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2nd Akwa Ibom State Gov Abbe dead
ShareShareTweetPin0 Shares 2nd Akwa Ibom State Gov Abbe dead The second Military Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Major General Godwin Osagie Abbe (retd) is dead at age 75. Abbe, who was an army colonel, when he served as military governor of the state from 31 July 1988 to 5 September 1990, reportedly died in Abuja…
₦110,446,470,089 ‘fraud’: Abuja high court grants Ex-gov Bello ₦500mn bail
ShareShareTweetPin0 Shares Abuja high court grants Ex-gov Bello ₦500mn bail An Abuja High Court today granted ex-Kogi governor Yahaya Bello a ₦500mn bail in a case of ₦110,446,470,089 alleged fraud. The case is hinged on what the prosecution says breaches Sections 96 and 311 of the Penal Code Law Cap. 89, Laws of Northern Nigeria….
Tinubu presents N47.9tn budget estimates to NASS
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesTinubu presents N47.9tn budget estimates to NASS ✓Defence/security – ₦4.91tn ✓ Infrastructure – ₦4.06tn ✓Education – ₦3.52tn ✓Health – ₦2.48tn President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, 18 December, 2024, presented his second annual budget totalling N47.9tn to the 11th National Assembly (NASS) sitting in a joint session. Christened, “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity”,…
614, 937 Nigerians killed, 2,235,954 kidnapped May 2023/April 2024 – NBS
ShareShareTweetPin0 Shares 614, 937 Nigerians killed, 2,235,954 kidnapped May 2023/April 2024 – NBS As many as 614, 937 Nigerians were killed and 2,235,954 others kidnapped within the country between May 2023 and April 2024, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed. The NBS disclosed this, 17 December, 2024, in its report, ‘The Crime…
N30.4BN NNPC contract: Appeal Court warns EFCC against interfering in civil transactions
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Emmanuel Ntekim The Court of Appeal, Kaduna Judicial Division holden at Kaduna has warned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that its powers do not extend to investigation or resolution of disputes from simple contracts or civil transactions. A three-man justices of the appellate court gave the warning today in a judgement…
Better days are coming – EMOIMEE HCDT assures Mbo TRC
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe Chairman of the EMOIMEE Host Community Development Trust (HCDT), Senator Helen Esuene, has assured royal fathers in Mbo local government area of Akwa Ibom State that brighter days are ahead. Addressing Mbo Traditional Rulers Council (TRC), on Wednesday, Senator Esuene expressed delight at the warm reception accorded the EMOIMEE team during the visit,…
Islamist rebels take over Syria as Assad flees country
ShareShareTweetPin0 Shares Islamist rebels take over Syria as Assad flees country The 53 years of the Bashar al-Assad family’s rule over Syria was terminated rather shockingly early morning of Sunday, 8 December, when rebels romped into Damascus the country’s seat of power, forcing Assad to flee the country. He is said to be in asylum…
Ray Ekpu, Premium Times, ors condole with Dr Nana on father’s death
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesFollowing the passing of Evang. Etim Nana Akpan, a revered figure in Akwa Ibom’s and Cross River’s religious and journalistic circles at the age of 91, heartfelt condolences have poured in from various organizations and individuals who were touched by his life and service. Pa Etim Nana Akpan, a devoted Evangelist with the Methodist…
Senate committed to mitigating challenges of Code of Conduct Bureau – Akpabio
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has assured the board and management of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) of the readiness and commitment of the Senate to addressing the challenges facing the Bureau. Akpabio gave the assurance on Thursday when members of the Code of Conduct Bureau, led by its Chairman, Dr…
PWAN holds policing townhall for South-South journalists
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesPoised to explain the principles of the Police Act 2020, to “integrate it into daily policing practices”, and to “promote a culture of lawfulness and respect for human rights within the Nigeria Police Force”, Partners West Africa Nigeria (PWAN), has organised one-day intensive town hall meeting to enlighten media professionals and citizens across Nigeria…