The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of candidates for the February 3, 2024 by-election in Nigeria. In a statement on Wednesday, INEC National Commissioner, Sam Olumekun, said the by-elections become necessary because of death or resignation of members of the National and State Houses of Assembly. “These elections will be held on Saturday 3rd February 2024 across nine States of the Federation covering two Senatorial Districts (Ebonyi South and Yobe East); four Federal Constituencies (Shanga/Ngaski/Yauri Federal Constituency of Kebbi State, Surulere I Federal Constituency of Lagos State, Akoko North East/Akoko North West Federal Constituency of…
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Governor Umo Eno, today, joined others across the nation to mark the Nigerian Armed Forces/Remembrance Day, at the Cenotaph, off Udo Udoma Avenue, Uyo. Sounding emotional , he spoke of the moment he lost his father, an Officer of the Nigerian Police in the line of duty to the nation and how his mother was saddled with the challenging task of raising five boys and a girl, and saluted the sacrifices made by the fallen heroes and heroines of the Nigerian Armed Forces. He thereafter, donated the sum of 100 million Naira to the widows of the fallen heroes…
It was a great moment of cooperation and of working across party lines when the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, today played host to the Honorable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, who was on a working visit to the State to inspect facilities at the Victor Attah International Airport. Accompanied by members of the State Executive Council, the Managing Director of Ibom Air, Captain Mfon Udom, the Chief Operating Officer of the airline, George Uriesi, the DG of the Campaign Organization, H.E. Assam Assam, SAN and other stakeholders, Governor Eno thanked the Minister…
…As 2023 Ukana Unity Tournament Ends Sports have been identified as a veritable means for the youths to unlock their potentials and attain economic emancipation. This was the submission of the Commissioner representing Akwa Ibom State in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Apostle Abasiandikan Nkono, on Sunday, at the sports arena of Independence High School, Ukana, Essien Udim Local Government Area, during the grand finale of the 2023 Ukana Unity Football Tournament. According to him, sporting events like grassroots football competitions have led to discovery of talents who proceed to making a living off the sport. He implored…
…Says Governor’s Aide on Police Wanted List For Alleged Crimes …Wife of slain youth writes Commissioner of Police, names suspects Less than 24 hours after Akanimo Bob, Personal Assistant II to the Governor from Mkpat Enin, stirred controversy with an open letter accusing the council boss of fomenting crisis in the area, the Dean of Supervisors, Barr. Daniel Hilary, has swiftly responded. In an official statement issued today, the law luminary revealed that Mr Akanimo had threatened to unleash violence in Ukam Market if he is not allowed to continue as revenue officer. Mr Hilary vehemently debunked all allegations made…
The Naira, on Tuesday, fell to N1,295 per dollar in the parallel market. It was N1,265 per dollar yesterday, Monday. However, the Naira depreciated to N878.57 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NAFEM. Data from FMDQ showed that the indicative exchange rate for NAFEM rose to N878.57 per dollar from N838.95 per dollar on Monday. This indicates N39.62 depreciation for the naira. Consequently, the gap between the official and parallel market exchange rates narrowed to N416.43 per dollar today, Tuesday. It was N426.05 per dollar on Monday.
Shell, an international oil company, has reached an agreement to sell its Nigerian onshore subsidiary, The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC), to Renaissance. Renaissance is a consortium of five companies made up of ND Western, Aradel Energy, First E&P, Waltersmith, and Petrolin. The completion of the transaction is subject to approvals by the Federal Government of Nigeria and other conditions. In a statement obtained by Vanguard, Shell stated, “Transaction will preserve SPDC’s operating capabilities for the benefit of the joint venture. The transaction has been designed to preserve the full range of SPDC’s operating capabilities following the…
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, condemned the recent spate of kidnappings and bandit attacks in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and other parts of the country, describing the development as disturbing, ungodly, and sinister. Tinubu spoke when he received a delegation of respected Islamic Movement, Jam’iyyatu Ansaridden, at the State House, in Abuja. The President said while security agencies are acting with dispatch to immediately address the current challenge, all required resources, policies and plans will be rolled out soon for the massive education of Nigerian youths. The President said education is the antidote to the troubles agitating the nation,…
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar said the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited should have privatised refineries before embarking on rehabilitation of the facility. Atiku stated this in a post via his X handle on Tuesday. The former Vice President noted that the NNPC should have privitised the refineries to avoid debt. Atiku’s comment comes on the heels of reports that the NNPC had concluded plans to hand over the government refinery to private operators. He faulted the approach by NNPC, saying the company must explain to the satisfaction of Nigerians the benefits…
The Rivers State Governor, Siminilayi Fubara, has sworn in new permanent secretaries, charging them to remain apolitical in the discharge of their duties as true professionals. Governor Fubara gave the charge shortly after the swearing in at Chamber of the Government House in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. The governor said they were chosen not because they were lucky, but were found competent in their various ministries and can be trusted to offer greater service to the State. Sir Fubara noted that most ministries were without proper administrative heads, with some of them playing supervisory roles. He said with their appointment,…