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Jigawa Moves To Revisit N5,000 NYSC Allowance As Cost Of Living Bites

adminOctober 19, 2026

The Jigawa State Government is considering an increase in the N5,000 monthly allowance paid to National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state, amid growing concerns over the rising cost of sustaining young graduates away from home. Governor Umar Namadi announced the planned review during an interaction with Batch C, 2026 corps members...

Hilda Baci To Give Away Fourth Car Through Online Cooking Academy

adminOctober 19, 2026

Celebrity chef Hilda Baci has announced plans to give away a 2020 Hyundai Sonata as the grand prize in her Hilda Baci Academy Home to Pro Online Cooking Class, marking the fourth car she has offered through the initiative. Baci disclosed this in a Facebook post after visiting to collect and pay for the vehicle,...

Eket Thrash Mbo 3-1 To Claim Ekong Sampson Unity Cup

adminOctober 19, 2026

EKET, Akwa Ibom — Eket Local Government Area delivered a commanding performance to defeat Mbo 3-1 and emerge champions of the Sen. Ekong Sampson Unity Cup at the Eket Township Stadium on Sunday. The victory secured the Senatorial Districts Talent Hunt Trophy for the hosts, who outplayed their opponents before an enthusiastic crowd to bring...

Tinubu Sets Higher Expectations For Seyi, Says City Boy Mobilisation Is Just The Beginning

adminOctober 19, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has challenged his son, Seyi Tinubu, to deepen his youth mobilisation efforts, declaring that his work with the City Boy Movement is only the beginning of what he expects him to achieve in service to the country. Tinubu gave the charge on Monday at an event organised by the movement, where he...

Uduaghan’s Death: Delta Orders Half-Mast Flags For Three Days

adminOctober 19, 2026

The Delta State Government has ordered flags on all public buildings to fly at half-mast for three days in honour of former Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, who died on Monday, October 19, 2026, aged 71. The mourning period took effect on Monday following a directive by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, as the state pays tribute to...

AUE Orders Immediate Rebranding Of Campus Signages As VC Unveils University Identity

adminOctober 19, 2026

The Akwa Ibom State University of Education (AUE), Afaha Nsit, has directed the immediate replacement or updating of signages across its campus and university-owned properties following the approval and unveiling of its official logo, flag and institutional acronym. The directive, announced by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Philip Afaha, forms part of efforts to establish a distinct...

Tompolo Mourns Uduaghan, Recalls Ex-Governor’s Role In Niger Delta Peace Efforts

adminOctober 19, 2026

High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has mourned former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, recalling his contributions to efforts to reduce militancy and promote stability in the Niger Delta. Tompolo said Uduaghan played an important role during a period of heightened insecurity in the oil-producing region, particularly through his support for the...

Ibom Deep Seaport Enters Bidder Selection Stage, Akwa Ibom Government Says

adminOctober 19, 2026

The Akwa Ibom State Government on Monday disclosed that it has begun the process of identifying preferred bidders for the proposed Ibom Deep Seaport, a project projected to generate more than 300,000 direct and indirect jobs between 2027 and 2050. The government disclosed this during a media briefing on strategic infrastructure projects under Governor Umo...

BREAKING: Son Confirms Death Of Former Delta Governor Uduaghan

adminOctober 19, 2026

Former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has died, with his son, Toju Andre Uduaghan, confirming his passing in a family announcement on Monday, October 19, 2026. In the announcement issued on behalf of the family, Toju said the former governor died in the morning of October 19, describing his death as a devastating...

₦100bn Pension Arrears: Akwa Ibom Pensioners Set Oct 30 For Eno’s Public Endorsement

adminOctober 19, 2026

Akwa Ibom pensioners have fixed October 30, 2026, for the public endorsement of Governor Umo Eno for a second term, citing the payment of more than ₦100 billion in inherited pension and gratuity arrears as a major reason for their support. The state chairman of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Pastor Sylvester Nkodo, and...

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