Oyebanji Commiserates With Akwa Ibom Gov Over Wife’s Demise

NewsNigeriaOyebanji Commiserates With Akwa Ibom Gov Over Wife’s Demise

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 28, 2024

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has commiserated with his Akwa Ibom State counterpart, Pastor Umo Eno, on the demise of his wife, Mrs. Patience Umo Eno. The Governor in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, described Mrs. Eno’s death as a monumental loss not only to the Governor’s immediate family, but to Akwa Ibom State and the entire country. Governor Oyebanji said he received the news of the demise of the Akwa...

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FG To Collaborate With UNICEF, USAID To Combat Lead Poisoning 

NewsNigeriaUnited StatesWest AfricaFG To Collaborate With UNICEF, USAID To Combat Lead Poisoning 

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 28, 2024

The Federal Government has stated preparedness to collaborate with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to combat lead poisoning. This was disclosed by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, who also pledged Nigeria’s support to the global campaign against lead poisoning to save the lives of vulnerable citizens. While reviewing the exhibition on the lead campaign at the Lead-Free Future event organised by the...

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APC Mourns Akwa Ibom Gov’s Wife, Patience Umo Eno

NewsNigeriaAPC Mourns Akwa Ibom Gov’s Wife, Patience Umo Eno

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 28, 2024

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has mourned the demise of Akwa Ibom State governor’s wife, Patience Umo Eno. The party in a press statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, stated, “It’s with great shock and sadness that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has received the news of the passing of the First Lady of Akwa Ibom state, Mrs. Patience Umo Eno. “We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Governor of Akwa Ibom...

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Enugu Govt. Moves Against Sex for Grade In Institutions

EducationNewsNigeriaEnugu Govt. Moves Against Sex for Grade In Institutions

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)September 28, 2024

The Enugu State government in collaboration with Gender Mobile Initiative and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission has declared a zero tolerance to sex for grade in institutions of learning in the state. Speaking at a one-day meeting of knowledge management stakeholders organized by the Ministry of Education to discuss the adoption of the National Anti-sexual Harassment Policy in Tertiary Institutions in the state, Professor Chidiebere Onyia, Secretary to the State Government warned such sexual offenders...

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LG Polls: Anambra Govt Restricts Movement In State Today

NewsNigeriaLG Polls: Anambra Govt Restricts Movement In State Today

PilotnewsSeptember 28, 2024

Anambra State government has announced restriction of movement in the state today, Saturday from the hours of 8am to 4pm. A press release by the state commissioner for information, Dr Law Mefor said the restriction is to ensure a seamless local government election in the state. He said: “Ndi Anambra are hereby informed that there is a movement restriction throughout Anambra state on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 8 a.m to 4 p.m, as the...

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ExxonMobil Plans $10 Billion Investment in Nigeria’s Deep-Water Oil Operations

InvestingNewsNigeriaOil & GasExxonMobil Plans $10 Billion Investment in Nigeria’s Deep-Water Oil Operations

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 27, 2024

ExxonMobil has announced its commitment to invest US$10 billion in Nigeria’s deep-water oil operations, a move welcomed by the Nigerian government as a clear indication of the country’s improving investment climate. The announcement was made by Shane Harris, the chairman and managing director of ExxonMobil Affiliates in Nigeria, during a high-level meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima on the sidelines of the ongoing 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, UNGA, in New York....

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Nigerian Navy Deploys Ten Warships to Combat Maritime Crimes

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNigerian Navy Deploys Ten Warships to Combat Maritime Crimes

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 27, 2024

In a strategic move to tackle the growing menace of oil theft and other maritime crimes within the country’s territorial waters, the Nigerian Navy has deployed ten elite warships for a specialised sea exercise. The exercise, dubbed ‘Sea Guard 2024,’ was officially launched on Thursday in Onne, Rivers State, by Rear Admiral Saheed Akinwande, the Flag Officer Commanding the Eastern Naval Command. During the flag-off event, Rear Admiral Akinwande elaborated on the ongoing efforts by...

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BVAS Not Reliable’: ANSIEC Opts for Manual Accreditation in Anambra LG Elections

NewsNigeriaPoliticsBVAS Not Reliable’: ANSIEC Opts for Manual Accreditation in Anambra LG Elections

PilotnewsSeptember 27, 2024

The Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) has announced that it will not utilize the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) for the Local Government elections scheduled for September 28. At a sensitization program organized by the International Peace and Civil Responsibility Centre (IPCRC) in Awka yesterday, Anthony Nnalue, the Commissioner responsible for information and logistics at ANSIEC, made this declaration. The event was attended by accredited election observers and media personnel. Mr. Nnalue expressed concerns...

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Boat Mishap: Niger State Records 184 Deaths

NewsNigeriaBoat Mishap: Niger State Records 184 Deaths

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 27, 2024

The Niger State Government said boat mishap has claimed 182 lives between 2022 and 2024. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago disclosed this during the observance of World Maritime Day in Minna, where 33 fiberglass boats were distributed by the National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC). Represented by his deputy, Yakubu Garba, the Governor said the fatalities included 95 lives lost in 2022, 68 in 2023, and 19 in 2024 and attributed the frequent boat...

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Senior Prison Officers Suspended over Special Treatment of Cross-Dresser, Bobrisky

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSenior Prison Officers Suspended over Special Treatment of Cross-Dresser, Bobrisky

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 27, 2024

Some senior officers in charge of the Maximum and Minimum Custodial Centres, Kirikiri, Lagos State have been suspended following a leaked video of how a recently jailed cross-dresser was accorded exceptional privilege. It was learnt that an audio leak showed that crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, who was sentenced to six months in jail was given an apartment outside the custodial center. Recall that the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Wednesday began a...

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