News from States
-
Two pilots escape as NAF Alpha Jet crashes in Niger State
By Kunle Sanni – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Friday confirmed the crash of one of its Alpha Jet aircraft in Niger State after the two pilots on board successfully ejected during a sudden in-flight emergency. The incident occurred shortly after the jet took off from NAF Base Kainji for a routine post-inspection functional check flight. A statement released…
Read More » -
VP Shettima unveils ₦1bn family business grant in Akwa Ibom
By Kunle Sanni – Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Saturday inaugurated a ₦1 billion family-based business grant initiative in the Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency of Akwa Ibom State, describing the intervention as a practical demonstration of the government’s commitment to bringing economic empowerment directly to Nigerian households. Speaking during the launch of the Renewed Hope/ARISE Agenda Business Grant, Shettima stated that…
Read More » -
VP Shettima arrives in Akwa Ibom for launch of grassroots empowerment programme
By Kunle Sanni – Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Friday arrived at the Unyime Idem Empowerment Centre in the Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency of Akwa Ibom State to inaugurate a major economic support initiative under the Renewed Hope Agenda. Representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Vice-President was warmly received by senior government officials led by the state’s Deputy Governor, Senator Dr…
Read More » -
Shettima reaffirms FG’s commitment to preserving traditional institutions
By Kunle Sanni – Vice-President Kashim Shettima has restated the resolve of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to safeguard and uphold Nigeria’s traditional institutions, describing them as irreplaceable pillars of society. Speaking on Friday at events marking the 45th anniversary of the Emir of Gumel, His Royal Highness Alhaji Ahmed Mohammed Sani II, and the commissioning of the new Gumel Central…
Read More » -
Wike sacks FCT Internal Revenue Service acting chairman, Ango
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has sacked the Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS), Michael Ango. This was disclosed in a statement on Friday, by the Senior Special Assistant to the Minister of Public Communication and Social Media, Lere Olayinka. The most senior official of the FCT-IRS has also…
Read More » -
PHOTOS: Shettima arrives Jigawa for Emir of Gumel’s 45th anniversary celebration
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, to attend events marking the 45th anniversary of the 16th Emir of Gumel, His Royal Highness Ahmed Mohammed Sani II (CON). Shettima touched down at Dutse International Airport, where he was welcomed by Jigawa State Governor Mallam Umar Namadi, senior government officials, and heads…
Read More » -
Rivers Assembly Speaker, 15 lawmakers defect from PDP to APC
The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), alongside 15 other lawmakers. The defecting members cited deep divisions within the PDP as the driving force behind their move. Among those who left with Amaewhule were Deputy Speaker Dumle Maol (Gokana), Major Jack…
Read More » -
Governor Eno okays next phase of recruitment, grants ₦50,000 for CBT participants
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has approved the invitation of 12,502 candidates who scored above 50 per cent in the recent Civil Service Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the next stage of the ongoing recruitment exercise — an oral interview. He also approved a transport and lunch allowance of ₦50,000 for each of the 33,461 applicants who participated in the…
Read More » -
Eno reaffirms commitment to Medical City in Akwa Ibom, seeks private partnership
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the development of the proposed Medical City, emphasising its role in strengthening healthcare delivery and driving medical tourism in the state. Governor Eno restated this commitment on Thursday while addressing Government House correspondents after inspecting ongoing preliminary works at the project site in Ikot Ada Idem, Ibiono…
Read More » -
Imo State poised for transformation, says Vice President Shettima
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima has projected Imo State as one of Nigeria’s next major growth frontiers, highlighting its potential in technology, gas utilisation, agro-industrial processing, and small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs). Speaking on Thursday at the Imo State Economic Summit 2025 in Owerri, the vice president said the Federal Government is positioning Imo as a strategic…
Read More »
Follow our WhatsApp Channel