Category: News
Tinubu honours Akpabio, Kekere-Ekun with GCON title
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesPresident Bola Tinubu has bestowed the prestigious honour of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the Chief Justice of the Federation, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. The announcement was made by President Tinubu during his address to the nation as part of the independence anniversary celebrations. The GCON…
Newsday Newspapers condoles with Pastor Umo Eno over wife’s semise
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe Management and Staff of Newsday Newspapers have extended heartfelt condolences to His Excellency, Governor Umo Eno, over the passing of his beloved wife, Her Excellency Pastor Mrs. Patience Umo Eno. “Pastor Mrs. Patience Umo Eno succumbed to a brief illness, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and devotion to her family and…
Cabinet reshuffle: Tinubu to sack Gbajabiamila, Bagudu, Bosun, Tunji-Ojo, others
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesPresident Tinubu is reportedly set to dismiss Gbajabiamila, Bagudu, Bosun and Tunji-Ojo among others in the imminent cabinet reshuffle underway. The Presidency has confirmed that a cabinet reshuffle is on the horizon, with indications that up to 11 ministers could soon be relieved of their positions. This development was shared during a media briefing…
Gov Umo Eno loses wife, Patience
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesGov Umo Eno loses wife, Patience The governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has lost his wife, Patience, to the cold hands of death. The sad news to this effect was broken to the public through a Press Release entitled, “Unexpected Sunset”, issued by the state Information Commissioner, Comrade Iniobong…
FG raises NYSC members’ monthly allowance to ₦77,000 effective July 2024
ShareShareTweetPin0 Shares FG raises NYSC members’ monthly allowance to ₦77,000 effective July 2024. The Nigerian federal government has increased the monthly allowance of youth corps members to ₦77,000.00. According to The Frontier online newspaper, this was contained in a statement issued 25th September by the spokesperson for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Caroline Embu….
Prof. Atting elected pioneer Lay President of MCN Archdiocese of Oron
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesIn a historic election held today, Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at the Methodist Church Cathedral of the Cross, Prof. Inyang Atting has emerged as the Pioneer Lay President of the Archdiocese of Oron. The election, conducted by the Archbishop of Calabar Archdiocese, His Grace Most Rev. Chimezwe Nwamkpa, was witnessed by top dignitaries including…
President Tinubu committed to safety of Nigerians – Akpabio
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesPresident of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, CON has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for his timely intervention in the deadly floods that affected Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State and other states as a result of devastating rainfall that occasioned the over flow from the Alau Dam, saying this has shown that…
Eid el Maulud: Emulate Prophet Muhammad on love, selflessness…Akpabio charges Muslims
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesPresident of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, CON has charged Muslim faithful in the country and in the Diaspora to be inspired by Prophet Muhammad’s virtues of harmony, love and service to humanity as they celebrate his birthday. Akpabio made the call in a message to celebrate Muslims on the feast of Id el…
UK-based scholar seeks more support to vulnerable pereons amid economic hardship
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesInnocent Udoidiong, a philanthropist based in the United Kingdom, has called for support and relief materials from well-to-do individuals and organizations to aid underprivileged Nigerians amid the country’s economic hardship. Udoidiong, Founder and CEO of the Innocent Udoidiong Foundation (IUF), made this appeal in an interview with newsmen after donating relief items to vulnerable…
Akpabio sympathizes with victims, govts over floods in Borno, Bauchi
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesPresident of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, CON has expressed deep sadness at the devastating floods that occurred in parts of Borno and Bauchi states killing many, destroying property and displacing thousands of people. Akpabio in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, also sympathized with the victims…