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Akwa Ibom is one united entity at 37—Senate President 

President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Godswill Akpabio, has described Akwa Ibom State in southern Nigeria as one united entity with daily developmental landmarks.Akpabio, through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, sent a felicitation to Governor Umo Eno.“On behalf of the Senate, my family, and my constituents, I extend my warmest […]
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Election

Civil Society of Nigeria—Four Abuja High Court Judges Noted for Their Optimistic and Pessimistic Judgments Amid Ambiguity, Aiding Wike and Undermining Democracy in Rivers State

The Civil Society of Nigeria has expressed concerns about the partisan role of some judges of the Federal High Court Abuja. They claim that these judges have taken personal interest in River State, its House of Assembly, political parties, local government elections, and other related matters. They have consistently presented their orders from politically intended […]
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World

The Escalating Rift Between Yemen’s Houthi Rebels and Israel

The conflict between Yemen’s Houthi rebels and Israel has recently escalated, drawing international attention and concern. his article delves into the origins, recent developments, and potential implications of this growing rift. Background The Houthi movement, officially known as Ansar Allah, emerged in the early 2000s in Yemen. Initially, their struggle was against Yemen’s long-time authoritarian president, […]
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Politics

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

PRESIDENT TINUBU RECEIVES  EDO GOV-ELECT, TASKS HIM ON DEVELOPMENT President Bola Tinubu has called on the Edo State governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, to prioritise the development of his state while assuring him of the full support of the Federal Government and the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF). President Tinubu advised on Thursday in Abuja at a […]
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Akwa Ibom is one united entity at 37 – Senate President

President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Godswill Akpabio, has described Akwa Ibom State in southern Nigeria as one united entity with daily developmental landmarks. Akpabio, through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, sent a felicitation to Governor Umo Eno and made it available to some journalists. Since General Ibrahim Babangida’s military […]
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Defence

Navy, C’River government reach agreement on maritime security

The Nigerian Navy and Cross River State government have agreed to secure the Calabar and Bakassi coastlines in order to attract more investment. Governor Bassey Otu met with Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, the Chief of Naval Staff, in Abuja to reach the agreement. Their meeting focused on strengthening collaboration for security and economic advancement […]
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Spiritual organization banishes 4 over rebellious acts, doctrinal violations 

The Executive Council of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, with international headquarters in Calabar, southern Nigeria, has excommunicated four of its members.  The spiritual organization’s spokesperson, Patriarch Dr. Amah Williams, signed a statement on September 1, 2024, naming the four as Sister Anne Ewa (alias Anne Olwora), Brother Kingsley Asu (alias King Asu), Brother […]
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Health

405 patent medicine stores shut, 5 medicine dealers arrested in Calabar

In Calabar, the capital of Cross River State, authorities have arrested five illegal medicine dealers. The city also closed 405 patent medicine stores during the week. The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) conducted the actions as part of an ongoing enforcement exercise. During a press conference yesterday evening, PCN’s director of enforcement, pharm Stephen Esumobi, […]
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News

Flood: FG to extend ecological support to Jigawa

The Nigerian federal government has stated that it will provide ecological support to Jigawa State to ease the effects of floods in the state. The federal government’s special intervention is to address recurring floods and other environmental and climate-related challenges facing the state. The House of Representatives Committee on Ecological Fund, under the direction of […]
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PEOPLE WHO LED THE 10-DAY HUNGER PROTEST HAVE NO RESPECT FOR AUTHORITIES – VP SHETIMMA

The Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Kassim Shetimma, has said that the people who led and participated in the just concluded nationwide hunger protest do not respect the country’s constituted authorities. He made this remark yesterday, speaking at the graduation ceremony of 20 indigent pupils of Hau’wa Memorial School (HMS), Kaduna, owned by the AMA […]
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News

Tinubu to Address the World Rubber Summit at Aso Rock

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria will address the convergence of key international players and investors in agriculture’s natural rubber subsector. The banquet hall of Aso Rock Villa Abuja will host the 2-day global event from July 31st to August 1st, 2024. Some of the dignitaries billed to speak at the global rubber summit include […]
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News

From Paris to Hamburg: A Restless Generation Finds Its Voice

On Saturday, Hamburg’s most expensive shopfronts stood behind wooden boards. Their owners had braced for trouble, though the shops were closed anyway for Reformation Day. Outside, thousands of young people marched for something simpler: a say in their future. Hamburg: a peaceful march, a turbulent ending The march began at 2 p.m. under the banner […]
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International News

Federal Government Begins Monthly ₦50,000 Payments to Vulnerable Nigerian Households

The Federal Government has announced the start of monthly cash payments of ₦50,000 to vulnerable households, in a bid to ease the rising cost of living across the country. Dr Bernard Doro, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, made the announcement during an interview with Channels Television in Abuja. ‎He explained that the payments […]
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International News

Area Chairman Present 2026 Budget Review to Indigenes

Council Chairman of Etinan Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State, Honourable Uko Umoh, presented the 2026 budget review to citizens and stakeholders to enhance development and inclusivity. Uko Umoh numbered strategic and human capacity projects executed successfully by his administration, not limited to healthcare, infrastructure delivery, and youth empowerment. He said the briefing was […]
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International Politics

Rainbow Coalition Unveils Consensus Candidates for Rivers State

Wike names APC and PDP politicians as the movement’s picks for 2027, with Tinubu endorsed for president ‎Nyesom Wike, National Leader of the Rainbow Coalition, has unveiled the coalition’s preferred candidates for the 2027 general elections in Rivers State. The slate features politicians from both the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the People’s Democratic Party […]
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From Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, Israelis Head Out to Vote

Israelis voted in a knife-edge election that could decide whether Benjamin Netanyahu stays in power or Gadi Eisenkot takes over, with turnout reported at 31.5% by noon amid allegations of disruption at polling stations. Global Affairs Hub 247 followed the day’s developments as reported by ILTV, whose coverage mixed a sense of civic celebration with […]
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International News

Umahi: Tinubu’s Administration Will Complete Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway by 2029

Works Minister David Umahi says the 750-kilometre Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway will be finished in 2029, three years from now, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. ‎He gave the timeline during a 90-minute interview with Arise Television in Abuja.‎‎“We have four years, plus additional time by God’s special grace. So we are looking at three years,” […]
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International News

Former Corps Member Urges Urgent Rehabilitation of Obubra Orientation Camp

Asiwaju Busari Shaamsuddeen Akande, who served in Cross River State during the 1998/1999 Batch C service year, has called on the state government and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to act swiftly to rehabilitate the permanent orientation camp in Obubra Local Government Area, following the suspension of corps members’ posting to the facility. ‎Akande […]
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International News

Akwa Ibom Earns Millions Weekly Through E-Ticketing

Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The state’s transport sector is now generating ₦14 million every week through the sale of daily electronic tickets to commercial drivers in Uyo, the state capital, boosting the government’s internally generated revenue (IGR). The Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Anthony Luke, disclosed the information while speaking to journalists in Uyo. He described […]
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