“By sheer coincidence, I had four similar invitations from other Governors . However, I am deeply committed in my pursuit to celebrate worthy excellence and leadership, especially in the current global political scene where crisis prevails” –Dakuku Peterside Dr Dakuku Peterside, former DG, NIMASA, wrote: What Akwa Ibom taught meContinue Reading
…declares indefinite strike The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have declared a nationwide strike beginning from Monday, June 3rd, 2024 over the tripartite committee’s inability to agree on a new minimum wage and hike in electricity tariff. The President of the TUC Festus Osifo announced theContinue Reading
…Igbo-born soldiers among fallen men …Aba is Under Military Siege, Many Junctions are Blocked –Abia Media Warriors The identities of the five soldiers killed yesterday by persons suspected to be members of the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) have been revealed. According to a Social media influencer and commentatorContinue Reading
Niger State Governor , Mohammed Umaru Bago, has approved the reduction of registration fees for all students studying in Abdulkadir Kure University, Minna by fifty percent, as part of its efforts to ease the burden on parents following the removal of fuel subsidy. In a statement signed by the Pro-Continue Reading
The Supreme Court has ordered the 36 state governors of the federation to, within seven days, file their respective defences to a suit filed by the federal government seeking for full autonomy for the 774 local government areas (LGAs) in the country. The apex court also ordered the attorney-general ofContinue Reading
Rivers State governor, His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, according to media reports has revealed that his administration inherited a huge debt burden from the immediate-past administration of Nyesom Wike. According to Sir Fubara, under his watch, the Rivers State Government has awarded nine (9) new road projects, valued at N534.332billionContinue Reading
“The excitement that greeted our swearing-in ceremony was more telling because of the anxiety that had gripped the land a few days earlier following an attempt to derail our course through a strange judicial pronouncement from Kano, even after our resounding victory at the poll” -Gov. Alex Otti Building theContinue Reading
THE Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has pardoned and recalled Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi, who was suspended on March 12, 2024. The recall process was initiated after a motion was moved by Deputy Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro. Sen. Abba Moro had, while addressing his colleagues, expressed regretContinue Reading
“One Year after, programs like Arise Food Security Program for the vulnerable and Arise Compassionate Homes across the length and breadth of Akwa Ibom State, priority to the welfare of senior citizens through payment of gratuity have become palpable reasons Akwa Ibom people have been thrown into a theater ofContinue Reading
“In just one year, Akwa Ibom has scored high across all the indices of economic growth which points to the fact that the ARISE Agenda has been a success story so far. You have truly ushered us into the Golden Era of people-centered governance” -Hon Mercy Bassey A REWARDING ONEContinue Reading
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