Dangote bought 4000 CNG trucks and said his drivers would not be allowed to join NUPENG. The decision to buy his own trucks was existential. He wanted to avoid a scenario where marketers might boycott his products one day. Without his own trucks, Dangote would be sunk under such scenario. Direct supply to filling station […]
PASTOR UMO ENO: A VISIONARY LEADER WITH A PRAGMATIC APPROACH
Micheal Joseph Okon -Ituk Mbang, Uruan. Pastor Umo Eno’s leadership has been a driving force for progress and development in Akwa Ibom State, marked by a pragmatic approach that has yielded impressive results. His ability to attract foreign investments and foster partnerships with international organizations is a testament to his visionary leadership. The recent visit […]
HOW OUTDATED CENSUS DATA UNDERMINES NIGERIA’S DEVELOPMENT
✅ By Stanley Nwosu ✍️ The primary purpose of a population census is to provide evidence-based data for national planning and sustainable development. However, when this data becomes outdated, less reliable, or poorly utilised, it hinders development and exacerbates underdevelopment. Recognizing the importance of population census data to national development, the framers of Nigeria’s Constitution […]
Disregard Viral Video – Ndi Akaodo (SASA) Not Involved
By Karen James The Anambra State Anti-Touting Squad, Ndi Akaodo (SASA), has strongly no involvement in a viral video currently making waves on social media, describing the claims as false, mischievous, and a deliberate act of fake news aimed at smearing the reputation of the squad. The video, which allegedly shows men stopping commercial tricycles […]
Two Air Peace Pilots Test Positive For Alcohol, Cannabis
By Amaka Okwudili A preliminary accident report, signed by the NSIB’s Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Mrs. Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji, revealed that the Boeing 737 aircraft, operating a scheduled domestic flight from Lagos to Port Harcourt with 103 people on board, veered off Runway 21 after landing from an unstabilised approach. The Nigerian […]
OCHA Brigade Debunks False Reports on Onitsha Market Shooting
By Karen James The Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (OCHA Brigade) has dismissed as false and misleading reports circulating on social media and blogs alleging that its operatives were responsible for the recent shooting at Onitsha Main Market, Emeka Offor Plaza axis. In a statement on Tuesday, the leadership of OCHA Brigade clarified that its […]
Nigeria Set To Mark 65 Years of Independence with Nationwide Celebrations
By George Ozalla The Federal Government has formally inaugurated the Inter-ministerial Committee tasked with overseeing the planning and execution of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day celebrations. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony in Abuja, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, stressed the importance of unity and patriotism as the country prepares to mark […]
Akwa Ibom State Signs MOU with REA to Boost State’s Energy Sector
By George Ozalla Pastor Umo Eno, executive governor of Akwa Ibom state has stated that electricity is the single most important driver of the State’s development agenda, stressing that the era of energy insecurity in the state is over. Speaking at the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and Akwa Ibom State Strategic Roundtable held in Abuja […]
The Importance of Decent Conduct and Remarks in Politics
*Opinion* By George Ozalla In the realm of politics, the tone and language used by leaders and aspirants can no doubt significantly impact the discourse and perception of their campaigns. Several separate jabs by His Excellency Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, the Governor of Anambra State in which he derided virtually all his key opponents in […]
NCS Updates Public on Ongoing Recruitment Exercise
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has provided an update on its ongoing recruitment exercise, which began with an official advertisement published in national newspapers on December 27, 2024. The exercise aims to fill 3,927 vacancies across the Superintendent, Inspectorate, and Customs Assistant cadres. The Service received a total of 573,523 applications during […]
