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Presidential Villa Media Aide Who Served Three Presidents Dies At 48

adminSeptember 8, 2026

A media aide at the Presidential Villa, Peter Onwubuariri, who served under three successive Nigerian presidents, has died at the age of 48 after a prolonged illness. Onwubuariri, an Assistant Director, Media, at the State House and a veteran journalist with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), died on Monday in Kano, where he had...

NOUN Bursar Nasiru Gusau Marafa Shot Dead While Returning From Gusau

adminSeptember 8, 2026

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has announced the death of its Bursar, Mallam Nasiru Gusau Marafa, who was reportedly shot while returning from Gusau, Zamfara State. The university made the disclosure in an official notice issued by its Registrar and Secretary to Council, Oladipo Adetayo Ajayi, on Tuesday, following the reported death of...

Peter Obi’s Yelwata Visit Disrupted As Thugs Allegedly Block Convoy In Benue

adminSeptember 8, 2026

The planned condolence visit of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to Yelwata in Benue State was disrupted on Tuesday after suspected thugs allegedly blocked the road leading to the community. Obi had arrived in the state to visit families affected by the Yelwata attack in June 2025, which left more than...

FG Tightens Rules On Foreign Trips, Demands SGF Clearance Before Official Visas

adminSeptember 8, 2026

The Federal Government has moved to tighten control over official foreign travels by senior government officials, making prior clearance from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) compulsory before such trips can take place. Under the new directive, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs must demand proof of OSGF approval before...

AKWA IBOM @39: OBONG SAMPSON UDO IDIONG

adminSeptember 8, 2026

N.T.A Efo Obong Sampson Udo Idiong belonged to that remarkable generation of Akwa Ibom pioneers whose lives were defined by a profound commitment to the advancement of their people, the pursuit of education, the promotion of unity and the building of institutions that would outlive them. Traditional ruler, nationalist, community leader, educationist and political organiser,...

“This Is How To Plan For Future Leaders” Uko at Commissioning of Model School to Mark State @39

adminSeptember 7, 2026

Idara Jerome, Uyo OBOT AKARA — The Akwa Ibom State Government has described the commissioning of a new Model Primary School in Obot Akara Local Government Area as a strategic investment in the children who will provide leadership for the state in the years ahead. Former Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Sir Monday Ebong Uko,...

2027: Makinde Pitches Domestic Crude Pricing Against Fuel Subsidy Return

adminSeptember 7, 2026

The question of how to bring down petrol prices without reviving the discontinued subsidy regime is emerging as a major economic issue ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with Allied Peoples Movement (APM) candidate and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, offering domestic crude pricing as an alternative. Makinde unveiled the position on Monday in Abuja...

Eno Gives Ewet Luxury Estate Contractor Three Months To Deliver

adminSeptember 7, 2026

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has set a fresh three-month deadline for the completion of the Ewet Luxury Garden Estate in Uyo, warning that failure to meet the new targets could cost the contractor the project. The Governor issued the ultimatum on Monday during an unscheduled inspection of the estate, where he expressed...

Umanah-Tusi’s ‘IFÛRÈ’ Uses Theatre To Preach Peace As Nigeria, A’Ibom Mark Anniversaries

adminSeptember 7, 2026

UYO — As Nigeria prepares to mark its 66th Independence Anniversary and Akwa Ibom State its 39th anniversary, playwright and theatre director, Dr Sunday Umanah-Tusi, has turned to the stage to make a strong case for peace, using traditional music, dance and drama to examine the cost of conflict. Umanah-Tusi, a lecturer in the Department...

Inmate Raises Concern Over Medical Care As Prison Ministry Supports New Mother

adminSeptember 6, 2026

Inmate Raises Concern Over Medical Care As Prison Ministry Supports New Mother Cornel Bassey A 20-year-old female inmate at the Uyo Custodial Centre has raised concerns over the condition of pregnant inmates after she reportedly delivered a baby boy in custody without the assistance of professional birth attendants. The inmate, identified as Mary Asuquo,...

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