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Fubara revokes Ibas' N134bn secretariat contract, orders refund of N20bn

Nigeria, Oct. 17 -- Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has revoked the N134 billion contract for the renovation and furnishing of the State Secretariat, which was awarded under the emergency r... Read More


You can't control APC, PDP in Akwa Ibom, cleric tells Gov Eno

Nigeria, Oct. 8 -- A cleric has advised Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State to discard his ambition to control the APC and PDP, the two major political parties in the state. The cleric, Nyeneime Andy... Read More


Army doctor allegedly set ablaze by wife dies

Nigeria, Oct. 8 -- A military officer, Samson Haruna, allegedly set ablaze by his wife over a domestic dispute, has died. Mr Haruna, a lieutenant, was regimental medical officer at the 6 Battalion, W... Read More


Community youths protect ex-Gov Emmanuel's residence after police withdraw security

Nigeria, Oct. 7 -- Some youths in former Governor Udom Emmanuel's hometown of Awa Iman in Onna Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have volunteered to protect Mr Emmanuel's residence in the commu... Read More


Contrary to facts, Akwa Ibom govt dismisses withdrawal of ex-Gov Emmanuel's security as 'rumour'

Nigeria, Oct. 6 -- Contrary to available facts, the Akwa Ibom State Government has dismissed as "rumour" the withdrawal of police operatives from former Governor Udom Emmanuel's residences at the Ewet... Read More


She began her fashion biz with borrowed machine, now trains others for free

Nigeria, Oct. 5 -- Despite Nigeria's high cost of living, which leaves little room for generosity, Edidiong Eyen tries to stand out. The CEO of an Akwa Ibom-based fashion brand, Elegant Stitches, has... Read More


Police withdraw operatives from ex-Gov Emmanuel's residence amid rift with successor

Nigeria, Oct. 4 -- The police in Akwa Ibom State have withdrawn their operatives from the residences of the former governor of Akwa Ibom, Udom Emmanuel, as the rift between him and his successor, Umo ... Read More


Sacked Akwa Ibom PDP chairperson refuses to vacate office, pledges loyalty to Gov Eno

Nigeria, Oct. 2 -- The sacked chairperson of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State, Aniekan Akpan, has rejected the dissolution of the state executive council, even as he openly declar... Read More


PDP dissolves leadership in Akwa Ibom, Cross River

Nigeria, Oct. 1 -- Nigeria's main opposition, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has dissolved the party structures in the Akwa Ibom and Cross River states. In a statement posted on X on Tuesday, th... Read More


Tinubu boasts of Nigeria's capacity to treat 'critical illnesses', including cancer

Nigeria, Oct. 1 -- Although he has repeatedly sought medical treatment abroad, President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday boasted that Nigeria has well-equipped hospitals capable of handling "critical illnesses... Read More