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By Isaiah Eka No fewer than 350 golfers are to battle for laurels in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, as the 2026 edition of Ibom Open Golf Tournament gets underway. Usenobong Akpabio, the Organising Committee Chairman, said in Uyo on Tuesday that the tournament would hold between June 4 and 7. Akpabio said that the tournament provided…
By Isaiah Eka The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has arrested 39 suspects following clampdown on an illegal organisation operating as Private Guard Company (PGC) in Akwa Ibom. The NSCDC Akwa Ibom Commandant, Mrs Geraldine Abetianbe, disclosed this to newsmen in Uyo on Tuesday. She said that the…
By Admin The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) has applauded the third anniversary speech of President Bola Tinubu as it encapsulated the sacrifices, hopes and expectations of the vast majority of Nigerians. In a statement signed by its Chairman Chukwudi Enekwechi and Secretary Segun Ogedengbe, it noted that the President also emphasised the achievements of his…
By Adinoyi Ukpa As the horses trotted majestically through the streets of Ijebu-Ode and social media erupted in admiration of flowing agbadas, expensive beads, celebrity appearances and the splendour of the 2026 Ojude Oba Festival, a different Nigeria was unfolding far from the cameras. In the forests of Oyo State, schoolchildren and teachers abducted by…
By Lamara Garba The Kano State Government has commenced the provision of daily transportation services for its pilgrims participating in the 2026 Hajj exercise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, fulfilling a key welfare promise made to facilitate their movement to the Grand Mosque in Makkah. The initiative, which took effect immediately after the Day…
By Peter Akpah Collated results from the Mikang State House of Assembly election across all ten wards indicates that Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly Naanlong Daniel in the lead over Timdi Nkat as ward-level collation continues. Based on results so far, Naanlong Daniel has polled a total of 3,364 votes, while Timdi…
By Admin Troops of 12 Brigade under 2 Division Nigerian Army have thwarted a planned kidnap operation and neutralized a terrorist during a successful ambush conducted in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi Stat Lt. HASSAN ABDULLAHI, Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, made the disclosure in a statement signed…
By Admin Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has commenced the commissioning of micro-projects executed under the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) Programme, with the inauguration of a motorised borehole in Inipo Community, Obehira District of Okene Local Government Area. The water project, implemented through the Kogi State Community and Social…
By Lamara Garba In a bid to enhance the comfort and welfare of Kano State pilgrims performing the 2026 Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Executive Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has provided cash incentives as Sallah gifts to all pilgrims from the state. The distribution of the cash gifts was…
By Isaiah Eka The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Akwa Ibom Command, says it booked 51 traffic offenders during the Eid-el-Kabir special patrol operation conducted during the celebrations. The Sector Commander in Akwa Ibom, Mrs Felicia Kalu, who led the team said in a statement on Saturday that the special operation was to ensure reduction…
