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In what looks like leaving the main drum to beat its sides, Akwa Ibom State government has misfired on the accusations of Policy Alert. Alert, a Civil Society Organisation that promotes fiscal and ecological justice in the Niger Delta, had raised some controversial appropriations made in the Akwa Ibom State 2023 Supplementary Budget. The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly had, in September, passed a Supplementary Budget of N150 billion in addition to N700 billion earlier approved, bringing the total revised budget to N850 billion for 2023 fiscal year. Read also Gov Eno administration obtains N1.2b ‘illegal’ loans – alleges…

A mother-of-three, whose son in viral ”Mummy Calm down” video, has reportedly committed suicide.  Toluige Olokoobi Babalola reportedly took her life in Benin City, Edo state, leaving behind her husband and three children. Toluige and her young son went viral in 2020 when she shared a video of him begging her to “calm down” when she wanted to discipline him. The video resonated with numerous people, including Lagos governor, BabaJide Sanwoolu. An X (formerly Twitter) user, one Samuel shared the sad news and revealed that he was at the scene on Monday afternoon, November 6.

Hilda Baci has felicitated an Irish Chef, new Guinness World Record title in longest marathon cooking claimed to have been won by an individual. Earlier Tuesday, November 7, the Guinness World Record announced that Alan Fisher, from Ireland, is now the record holder for the longest cooking marathon by an individual. Though Fisher clocked in a time of 119 hours 57 minutes, more than 24 hours longer than previous record holder Hilda Baci, the Irish chef’s effort in grabbing the title did not receive elaborate publicity. Related posts Hilda Baci sets new Guinness World Record in longest cooking marathon Tinubu,…

At last, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have declared nationwide strike from Tuesday, November 14, 2023. The leadership of the two unions reached the resolution after an extraordinary National Executive Council meeting on Tuesday in Abuja. Earlier, the organised labour had fixed November 8, 2023 for the strike, though today’s changed the permutation. Related posts Nationwide strike looms over brutal on NLC President  NLC, TUC Suspend Planned Strike Action For 30 Days Breaking: NLC, TUC Declare nationwide strike  The two major labour unions said nationwide mobilisation of members and allies have begun immediately. The…

Barely five months after, Hilda Baci, the Nigerian Jollof Queen, who recently broke a Guinness World Records (GWR) for the longest cook-a-thon, has been officially dethroned. The GWR had in June 2023 announced that Hilda is the new record holder for the longest cooking marathon (individual), after reviewing all footage of the exercise. Although Hilda from Akwa Ibom State in Nigeria attempted to set a record of 100 hours, the GWR officials said a slight mistake on her part affected her set time goal. Related posts Hilda Baci Gets Guinness World Records Confirmation Plaque Marathon cooking: Guinness World Records confirms…

The Appeal Court has stopped two Nigerian ex-Governors from entry into Senate for failing to win the February 25 National Assembly elections. The appellate court in Lagos dismissed the petition by former governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade, of the All Progressives Congress on the election on Saturday. Also, the Court, Abuja, Wednesday, nullified the election of former Governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, as senator representing North East Senatorial District of the state. Read also: Appeal Court Voids popular APC Senator’ election  The court also awarded N500,000 against Ayade in favour of the incumbent senator. The former governor…

Akwa Ibom State Government is ready to reintroduce bursary scheme to its indigenes in the tertiary institutions using digital process to pay same into the beneficiaries’ bank accounts. Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno made this known while addressing the management team of the University of Uyo, who paid him a courtesy visit at Government House, Uyo. The state government paid bursary to its students from 1999 to 2015, but the government stopped payment of the money to its indigenes in tertiary institutions from 2015 to 2023. Related posts NANS Gives A’Ibom Govt A 7-Day Ultimatum To Pay Students’ Bursary…

…As Manchester City wallop Bournemouth Newcastle ended Arsenal’s unbeaten start to the Premier League season as VAR controversially allowed Anthony Gordon’s goal to stand in the Magpies’ explosive 1-0 victory on Saturday. Mikel Arteta’s side were defeated for the first time in 11 league games, with the manner of their loss leaving a bitter taste. Joelinton clearly pushed Arsenal defender Gabriel as the pair challenged for Joe Willock’s cross, with the ball running for Gordon to score from close-range. Related posts Newcastle pile woes for wobbling Chelsea to clinch third spot Arsenal win 2023 Community Shield after defeating Man City …

The Ibom Fish City project is expected generate N500 million revenue in five years and employs between 2000 and 5000 people depending on the scale, says Nigerian Navy. The project, a collaboration between the Akwa Ibom government and Navy Holdings Ltd, a subsidiary of the Nigerian Navy, is a way of exploring the blue economy. This came to fore after Governor Umo Eno and the GMD of Navy Holdings Ltd, Rear Admiral Hamza Kaoje, had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the project on Thursday. Read also Bring your enterpreneurial acumen to bear on Akwa Ibom- body urges Umo…

Akwa Ibom State Government has approved N450 million as counterpart funds for the Nigeria For Women Project, a World Bank project aimed at empowering the women.  Announcing this when he hosted a World Bank delegation led by the Country Director for Nigeria, Mr. Shudham Chaudhury, at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Uyo, Governor Umo Eno said this demonstrated his commitment to ensuring Akwa Ibom State benefits optimally from World Bank initiatives. Eno reaffirmed his administration’s readiness to partner in priority areas of agriculture and rural development, affirming that the organisation’s vision connects with his administration’s ARISE Agenda. Read also…