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Umo Eno pays N60bn to settle gratuity backlog – says Head of Service
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesGovernor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has so far released over N60bn for settlement of inherited gratuities and arrears owed retired primary school teachers by the previous administrations, the Head of Civil Service, Elder Effiong Essien, has said. Effiong Essien, who spoke during a media briefing in Uyo on Thursday, April 24, said…
Misconduct: NJC cancels appointment of acting Imo CJ, suspends three judges
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe National Judicial Council (NJC) has asked Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State to immediately reverse the appointment of Theophilus Nzeukwu as acting chief judge of the state. In 2024, the NJC had recommended Chukwuemeka Chikeka, former chief judge of the state, for compulsory retirement with effect from October 27, 2021, over age falsification….
Ukanafun in uproar over nepotism in Gov Eno’s empowerment programme
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesPDP State Chairman, former state legislator under fire A fatal controversy is currently wrecking Ukanafun LGA of Akwa Ibom State, following allegations of nepotism against the PDP State Chairman, Elder Aniekan Akpan, and a former Member of the State legislature, Dr Charity Ido. This is a fallout of a Town Square meeting held on…
Blame Atiku for death of PDP – Sen. Ekpenyong
ShareShareTweetPin0 Shares•Says defecting governors running from EFCC By Joseph Atainyang A founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Chris Ekpenyong, has weighed in on the recent gale of defection from the party, attributing the woes to the persistent presidential ambitions of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Speaking during an interview in Uyo on…
Jubilation as A.R.I.S.E. Team beats 33 states, emerges champions at USOSA Sports Carnival
ShareShareTweetPin0 Shares•Dedicates victory to Gov Eno In a resounding display resilience in sporting prowess, the ARISE Team from the Federal Government College, Ikot Ekpene Old Students Association has emerged champions of the Unity Schools Old Students Association (USOSA) Sports Carnival 2025 held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The team, which participated in 32 sporting events,…
Council of Oro Traditional Rulers suspends centenary celebrations
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe Council of Oro Traditional Rulers (COTR) has announced the immediate suspension of the Oron Union Centenary celebrations, citing disregard for traditional norms and protocols. The decision was reached during a monthly general meeting of the Council held on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Oron Civic Centre. The position was conveyed through a…
Investors’ hope shatters as SEC downs CBEX N1.3trn recovery tools
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesHope is now completely shattered for Nigerians who may have believed that their investments in the crashed CBEX ponzi could be recovered by the country’s anti graft agencies. Initially emboldened by the statement earlier issued by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, that investors should not panic, as necessary steps were being undertaken…
National Census: Tinubu inaugurates committee, gives three weeks deadline for report
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday inaugurated a high-level committee on the forthcoming national population and housing census, tasking her to submit an interim report within three weeks. The President said the census was crucial for national development, accurate planning, and effective decision-making in healthcare, education, security, and economic planning. A release by Bayo…
Badnews for Russia as Ukraine crashes $100m Tu-22M Bomber
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBadnews is logging in the Russian warfront as Ukraine successfully crashes the rival’s Tu-22M3 bomber. The mainstay of the Russian bomber fleet along with Tu-95 and Tu-160, costing about $100 million was hit by Ukrainian drones a few days ago. Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, said, “A few days ago, our…
Alleged assassination: Natasha recants statement 24 hours after Akpabio’s petition
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBarely 24 hours since the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, submitted a formal petition to the Inspector General of Police and the Attorney General of the Federation over allegations of attempted assassination by Mrs Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Kogi Central Senator has strongly responded. Speaking through her legal counsel Victor Giwa, Akpoti-Uduagan said her…