The House of Representatives has approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request to secure a $516,333,700 syndicated loan from Deutsche Bank AG, marking a significant step in the Federal Government’s plan to finance sections of the ambitious Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway project. The approval was granted during plenary on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, following the presentation and…
Nigeria’s state-owned carrier Ibom Air has announced that its first-ever international flight will depart Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo for Kotoka International Airport in Accra on Saturday, May 2, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s expansion into regional operations. A return flight is scheduled for Sunday, May 3, 2026, according to an…
The Akwa Ibom State Government has activated heightened COVID-19 surveillance measures following the confirmation of a fresh outbreak in neighbouring Cross River State. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ekem Emmanuel, disclosed this in a statement issued in Uyo on Monday, as authorities moved swiftly to prevent any potential spread into the state. Dr. Emmanuel said…
The Government of Cross River State has confirmed an occurrence of COVID-19 within its borders, with health authorities announcing the development during an official briefing in Calabar. The disclosure was made by the state Commissioner for Health, Henry Ayuk, who addressed journalists at a news conference, marking the first confirmed case reported in the state…
The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, on Monday barred journalists from covering the trial of six suspected coup plotters facing prosecution by the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The directive, issued by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, saw reporters ordered out of the courtroom ahead of proceedings, effectively restricting media access to one of Nigeria’s most…
The national leadership of the City Boy Movement has appointed IniAbasi Akpabio, daughter of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, as the State Director of the organisation in Akwa Ibom State, marking a significant development in the group’s expansion strategy across Nigeria. The appointment, confirmed in an official statement issued over the weekend, is part of broader…
Umo Eno, Governor of Akwa Ibom State, has approved the release of ₦123.5 billion to contractors handling newly approved and ongoing road construction projects across the state, in a move aimed at accelerating infrastructure development. The approval, announced in an official statement dated April 10, 2026, followed deliberations by the State Executive Council, according to…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal have accused Nigeria’s electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), of bias and interference in opposition politics, amid growing tensions within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking in an interview with BBC Newsday, Atiku alleged that INEC had acted in a partisan…
