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A Department of State Services (DSS) operative, Ikechukwu Emmanuel, has detailed before an Imo State High Court how three suspects were identified and apprehended in connection with the abduction of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members traveling to orientation camps. Testifying before Justice Emeka Orafu, the lead investigator revealed how victims and a bus driver positively identified the defendants during a structured identification parade. The Abduction and Intelligence Tracking The trial, registered under suit number HOU/22C/2026, involves three defendants: Usman Aliyu (alias Chonge), Babangida Aliyu, and Mohamed Ali (alias Smallie Pepper). They are facing a three-count charge bordering…
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has strongly linked his administration’s robust workers’ welfare packages—specifically the 13th-month salary initiative—to mandatory electoral support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming 2027 general elections. Speaking in Asaba during the official inauguration of the Delta State APC Campaign Council for the 2027 polls, Governor Oborevwori unveiled his re-election campaign theme as “MORE Plus” and asserted that civil servants and public workers have a clear stake in backing the ruling party’s continuity. “You Can’t Collect 13th Month and Vote Against APC” Addressing party stakeholders, cabinet appointees, and party faithful, Governor Oborevwori—who chairs the…
The Nigerian Naira exchanged at approximately ₦1,330.95 per US Dollar at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), maintaining relative stability following recent daily market fluctuations. According to official trading data, the official window opened with early spot transactions hovering between ₦1,330.95 and ₦1,332.00 per dollar. Market analysts attribute the prevailing currency stability to sustained diaspora remittance inflows alongside foreign portfolio interest in domestic yield instruments. Parallel Market and Retail Valuations In the unofficial parallel market, street traders and Bureau De Change (BDC) operators across major commercial centers, including Lagos and Abuja, quoted buying rates between ₦1,360 and ₦1,365 per dollar,…
The proposed establishment of state police services in Nigeria has crossed a decisive constitutional hurdle, with 24 State Houses of Assembly officially endorsing the Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill. With 24 states granting legislative concurrence, the bill has now successfully met the mandatory two-thirds constitutional benchmark (24 out of 36 states) required under Section 9 of the 1999 Constitution for a constitutional amendment to proceed to the next phase. Legislative reports indicate that additional State Houses of Assembly are scheduled to conclude committee deliberations and executive sessions next week to transmit their official positions to the National Assembly. Breakdown of State…
IBENO / UYO — Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have launched a series of intelligence-led tactical raids across the state, arresting 15 suspected cultists in the coastal community of Ibeno and apprehending an armed robbery suspect during a hotel swoop in Uyo. The operations, executed under the direct directives of the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, reflect an intensified campaign to dismantle criminal networks, combat cult activity, and eradicate illicit drug hubs across Akwa Ibom State. Coastal Sweep in Ibeno Yields Arrests and Recoveries In the coastal axis, police teams from the Ibeno Divisional Police…
UYO — In a major legislative stride toward strengthening grassroots security architecture, the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has officially adopted and approved the recommendations of its Committee on Inter-Governmental, Political, and Special Matters, throwing its full weight behind the proposed constitutional amendment for the establishment of state police services in Nigeria. The landmark approval followed a thorough review and a unanimous vote by lawmakers during the assembly’s plenary session. Presiding over the sitting, the Speaker of the House, Udeme Otong, emphasized that the decision mirrors the collective aspirations of Akwa Ibom citizens for a more localized, responsive, and…
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare alongside the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), has intensified public health surveillance and border screening measures across all international airports and land borders. The proactive security and health response comes amid heightened global monitoring regarding emerging viral health threats and infectious disease containment strategies coordinated across West Africa and the Africa CDC. Port Health Services on High Alert According to operational directives issued to Port Health Services (PHS) at key gateways—including Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja,…
UYO — The Akwa Ibom State Government has formally dismissed widespread public insinuations and complaints regarding an alleged airline monopoly at the state-owned Victor Attah International Airport (VAIA) in Uyo. The government’s clarification comes amid growing public concerns over soaring airfares and limited seat availability on the Lagos–Uyo and Abuja–Uyo routes. Responding to inquiries from aviation journalists and stakeholders, state airport officials emphasized that claims suggesting the state deliberately restricts competition or blocks rival commercial airlines to protect the state-owned carrier, Ibom Air, are completely baseless. Aviation Growth over Monopoly Speaking on behalf of the government, airport management officials clarified…
Marking Urban October, the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has strongly reaffirmed its commitment to advancing sustainable urban planning, climate resilience, and adequate housing access across Nigeria. Speaking on the strategic vision of the administration, ministry leadership emphasized that the core objective extends beyond merely constructing housing units; the true focus is ensuring that citizens across the nation gain access to affordable, serviced, and well-planned communities. Targeting 100,000 Housing Units Nationwide Under the flagship Renewed Hope Cities and Estates Programme, the Federal Government is aggressively driving its target of delivering 100,000 housing units across the 36 states of…