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Oro finding its place as Niger Delta community – Barr Uno

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesUno Umoekeyo Uno Esq., of the Directorate of Legal Services, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has said that the Oro people are gradually taking their rightful place as a recognized oil-bearing community in the Niger Delta region, owing to purposeful leadership and sustained empowerment of youths. Barr. Uno made this assertion recently, while receiving…

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Police raid criminal black spots, arrest 23 suspects, recover drugs in Ibaka

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Emmanuel Ntekim The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded a major operational success following a coordinated raid on identified criminal black spots within the Ibaka Fishing Port, leading to the arrest of twenty-three (23) male suspects and the recovery of suspected illicit drugs and other incriminating exhibits. The operation was carried out…

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Nigeria and the meaning of sovereignty

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Ernest Udoh-Robert The world is experiencing new happenings that question the meaning and integrity of international diplomatic postulations on sovereignty. Before now, many were grappling with Francophone countries who claim to be sovereign nations, yet have their financial reserves being managed by France. China on the other side of the divide sees Taiwan…

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World Cup: Can Valentine’s Day offer more than romance for Super Eagles?

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesWhile lovers across the world prepare to celebrate Valentine’s Day, Nigerian football fans may also have a major reason to smile, as reliable sources indicate that FIFA could deliver its verdict on Nigeria’s eligibility petition on February 14, with optimism firmly on the Super Eagles’ side. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed strong…

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Zulum approves direct allocation payments to Borno Local Govts

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesWhile most governors are dragging their feet, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has approved the immediate commencement of direct monthly statutory allocation payments to the accounts of the state’s 27 local government areas (LGAs). ​The announcement was made by Acting Governor Umar Kadafur following the inauguration of newly-elected council chairmen in Maiduguri two days…

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APC ward meeting: Inuikim calls for massive mobilisation for party victory

ShareShareTweetPin0 Shares•As Antai lights up mood in Ebughu Ward 1 Sir Asuquo Inuikim, leader in Ebughu Ward 1 in Mbo Local Government Area, has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to intensify mobilisation efforts and respect established leadership structures to ensure the party’s victory in the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the…

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Finishing strong: Behold the hour cometh

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Rt Hon Eseme Eyiboh, mnipr There are moments in a nation’s life when institutions are reminded—quietly but unmistakably—that time does not negotiate with comfort. Nigeria’s Senate, returning from the conviviality of Christmas recess and New Year reflection to the discipline of plenary, has arrived at such a moment. The period of acclimatization has…

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