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VP Osinbajo: Nigeria’s future bright
Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has again reassured that Nigeria’s future is bright going by the progress being made by the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
VP Osinbajo: What Nigeria’s future prosperity depends on
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says that future national prosperity will be consummated by the handshake between the business environment, talents and creativity.
Akwa Ibom Assembly suspends council chairman over ‘assault’
Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has suspended chairman of Abak Local Government Area of the state, Imoh Williams, indefinitely over the alleged assault on his creditor by his aides, identified as Godwin Abraham.
Akwa Ibom Assembly inaugurates ad-hoc committes
The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly on June 10, 2019 constituted ad-hoc committees on welfare and selection.
TCN completes first phase of new transmission substation in Akwa Ibom
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has completed and energised the first phase of the ongoing brand new transmission substation in Ekim, Akwa Ibom State.
Akwa Ibom elections: APC wanted to rig through federal might – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Akwa Ibom State chapter, has attributed the massive failure of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state to the failure to prepare for the elections.
Elections: APC, PDP, seven other parties to constitute 9th House of Reps
Going by the official list of members-elect for the 9th House of Representatives assembly, a total of nine political parties will have representatives in the chamber.
Akwa Ibom elections: PDP wins 13 local governments
The incumbent governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, is leading in the governorship election results announced so far by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Akwa Ibom elections: APC candidate loses in own local government
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom State, Nsima Ekere, has lost the election in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area where he comes from.
Akwa Ibom council chairman, three others injured as thugs hijack materials
Four persons including chairman of Etim Ekpo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom state, Hon. Udeme Wilson Eduo, were injured yesterday on Saturday when suspected hoodlums hijacked ballot materials meant for wards 8, 9 and 10 during the governorship and state Assembly elections.
Elections: Nigeria Army embarks on ‘Operation Show of Force’ in Akwa Ibom
The 2 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Uyo in Akwa Ibom has embarked on a joint show of force parade.
Elections: How Atiku Abubakar won in Akwa Ibom
Atiku Abubakar of the PDP beat Muhammadu Buhari of the APC in Akwa Ibom.
Revived aluminum firm for re-inauguration
President Muhammadu Buhari is to re-inaugurate the Aluminum Smelting Company of Nigeria (ALSCON), Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom, to enable it to re-commence production.
Emir Sanusi rates Akwa Ibom as highest investors’ destination
The Emir of Kano, HRH Muhammadu Sanusi II (CON) and Chairman, Qua Iboe Power Project, QIPP, has acknowledged Akwa Ibom as a peaceful state and a safe haven for investors into the country.
Nigerian Army begins ‘Operation Crocodile Smile III’ exercise in Niger Delta
The Nigerian Army says it has commenced Operation Crocodile Smile III exercise across the states of the Niger Delta to stem the tide of pipeline vandalism in the region.
Police arrest man who threatened Atiku Abubakar, family
Augustus Akpan, a 43-year-old multi-lingual native of Akwa Ibom State, was arrested in Lagos after police tracked the phone he used in sending the messages.
NDDC: No project is abandoned under Nsima Ekere
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has clarified that under the current leadership of Nsima Ekere as the Managing Director, no project is abandoned across the nine Niger Delta states covered by the commission.
Valerie Ebe: I don’t know if I’m still in PDP
A former deputy governor of Akwa Ibom State, Valerie Ebe, has said that she doesn’t know if she was still a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) or not.
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NSE indices record 0.21 percent loss
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) market indices shed 0.21 per cent due to loses in some blue chips.
FIBA World Cup: D’Tigers departs for China on loan
The Men’s senior National Basketball Team will tonight leave for China for the final phase of their 2019 FIBA World Cup preparations.
Pass all requests for meetings with me through Abba Kyari – President Buhari tells ministers
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday told incoming ministers that all requests for meetings with him should pass through his chief of staff, Abba Kyari.
COAS: Nigerian Army ready to enhance local capacity in logistics provision
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has expressed the readiness of Nigerian Army to enhance local capacity in providing logistics for its operations.
#RevolutionNow: Court refuses to release Omoyele Sowore
A Federal High Court in Lagos has declined to order the release of SaharaReporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, and other persons in connection with the August 5, #RevolutionNow protest.
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We’re ready to die defending our land – Anambra community
Residents of Odumodu in Umunya, Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State have said their monarch, Igwe Kris Onyekwuluje, should be held responsible for any calamity on any of their leaders.
APC stalwart tasks Nigerians on collaborative efforts to halt insecurity
Nigerians, irrespective of their tribe, religious and political affiliation, have been enjoined to be team players in curtailing the security challenges that have bedeviled the country in recent times.
Mu’azu Aliyu: I want to keep people guessing on what I’m up to
Former Niger State governor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, has said that the reason he has decided to stay quiet for a long time is to keep people guessing on what he is up to.
Oyo Reps member supports graduate farmers with N50 million grant
A federal lawmaker under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the House of Representatives in Oyo State, Hon. Shina Abiola Peller, representing Iseyi/Kajola/Itesiwaju/Iwajowa federal constituency of Oyo State, has empowered about 120 graduate farmers in the state with over N50 million as part of efforts to improve the economic well being of the people.