A’Ibom LGs have no excuse not to execute projects – Eno
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has stated that local governments in the state have no excuse for failing to execute projects that positively impact the socioeconomic well-being of people at the grassroots level. Eno made this remark on Saturday during the disbursement of the N50 million Eket ARISE Empowerment Initiative and small business grants
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Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has stated that local governments in the state have no excuse for failing to execute projects that positively impact the socioeconomic well-being of people at the grassroots level. Eno made this remark on Saturday during the disbursement of the N50 million Eket ARISE Empowerment Initiative and small business grants
EPL: Southampton relegated in record time after Tottenham defeat
Southampton were relegated from the Premier League in record-setting time after a 3-1 defeat at Tottenham on Sunday ended their brief stay in the top-flight. Brennan Johnson struck twice in the first half and Mateus Fernandes’s late reply was too late to stop bottom of the table Southampton crashing back to the Championship. Beaten for
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Southampton were relegated from the Premier League in record-setting time after a 3-1 defeat at Tottenham on Sunday ended their brief stay in the top-flight. Brennan Johnson struck twice in the first half and Mateus Fernandes’s late reply was too late to stop bottom of the table Southampton crashing back to the Championship. Beaten for
EPL: Iwobi shines as Fulham stun Liverpool 3-2
Alex Iwobi produced a stellar performance on Sunday as Fulham came from behind to defeat Liverpool 3–2 at Craven Cottage, dealing a blow to the Reds’ Premier League title ambitions. The Nigerian midfielder played a key role in Fulham’s impressive first-half comeback, scoring one and assisting another as the hosts overturned an early deficit to
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Alex Iwobi produced a stellar performance on Sunday as Fulham came from behind to defeat Liverpool 3–2 at Craven Cottage, dealing a blow to the Reds’ Premier League title ambitions. The Nigerian midfielder played a key role in Fulham’s impressive first-half comeback, scoring one and assisting another as the hosts overturned an early deficit to
Itsekiri group rejects INEC’s ward delineation, threatens legal action
The Itsekiri Nation has rejected the proposed ward delineation report released by the Independent National Electoral Commission in Delta State, warning that it will challenge the exercise in court if implemented. Secretary of the Itsekiri Leaders of Thought, Mr Amorighoye Mene, made this known during a press conference on Sunday in Asaba, alongside other members
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The Itsekiri Nation has rejected the proposed ward delineation report released by the Independent National Electoral Commission in Delta State, warning that it will challenge the exercise in court if implemented. Secretary of the Itsekiri Leaders of Thought, Mr Amorighoye Mene, made this known during a press conference on Sunday in Asaba, alongside other members
VIDEO: ‘No vigils for electricity, security,’ Alibaba explains reasons for japa trend
Veteran Nigerian comedian, Atunyota Akpobome, popularly known as Alibaba has shared his thoughts on the rising trend of Nigerians relocating abroad popularly called ‘japa’. In an interview on Outside the Box Podcast, aired on YouTube on Saturday, Alibaba said the reasons behind the movement are often tied to frustration with the country’s infrastructure, security concerns,
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Veteran Nigerian comedian, Atunyota Akpobome, popularly known as Alibaba has shared his thoughts on the rising trend of Nigerians relocating abroad popularly called ‘japa’. In an interview on Outside the Box Podcast, aired on YouTube on Saturday, Alibaba said the reasons behind the movement are often tied to frustration with the country’s infrastructure, security concerns,
$1 can buy you meal in Nigeria, unlike in US – Tinubu’s aide
President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Economic Affairs, Dr Tope Fasua, has defended the value of the naira locally despite its weakness against the dollar, saying that $1, equivalent to over N1,500, can still buy a meal in Nigeria. Fasua, who spoke on the Mic On Podcast hosted by Seun Okinbaloye on Saturday, also addressed
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President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Economic Affairs, Dr Tope Fasua, has defended the value of the naira locally despite its weakness against the dollar, saying that $1, equivalent to over N1,500, can still buy a meal in Nigeria. Fasua, who spoke on the Mic On Podcast hosted by Seun Okinbaloye on Saturday, also addressed
NCoS denies illegal detention of Patience Jonathan’s ex-staff
The Nigerian Correctional Service, Bayelsa State Command, has denied reports that 15 former domestic staff of ex-First Lady, Patience Jonathan, are being held illegally at the Okaka Custodial Centre. In a statement on Sunday, the Okaka Custodial Centre spokesman, Isari Gbosi Tombara, described the reports as false and aimed at tarnishing the image of the
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The Nigerian Correctional Service, Bayelsa State Command, has denied reports that 15 former domestic staff of ex-First Lady, Patience Jonathan, are being held illegally at the Okaka Custodial Centre. In a statement on Sunday, the Okaka Custodial Centre spokesman, Isari Gbosi Tombara, described the reports as false and aimed at tarnishing the image of the
VIDEO: ‘Infiltrate parties, secure governors’, Alibaba outlines Obasanjo’s political strategies for winning election
Veteran Nigerian comedian, Atunyota Akpobome, popularly known as Alibaba has revealed some political strategies he learned from former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo. In an interview with Outside the Box Podcast, aired on YouTube on Saturday, Alibaba shed light on the political dynamics in Nigeria, disclosing the steps required to win a presidential election in the
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Veteran Nigerian comedian, Atunyota Akpobome, popularly known as Alibaba has revealed some political strategies he learned from former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo. In an interview with Outside the Box Podcast, aired on YouTube on Saturday, Alibaba shed light on the political dynamics in Nigeria, disclosing the steps required to win a presidential election in the
Army faults police on rescue of abducted Israeli in Taraba
The Nigerian Army has accused the Taraba State Police Command of misleading the public over the circumstances surrounding the rescue of an Israeli national, Mr Gil Itamar, who was abducted in Takum Local Government Area on April 3, 2025. Itamar, a staff member of SCC Company, was reportedly kidnapped at the Atim community along the
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The Nigerian Army has accused the Taraba State Police Command of misleading the public over the circumstances surrounding the rescue of an Israeli national, Mr Gil Itamar, who was abducted in Takum Local Government Area on April 3, 2025. Itamar, a staff member of SCC Company, was reportedly kidnapped at the Atim community along the
Pope defies doctors’ advice, surprises crowd at Vatican square
Pope Francis made a surprise Sunday public appearance as he mingled with crowds at the Vatican just two weeks after leaving the hospital for a serious case of pneumonia. “A good Sunday to all. Thank you very much,” the 88-year-old pope said as he was wheeled through Saint Peter’s Square in his wheelchair after a
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Pope Francis made a surprise Sunday public appearance as he mingled with crowds at the Vatican just two weeks after leaving the hospital for a serious case of pneumonia. “A good Sunday to all. Thank you very much,” the 88-year-old pope said as he was wheeled through Saint Peter’s Square in his wheelchair after a