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GOVERNOR Governor Udom Emmanuel has tasked Akwa Ibom people to celebrate the achievements of government, especially his. Speaking at an event in Ikono Local Government Area, Mr Emmanuel said that many abandoned roads and hospital in the area have been completed and commissioned by his government. He assured people of Ikono that other abandoned roads […]
POLICE It promises to be seven hours of non-stop praise and thanksgiving today as youths from across the state gather at the Uyo Township stadium for a mega praise session. Tagged ‘Seven Hours of Praise’, the spiritual convocation is packaged by the state Police Command as part of its efforts to combat criminality in Akwa […]
LAGOS Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has promised to clean-up the state’s waterways for safer transportation. This he said is to attract more investments and encourage partnerships in the channelization of the water routes. Represented by his Deputy, Dr Idiat Adebule, at this year’s Boat Regatta funfair, Ambode promised to provide more standard jetties and […]
SPEAKER Speaker, Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Barrister Onofiok Luke, has encouraged youths in the state not to engage in criminal activities, warning that the security operatives have been put on high alert to tackle any threat across the state. Speaking at an event in Itu Local Government Area, Barrister Luke advised young people […]
ICPC Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has threatened to declare former Governor of Plateau, Senator Jonah Jang, wanted for refusing to honour its invitations. Indication to this was given today by Spokesperson of the commission, Mrs Rasheedat Okoduwa. Okoduwa said that Jang was being investigated over alleged fraud involving about five […]
ELECTRICITY It is now mandatory for Meter asset providers to supply and install meters within ten working days of payment on the premises of electricity customers who choose the option of paying for the meters. Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission gave the order in the newly released Meter Asset Providers Regulation 2018, which seeks to bridge […]
MAN Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has resisted Federal Government’s proposed hike in the excise duty on alcohol and tobacco products, saying it would lead to shutting down of the firms manufacturing the products and increase job losses. Association’s President, Dr. Frank Jacobs, stated this in Lagos yesterday while addressing journalists on the Association’s position on […]
NEPAL Nepalese government has objected a recent report released by the European Union’s Election Observation Mission regarding the country’s parliamentary and provincial elections held in November and December, last year. Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs argued that the report has undermined the successful holding of the smooth, peaceful and impartial elections and made unwarranted comments […]
NANS A wake up call has come from the National Association of Nigerian Students, Zone B, for all eligible adults in the country to work together to defend the nation’s democracy. NANS Zone B, External Affairs Director, Joshua Onwe, who made the call in Abakaliki, stressed that it is the citizens’ civic duty to participate […]
VICE PRESIDENT Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo, has warned new board members against corrupt practices in their assignments. He spoke through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, while inaugurating boards of agencies under his office supervision. The boards included the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, National Boundary Commission and Border Communities […]
