COVID19 Akwa Ibom: Higher percentage of citizens are in Recession
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Kelly Phasey, Uyo It is of a bitter reality to establish that Akwa Ibom State is currently in recession as a greater percentage of the citizenry are wallowing in recession and silence poverty no thanks to the contribution of COVID19 on a…
10 Year Old Youngest Sports Analyst In Nigeria From Akwa Ibom
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The youngest Sport analyst in Nigeria is a 10 year old Akwa Ibomite by name IniAbasi-John and not the reported 11 year old Doodo from Abia state who just won an award of recognition in the state as the youngest football analyst…
How AIRAA President Attracted Boomplay To AkwaI Ibom Entertainment Industry
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Supersonic Blaze whose real name is Precious Ewa, the president of Akwa Ibom Recording Artist Association (AIRAA) wrote a post about Boomplay in 2019 and it attracted the multinational company to investing in the state entertainment industry. Below is the post by…
Oshiomhole’s ex-aide, Momodu defects to PDP, gives Obaseki N5m
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Andrew Momodu, an ex-aide to Adams Oshiomhole, former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has defected to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Momodu also pledged the sum of N5 million to support the candidate of the PDP and the incumbent…
Boko Haram: Nnamdi Kanu reacts to Obadiah’s revelation on alleged plot to kill Southerners
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Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has reacted to the revelation by Mailafia Obadiah, former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, on Boko Haram. Obadiah, who is a former deputy governor of the Central Bank of…
Court restrains Edo govt from publishing defamatory materials against Oshiomhole, Okunbo
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An FCT High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, restrained the Edo government from publishing any defamatory materials against the former National Chairman, All Progressive Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole and a businessman, Capt. Idahosa Okunbo. Justice Suleiman Belgore (vacation judge) gave the order…
BBNaija 2020: Keep your distance from me – Dorathy warns Ozo
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Big Brother Naija, BBNaija housemate, Dorathy, has ordered fellow housemate, Ozo to distance himself from her. Dorathy gave the warning during a conversion with Ozo yesterday, shortly after she was involved in a heated argument with Vee. The friendship between Ozo and…
Police halt sale of day-old baby in Port Harcourt
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The Rivers State Police Command says it aborted the sale of a day-old baby in Port Harcourt. Police Public Relations Officer in the State, SP Nnamdi Omoni made the disclosure in a statement circulated in the media. Omoni stated that the alleged…
PDP national leadership swears in Enugu State EXCO
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The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has sworn in the newly reelected chairman of the party in Enugu State, Hon. Augustine Nnamani and other 38 members of the State Executives (EXCO) who were also elected during the party’s state…
INEC fixes date to conduct all pending by-elections
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has fixed Oct. 31 for the conduct of the 12 pending constituencies by-elections in the country. The commission disclosed this in a statement by INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee,…
Cross River APC Crisis: Councilorship candidates stage protests, chase staff out of factional secretariats
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The crisis rocking the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Cross River State took a more dangerous dimension as councillorship candidates took to protest on Tuesday. The aggrieved councillors took their protest to the factional secretariats of the party, destroying office properties after…
Fani-Kayode threatens to dump PDP alongside Gov Ayade, vows party will split
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Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Minister of Aviation, has threatened to dump the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, if the party structure in Cross River State is taken away from Governor Ben Ayade. Fani-Kayode said it would be a big mistake for the PDP…
Europa League semi-finals: Man Utd to play Sevilla, Inter Milan face Shakhtar
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Manchester United will take on Sevilla in the semi-final of this year’s Europa League. Sevilla booked their place with a last-gasp 1-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Tuesday night. Lucas Ocampos scored the only goal in the 88th minute of play. United…
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BBNaija 2020: ‘You are a clown with mop on your head’ – Erica blasts Lucy [VIDEO]
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Big Brother Naija, BBNaija 2020 housemates, Erica and Lucy, on Tuesday night engaged in a heated argument. The war of words started after Lucy muttered some words and Erica asked her to explain it to her understanding and stop subbing her in…
Buhari has done well for Ndigbo than any past govt – Southeast group
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A socio-political group, South East Supports Groups (SESG), has stated that the gains so far recorded by President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government particularly in South East zone, has superseded that of the past administrations since Nigeria’s assumption of democratic government. The group…
NFF to share $2million COVID-19 relief among clubs
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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed it would disburse $2million to clubs and leagues in the country, to cushion the financial effects of COVID-19. “After consultations with the leadership of the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Board endorsed the…
Edo election: Ize-Iyamu blasts Gov Obaseki over reduction of university funds
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The All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate in the forthcoming Edo State governorship election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has condemned the cut in funds allocated to the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma by the Obaseki-led government. He says the underfunding of the institution has had…
