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Governor Umo Eno Inaugurates 14.8km Road Network in Former Governor Udom Emmanuel’s Hometown
As part of activities marking the 39th anniversary of Akwa Ibom State, Governor Pastor Umo Eno on Tuesday, September 22, officially inaugurated a 14.8-kilometer network of internal roads alongside 1.9 kilometers of underground discharge drains in Awa, the hometown of his predecessor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, in Onna Local Government Area. The commissioning ceremony, which…
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Nigeria Emerges as Africa’s 4th-Largest Aviation Market with 18.8M Passengers in 2025, FAAN MD Olubunmi Kuku Reveals
Nigeria recorded over 18.8 million domestic and international air passengers in 2025, solidifying its position as the fourth-largest aviation market in Africa. The figures were disclosed on Tuesday morning, September 22, 2026, by Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). Speaking at an industry stakeholder…
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2027 Coalition Speculation: NNPP Distances Itself From Merger Claims, Warns Against Impostors
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has officially dissociated the party from ongoing political merger and coalition talks ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party leadership warned prospective political aspirants and opposition platforms to avoid dealing with unauthorized individuals and expelled members, whom it labeled as “impostors” claiming…
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Alleged Ribadu Phone-Tapping: Abuja Court Fixes Oct 26 to Decide El-Rufai’s No-Case Submission
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed October 26, 2026, to deliver its ruling on a no-case submission filed by the former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai. The defense motion seeks to quash a five-count amended charge brought against him by the Department of State Services (DSS) over the alleged unlawful…
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White House Launches 24-Hour Digital Streaming Channel ‘Trump TV’ Amid Escalating Press Feud
In an unprecedented escalation of its hostilities with the national press corps, the White House launched a 24-hour official digital video stream on Monday, September 21, 2026, dubbed “TRUMP TV: The Essentials Station.” The state-run broadcast debuted at 7:00 p.m. ET across the White House’s official website and YouTube channel. The platform promises continuous, real-time…
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SOARING FUEL COSTS: FG Urged to Restart State-owned Refineries as Petrol Attain N1,500 Per Litre Nationwide
Rising Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) prices have breached the N1,500 per litre mark across major regions in Nigeria, triggering widespread economic strain for commuters, transport operators, and small businesses. The sharp increase, driven by sustained rallies in global crude oil prices, Middle Eastern geopolitical risks, and recent ex-gantry price adjustments by major domestic refiners, has…