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Stakeholders of Oro ethnic nationality of Akwa Ibom State have reaffirmed their support for Pastor Umo Eno. The stakeholders, drawn from the political class, the traditional institution, the academia, youth and women’s organizations, made the declaration, Thursday, at the residence of a former deputy Governor of the State, Sir Etim Okpoyo,in Oron, during a “Thank You “ Visit to the Federal Constituency. While moving a motion for the Vote of Confidence on the Governor, the Chairman, Akwa Ibom State Traditional Rulers Council and Paramount Ruler of Udung Uko Local Government Area, Odidem Bassey Etim Edet said the Governor has demonstrated…
The Edo State government has pulled down security posts around former deputy governor, Philip Shaibu’s house along Aideyan Street, G.R.A, Benin, the Edo State capital. The state commissioner for communication and orientation, Chris Nehikhare who spoke to Newsday on Monday, explained that the security post was not part of Shaibu’s residence. He noted the state government had given the former deputy governor the privilege to enjoy extra security presence around his house before now, however, that has since been withdrawn following his impeachment from office. Nehikhare said the state government had recently embarked on a series of demolition exercises, to…
Organised Labour has demanded N615,000 as the new minimum wage for workers to cope with the many economic realities and high cost of living in Nigeria. The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) confirmed the development to Newsday on Sunday. The new wage of N615,000 monthly was reached after consultations between the NLC and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). The labour unions said the current minimum wage of N30,000 can no longer cater for the wellbeing of an average Nigerian worker, lamenting that not all governors are paying the current wage award which will expire by April, five years after…
Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes suffered a massive blow as Aston Villa struck twice in the closing stages to boost their top four bid with a dramatic 2-0 win at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Mikel Arteta’s side would have gone back to the top of the table with a victory, but instead they surrendered the initiative to Manchester City after conceding two goals in the last six minutes. Leon Bailey put the visitors ahead and Ollie Watkins doubled their lead as Villa boss Unai Emery enjoyed a second sweet win this season over the club that sacked him in…
Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League as lowly Luton were eased aside 5-1 at the Etihad, while Newcastle thrashed Tottenham 4-0 on Saturday. Amid a gruelling schedule, Pep Guardiola could hardly have wished for a kinder fixture in between the two legs of his side’s Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid. Guardiola made six changes from a thrilling 3-3 draw in the Spanish capital on Tuesday and City seemed set for a stress-free afternoon from the moment they opened the scoring after just two minutes. Erling Haaland’s shot deflected in off the unfortunate Daiki Hashioka into…
It was a moment of emotions and excitement on the floor of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly as the honourable member representing Mbo state constituency and the Chief Whip of the Akwa Ibom State House Of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (sir) Effiong Johnson kjw in a matter of urgent importance, rise to send a special thank you message on behalf of the Oro people to His Excellency the Governor pastor Umo Eno for re-awarding the Oron/Okobo, Nsit Atai road to an indigenous construction company (Hensek Integrated company) for immediate construction. The member while thanking the Governor who made the…
He emphasised the strategic importance of Rivers State, warning that if the state sneezes, the entire nation catches cold. In a rare twist of events in Rivers State politics, former Governor Peter Odili has endorsed Governor Siminalayi Fubara as the political leader of the state, praising him for defending the interests of the people. Odili, who served between 1999 and 2007, stated that Fubara, having secured his electoral victory both through the ballot and the courts, is now the political leader of the oil-rich South-South state. Odili spoke on Thursday at the commissioning of a Primary Healthcare Centre donated by…
President Bola Tinubu has called for unity of purpose and more collaboration between the federal government, state governors, and members of the National Assembly to achieve national development goals. The President made the appeal while receiving state governors and the leadership of the National Assembly in Lagos on Friday, according to a statement by his media aide, Ajuri Ngelale. Led by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, the delegation included Senate President Godswill Akpabio; the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas; Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum, among others. Speaking on behalf of the…
Bobrisky has always stirred controversy as he appears in public functions in female costumes and in 2021, he revealed a new physical appearance to become more feminine after surgery. Crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky on Friday told the court he identifies as a male after he was found guilty of abusing the Nigerian currency, the Naira. A federal judge in Lagos handed Idris Okuneye six months for mutilation of naira notes, according to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He will serve his six-month jail term at Ikoyi Correctional Centre without the option of a fine. Bobrisky has…
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has announced that the Dakkada Skills Acquisition Center in Ikot Ada Idem, Ibiono Ibom local government area of the state, shall be opened for studies from May 20, 2024. He has also commended the immediate past administration of Mr Udom Emmanuel for the vision and deliberate commitment to setting up the training center in the State. Pastor Eno spoke when he visited the center during a tour of some projects sites in the State on Tuesday. The Governor who also inspected the low cost housing units for Civil Servants in the State, said…