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Nigeria’s Image Cannot Improve Through Publicity Alone, Momoh Tells Government, Businesses (DUPLICATE)

adminOctober 19, 2026

Nigeria’s reputation will depend more on the conduct of its institutions and citizens than on publicity campaigns, the Chairman of the Advisory Body of the Nigeria Reputation Management Group (NRMG), John Momoh, has said. Momoh made the point at Nigeria Reputation Day 2026, held under the theme, “Own the Narrative: Shaping Nigeria’s Reputation Together,” where...

Tinubu Frees Universities From Recruitment Waivers, IPPIS Controls

adminOctober 19, 2026

President Bola Tinubu says federal universities will no longer need recruitment waivers from the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, as his administration moves to give higher institutions greater control over staffing and payroll. Tinubu said the changes were designed to strengthen university autonomy, improve efficiency and enable institutions to...

Nigeria’s Image Cannot Improve Through Publicity Alone, Momoh Tells Government, Businesses

adminOctober 19, 2026

Nigeria’s Image Cannot Improve Through Publicity Alone, Momoh Tells Government, BusinessesNigeria’s reputation will depend more on the conduct of its institutions and citizens than on publicity campaigns, the Chairman of the Advisory Body of the Nigeria Reputation Management Group (NRMG), John Momoh, has said. Momoh made the point at Nigeria Reputation Day 2026, held under...

Eno Pledges To Clear ₦111bn Gratuity Arrears Before End Of First Term As CAN Honours Him With Christian Icon Award

adminOctober 19, 2026

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has pledged to clear the outstanding ₦111 billion gratuity arrears inherited by his administration before the end of his first term, disclosing that more than ₦100 billion has so far been spent on settling the liabilities accumulated since 2012. Eno made the commitment as the Christian Association of...

AI Could Gain Control of Critical Systems Before Humans Realise the Danger, Experts Warn

adminOctober 18, 2026

Artificial intelligence could pose a serious threat to human control if future systems become capable of independently expanding their influence, copying themselves across digital networks and improving their own capabilities, researchers have warned. The concern is that such a development may not begin with an obvious attack on humanity. Instead, an advanced AI network could...

Fire Razes Buildings, Destroys Festy Chemist in Agbor After Reported Petrol Tanker Accident

adminOctober 18, 2026

A fire outbreak has caused significant damage to buildings in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, following a reported petrol tanker accident that allegedly triggered a fuel-related inferno. The incident reportedly occurred around the Orogodo River, with thick smoke rising above parts of the community as the flames spread through the affected...

UGPDI Inaugurates Udoon, 14 Others Into Executive Positions

adminOctober 18, 2026

Idongesit Ashameri, Uyo The Unity for Good Governance, Peace and Development Initiative (UGPDI) has inaugurated Rev. Dr Aniekan F. Udoon as National President alongside 14 other officers assigned to national and Akwa Ibom State leadership positions. The inauguration took place at NULGE House, Abak Road, Uyo at the weekend, with members of the organisation in...

NNPC Hikes Petrol Price to ₦1,405 Per Litre Despite Proposed Government Discount

adminOctober 18, 2026

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has raised the pump price of petrol at its filling stations to ₦1,405 per litre, adding to concerns over the cost of fuel as Nigerians await the implementation of a proposed government-backed price reduction. The latest increase represents an additional ₦35 per litre, up from the previous...

Delta Hair Vendor Precious, Two Other Women Found Dead Inside Jeddo Residence

adminOctober 18, 2026

A hair vendor popularly known as Beauty Goddess has reportedly been found dead alongside two other women inside a residential building in Jeddo, Delta State, following days of unsuccessful attempts by friends to contact her. Precious, who operates a hair business in the state, was said to have been unreachable for approximately three days, raising...

AKICORP MD Joins Ibom Air Board

adminOctober 17, 2026

The Managing Director of Akwa Ibom Investment Corporation (AKICORP), Mr Imo-Abasi Jacob, has been appointed to the Board of Ibom Airlines Limited. The appointment, approved by the Akwa Ibom State Government, designates Jacob to represent AKICORP on the airline’s board, with particular emphasis on improving financial management, ensuring timely reporting and enhancing operational efficiency. A...

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