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A’Ibom youths halt coastal highway project over ₦18bn compensation dispute
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Emmanuel Ntekim Aggrieved youths from the Nsie community in Okobo Local Government Area on Monday stormed and halted construction activities at the Okobo axis of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway. The protesters are alleging the non-payment and diversion of compensation funds intended for residents impacted by the infrastructure project. Specifically, the youths accused the…
Akpabio declares three senate seats vacant
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday declared three senatorial seats vacant following the deaths of members of the 10th Senate. The vacancies affect Enugu North Senatorial District, Nasarawa North Senatorial District, and Rivers South-East Senatorial District. Akpabio made the announcement during plenary, noting that the development was necessitated by the demise…
State Police: Senate assures safeguards against abuse
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has already submitted a 75-page framework to Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin for legislative consideration
Tinubu pledges full tenure salaries to armed forces support fund
In a personally signed statement released, Sunday, the president noted that the gesture served as a centerpiece of his 74th birthday, intended to honor the immense sacrifices of military personnel.
Disagreement rocks MP’s endorsement at stakeholders engagement
ShareShareTweetPin0 Shares•Rent a bigger hall for your endorsement ceremony – Ikpoto Afiakurue A stakeholder engagement on the proposed University of Maritime Studies Oron (UMSO) took a dramatic turn on Sunday, 22 March, 2026, at the Ahta Isong Hall of CEEDAPEG Hotels in Uyo, as tensions rose over persuasions for political endorsement in favour of Reps…
Tinubu an audacious, visionary leader, Akpabio eulogises President at 74
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesPresident of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for attaining the age of 74. Akpabio, in a congratulatory message personally signed by him, described President Tinubu as an audacious and visionary leader with the midas touch to reset Nigeria. “On behalf of my family, the wonderful people…
National Convention has boosted APC’s fortunes — Apostle Nkono
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesA bigwig of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Apostle Abasiandikan Nkono, has hailed the successful conduct of the party’s 4th Elective National Convention, describing it as a landmark event that has repositioned the APC for greater electoral success. Briefing journalists in Abuja on Saturday, Apostle Nkono, who represents Akwa Ibom State on the Governing…
Akpabio felicitates Muslims at Eid-el-Fitr, urges compassion for less privileged
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesAs Muslims across the world celebrate Eid-el-Fitr on Friday, the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON, has extended his warmest congratulations to the faithful in Nigeria, calling for compassion, forgiveness, and unity. Akpabio, in a congratulatory message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, congratulated Muslims for…
Evaluate leadership by tangible achievement, says Nsima Ekere
ShareShareTweetPin0 Shares•Throws weight behind Tinubu, Akpabio, Eno A former Akwa Ibom deputy governor, Obong Nsima Ekere, has called on the people of the state to always evaluate leadership by measuring tangible achievements. Ekere made the observation weekend at the Eket Senatorial District Stakeholders Meeting held at the Eket City Hall, throwing his weight behind President…
NDC unveils Akwa Ibom State chapter
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, officially unveiled its Akwa Ibom State chapter, signaling a bold move to expand its political footprint in the South-South region. Speaking at the inauguration in Uyo, the state chairman, Dr Bassey Willie, declared that the party is poised to challenge and disrupt existing political…