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June 8, 1998: “A Nation Exhaled”, Akpabio’s Media Aide Recounts the Day Abacha Died

UYO – A media aide to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Mr. Anietie Okon has recounted his personal experience on June 8, 1998, the day former Head of State General Sani…

latestnews June 8, 2026

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“I Volunteered to Rescue Oyo Schoolchildren But Govt Said No” – Sunday Igboho Threatens to Name Alleged Political Sponsors of Kidnapping

Ibadan, Oyo State – Yoruba nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has claimed he offered to lead an operation to rescue schoolchildren recently abducted in Oyo State,…

latestnews June 4, 2026

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APC Primaries: Professor Eno Ibanga Rallies Mkpat Enin Support for Gov. Umo Eno’s Reelection

The All Progressives Congress (APC), today conducted its governorship primary elections across Nigeria’s 36 states, with Akwa Ibom State witnessing strong grassroots mobilization in support of incumbent Governor Umo Eno’s…

latestnews May 21, 2026

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Why We In APC Are Tolerating Wike – APC Chairman

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has broken his silence regarding the party's complex relationship with the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. Speaking in…

latestnews April 15, 2026

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GOVERNOR UMO ENO PLEDGES CONTINUED INVESTMENT IN AKWA IBOM STATE’S EDUCATION SECTOR

The Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to enhancing the state's education sector. He made this pledge during the 131st inaugural lecture…

latestnews April 10, 2026

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Easter Celebration: Professor Eno Ibanga Plays Host to Cross Section of Mkpat Enin Youth

… sets machinery for regular support to young entrepreneurs In his usual heartwarming display of philanthropy, and community engagement, the Commissioner for Works and Fire Service, Akwa Ibom State, Professor…

latestnews April 7, 2026

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Essien Udim: Arise With Renewed Hope Initiative Consolidates Grassroots Expansion in A’Ibom

The Arise With Renewed Hope Initiative is consolidating its grassroots expansion in Akwa Ibom State, with a strategic focus on Essien Udim Local Government Area,the ancestral home of Senate President…

latestnews March 23, 2026

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Lagos, Rivers, States Get Lion Share as VAT Revenue Hits ₦1.08tn in January and New Sharing Formula Begins

Nigeria’s Value Added Tax (VAT) collections rose sharply to ₦1.08 trillion in January 2026, marking the first full month under a revised revenue-sharing formula that significantly increased allocations to state…

latestnews March 4, 2026

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President Tinubu Appoints Dreaded Nigerian Tax Master Who Drafted New Tax Reforms As Finance Minister

President Tinubu Nominates Taiwo Oyedele as New Minister of State for Finance President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Taiwo Oyedele as the Minister of State for Finance, replacing Doris Uzoka-Anite,…

latestnews March 3, 2026

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President Bola Tinubu Redeploys Finance Minister Days After Poor Performance at Budget Defense Meeting in NASS

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Taiwo Oyedele as the new Minister of State for Finance, replacing Doris Uzoka-Anite, who will now head the Ministry of Budget and National Planning. This…

latestnews March 3, 2026