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The Nigerian Police have absolved former Managing Director/CEO of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mr. Nsima Ekere of alleged diversion of $2.5 million. Mr. Nsima Ekere alongside Messrs Techsel Products Limited, Mr. Idorenyin Udo Ekere, Dr. Aniekan Udo Ekere and Utibe Idorenyin Ekere were, between 2011 and 2014 accused of conspiracy, stealing and diversion of the sum of N118 million ($2.5 million as at then) belonging to Akwa Savings & Loans Limited. The petitioner, Abasiama Idong also, in 2017 dragged Ekere before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for same allegations. However, according to the Certified True Copy…

A 100 level student of Microbiology, Nasarawa State University Keffi (NSUK) whose name was Sarah Redemption has reportedly committed suicide. The incident occurred Friday evening at an off-campus lodge near Family and Friends Hotel area, opposite Nasarawa State University, Keffi. Sarah, 21 who is said to be the fourth and last born of the family killed herself after consuming a poisonous substance due to emotions and depression. It was gathered that some students and neighbours made efforts to neutralize and save her from the unfortunate incident by using palm oil but it proved abortive. The lifeless body of the deceased…

The former Niger Delta Development Commission’s (NDDC) Interim Administrator and newly appointed Member (South-South) in the National Council of Privatization (NCP), Mr. Efiong Akwa has penned a short note to the current Senate President, Sen. Godswill Akpabio over the latter’s 61st birth anniversary. Akwa described Akpabio as “a man of grace”. Read his text: “When the hand of God is upon a man, what follows naturally is grace! That same man becomes unstoppable, moving from glory to glory and from one level of greatness to another level of greatness! In the end, whatever the man lays his hands on becomes…

Calabar, the Cross River State capital is returning to its old days of beauty and serenity courtesy of this Season of Sweetness occasioned by its ‘Sweet Prince’ governor, Prince Bassey Otu. This ongoing renovation works on the UJ Esuene Stadium is most significant as the stadium stands at the center of the ancient Calabar town. No doubts, the incumbent administration is trying its best to make Cross Riverians and non-Cross Riverians believe once again in the touristic attribute which the state was once known for. Enjoy the view…

The Federal Government recently announced that it has concluded plans to send N50,000 each to every Nigeria to help ameliorate the impact of the fuel subsidy removal. In a follow up to that promise, Government has opened a portal for interested Nigerias to apply for the grant: The requirements to register are; Surname Other names Email Phone number Gender Residential address State LGA Physically challenged (Yes or No) BVN Date of Birth Bank Account number Account name Business type/sector To apply, kindly visit the website below; https://grant.fedgrantandloan.gov.ng/apply

The Honourable Minister of Humanity and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu has presented thousands of assistive devices to people with disabilities which will be shared across the country, to states and LGAs as her Ministry marks this year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities at the Shehu Yaradua Centre, Abuja. Some of the items she distributed include Orbit readers, collapsible guide claim, iPhone Pro Max with optical characters, typewriters jaw screen readers, laptops with jaws, the talking watch, digital magnifiers, low vision lamps, the charisma share water, the beauty blocks for CWA, the talking toys for CWA, the doorbell for…

President Tinubu has announced the appointment of former NDDC Interim Administration, Dr. Effion Okon Akwa into the National Council on Privatization. Announcing the appointments yesterday, the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr. Ajuri Ngelale also named Oluwole Osin, Mohammed Mustapha Bintube and Olayiwola Yahaya representing South-West, North-East and North-Central respectively in the Council. Meanwhile, Effion Akwa represents South-South as Mr. President charged the new members of the Council to bring the best of their private sector experience to bear in ensuring that Nigerians receive the greatest value and impact from investments that were made on their behalf.

A tweep, Kamiyo Ade with username @Kamiyo_A has shared pictures of Calabar Sea Port receiving a “cargo from China for the construction of a refinery in Akwa Ibom State”. According to Kamiyo’s tweet, the Calabar Port is back to life – a tweet that heralded so much jubilation as people took to comment section to express their happiness, with many saying that the Calabar Port will relive Lagos Port of congestion. See tweet and photos below… https://twitter.com/kamiyo_a/status/1732122167926566923?s=46

The national leadership of Labor Party has made public its position after PDP and 6 other political parties in the country merge to form a coalition against the ruling APC. Teaming up with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the coalition is the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), the Social Democratic Party (SDP), the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the Young Progressive Party (YPP), Allied Peoples Movement (APM), and the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP). These 7 political parties have held a meeting at the national secretariat of SDP in Abuja where they unanimously agreed to join forces in giving APC a…

The new Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) policy has caused serious panic as it announces date to close down all accounts that fail to comply. According to the policy, all bank accounts in Nigeria must be linked to a BVN and a corresponding NIN or be closed down completely. Practically Opay, Palmpay, Moniepoint and other digital banks don’t require BVN and NIN from their customers when creating accounts and as such, are going to be hugely affected if this new policy is implemented. CBN had initially allowed the opening of bank accounts without BVN as part of its efforts to…