Details of Buhari’s meeting with Nigerian governors emerge, major decisions reached
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President Muhammadu Buhari and state governors, Tuesday, ended their meeting on the state of the nation’s security with calls for a joint strategy to bring various conflicts to an end within time limits. Consequently, field commanders would take measures to protect civilian…
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Ondo: Sanwo-Olu heads 104-man APC campaign team for Akeredolu [Full list]
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Chairman, Caretaker Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Governor Mai Mala Buni, has approved the appointment of Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to chair the Campaign Council for the Ondo State governorship election. The announcement was made Tuesday night by APC…
Wike dissolves Rivers Taskforce on Illegal Trading, Motor Parks; sacks SA
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The Rivers State Taskforce on Illegal Street Trading and Motor Parks has been dissolved with immediate effect. Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, disclosed this on Tuesday in a post via its official Twitter handle. According to Wike, the Special Assistant (SA)…
Police nab suspected fake soldier, child-trafficking syndicate, rescue 3 victims in Akwa Ibom
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The Akwa Ibom State Police Command said it has arrested some child-trafficking syndicates and rescued three victims in the state. It added that it also arrested a fake soldier allegedly involved in armed robbery. The State Police Commissioner, CP Imohimi Edgal, disclosed…
Wike’s government pull out of Keyamo’s Public Works Programme
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The Rivers State Government has pulled out of the Special Public Works Programme of the Federal Government where seven hundred and seventy-four thousand unskilled Nigerians were supposed to be employed. Nominee of the Rivers State government in the Committee, Erastus Awortu made…
Expert cautions women against abuse of abortion drugs
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A Consultant Gynecologist, Dr Ayodele Ademola, on Tuesday warned young women against constant abuse of pregnancy prevention drugs, stating that they have negative effects on fertility. Ademola gave the warning in an interview with newsmen in Lagos, NAN reports. He said the…
Obaseki vs Ize-Iyamu: Edo’s Ojirua of Irrua announces choice of candidate
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The Ojirua of Irrua, HRH Williams Okuagban Momodu II, has endorsed All Progressives Congress (APC) Edo governorship candidate, Osagie Ize-Iyamu. The traditional ruler received Ize-Iyamu in his palace on Tuesday. He addressed him as ‘the next Governor of Edo State’. “I welcome…
Federal Character: Enugu Commissioner, Tor unveils plans, cautions youths against fraudsters
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The Federal Character Commission, FCC, on Tuesday cautioned government Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, to henceforth respect the federal character principles in every job recruitment process. ND REPORTERS reports that this came from the Commissioner representing Enugu State in the FCC, Hon….
Akeredolu reads riot act to criminals in Ondo as Amotekun begins operation
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Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Tuesday assured residents of the state of optimal security across the 18 local government areas following the commencement of operations by the Ondo State Security Network Agency also known as Amotekun Corps. According to the…
NECO officials to swear oath of allegiance before taking part in exams – Registrar
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The National Examination Council, NECO, has disclosed that it is now compulsory for all examination officials to swear an oath of allegiance before participating in its forthcoming examinations. The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the examination body, Prof. Godswill Obioma disclosed…
Edo Muslims condemn endorsement of political candidates
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The Chairman, Edo State Council for Islamic Affairs, (EDSCIA), Alhaji Abdulazeez Nosakhare Igbinidu, has said those who went about endorsing political candidates for the state’s governorship election did so at their peril and did not reflect the stand of the Islamic Community….
N-Power: 5 million candidates applied for Batch C enrollment- Sadiya Farouq
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The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq has said that no fewer than five million candidates have applied for the N-Power program. The Minister made the disclosure in a statement on Tuesday by her Special…
NECO releases dates for 2020 examination
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The National Examinations Council, NECO on Tuesday released the date for the conduct of its 2020 examinations for Senior Secondary three students. The board in a press statement signed by its Registrar/Chief Executive Officer, Professor Godswill Obioma, announced that the NECO SSCE…
Abia PDP Congress: Rep member warns against crisis, further litigations
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Uko Nkole, the current member representing Ohafia/Arochukwu Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives and a member of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has reacted to the verdict of an Umuahia High Court which threw out the suit of a faction…
‘No to Southern Kaduna situation’ – IPOB vows to retaliate Bayelsa killings
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The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has vowed to retaliate for recent killings in the Aziko community of Bayelsa State. Suspected herdsmen killed a pregnant woman, her husband and others. In a statement on Tuesday, IPOB spokesman, Emma Powerful, threatened that the…
Abia’s Ikpeazu shuts down Bakassi Industrial Market over alleged attack on Fire Service officers
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Okezie Ikpeazu, the Governor of Abia State, has ordered the immediate closure of Umuehilegbu/Bakassi Industrial Market in Aba, a commercial town in the state. The Governor also suspended the Chairman and all members of the Industrial Market Management Committee. The order was…
