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Tinubu Warns NCDC, Others Against White-Elephant Projects

adminSeptember 14, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has warned the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) and other regional development agencies against becoming vehicles for corruption, political patronage and projects with little direct impact on citizens. The President issued the warning at the first North Central Stakeholders’ Development Summit in Abuja, where he was represented by the Secretary to the...

‘Bring Your Bills, I’ll Pay And Still Buy Your People Beer’ — Uyo Power User Tells PHED, Hails Governor Eno

adminSeptember 14, 2026

An Uyo-based electricity user, Mr Imo Udoima, has urged the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution PLC (PHED) to bring his electricity bills, promising to pay and even buy drinks for its workers, following what he described as a marked improvement in power supply in the state. Udoima made the remarks while commending Governor Umo Eno for...

MMI Backs SSDC’s Stakeholder Engagement, Seeks Development-Focused Partnership

adminSeptember 14, 2026

Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio (MMI) has pledged to support the South South Development Commission (SSDC) in its efforts to accelerate development across the region, with the organisation positioning itself as a strategic stakeholder in the commission’s programmes. The commitment was made Monday, when the SSDC Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Ms Usoro Akpabio, led a delegation to...

Akwa Ibom Pays Over ₦90bn Of Inherited Gratuities, HOS Says

adminSeptember 14, 2026

The Akwa Ibom State Government says it has so far paid over ₦90 billion out of the ₦111 billion inherited gratuity and pension liabilities owed workers before the administration of Governor Umo Eno assumed office, the Head of Civil Service, Mrs Elsie Peter, has disclosed. Peter made the disclosure on Monday at a press conference...

Lagos Coastal Road Dispute Raises Fresh Questions Over Federal, State Land Powers

adminSeptember 14, 2026

Fresh questions over the control and protection of Federal Government properties in Lagos have emerged following allegations of a face-off between Federal officials enforcing coastal highway reservations and officials of the Lagos State Government. The development centres on disputed properties in parts of Eti-Osa, including Kuramo, Victoria Island, Mayegun Coastal Road and Ilasan, where a...

Akwa Ibom’s Tourism Push Earns National Recognition, Bags Two Travellers 100 Awards

adminSeptember 14, 2026

Akwa Ibom State’s growing investment in tourism infrastructure, air connectivity and destination development has earned national recognition, with the state winning two major honours at the Travellers 100 Awards in Lagos. The awards, presented during the 22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market at Eko Hotels & Suites, saw Akwa Ibom named “Most Active Tourism State in...

Iredia Defends Arise TV, Rufai Oseni, Says Critics Miss Morning Show Format

adminSeptember 13, 2026

Former Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Prof. Tonnie Iredia, has defended Arise TV’s Morning Show and its anchor, Rufai Oseni, arguing that critics of the programme are judging its presenters against conventional television formats they do not operate. Iredia, a former Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) and former INEC Commissioner, said...

Two Die, Families Seek N1bn Compensation Over East-West Road Construction

adminSeptember 13, 2026

Two persons have reportedly been killed and several families displaced following the collapse of buildings allegedly triggered by rainwater diverted into residential areas during construction works along the Ataobong bypass axis of the East-West Road project in Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The affected families, who blamed the development on the ongoing...

Maiduguri Gets N20.9bn Infrastructure Boost As Zulum Commissions Flyover, Roads, Schools

adminSeptember 13, 2026

Maiduguri on Sunday received a major infrastructure boost with the commissioning of projects valued at more than N20.9 billion, including a nine-span flyover, dualised road, drainage network and educational facilities across the Borno State capital. The projects, unveiled by Governor Babagana Zulum, are designed to address some of the city’s pressing challenges, particularly traffic congestion,...

Nigeria Secures Amnesty, Repatriation For Nigerians In Indian Prisons

adminSeptember 13, 2026

The Nigerian government has secured the release and return of thousands of Nigerians detained in Indian prisons, with efforts underway to obtain another six-month amnesty for others still held without trial, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has said. NiDCOM disclosed that the Nigerian High Commission in India secured the amnesty between September 2025 and...

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