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ENVIRONMENT

Three cleanest states in Nigeria you should know

Nigeria is divided into 36 different states. It's also worth noting that Abuja serves as the federal capital territory of Nigeria. Pollution prevention measures are hampered by Nigeria's large population. But first, let's take our time and pick out Nigeria's three tidiest states.

  5 hours ago ago
Three cleanest states in Nigeria you should know

SOCIETY

A'Ibom Govt Assures of Improved Disaster Management, Flags-Off Distribution of Palliatives

The Akwa Ibom State Government, has assured the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) of an enabling environment for an improved disaster management in the state. The State Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, gave the assurance during an interactive meeting between the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and the National Emergency Management Agency at Government House, Uyo, Wednesday.

  2 days ago ago
A'Ibom Govt Assures of Improved Disaster Management, Flags-Off Distribution of Palliatives

POLITICS

Gov Eno Meets Tinubu, Says Time For Politics Is Over

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, on Thursday visited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House in Abuja, the nation’s capital. Channels TV report that, Eno of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was accompanied by his Plateau State counterpart, Caleb Muftwang, who is also from the same party.

  2 days ago ago
Gov Eno Meets Tinubu, Says Time For Politics Is Over

POLITICS

Aso Rock: Ex-Gov Wike walks away after Security denied Akpabio entry inside Aso Villa (Video)

Moment showing the immediate former of Rivers State identified as Nyesom Wike and the Past Governor of Akwa Ibom State in an unprecedented security check has sparked reactions across social media. The former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike smartly walked away after the Aso Rock presidential villa security denied Former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Akpabio entry inside the Aso Rock villa according to the video.

  4 days ago ago
Aso Rock: Ex-Gov Wike walks away after Security denied Akpabio entry inside Aso Villa (Video)

POLITICS

Tinubu Promised Me He Will Work On The Ibom Deep Sea Port In Akwa Ibom State - Akwa Ibom Governor

The governor of Akwa Ibom state, Umo Eno and several other Nigerian governors met the president of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu. After the meeting, the governor of Akwa Ibom state, Umo Eno said that he made some requests from the president during the meeting. Umo Eno says that he told the president that the federal roads leading from Cross River to Akwa Ibom needs to be worked on, and there are several other projects that the president needs to look into in Akwa Ibom state.

  1 day ago ago
Tinubu Promised Me He Will Work On The Ibom Deep Sea Port In Akwa Ibom State - Akwa Ibom Governor

POLITICS

INEC Rejects Obi’s Request to Tender Exhibits in 17 States Against Tinubu’s election

The Labour Party's (LP) Mr. Peter Gregory Obi and his party asked to submit exhibits in 17 states of the federation opposing the election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, but the Independent National Electoral Commission, or INEC, vehemently objected. The exhibits, primarily form EC8B, used by the electoral body to compile results at the ward level of the states during the February 25 presidential election were opposed to be tendered by INEC, which provided the exhibits to Obi and the Labour Party.

  4 days ago ago
INEC Rejects Obi’s Request to Tender Exhibits in 17 States Against Tinubu’s election

POLITICS

Umo Eno Meets Tinubu, Promises to Build Bridges for the Good of Akwa Ibom People

The governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, met with President Bola Tinubu today, at the State House, Abuja, on a scheduled courtesy visit. During the meeting, the governor congratulated the president on his assumption of office and and conveyed the best wishes of Akwa Ibom people to the him.

  2 days ago ago
Umo Eno Meets Tinubu, Promises to Build Bridges for the Good of Akwa Ibom People

POLITICS

Presidential Polls: Obi, LP Tender More INEC Results in 8 States

The Labour Party (LP) and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, presented additional certified true copies of polling unit result sheets contained in INEC Form EC8As from eight states on Wednesday. The evidence was admitted by the Presidential Election Petition Court, despite objections from the respondents' counsel challenging the admissibility.

  5 days ago ago
Presidential Polls: Obi, LP Tender More INEC Results in 8 States

POLITICS

Peter Obi Presents 136 Exhibits to Presidential Election Petition Court

Peter Obi, the candidate of the Labour Party (LP), presented 136 additional exhibits to the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) in Abuja on Friday, in his petition challenging the victory of Bola Tinubu, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the 2023 presidential election.

  7 days ago ago
Peter Obi Presents 136 Exhibits to Presidential Election Petition Court

POLITICS

Governor Umoh Pleads with President Tinubu to Intervene on Collapsed ITU-Calabar Road

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Eno Umoh, on Thursday, pleaded with President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the deplorable state of the ITU-Calabar road to alleviate the suffering of the people using the road. According to the Newspaper, Governor Umoh appealed during a closed-door meeting with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

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Governor Umoh Pleads with President Tinubu to Intervene on Collapsed ITU-Calabar Road

POLITICS

PDP Governor Visits Tinubu, Says Politics Is Over

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State Wednesday paid a visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. Speaking after a closed door meeting with the President, the governor elected on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said “politics is over and governance has started.”

