Police kill three suspected armed robbers in Akwa Ibom: One suspect was arrested while others escaped with bullet wounds, the police said.
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NiMet forecasts three-day sunshine, haziness from Monday: Isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Bayelsa, Rivers, Lagos, Edo ...
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Nigerian governor rejects inclusion of eggs in subsidised food itemswww.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/678511-poor-people-dont-eat-eggs-nigerian-governor-rejects-inclusion-of-eggs-in-subsidised-food-items.html
Hardship: Akwa Ibom govt abandons food subsidy, introduces replacement: Governor Eno announces N1.5 billion interest-free loan for traders in the state.
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VIDEO: Herd of cattle walk along Nigerian highway despite ban on open grazingwww.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/680727-video-herd-of-cattle-walk-along-nigerian-highway-despite-ban-on-open-grazing.html
Why I’m a different kind of PDP member – Akwa Ibom governor: Since his inauguration as governor last year, Umo Eno has been preaching peace and collaboration ...
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SSS arrests four kidnap suspects in Akwa Ibom: The suspects confessed that they are part of the syndicate, according to the SSS.
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Parallex Bank opens Uyo branch: One of the newest commercial banks in Nigeria, Parallex Bank, has opened a new branch in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
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A’Ibom unveils free food scheme, interest-free loans for traders: Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, Tuesday, unveiled a food security programme for all the ...
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Son held for allegedly hacking 75-year-old father to death: A man identified as Okon Edet is now in custody for allegedly macheting his father, Edet Oyoho ...
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Gov Eno extends gully erosion project to protect Uyo custodial centre: The governor said that the decision to extend the scope of the project was to avoid the ...
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End pollution now, N’Delta communities tell oil firms: extractive activities of the multinational oil companies, two communities have called on the multinational ...
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Otti commissions 30km road for rehabilitation: Alex Otti of Abia State formally commissioned the 30-kilometer Arochukwu-Ndiokereke-Okobo-Ozuabam Road for ...
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Killers of soldiers in Delta community aren’t Niger Delta indigenes – Akpabio: “See, I don't want you to conclude. I do not believe that these people are ...
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Rivers APC tackles PDP over Akpabio, Fubara’s banter at Wigwe’s funeral: The All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party in Rivers State are at ...
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Five to die by hanging for killing Rivers vigilante commander: A Rivers State High Court has convicted and sentenced five people to death by hanging for the ...
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Akwa Ibom govt opposes lawyer’s appeal against conviction for contempt: Mr Effiong was convicted for contempt of court by the state chief judge when he appeared ...
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Akwa-Ibom lovers arrested for faking kidnap: Officers of the Akwa Ibom Police Command have arrested a self-kidnap suspect, Imaobong Sampson, and her boyfriend ...
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N10.143 trillion shared among Federal, States, LGs in 2023 – NEITI report: The Federal Government received N3.99 trillion, representing 39.37 percent of the ...
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Inadequate funding, lack of political will stalling A’Ibom road project – Ex-commissioner
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Nigeria’s 0.5% GDP for research, development insufficient – NMDC DG: He said for the country to achieve meaningful development, spending anything less than 2% of ...
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'No turning back' - horsetrekking from Bluff to Picton: Karolin van Onna reminisces about a dream come true, riding 1500 kilometres from Bluff to Picton through ...
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Today's Biggest Headlines
Here are some of the news that you should not miss this morning:
1. Budget padding controversy: Ranking senators get N17bn ... Show more
I received over 6,500 petitions in three years – Rector: The Rector, Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron, Akwa Ibom State, Commodore Duja Effedua (retd.) ...
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Workers demand different minimum wage across geopolitical zones: National Minimum Wage Committee, on Thursday, put forth recommendations for a new minimum wage ...
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Nebbi locals tipped on land rights : Despite these interventions, land rights challenges still prevail in the region
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IWD: Foundation to gift women sanitary pads: AIDS Healthcare Foundation Nigeria said it will distribute free sanitary pads to women in its engagement programmes.
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Quick Glance: International Women's Day: History and Significance
- International Women's Day celebrated on 8 March for over a century.
- Originated from demands for better working conditions and voting rights in the labor movement.
- Clara Zetkin and the UN played key roles in global recognition of the day.
- Global celebrations and themes, emphasizing inclusion and gender equality importance.
Outrage as bandits kidnap 280 pupils from Kaduna schools: Over 280 pupils and teachers of Government Secondary School and LEA primary school at Kuriga ...
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Osun Amotekun arrests suspected inter-state child trafficker: The corps said the vehicle conveying the suspect and the victims to Osun was intercepted in Ifetedo ...
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NLC in Akwa Ibom demands implementation of N35,000 minimum wage: The NLC is demanding the implementation of N35,000 wage award at the state level.
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Why I didn’t follow Akwa Ibom YPP governorship candidate to APC – Ex-campaign official
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Akpabio goofs, says Mobil’s office in Akwa Ibom ought to be in Oron, not Eket: Mr Akpabio gloated over his position as the Senate president, saying ...
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A’Ibom varsity workers serve fresh strike notice : The Joint Action Committee of the non-academic Staff Union of the Akwa Ibom State University ...
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NiMet predicts early rains in Borno, Abia, A’Ibom: The Nigerian Meteorological Agency on Tuesday presented the 2024 Seasonal Climate Prediction in Abuja.
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Payment of gratuity in A’Ibom not by favouritism – Gov aide: Retired workers of all categories in Akwa Ibom State, who have carefully fulfilled all required ...
