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By: Uwem Offon, Uyo In fulfillment of his campaign promises, the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has doled out N361.4 million to 844 persons from Etinan Federal Constituency. The donation comes in the form of farmers grants, traders grant, equipment support, MSMEs, cars and mini buses beneficiaries. In …

  By Uwem Offon, Uyo   Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has announced plans to assist Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom Air passenger whose altercation with crew members in early August sparked controversy in the aviation sector. Emmanson, who was initially charged to court and remanded, was later pardoned …

  By Paul Williams   Nigeria’s international gas company, NLNG says it has signed long-term Gas Supply Agreements (GSAs) with six third-party suppliers in a bid to strengthen feedgas supply to its trains on Bonny Island. The move, according to a release by the company’s General Manager, External Relations and …

A university don and activist Prof. Philips Okolo of the Bayelsa State-owned Niger Delta University (NDU) has said that corruption as and abuse of entrusted power for private gain is part of the woes of Nigeria. The erudite professor said corruption happens in both public and private sectors, saying it’s …

Resident doctors have commended the health policies of the Bayelsa State Government. National President of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), Dr. Osundayo Tope, gave the commendation when he presented the Champion of Residency Training Award to Governor Douye Diri in Government House, Yenagoa. Dr. Tope said Bayelsa was …

  By Bon Peters   The Federal Operations Unit Zone C Owerri, of the Nigeria Customs Service says it has intercepted contraband and unregistered products with a Duty paid Value (DPV) of over N505 million. Addressing a press conference in Benin, the Edo State capital recently, the Controller, FOU Zone …

  By Onyebuchi Nelson Igbogidi As the world shifts towards a more sustainable energy future, the integration of renewable energy sources into the grid has become a pressing concern. Renewable energy sources like solar and wind power offer a cleaner alternative to traditional fossil fuels, but their integration into the …

  … Exonerates Coach Chelle  Following the crushing defeat suffered by the CHAN Eagles at the hands of the Sudanese team in the ongoing African Nations Cup, a renown football pundit in Rivers State has exonerated the Eric Chelle-led coaching crew from blame. Chairman of Crystal All Stars International FC …

  By Onengiyeofori Princewill   The Coordinator, Quest For Growth And Development Foundation, Mr Smith Nwokocha, has urged the multi-national companies operating in Nigeria to switch from Fossil Energy to Renewable Energy that is environmentally friendly. He said the impact of the multi-nationals still operating on Fossil Energy has made …

Emma Sunday The leader of Association of Niger Delta Upland Communities in Rivers State, Isa Muhammad-Obiri has blamed Nigeria’s Economic challenges, and sufferings experienced by citizens on alleged marginalisation of Rumuekpe, one of the major oil producing communities in the Niger Delta region. Muhammad-Obiri made the claims on Thursday while …