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Osogbo – Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has urged peaceful dialogue and constructive diplomacy between Nigeria and the United States in resolving security concerns and strengthening bilateral relations. In a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor made the appeal following recent threats of military action against Nigeria by U.S. President Donald Trump. Adeleke emphasized that peace and diplomacy, not confrontation, should define the long-standing partnership between both countries. “I appeal to the Presidency of the United States to support Nigeria in fully implementing its new national security strategy,” he said. He explained that the new strategy is…

The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has commended his Senior Special Assistant on Female Mobilisation, Lady Edna Udeme, for her exceptional efforts in promoting self-reliance and economic empowerment among young women in the state. Governor Eno gave the commendation on Saturday, November 1, 2025, during the 9th anniversary and graduation/empowerment ceremony of the fifth batch of 200 trainees of the Female Youth Association (Purple Girls) — an initiative founded by Lady Edna Udeme. The event was held in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. Represented by the Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Lady Helen Eno Obareki,…

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, has assured that the Commission will partner with the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) to provide skills training and empowerment opportunities for inmates in custodial centres across the Niger Delta region. Dr. Ogbuku gave the assurance when the Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Mr. Sylvester Nwakuche, paid him a courtesy visit at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt. He stated that the Commission had maintained a long-standing partnership with the Correctional Service, noting that the NDDC had previously included the Service in its Operation Light Up the…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has hailed the judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja stopping the planned 2025 National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing it as a victory against impunity within the party. Justice James Omotosho, in his ruling on Friday, restrained the PDP from proceeding with its national convention until it complies with the party’s constitution, statutory requirements, and the Electoral Act. The court also barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognizing any outcome from a convention conducted in violation of due process. Reacting to the verdict…

…ARISE Palm Resort Set for Unveiling in December The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Umanah, has reaffirmed the commitment of Governor Pastor Umo Eno’s administration to delivering purposeful and impactful governance through the systematic implementation of the ARISE Agenda. Speaking on Friday, October 31, 2025, during the October edition of the Monthly Media Interactive Briefing held at the Ministry’s Conference Room, Idongesit Nkanga Secretariat, Uyo, Umanah outlined major milestones achieved by the administration across key sectors. He announced that preparations were in top gear for the official unveiling of the ARISE Palm Resort, a flagship project…

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has demanded an immediate retraction and public apology from The Punch and Daily Times newspapers over what it described as a false and defamatory report alleging that its Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, was linked to a purported coup plot against the Federal Government. In a letter issued by the Commission’s Legal Counsel, Adedipe and Adedipe Legal Practitioners, and signed by Chief Ayodeji Adedipe, SAN, the NDDC described the publication as malicious, reckless, and a gross violation of journalistic ethics. According to the legal notice, the report falsely claimed that Dr Ogbuku was arrested…

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Chief Samuel Ogbuku (PhD), has distanced himself from media reports suggesting that his rumoured arrest was linked to the Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri. In a statement issued on Thursday, October 31, 2025, by his Special Assistant on Media, Dr Willie Etim, Dr Ogbuku described the publication as misleading, mischievous, and unnecessary, stressing that there was no rift between him and the Bayelsa governor. He also condemned the report attributed to a former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), which insinuated political rivalry within the…

Uyo, Akwa Ibom — Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, on Friday, paid an unscheduled inspection visit to the Ibom Icon Hotel and Golf Resort, where renovation works are currently ongoing. The Governor, who was conducted round the facility by the Delivery Advisor on Tourism and Managing Director of the hotel, Sir Charles Udoh, expressed satisfaction with the progress of work but urged the contracting firm to accelerate efforts to ensure completion before the Christmas season. Governor Eno noted that the hotel remains one of the state’s foremost hospitality assets and emphasized the importance of restoring it to world-class…

…Present official ANPA uniform to Chief Edet Isong ahead of ANPA Week 2025 Members of the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Association of Nigerian Publishers and Authors (ANPA) have paid a courtesy visit to the Publisher of Newsday Newspaper, Chief Edet Isong, at his residence in Uyo. The delegation, led by the President General of ANPA, Pastor OsuiniAbasi Alfred, included the Chairman of the Central Planning Committee (CPC), Elder Patrick Albert, and the Chairman, Board of Trustees, Mr. Ernest Akpan. The highlight of the visit was the formal presentation of the ANPA official uniform to Chief Edet Isong by…

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to delivering excellent services and a dignified engagement with stakeholders in the Niger Delta region. Ogbuku, who stated this during a three-day Protocol and Protection Bootcamp for staff of the NDDC’s Corporate Affairs Department in Port Harcourt, remarked that it would enhance their capacity to deliver excellent services and uphold the Commission’s dignity. The Managing Director, who was represented by the Executive Director, Corporate Services, Hon. Ifedayo Abegunde, harped on the need for excellence and integrity in the Commission’s dealings with its…