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Hilda Baci Partners Akwa Ibom To Showcase 31 LGAs’ Food Heritage At Christmas Unplugged
By ARIT OTONG UBOK THE Akwa Ibom State Government has engaged celebrity chef Hilda Baci to promote the state’s indigenous cuisine and cultural heritage through the Ibom Kitchen initiative and the 2026 edition of Christmas Unplugged. The partnership follows a service and appearance agreement covering 30 November to 31 December 2026. Under the arrangement, Baci […]
Ibom Deep Seaport: Eno Seeks Unity, Stakeholder Support After Tinubu’s Approval
By BASSEY BENSON AKWA Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has called on stakeholders and residents to support the actualisation of the Ibom Deep Seaport project following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval of federal government support for its development. The governor made the appeal on Sunday 8 November 2026, during a special thanksgiving service at […]
Oborevwori Takes APC’s 2027 Campaign To Oshimili, Highlights Roads & Grassroots Support
GOVERNOR Sheriff Oborevwori has urged All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters in Delta State to strengthen their grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring that the party’s electoral strength rests on its support among the people. Speaking at the party’s local government campaign rally in Akwukwu-Igbo on Wednesday, the governor dismissed the suggestion that […]
Asagba Azinge Puts Widows’ Welfare At Heart Of Birthday Celebration
By NWAFOR AZINGE 168 Asaba Widows to Benefit from Asagba Azinge’s Birthday Empowerment Programme THE Asagba of Asaba, Prof. Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, has announced plans to empower 168 widows from the kingdom as part of activities marking his birthday on Friday 13 November 2026. The programme, scheduled for 10:00 a.m. at Ogwa Ukwu, Asaba, is […]
Hegseth Survives Impeachment Push After 211–204 House Vote
By SUSAN ESSEX DEFENCE Secretary Pete Hegseth has secured a reprieve after the US House voted 211–204 to send an impeachment resolution against him to the Judiciary Committee, effectively stopping the immediate push for his removal. The motion passed largely along party lines on Tuesday. Republicans delivered 210 votes in favour, while one independent also […]
Congo’s Crackdown On Military Indiscipline Leaves 66 Soldiers Facing Execution
By FRANKLIN FRANCIS FREY AUTHORITIES in the Democratic Republic of Congo have sentenced 66 soldiers to death after a military court found them guilty of cowardice, mutiny and failure to obey orders. The Goma Garrison Military Court announced the sentences last Friday following proceedings involving 71 soldiers in Walikale, North Kivu province. The cases arose […]
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The President We Want: Nigerian Youths Demand Jobs, Security & Real Change In 2027
By TINA TOLUTOPE & HALIMA TAKWAS & IFEOMA IZUCHUKWU & MAPHOSA AGUSE & MAY ETAGHERURE ATUZULO & ETETE EKONG & GEORGETTE CHIDI & ABDUL AHMED (A. A.) RUFUS FROM the fear of graduating into unemployment to the struggle to keep small businesses afloat, young Nigerians across several states have outlined the qualities and policies they […]
The Price Of A Medical City: Akwa Ibom Residents Fight Over Compensation For Demolished Homes
By EFFANGA OSOK ₦117.5bn Medical City: Akwa Ibom Families Challenge Compensation as Govt Keeps Silent THE construction of the Ibom Medical City in Ikono Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State is being presented as a landmark investment in healthcare. But for residents whose homes and properties stand within the project’s footprint, the development has […]
Delta’s Erho-Abraka Court Puzzle: ₦50 Million Reported Spent, Judiciary Says No Access To Funds
By TIMOTHY HAGGERTY-NWOKOLO Budget records clash with judiciary’s account A ₦50 million magistrate court project in Erho-Abraka, Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State, has raised questions over the accuracy of the state’s public expenditure records. The 2024 Delta State budget allocated ₦50 million for the construction of the court under the High Court […]
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Ibom Deep Seaport: Eno Seeks Unity, Stakeholder Support After Tinubu’s Approval
By BASSEY BENSON AKWA Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has called on stakeholders and residents to support the actualisation of the Ibom Deep Seaport project following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval of federal government support for its development. The governor made the appeal on Sunday 8 November 2026, during a special thanksgiving service at […]
From Sosoliso To Offshore Insurance: Nigeria’s ₦500 Billion Capacity Crisis Threatens Aviation & Maritime Growth
By OBIOMA TORI & FRED LONGJOHN OBEH Nigeria’s Insurance Reform Faces a Crucial Test as Aviation & Maritime Billions Flow Abroad NIGERIA’S efforts to strengthen its domestic insurance industry are facing a major test as aviation and maritime businesses continue to depend heavily on foreign insurers to protect their most valuable assets. Despite years of […]
Tobore Oborevwori Empowers 430 Delta Women With Cash, Equipment & Food Supplies
By PAULINA NZERUBE DEACONESS Tobore Oborevwori, Delta State First Lady, has extended financial and material assistance to 430 indigent women through her You Matter Charity Foundation. The empowerment exercise, held on Monday in Asaba, forms part of efforts to improve the welfare of vulnerable families and create opportunities for women to earn sustainable incomes. The […]
Cash Relief Or Election Strategy? Nigerians, Opposition Parties React To FG’s ₦50,000 Support
By DAVID JOHN-FLUKE Government rolls out monthly cash assistance THE Federal Government’s decision to provide vulnerable Nigerians with ₦50,000 monthly cash assistance has generated mixed reactions across the country. While some beneficiaries have welcomed the intervention, others have questioned its implementation and political implications ahead of the 2027 general election. The support comes under the […]
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Oborevwori Takes APC’s 2027 Campaign To Oshimili, Highlights Roads & Grassroots Support
GOVERNOR Sheriff Oborevwori has urged All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters in Delta State to strengthen their grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring that the party’s electoral strength rests on its support among the people. Speaking at the party’s local government campaign rally in Akwukwu-Igbo on Wednesday, the governor dismissed the suggestion that […]
Nigeria’s 112 Emergency Line Fails Live TV Test, Raising Public Safety Concerns
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE NIGERIA’S national emergency number, 112, has faced renewed scrutiny after it failed during a live television demonstration on Tuesday. The incident occurred on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme. APC chieftain and Presidential Campaign Council member, Alwan Hassan, had described the service as an operational government achievement. During the discussion, Hassan challenged the […]
Cash Relief Or Election Strategy? Nigerians, Opposition Parties React To FG’s ₦50,000 Support
By DAVID JOHN-FLUKE Government rolls out monthly cash assistance THE Federal Government’s decision to provide vulnerable Nigerians with ₦50,000 monthly cash assistance has generated mixed reactions across the country. While some beneficiaries have welcomed the intervention, others have questioned its implementation and political implications ahead of the 2027 general election. The support comes under the […]
Another ₦1 Billion For Ukanafun/Oruk Anam As Idem Expands Agricultural & Business Support
By ETETE EKONG MEMBER representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, Rep. Unyime Idem, has announced a second ₦1 billion empowerment programme for 1,000 constituents. The initiative will support farmers and entrepreneurs across the constituency. Under the scheme, each beneficiary will receive either ₦1 million in cash or agricultural and business equipment worth more than that amount. […]