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PDP Governor Visits Tinubu, Says Politics Is Over

POLITICS

Atiku, Obi contest states won by each other at tribunal

The Labour Party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi, is challenging the election results in several states where his former political ally, Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), emerged victorious. Atiku was declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in 12 states, including Katsina, Adamawa, Taraba, Osun, Kaduna, Gombe, Yobe, Bauchi, Akwa Ibom, and Bayelsa.

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Atiku, Obi contest states won by each other at tribunal

TRAVEL

Three Nigerian States in Close Proximity to the Atlantic Ocean

Nigeria, located in the western part of the African continent, is blessed with a southern region that is in close proximity to the Gulf of Guinea, which is part of the vast Atlantic Ocean. Within the Federal Republic of Nigeria, there are three states that can be found near the Atlantic Ocean, offering unique coastal landscapes and opportunities.

  16 days ago ago
Three Nigerian States in Close Proximity to the Atlantic Ocean

POLITICS

They Have Now Misquoted The Governor-Elect's Statement About Happy Hour Which He Promised -Udom

The governor of Akwa Ibom state, Governor Udom Emmanuel has reacted towards the statement made by the governor-elect, Umoh Eno about one of the promises he made in allowing for a special day to celebrate a happy hour. However, during a project which the governor of Akwa Ibom was present to commission in the state, Udom Emmanuel noted that they have misquoted what Umo Eno said, pointing out that what people have begun to think about the promise is not what he actually meant.

  18 days ago ago
They Have Now Misquoted The Governor-Elect's Statement About Happy Hour Which He Promised -Udom

FOOD

Reactions As Chef, Hilda Baci Shares New Photos

Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci has stirred reactions on Instagram after sharing the beautiful photos she took with her friends, Enioluwa and Ama Reginald. The new president and governors who won the last election have been sworn into office today, May 29th. The inauguration of the president took place in Abuja, while that of the governors took place in their respective states.

  12 days ago ago
Reactions As Chef, Hilda Baci Shares New Photos

POLITICS

Don’t foist Akpabio on 10th Senate, Parliamentary group warns APC

Parliamentary watchdog, the Coalition for Parliamentary Democracy, CPD, has warned the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, against its hard line posture on micro zoning the Senate Presidency to Akwa Ibom Northwest Senator-elect, Godswill Akpabio, saying the party might inadvertently be playing into the hands of the opposition.

  3 days ago ago
Don’t foist Akpabio on 10th Senate, Parliamentary group warns APC

POLITICS

Senator Akpabio Should Show That He Has The Support Of His Colleagues Or Quit The Race - CPD

The Coalition for Parliamentary Democracy (CPD), a parliamentary watchdog, has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC), the party in power, against taking a hard line on microzoning the Senate Presidency to Akwa Ibom Northwest Senator-elect Godswill Akpabio, warning that the move could unintentionally strengthen the opposition.

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Senator Akpabio Should Show That He Has The Support Of His Colleagues Or Quit The Race - CPD

HEALTH

Spiritual Units Should Be Established In Hospitals, Says Professor Of Religious Studies

Professor Anthonia Maurice Essien of the Department of Religious and Cultural Studies, University of Uyo (UNIUYO), Akwa-Ibom State, has called for the establishment of spiritual and pastoral units in hospitals. According to punchng.com, she said having such unit would complement medical interventions. The professor stated this during an inaugural lecture of the university themed: Mainstreaming Spirituality in Health Care Services: Exploring the Gamut of Inclusivity.

  9 days ago ago
Spiritual Units Should Be Established In Hospitals, Says Professor Of Religious Studies

POLITICS

Don't Foist Akpabio on Senate, APC Might Be Playing Into The Hands Of The Opposition - CPD To APC

The Coalition for Parliamentary Democracy (CPD), a watchdog group for parliament, has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) of Nigeria against adopting a rigid stance on microzoning the Senate Presidency to Akwa Ibom Northwest Senator-elect Godswill Akpabio, warning that the party might unintentionally be strengthening the hands of the opposition.

  3 days ago ago
Don't Foist Akpabio on Senate, APC Might Be Playing Into The Hands Of The Opposition - CPD To APC

SPORTS

Remo, Sunshine, Enyimba make Super 6, Wikki relegated

Remo Stars, Enyimba and Sunshine Stars all picked the last available tickets to the Super 6 play-offs of the abridged 2022/23 Nigeria Professional Football League on Sunday, following crucial wins on the final match-day of the regular season. Needing a win to book their place, Remo Stars took their destiny as a matter of urgency, racing to a 4-0 lead at halftime, thanks to goals from Andy Okpe, youngster Seun Odunsi and a brace from Philip Odubia.

  19 days ago ago
Remo, Sunshine, Enyimba make Super 6, Wikki relegated