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MainOne unveils subsea cable system in Akwa Ibom: A statement by the company said the cable system would connect Akwa Ibom State and other underserved regions in ...
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Rivers recruits 500 health workers, promotes 400: Governor Siminalayi Fubara has approved the immediate employment of 500 health workers in the Rivers State ...
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Police hunt killers of two Akwa Ibom siblings: The Akwa Ibom State Police Command said it had ordered a manhunt for the killers of two elderly brothers in Nsit ...
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A’Ibom faults call for probe of FG, state allocations: Akwa Ibom State Govt berated the leadership of the CHRAN in the state for calling for a probe into the ...
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Navy arrests two over fuel smuggling, seizes 5,100 litres of petrol: Operatives of the Nigerian Navy, Forward Operation Base, Ibaka, in Akwa Ibom have arrested ...
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Police extortions, lawmaker’s prediction on naira, other top stories from South-south
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Forum worries as A’Ibom debt profile hits N347.75bn: The Tax Justice and Governance Platform Forum of Akwa Ibom State has raised the alarm over the increasing ...
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1,055 beneficiaries to get N150,000 grant each in Akwa Ibom scheme: He explained that the agency has executed about 450 projects in the state since its ...
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Labour mobilises for protest, tanker drivers strike triggers fuel queues: The organised Labour on Monday began mobilising its members for a nationwide protest ...
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Confed Cup: Kazie’s late goal sends Rivers into q’finals: Defender, Enyinnaya Kazie, scored a late winner to secure passage for Rivers United into the ...
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Don’t disappoint your parents, UNIUYO VC urges matriculating students: The Vice-Chancellor, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Prof. Nyaudoh Ndaeyo ...
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Economic hardship: Man embarks on lone protest in A’Ibom : A 41-year-old man identified as David Ubaha on Monday staged a lone protest in Uyo Akwa Ibom State to ...
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'I wanted to know where my curly hair and dark skin came from:' Cork woman's search for her African roots
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A’Ibom plans bulk purchase agency to address rising food prices: Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has said that his administration has concluded plans to ...
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It’s illogical for varsity JAC to pressure members on strike resumption — A’Ibom: The Akwa Ibom State government has described the call for resumption of strike ...
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Don't grant loans based on recommendations, A'Ibom gov urges BOI
The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has charged the management of the Bank of Industry ... Show more
Wigwe’s parents receive more sympathisers: Governor of Rivers State, Similayi Fubara, Governor of Akwa Ibom, Umo Eno, and Governor Alex Otti of Abia State were ...
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JUST IN: APC chieftain, Cairo Ojougboh dies watching AFCON game: A former member of the House of Representatives who represented the Ika Federal Constituency of ...
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Electoral Act has loopholes, will be amended – A’Ibom Rep: Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Youth Development and member representing ...
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Citizens groan as rice hits N77,000 per bag: Rice, which is arguably one of the commonest consumed staples in the country, has risen to N77,000 per bag.
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How National Cereals Research Institute Made Questionable N141.445m Payment to Najah Consult in 2022
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Eno celebrates wife at 57, commends her dedication, compassion: He also pledged his commitment to ensuring the success of the Golden Initiative for All ...
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A’Ibom CP vows to take security battle to criminal hideouts : The Akwa Ibom CP, Waheed Ayilara has vowed to raid criminal hideouts to fish out all criminal ...
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Re-run Election: YPP candidates in Akwa Ibom defeat PDP in NASS, state assembly election
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Akwa Ibom court orders man’s arrest over refusal to care for children: The court presided over by Justice Ntong Ntong gave the order of committal on Thursday in ...
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A’Ibom rerun: YPP reclaims reps, state assembly seats: Ukpong-Udo is returning to the House of Representatives for a second term, having been first elected into ...
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Two Akwa Ibom kidnap victims yet to be freed 14 days after: An official in charge of the state’s internal security confirmed the incident.
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Sex-for-admission allegation, police extrajudicial killing, other top stories from South-south last week
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PREMIUM TIMES MORNING UPDATES FOR FEBRUARY 10th, 2024.
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SPECIAL REPORT: How local militias are ruining lives ... Show more
Ekiti school pupils’ abductors reject N7m, parents seek support: When we offered them the amount that we have gathered, they rejected it, saying unless the N15m ...
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A’Ibom gov promises to clamp down on criminals: Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has pledged his administration's commitment to combating the security ...
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NNPP governorship candidate lists conditions to return to APC: John Akpanudoedehe said the APC has been unfair to him despite his sacrifices for the party for ...
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Mr Akpabio’s habit of lateness to official public functions dates back to when he served as governor of Akwa Ibom State from 2007 to 2015 and Minister of Niger ... Show more
NDDC vows to complete ongoing N’Delta projects: The Niger Delta Development Commission has re-stated its commitment to complete all its ongoing development ...
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Gunmen behead police inspector in Akwa Ibom: Some yet-to-be-identified gunmen have reportedly beheaded a policeman simply identified as Inspector Osang in Akwa ...
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Re-run Elections: INEC identifies hotspots in three states: INEC highlights some polling units where incidents have been recorded in the ongoing re-run and ...
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Rescue of homeless ex-tennis champion, pipeline explosion, other top stories from South-east
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FERMA repairs roads, links stranded Niger Delta communities: The Federal Roads Maintenance Agency has vowed to sustain the ’Operation Zero Portholes’ and ...
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US committed to Nigeria’s economic growth -Envoy: This is just as he said that the United States was committed to the economic growth and prosperity of Nigeria.
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10 arrested as navy seizes crude oil-laden ship: He, however, added that the suspects and vessel were arrested on December 28, 2023.
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