Edo: APC raises alarm over ‘Obaseki Boys’, warns PDP, Wike
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, to stop spinning “puerile conspiracies of federal might” ahead of the governorship election. The poll has been scheduled to hold on September 19. APC, in a statement on Tuesday by…
Abducted Delta Council Chairman, Okorodudu regains freedom
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The Warri North Council Chairman in Delta State, Hon. Adughe Okorodudu who was abducted on Saturday night was in the early hours of Tuesday morning released by his abductors. It was not clear if any ransom was paid for the release of…
How I got news of my crashed marriage to Blossom Chukwujekwu – Ex-wife, Maureen
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Nollywood actor, Blossom Chukwujekwu’s ex-wife, Maureen Esisi, has shared how she found out that her marriage had failed. Maureen took to her Instagram page to reveal how her father broke the news of her crashed marriage to her. According to her, she…
Over 5000 Ikoku spare parts traders evicted from shops in Port Harcourt
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Over 5000 spare parts traders stand being evicted from the popular Ikoku Spare Part Market at Mile 3, Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. This follows an impromptu eviction notice of three weeks issued by the owners who offered no reason for…
BBNaija 2020: Brighto is in love with me – Dorathy
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Big Brother Naija, BBNaija 2020 housemate, Dorathy has revealed details of the conversation she had with Brighto on Saturday night. Dorathy and Brighto engaged in a conversation on Saturday night after he told Ebuka that Dorathy has feelings for Ozo. However, Dorathy…
BBNaija 2020: Erica, Kiddwaya, Prince, Tolanibaj’s relationship fake – Wathoni
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Big Brother Naija, BBNaija 2020 housemate, Wathoni has said most of relationships in the reality show is fake. Wathoni said this on Monday during her diary session with Biggie. According to her, other love interests and relationship in the house do not…
BBNaija 2020: Laycon reveals housemate he would choose as Deputy HOH
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Big Brother Naija, BBNaija 2020 housemate, Laycon has disclosed who he would choose as deputy head of house if he wins next week. The head of house task is performed weekly by housemates and the winner gets immunity from possible eviction. The…
Rivers: Pay us 4 years pension arrears, gratuities – Pensioners beg Gov Wike
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Some pensioners in Rivers State have appealed to the state government to pay four years pension gratuities and arrears owed them. In a statement made available to journalists on Monday in Port Harcourt by their spokesman, Mr Lucky Ati, the pensioners lamented…
COVID-19: FG issues new directives to civil servants over resumption of work
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The Federal Government has directed civil servants on Grade Levels 12 and 13, as well as those on important duties to resume full work. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Folashade Yemi-Esan, gave the directive in a circular…
COVID-19: FG gives update on N100bn intervention fund for private school teachers
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The Federal Government has unveiled N100 billion intervention fund for private school teachers, following the shutdown of schools. Disclosing this, the Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba said private school teachers are eligible to access the COVID-19 fund. Nwajiuba spoke during…
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BBNaija 2020: Why I didn’t have sex with Kiddwaya at HOH room – Erica [VIDEO]
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Big Brother Naija housemate, Erica, on Tuesday, said she did not have sex with Kiddwaya because of the camera installed in the house. Erica, who won the Head of House title, will be spending the week at the HOH lounge with her…
BBNaija 2020: I betrayed Laycon – Erica tells Kiddwaya
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Big Brother Naija housmate, Erica on Monday, said her choice of Deputy Head of House made her feel like she had betrayed her friend, Laycon. Recall that Erica who emerged Head of House snubbed Laycon and picked Kiddwaya as her deputy. Erica,…
BBNaija 2020: Erica may be acting – Praise advises Laycon over love triangle
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Big Brother Naija housemate, Praise has advised Laycon on his love triangle with Erica. Recall that Laycon, who expressed his feelings to Erica severally but was turned down, has found it difficult to move on. The drama continued after Erica emerged Head…
Europa League: All the teams that have qualified for semi-finals so far
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On Monday night, two clubs confirmed their places in this year’s Europa League semi-finals. They are Inter Milan and Manchester United. Inter Milan beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-1, thanks to two goals from Nicolo Barella and Romelu Lukaku. Kai Havertz did score a…
COVID-19: FG issues warning as death toll nears 1,000
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The Federal Government has warned that the 945 deaths recorded in COVID-19 pandemic cases is a wakeup call for citizens to take appropriate measures to avoid being infected. The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, said this on Monday in Abuja at…
Gov. Udom’s Aide host Entertainers and media practitioners in Akwa Ibom State (Pictures)
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…set for working visit to Eket Senatorial District The Special Assistant to Governor Udom Emmanuel on Entertainment Industry, Mr David Sergeant (Utang Akwa Ibom) played host to members of the Entertainment Working Committee and friends in the media as he is set…
BBNaija 2020: Stay away from Erica, put yourself first – Vee advises Laycon
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Big Brother Naija, BBNaija 2020 housemate, Vee, has advised Laycon to stay away from Erica and stop being emotionally blackmailed. Erica before making her decision on her deputy head of house approached Laycon and told him she trusts him and feels safer…