The EFCC re-arraigned the former minister on allegations that centre on the award of the contract for construction of 3,960MW Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Station in Taraba. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday re-arraigned former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Apo, Abuja. He was re-arriagned on allegations that centre on the award of the contract for construction of 3,960MW Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Station in Taraba State. The anti-graft agency re-arraigned him on an amended seven counts of forgery, disobeying presidential directive and gratification. The EFCC alleged that…
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By Shadrach Okon The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umoh Eno has declared war on criminals operating in the state, the governor gave his stand last weekend while launching the construction of a Command and Control Centre—a centralized facility designed to digitally coordinate and enhance security operations across Akwa Ibom State. Speaking during the event, Governor Eno said “the command and control Centre will integrate multiple information streams, data sources, and communication channels to improve situational awareness and facilitate swift responses to security challenges.” He assured residents in Akwa Ibom State that the latest innovation in the security achietecture…
In his sustained bid to further on the security drive of his ARISE Agenda, Governor Umo Eno, Saturday flagged off the construction of a Command and Control Center, a centralized facility designed to digitally manage and oversee security operations in the State. The Command and Control Center brings together multiple streams of information, data, and communication channels to provide a comprehensive situational awareness that enables an easier response to various scenarios. Governor Eno who commended security agencies for their efforts in the State, said the “center will make our State more uncomfortable and unwelcoming for criminal elements and their cohorts.…
Former Anambra State Governor and the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has expressed concern over the insensitivity of Nigeria’s political leadership to pensioners. Obi, who spoke during an official visit to Shanahan College of Nursing Sciences, Nsukka, recounted how he noticed a distressed woman trying to get his attention despite efforts to silence her, saying that he learned that she was a retired civil servant, who had dedicated her working years to serving the country but had not received her pension for a while. He chided the government for neglecting pensioners, calling it an act…
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has criticised the former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, over his recent comment that Nigerian politicians are in power to steal, kill, and retain power. Amaechi made the remark at a two-day National Conference on Strengthening Democracy in Nigeria held earlier this week, aimed at discussing pathways to good governance and political integrity in Nigeria. The former Governor of Rivers State further said President Bola Tinubu and other members of the political class would not cede power to the younger generation without a fight. According to Amaechi, Nigerian voters are easily swayed…
By Shadrach Okon The government of Akwa Ibom State has called on the corporate sector players in Akwa Ibom State to partner with the State Government in providing quality education to Akwa Ibom teaming youth population. Governor made the call during the weekend at the Savannah Energy SEE-IT Scholarship award ceremony for 50 undergraduate students of Akwa Ibom State and Cross Rivers State origin studying in both private and public universities across the country. Eno while addressing corporate bodies, stakeholders in the education sector, students and other participants at the ceremony held at Ibom Icons Hotel described education as the…
When Mr Joseph Chibunna Onaja was crowned Mr. Nigeria International at Akwa Ibom, his joy knew no bounds, little did Onaja know that his triumph would send him to an unforgettable experience: trip abroad to Philadelphia for the World competition. All thanks to Brendance & Crusaders Limited as the company groomed him for the incredible outing abroad that he would never forget in hurry. Commenting on his experience at the world competition in Philadelphia, Onaja said: “My experience at the world competition is one that can never be forgotten till the end of times. It stretched me beyond my usual…
Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, has pledged to support the process of passage and Presidential assent to Nigerian Peace Corps Establishment Bill currently before the National Assembly. Olawande made the pledge when he received a delegation of the Corps led by its National Commandant, Dr. Dickson Akoh, on courtesy visit to his office to congratulate him as well as solicit his support. He acknowledged the crucial role the Corps could play not just in youth empowerment but also in immense contributions to the peace and security of the nation through positive youth engagement. He said: “Whatever we can…
The military high command says the Court of Appeal’s affirmation of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) as a terrorists’ group is a morale booster. It specifically stated that the ruling by the Court would motivate the military through its frontline troops to expedite action in destroying and dismantling the terror group wherever they may be hiding. Daily Trust reports that the Court of Appeal in Abuja, in a unanimous decision by a three-member panel headed by Justice Hamma Barka, on Thursday, affirmed the proscription of IPOB and its designation as a terrorist organisation. IPOB is a group leading separatist…
Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps has said that members of the corps would from February 2025 will start to receive N77,000 as their allowance. Yushua made this known while speaking with the 2024 Batch ‘C’ stream ll corps members in Katsina State. The Federal Government according to the NYSC DG has included the increment in the 2025 national budget and it will take effect as soon as it is passed. He said, “This month (January) has already ended, but once the budget is passed, by next month (February), you will start receiving N77,000…