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The PDP Governors’ Forum has frowned at the rising and uncontrollable debt profile of Nigeria with more than 80 per cent of normal Appropriation spent on debt servicing. Rising from a two-day meeting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom capital, the governors in a communiqué said ‘’All the gains of the PDP Government under Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR, where Nigeria exited its foreign debt obligations have been destroyed. ”Borrowing for frivolous items such as funding the Nigerian Television Authority is scandalous. Money should only be borrowed for productive purposes as Nigeria’s current debt of over N36 Trillion Naira is becoming clearly unsustainable…

The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum has thrown its weight behind the implementation of judicial and legislative autonomy in the Federation and States. In a communiqué issued at the end of their two-day meeting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom capital, the forum said this was in conformity with the extant provisions of the 1999 Constitution. The group reiterated ‘’its call, which seem to have fallen on deaf ears, for the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission to URGENTLY SEND the revised Revenue Allocation Formula to Mr President for onward transmission to the National Assembly for enactment, such that more resources are…

The Senator representing Cross River Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Sandy Onor has faulted claims by the state government to the effect that the governor, Prof Ben Ayade has turned the entire state to an industrial hub in the last six years. The government’s claims came by way of a media attack on Onor, barely 24 hours after the Senator expressed concerns over what he called the disappointing performance of the governor, six years after the people brought him to  power. The government, in a response by Linus Obogo, one of Ayade’s media aides, attacked Onor for…

A group in the country has emphasised the need to encourage the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio’s genuine effort aimed at sustaining peace in the Niger Delta region. In a press statement made available to newsmen in Abuja, National Development Group for Peace, with headquarters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, commended and described his effort as legendary. The statement stated that, “rather than vilify Akpabio for making the trip through the creeks, he should be commended and encouraged to do more for the peace of the region.” Signed by Comrades Oluwagbemiga Akinmade and Peter Koko, President and…

Reprisal attack was Monday averted in Ikot Atasung community in Ikot Ikpene Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State following attack by suspected Fulani herdsmen, resulting in the killing of indigene of the area. It was gathered that the herdsmen attacked the community Sunday and killed one Silvanus Usen while the brother of the deceased, Andrew who was severely injured in the early morning attack had been taken to an undisclosed hospital where he is battling to survive. A local resident who pleaded anonymity told our correspondent on Monday that the timely intervention of some political actors in the village…

Akwa Ibom State government has taken delivery of two new aircraft, A220-300 series for Ibom Air, an airline wholly owned by the state government. The two aircraft arrived at Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo Sunday and a mammoth crowd gathered for a brief reception ceremony attended by the business class, key stakeholders and the governor of Enugu state, Ifeanyi Uguanyi. Speaking, governor Udom Emmanuel described the arrival of the aircraft as a major milestone in the history of aviation development of the state airline. “Today, we are receiving two brand new aircraft, A220-300 series for Ibom Air, 100 percent…

A state banquet for the visiting Peoples Democratic Party Governors is holding at Banquet Hall, Government House, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital. Hosted by Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, the banquet is graced by Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State who is also the PDP Chairman; Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa; Lawrence Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State; and Darius Ishaku of Taraba State. Others were Nyesom Wike, Governor of Rivers State; Douye Diri of Bayelsa; Mahdi Aliyu Gusau, the deputy governor of Zamfara State represented the Governor Bello Matawalle. Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem, Secretary to the State Government welcomed…

The G7 nations have agreed to step up action on climate change, renewing a pledge to raise $100 billion a year to help poor countries cut emissions. After a summit in Britain, G7 leaders also promised to help developing countries move away from coal. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who hosted the three-day meeting, said on Sunday: “We were clear this weekend that action needs to start with us.” However, some environmental groups said the promises lacked detail. Developed countries agreed in 2009 to contribute $100 billion a year in climate finance to poorer countries by 2020. But the target…

Novak Djokovic claimed a 19th grand slam title and became the first man in 52 years to win all four majors twice when he came from two sets down to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in a gripping French Open final on Sunday. The world number one triumphed 6-7 (6/8), 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 over the Greek 22-year-old who was playing in his first slam final. Djokovic is now just one major away from equalling the all-time record of 20 titles, jointly held by Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. It was a second French Open crown for Djokovic after his 2016 victory…

A motley alliance of Israeli parties on Sunday ousted Benjamin Netanyahu, the country’s longest-serving prime minister, and formed a new government in a seismic shift in the country’s turbulent politics. Naftali Bennett, a right-wing Jewish nationalist and former tech millionaire, was to take over at the helm of the eight-party bloc, united only by their shared disdain for the hawkish right-wing leader known as Bibi. Netanyahu, 71, in typically combative style, vowed shortly before his defeat that “if it’s our destiny to be in the opposition, we’ll do so with our heads high until we take down this bad government…