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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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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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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FG Announces Low-key Independence Celebration  

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFG Announces Low-key Independence Celebration  

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 27, 2024

Ahead of the 64th Independence anniversary, the Federal Government on Thursday announced a low-key celebration as a result of the prevailing economic challenges. Sen. George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), disclosed this during a press conference organized by the Ministry of Information to unveil programme of events lined up to mark the independence anniversary. According to reports, the Federal Government’s decision reflects the nation’s current economic challenges and aims to...

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NANS To Hold Prayers In Churches, Mosques To Celebrate Independence Day

NewsNigeriaNANS To Hold Prayers In Churches, Mosques To Celebrate Independence Day

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 27, 2024

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), has revealed its activities to commemorate Nigeria’s sixty-fourth Independence Day celebration. Comrade Lucky Emonefe, NANS President who stated this at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday said prayers would hold in mosques on Friday and churches on Sunday as well as in major campuses across the country. Emonefe also announced that there would be a nationwide rally across Nigerian campuses on Tuesday, the Independence Day. According to...

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Soludo To Begin Payment Of New Minimum Wage In Oct,

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSoludo To Begin Payment Of New Minimum Wage In Oct,

PilotnewsSeptember 27, 2024

 Announces Free Education For SS Students In All Public Schools Anambra State Government will commence payment of the N70, 000 minimum wage next month. Governor Chukwuma Soludo made the announcement at Prof. Dora Akunyili Women’s Development Center, Awka while meeting with all principals and head teachers in public primary and secondary schools. Governor Soludo who also announced that from next week, the free education policy will be available to senior students in all public schools...

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Breaking: Akwa Ibom First Lady, Patience Umo Eno is dead

NewsNigeriaBreaking: Akwa Ibom First Lady, Patience Umo Eno is dead

PilotnewsSeptember 27, 2024

Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, the first lady of Akwa Ibom State has died of an undisclosed illness on Thursday. Ini Ememobong, the state commissioner for information, announced the first lady’s passing in a statement issued in the early hours of Friday. According to the commissioner, the first lady died on Thursday in a hospital in the presence of her family. He said “Further details will be provided” in due course while expressing the appreciation of Governor...

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EFCC Files Fresh ₦110 Billion Fraud Charges Against Former Governor Yahaya Bello

NewsNigeriaPoliticsEFCC Files Fresh ₦110 Billion Fraud Charges Against Former Governor Yahaya Bello

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 26, 2024

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has filed fresh 16-count charges against former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, before an Abuja Federal High Court. The charges, which accuse Bello and two others, Umar Shuaibu Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, both officials of the Kogi State government, of fraud and criminal breach of trust, amount to ₦110.4 billion. Filed by EFCC’s legal team, including Kemi Pinheiro (SAN) and Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), the charges detail that the...

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