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Otu Pledges More Gratuity Payments As Cross River Elders Back Second Term
Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has pledged another round of gratuity payments before December, as elders in the state endorsed his bid for a second term in office. Senator Bassey Otu, Governor of Cross River State …Assures retirees of progressive clearance of outstanding benefits Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has announced plans to…
Cross River Cancels LG Recruitment Exercise, Approves 4,000 New Jobs
The Cross River State Government has cancelled the existing local government recruitment exercise and approved the creation of 4,000 new jobs as part of efforts to address concerns surrounding the process. Senator Bassey Otu, Governor of Cross River State The Cross River State Government has cancelled the 2024/2025 local government recruitment exercise and approved the employment of…
Shettima Arrives In India For 18th BRICS Summit
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in India to represent Nigeria at the 18th BRICS Summit, as the country seeks to deepen partnerships that could expand trade, investment, technology and economic cooperation. Vice President Kashim Shettima arrives in India for the 18th BRICS Summit .Photo Credit: @officialSKSM, X Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in…
2027: Cross River Elders Back Otu As Governor Announces Gratuity Payment
Cross River elders have endorsed Governor Bassey Otu for another term as the state government announces gratuity payments to retirees. Senator Bassey Otu, Governor of Cross River State The Cross River State Elders’ Forum has overwhelmingly endorsed Governor Bassey Edet Otu for a second term in office, declaring that his administration’s strides in governance, security, healthcare, infrastructure…
Nwifuru Moves to Tackle Ebonyi Water Crisis, Revives ₦16bn Oferekpe Scheme
Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has moved to address the state’s water crisis with the revival of the abandoned ₦16 billion Oferekpe Water Scheme, a major project expected to significantly improve access to water across the state. Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State. The Ebonyi State Government has intensified efforts to end chronic water scarcity…
Army Announces Major Shake-Up, Redeploys Senior Officers
The Nigerian Army has redeployed several senior officers in a major command reshuffle aimed at strengthening leadership and operational effectiveness across its formations. Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Nigerian Army The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the strategic redeployment of senior officers to…
Radda Approves ₦500m Intervention to Tackle Malnutrition in Katsina
Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda has approved ₦500 million to strengthen the state’s fight against malnutrition, with the funding expected to sustain supplies of life-saving nutrition products and improve treatment efforts. Governor Dikko Radda Governor Dikko Radda has secured the approval of the Katsina State Executive Council for ₦500 million to combat acute malnutrition, alongside…
Relief for Motorists as First Phase of Kara Bridge Repairs Is Completed
The first phase of repair works on the Kara Bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has been completed, with the Federal Government moving ahead with the next stage of the intervention despite traffic disruptions caused by the ongoing project. Traffic stretching to Secretariat Bus Stop, Alausa, yesterday. PHOTO: VICTOR GBONEGUN There was a glimmer of…
NDLEA Arrests Fugitive Drug Kingpin After Two Years
The NDLEA has arrested and repatriated 52-year-old Festus Ibewuike from Benin Republic after more than two years on the run over a 49.70kg heroin seizure at Lagos airport. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested and repatriated Festus Ibewuike, also known as Chidibest Ibewuike, a suspected drug kingpin who had evaded arrest for…
Troops Disrupt Boko Haram, ISWAP Supply Chain in Yobe
Nigerian troops have disrupted a suspected logistics network linked to Boko Haram and ISWAP after seizing motorcycle parts in Yobe State, in an operation aimed at weakening the groups’ mobility and supply channels. Troops of the Northeast Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have arrested two suspected logistic suppliers to Boko Haram and…
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