Umahi praised President Tinubu for initiating the 700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project and emphasised its importance to Nigeria’s socio-economic development. Construction on Sections 3A and 3B of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, located in Cross River and Akwa Ibom, respectively, will begin by the first week of March. The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, gave the assurance on Friday during an inspection tour of Section One, Phase One of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. The minister said sections 3A and 3B length would be 55km. He said: “Sections 3A and 3B are in Cross River and Akwa Ibom, and that…
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Former Military President General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd) has explained the reasons for the overthrow of General Muhammadu Buhari’s regime in 1985 as well as the subsequent drastic economic reforms, including the devaluation of the naira. Babangida, who served as the Chief of Army Staff under Buhari and played a key role in the 1983 coup that brought him to power, provided a detailed account of the events in his autobiography, A Journey in Service. The 420-page book, released on Thursday, has sparked controversy, particularly regarding key issues that shaped Babangida’s eight-year rule, including the annulment of the June 12…
Emmanuel Sam Applauds Uyo LG chairman over provision of power substation in Eniong Offot The immediate past Special Assistant to the Governor on Local Media, Akparawa (Prince) Emmanuel Sam has applauded the Executive Chairman of Uyo Local Government Area, Dr Uwemdimo Udo on the provision of 500KVA power substation in Eniong Offot community. Akparawa (Prince) Sam thanked the council chairman for the handover of new 500KVA power substation for the people of Eniong Offot community to light the village and also help the people that are doing businesses in the community. He further solicited the support and prayers of the…
-Assures CNG programme’ll Provide Nigerians Cost-Effective Transportation Nigeria’s gas sector has witnessed significant transformation under the administration of President Bola Tinubu, according to the Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo. Speaking on Tuesday at the Nigerian International Energy Summit in Abuja, Ekpo highlighted the substantial progress made in gas infrastructure development, policy reforms, gas utilization, and domestic initiatives, marking a remarkable turnaround for the sector. This is as he commended the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and private sector partners for their investments in mini Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) projects in the country. The partnership…
By Ukpong Ukpong A few days ago, Governor Umo Bassey Eno, announced the appointment of former Member representing Oruk Anam State Constituency, Sir Udo Kierian Akpan, as Special Adviser on Labour Matters. This appointment is apt, coming at a time government seeks to mend fence with its workforce after the back and forth between representatives of labour and government while negotiating implementation of the minimum wage which caused avoidable delays and thoroughly embarrassed the governor. The minimum wage saga exposed a lacuna between government and representatives of its workforce. There is no doubt that in…
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has affirmed his administration’s commitment to upholding press freedom and creating an enabling environment for the media to thrive. Mr Otti said this on Thursday during the unveiling of Abia Think Tank (ATT) Online News, Abia North Zonal Office, in Amaekpu Ohafia in Ohafia Local Government Area (LGA). The governor, represented by the Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, highlighted the progress recorded by his administration in infrastructure, economic revitalisation, youth empowerment, healthcare, civil service reforms, and security. He said the achievements resulted from the constructive partnership between the Abia government and the media. “These…
Former military president, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), has addressed the long-standing controversy surrounding the assassination of a journalist, Dele Giwa, describing it as part of “booby traps and acts of destabilisation” targeted at his administration. Dele Giwa, the Editor-in-Chief and co-founder of Newswatch magazine, was killed by a parcel bomb delivered to his Ikeja residence by still-unidentified couriers on October 19, 1986, during Babangida’s military regime. The murder remains unsolved to this day and is considered one of the darkest moments in Nigeria’s media history. Many pointed accusing fingers at Babangida and his government. However, in his newly launched autobiography,…
President Bola Tinubu has approved relocation of 29 correctional centers across Nigeria as part of ongoing efforts to modernise the nation’s custodial facilities. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this on Friday during the commissioning of 39 newly acquired vehicles and five bullet-resistant guard booths for the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) in Abuja. Tunji-Ojo noted that many existing correctional facilities, such as those in Suleja and Ikoyi, dated back to the 19th and 20th centuries are no longer suitable for modern correctional practices. “Suleja Correctional Centre was established in 1914, Ikoyi in 1956, and we even have facilities…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has expressed concern, alleging that the Nigerian Senate is preparing to suspend her following a recent intense confrontation with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The legislator, representing Kogi Central, spoke in an interview with Ahmed Isah, known as “Ordinary President,” on the Brekete Family, a human rights-focused radio and television show, this Friday. It is worth noting that Natasha had a disagreement with Senate President Godswill Akpabio during a session in the Senate over a change in seating arrangements on Thursday. The dispute began when the female senator noticed that her designated seat had been altered upon her…
On Thursday, Air Peace revealed that a man was caught in the act with stolen goods on Flight P47190 on February 19, 2025. Following the aircraft’s arrival at Port Harcourt International Airport, a comprehensive examination uncovered that he had in his possession belongings reported missing by other passengers. The airline acted swiftly. “The suspect was promptly handed over to the airport police for additional investigation,” stated Ejike Ndiulo, Head of Corporate Communications for Air Peace. This incident is not a one-off occurrence. Air Peace has observed a concerning increase in in-flight thefts in recent weeks, leading the airline to enact…