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Following the suspension of some key officers of in Rivers State House of Assembly (RSHA), former majority leader, Edison Ehie has emerged as the new Speaker of the Assembly. According to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Ehie emerged on Monday after 26 members of the assembly elected him during plenary. The new speaker emerged after the impeachment of Martins Amaehule, his predecessor, by 26 members of the house. Ehie, while briefing newsmen shortly after his emergence, thanked his colleagues for rising to the challenge and finding him worthy to pilot the affairs of the legislature. Ehie promised to discharge his…

The Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential candidate in the February 25, 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, addressed a press conference in Abuja on Monday over the Supreme Court’s verdict to dismiss his appeal for lacking in merit and affirmed the victory of President Bola Tinubu. Below is the full text of his speech: Someone asked me what I would do if I lost my election petition appeal at the Supreme Court. In response, I said that as long as Nigeria wins, the struggle would have been worth the while. By that, I meant that the bigger loss would not be mine but…

Residents along Navy Road in Ibaka, Mbo Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, have expressed their frustration over the abandoned 1.8km road project, which was awarded by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in 2013.  Their outcry has sparked calls for the state government to intervene and address this long-standing issue. The contract for this road project, connecting the jetty to the Ibaka-Oron road, was awarded to Messrs Foul Plant Nigeria Limited by the NDDC in 2013. Regrettably, the project has remained in a state of neglect despite some initial progress, including the overlaying of bituminous asphalt. According to Mr.…

The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Éno, has announced his administration’s commitment to establishing a Songhai Model Oil Palm Mill in the Ibekwe Akpanyah area of Mkpat-Enin Local Government Area in the state. Governor Éno made this declaration during a special church service held to celebrate the 75th birthday of Apostle John Okoriko and the 49th anniversary of the Solid Rock Kingdom Church at their headquarters in Ibekwe Akpanyah, Mkpat Enin LGA, on Sunday. The governor emphasized that the decision to locate the oil palm mill in the Ibekwe Akpanyah community was to complement the existing oil palm plantation…

In a crucial legal development, the Supreme Court has decided to withhold its judgment in the appeal lodged by Atiku Abubakar and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenging the verdict of the Presidential Election Petition Court that upheld President Bola Tinubu’s win in the presidential election. A seven-member panel presided over by Justice Inyang Okoro made this announcement on Monday following the completion of arguments from the parties’ legal representatives and the submission of their final remarks. READ MORE: Comrade Ini Ememobong Manpower Development: Newly recruited Staff trained for enhanced skills The highest court also deliberated on arguments presented by…

In a proactive move aimed at enhancing the proficiency of recently employed personnel within his ministry, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the Commissioner for Information, orchestrated a comprehensive two-day in-house training session for the newly recruited staff of the Ministry. This initiative reflects the commitment to equipping these individuals with the knowledge and expertise required for their roles in the civil service. The training program accommodated staff members spanning various cadres, encompassing Information, Administration, and Account, who were privileged to receive extensive guidance from seasoned Directors within the Ministry. This instructive platform addressed multifaceted facets of the civil service domain, encompassing accounting…

In a momentous decision that signals a shift in policy and a breath of relief for Nigeria’s academic community, President Bola Tinubu has authorized the partial waiver of the “No Work, No Pay” directive that was previously enforced on members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). This landmark decision comes after an arduous eight-month strike initiated by ASUU on February 14, 2022, which was only resolved on October 17, 2022. The “No Work, No Pay” policy was initially invoked by former President Muhammadu Buhari to urge university educators back to their classrooms. Consequently, the ASUU members went without…

Popular comedian and activist, Adebowale Adedayo, affectionately known as Mr. Macaroni, led a heartfelt peace walk in Lagos on Friday, October 20, marking the third anniversary of the tragic Lekki shooting incident, a turning point in the #EndSARS protests.  During this solemn occasion, Mr. Macaroni made a fervent appeal for the release of #EndSARS protesters who have been unjustly detained for three years. The peace walk served as a poignant remembrance of the lives lost on October 20, 2020, during the Lekki shooting incident, which ultimately led to the conclusion of the #EndSARS demonstrations. Mr. Macaroni’s impassioned call for justice…