Inter and intra-city transport fares have surged by over 200% in Akwa Ibom State following the closure of petrol stations by the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN). The increase, which took effect on Tuesday, has seen fuel prices rise to between N2,000 and N2,500 per litre. According to reports from LEADERSHIP, the shutdown…
The member representing Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rodney Ebikebina Ambaiowei, has called on the people of Southern Ijaw Constituency 1 to remain calm, united, and committed to working together in the interest of the constituency. Hon. Ambaiowei, a widely respected political leader, made the appeal while addressing APC faithful of…
“I want to sincerely appreciate my colleague commissioner, Honourable Commissioner for Tourism Hon. John Alah, Honourable Commissioner for Special Duties (West) Hon. Michael Magbisa, Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hon. Prof. Beke Sese, Honourable Commissioner for Trade, Industry and Investment, Hon. Dr. Ebieri Jones, and Honourable Commissioner for Ijaw National Affairs, Hon. Chief Godspower Oporomo,”
Nigeria’s Stanley Nwabali on Friday broke a 44-year record for Super Eagles goalkeepers amid the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. This was possible after Nwabali secured four consecutive clean sheets in a major tournament (AFCON). The Chippa United goalkeeper has surpassed Best Ogedegbe’s 1980 record and Alloy Agu’s 1990 3-game streak for Super Eagles…
Predictably, the Hon. member representing Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency also extended congratulations to Hon. Target Segibo, the PDP flag bearer, and his Vice Dr. (Mrs.) Josephine Ekeuwei Akandi as well as the 17 Ward Councillorship Candidates of the PDP in advance of their victory, come Saturday, April 6, 2024.
The Committee operates distinctly in purpose from the National Population Commission (NPC), the constitutionally mandated body responsible for planning, coordinating and conducting censuses in Nigeria.
NPC Chairman Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra It is great to hear that the National Population Commission is taking steps to ensure that the 2023 Census is conducted accurately and efficiently. The recent visit of the Digital Chairman, Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra, to the Functionaries List Finalization Team in Abuja shows the Commission’s commitment to ensuring…
Director Muhammad Abu Salmiya and several other medical personnel detained as Israel continues its Gaza offensive. The Israeli army has arrested the director of al-Shifa Hospital, the largest medical complex in the besieged Gaza Strip. It was gathered that Hospital Director Muhammad Abu Salmiya was held for questioning following “evidence showing that Shifa Hospital, under…
Honorable Federal Commissioner, Mrs. Gloria Izonfuo, representing Bayelsa State in the National Population Commission, urged retiring staff of the Commission to pursue activities that would keep them engaged and active during their retirement. She shared this advice during a send-forth party organized by the Commission for five retiring staff members at the NUJ Press Centre…
“Bayelsa is open for investment and we are looking at what can be done in agro-processing and how to develop our oil palm estate, which has immense potential but still at its teething stage. Based on this partnership, we can establish factories and industries that will foster the relationship between Brampton and Bayelsa.”
