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Tinubu Extends Tenures Of Correctional, Immigration Chiefs To 2028

adminOctober 20, 2026

The heads of Nigeria’s correctional and immigration services will remain in office until 2028 following President Bola Tinubu’s approval of an 18-month extension of their tenures. The decision followed a recommendation by Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo to give the boards of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) more time to...

NNPC’s Petrol Discount Scheme Faces ₦114bn Cost Risk as Global Oil Prices Climb

adminOctober 20, 2026

Nigeria’s effort to cushion the impact of high petrol prices through discounted sales at Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) filling stations could become increasingly expensive as international crude oil prices rise above $100 per barrel. The month-old initiative, designed to provide motorists with some relief from the high cost of fuel, is now facing...

Akwa Ibom Moves To Expand Coastal Transport With Two New Ferries

adminOctober 20, 2026

Akwa Ibom State has acquired two new ferries for the Oron-Calabar route as the government plans to develop the coastal area into a hub for passenger transport, cargo movement and maritime business. BusinessDay reported that Governor Umo Eno announced the acquisition in Uyo, disclosing that the vessels measure 24 metres and 18 metres in length....

Eyiboh Challenges A’Ibom Assembly’s Rating Of Esit Eket Council, Demands Fresh Assessment

adminOctober 20, 2026

Former House of Representatives member, Rt. Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, has challenged the classification of Esit Eket Local Government Area as an underperforming council in Akwa Ibom State, demanding a transparent reassessment of its projects, expenditure and development programmes. Eyiboh, in an open letter to the Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, said...

NAFDAC Discovers Suspected Fake Whisky Factory Worth Over ₦500m In Abia

adminOctober 20, 2026

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered a suspected illegal alcoholic beverage production facility in Aba, Abia State, following an intelligence-led operation that exposed materials believed to be linked to the manufacture of counterfeit whisky. The facility, located at No. 25 Omenazu Street, was reportedly operating under unhygienic conditions,...

Air Peace Begins Akwa Ibom Flights October 23 As State Reports ₦3.32bn Aviation Revenue

adminOctober 20, 2026

Akwa Ibom State has reported ₦3.32 billion in aviation revenue between 2023 and September 2026, with Air Peace scheduled to begin flights to Victor Attah International Airport on October 23 as the government seeks to expand airline operations and boost airport earnings. The planned entry of Air Peace comes amid efforts to turn the airport...

BEDC Strike Cuts Power Supply Across Four States

adminOctober 20, 2026

Electricity supply has been disrupted across Edo, Delta, Ondo and Ekiti states following an indefinite strike by workers of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC). The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) began the industrial action on Monday over alleged failure by management to address workers’ grievances, including unpaid entitlements, outstanding minimum wage adjustments and...

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...

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