorist supplies in Borno
The Nigerian Army has recorded another operational success as troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), intercepted two pick-up vans conveying logistics suspected to be intended for Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Borno State. The interception followed credible human intelligence indicating that…
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Ex-Delta North lawmaker Peter Nwaoboshi passes on at 68
Former Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi, has died at the age of 68. Nwaoboshi passed away on Friday in Abuja after a brief illness. His death was confirmed by the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, in a condolence message. The Governor described the late lawmaker’s death as a profound loss to Delta State,…
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Governor Eno urges graduands to embrace hard work, serve selflessly
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has urged young Nigerians to dream big, embrace hard work, and pursue meaningful ventures as pathways to personal fulfilment and national development. Governor Eno delivered the Convocation Lecture at the 7th Convocation Ceremony of Mountain Top University (MTU), Ibafo, Ogun State, stressing that the modern world, shaped by technological advancement and shifting values,…
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Kwara Assembly suspends lawmaker for contempt, breach of privilege
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – The Kwara State House of Assembly has voted to suspend Hon. Saba Yisa Gideon, member representing Edu State Constituency, for three months after he was found to have recorded a closed‑door meeting and shared the audio with an unauthorised person. During debates on the matter, Hon. Gideon admitted to committing the alleged offence. The motion,…
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FG presents compliance certificate for Bakassi Deep Seaport to Cross River State
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, on Wednesday formally presented the Certificate of Compliance for the Bakassi Deep Seaport to the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, during a courtesy visit at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. Speaking at the occasion, Dr Oyetola described the Bakassi Deep Seaport as a strategic national asset that…
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