Six months after Governor Umo Eno formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) continues to prominently display his photographs at its Akwa Ibom state secretariat. A visit to the PDP party secretariat at Atan Offot, Uyo, on Wednesday revealed Eno’s official portrait displayed in strategic offices and corridors, alongside

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Chief Bode George, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has blamed Nigeria’s persistent divisions on what he described as “two evils” planted by British colonial authorities: tribalism and religious bigotry. George made the remarks on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Thursday, while responding to questions about the Federal Government’s decision to grant a

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Nigerian professionals in Europe have called on the European Union (EU) to restrain US President Donald Trump from taking adverse action against Nigeria following his recent threats of military action and designation of the country as a “country of particular concern” over alleged religious persecution. In a statement released from Paris on Thursday, the Association

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The Benue State Government has launched a strict crackdown on unauthorized school charges, declaring a zero-tolerance policy for illegal fees levied by school administrators in public schools. The warning was issued by Dr. Terna Francis, Executive Secretary of the Benue Education Quality Assurance and Examination Board (BEQAEB), during a meeting with principals of public and

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– The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has called on staff of the Niger State Ministry of Works and Infrastructural Development to prioritize transparency and accountability in all aspects of their duties. The call was made by Mr. Kennedy Ebhotemen, Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner for Niger State, during a courtesy visit to

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The Ebonyi State Government has demolished unauthorized structures at the Integrated Building Materials Market along the Abakaliki–Afikpo Highway. Speaking on behalf of the government, Professor Nwogo Ajuka Obasi, Commissioner for Market Development and Parks, said that owners of the illegal structures had repeatedly been directed to remove them but failed to comply. “No individual, regardless

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has expressed deep concern over what it described as the Federal Government’s selective implementation of agreements with the union. The warning came in a statement signed by ASUU President Professor Christopher Piwuna following the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting at Taraba State University, Jalingo. “We hope that

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The Nigerian Government has suspended the planned 15 per cent import duty on premium motor spirit (PMS) and automotive gas oil (diesel), the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) announced on Thursday. In a statement, NMDPRA spokesperson George Ene-Ita urged Nigerians not to panic buy fuel, assuring that there is adequate supply nationwide.

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A well-known Lagos hairstylist, Sebastine Timothy, was tragically shot dead in the Satellite Town area of Lagos State, in what police sources say may have been a targeted attack. According to an anonymous police source, the incident occurred on Sunday night along Olasanoye Street, shortly after Timothy returned home from work. The assailants reportedly broke

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The Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA) has called on Lagos residents to stay vigilant and report illegal or substandard health facilities operating in their communities. Speaking at a sensitisation and town hall meeting in Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area, Dr. Olorunfemi Olonire, Director of Research and Statistics at HEFAMAA, representing the agency’s Permanent

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