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Niger Set To Resume Jerusalem Pilgrimage For Christians In 2026

adminOctober 23, 2026

Niger State is preparing to send Christian pilgrims to Jerusalem in 2026, ending a suspension of general state-sponsored Christian pilgrimage that began in 2016. Northern Nigeria Hub reported that the decision marks a return to the programme under Governor Mohammed Bago, following its discontinuation during the administration of former Governor Abubakar Sani-Bello. The previous government...

UMO ENO : REPLACING DISABILITIES WITH ABILITIES – THE STORY OF JONES OKON AKPAN _By Emmanuel Ndon_

adminOctober 23, 2026

A pair of handmade shoes brought Jones Okon Akpan, a shoemaker with physical disability into the spotlight at Government House, Uyo, in May 2024. The shoemaker, who runs Jones Shoes Manufacturing facility at 53 Edidem Ikotidem Street, off Urua Ekpa road and hails from Ibiaku Itam in Itu Local Government Area, presented one of his...

Six Bodies Found After Bandits Attack Sokoto Recruitment Returnees

adminOctober 22, 2026

At least six bodies have been recovered following a bandit attack on travellers heading towards Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State, with three of the dead reportedly among newly recruited state government workers. The victims were returning from Sokoto metropolis on Wednesday evening after attending a recruitment screening exercise, according to a community source...

Borno Scrap Traders Rally Behind Zulum as State Reviews Scavenging Ban

adminOctober 22, 2026

The Borno State chapter of the National Association of Scrap and Waste Dealers Employers of Nigeria (AJAKUTA) has expressed support for the state government’s handling of metal scavenging, distancing itself from statements attributed to the association’s national leadership. According to a report by Northern Nigeria Hub, state chairman Umar Usman announced the chapter’s position on...

Nigeria Must Build Factories, Not Depend On Imports To Create Jobs- Jonathan

adminOctober 22, 2026

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged the Federal Government to make local manufacturing a priority, warning that Nigeria cannot create enough jobs for its growing population without expanding its industrial base. Jonathan said Nigeria must move beyond dependence on imported goods and develop the factories, technical skills and technological capacity needed to turn its large...

AI-Detected PHP Flaws Force Websites Offline Worldwide

adminOctober 22, 2026

Government institutions, media organisations and businesses across several countries have taken websites and digital services offline after artificial intelligence-assisted security checks exposed serious vulnerabilities in PHP, a programming language used extensively across the internet. The flaws were identified during separate cybersecurity investigations, prompting urgent warnings to organisations running affected systems to install available security updates...

Ebola Alert: Akwa Ibom Assembly Seeks Airport, Health Surveillance Measures

adminOctober 21, 2026

Ebola Alert: Akwa Ibom Assembly Seeks Airport, Health Surveillance MeasuresEbola Alert: Akwa Ibom Assembly Seeks Airport, Health Surveillance MeasuresThe Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has called for heightened disease surveillance and public awareness across the state following reports of an imported Ebola case in Abuja. The House made the call on Wednesday during plenary,...

NDDC Akwa Ibom Office Hits 95% Completion, Targets November Opening

adminOctober 21, 2026

The new Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) office in Akwa Ibom State has reached 95 per cent completion, with the commission projecting the end of November for its commissioning after delays caused by the rainy season. The facility, located at Atan Offot in Uyo Local Government Area, is expected to provide a permanent base for...

Akwa Ibom Introduces School Safety Clubs To Teach Students Accident Prevention

adminOctober 21, 2026

The Akwa Ibom State Government has begun promoting safety awareness among secondary school students through the establishment of school safety clubs, starting with Community Comprehensive Secondary School, Four Towns, Uyo. The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Umo Eno on Health, Safety and Environment, Mrs Jayne Ufot, inaugurated the club on Tuesday, October 21, 2026, as...

EasyJet Holidaymakers Give AI Chatbot Higher Satisfaction Rating Than Phone Support

adminOctober 21, 2026

EasyJet holidays has reported a growing preference among its customers for artificial intelligence-powered assistance, with its online chatbot receiving higher satisfaction ratings than traditional telephone customer service. The travel company disclosed that customers using its AI chatbot recorded satisfaction scores eight percentage points above those of holidaymakers who contacted human representatives by phone. The development...

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