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October 22, 2020

Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu orders withdrawal of police...

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the withdrawal of all police officers attached to Very Important Persons across the country with immediate effect. The IGP, h...
October 20, 2020

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu declares 24-hour curfew

Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared a 24 hour curfew in the state with effect from today Tuesday, October 20, 2020 by 4:00 pm. The curfew which was made know through hi...
October 20, 2020

CBN releases framework for financing of mass metering

Central Bank of Nigeria – CBN has released its framework for National Mass Metering Programme (NMMP). The framework was released by the Development Financing department of the apex bank ...
October 19, 2020

Edo Government Declares 24-Hour Curfew

The Edo State Government has announced the imposition of a 24-hour curfew across the state to take effect from 4:00 pm, October 19, 2020, till further notice. This was announced by the s...
October 19, 2020

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October 19, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari meets national assembly leadership at Aso...

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday met behind closed door with the leadership of the National Assembly at the Presidential Villa, Abuja over the ongoing END SARS protest. Senate Presid...
October 16, 2020

Trailer runs into #EndSARS protesters at Lekki Toll...

A truck belonging to PHCN reportedly rammed into #EndSARS protesters on Friday morning destroying their cars in the process. Report by one of the protesters has it that the trailer which...
October 16, 2020

Federal Government agrees to pay N30bn earned allowance to...

Federal Government has agreed to release 30 billion naira earned academic allowance to the university lecturers. The money will reportedly be paid in tranches between May 2021 and Februa...
October 16, 2020

The House of Representatives summon IGP Mohammed Adamu...

The House of Representatives has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Inspector General of Police, Adamu Mohammed to appear before its joint committee on justice, human rights, police affair...
October 16, 2020

People In History (Aretha Franklin)

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October 16, 2020

People In History (Fela Kuti)

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October 16, 2020

People In History (Nelson Mandela)

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October 15, 2020

Federal Government approves re-opening of NYSC camps nationwide on...

The Federal Government has approved the reopening of all camps where the National Youth Service Corps orientation exercises are scheduled to take place on November 10. This was disclosed...
October 14, 2020

Federal Government urge Nigerians to report Covid 19 issues...

Federal Government has urged Nigerians to visit and utilize the newly deployed health platform to report issues around COVID-19 and other infectious diseases in their various locations. ...
October 14, 2020

34-year-old Nigerian in race to become Governor of US...

Austin Chenge, an indigene of Benue State in Nigeria, is set to challenge USA Representative Lamar Smith for the ticket to become governor of the US state of Michigan, under the Republican ...
October 14, 2020

US Supreme Court nominee Amy Barrett evades questions on...

US Supreme Court nominee Amy Barrett has evaded questions about her views on key issues on day two of her Senate confirmation hearing. She stated she had "no agenda" and vowed to stick t...
October 14, 2020

Akwa Ibom State governor, Udom Emmanuel commends President Muhammadu...

Akwa Ibom State governor, Udom Emmanuel, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari, for his prompt response to concerns of youths over activities of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, of ...
October 13, 2020

IGP Mohammed Adamu creates Special Weapons and Tactics Team...

The Inspector General of Police Mohammed Adamu has created a new unit known as Special Weapons and Tactics -SWAT Team which will fill the gaps arising from the dissolution of the defunct SA...
October 13, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari nominates his SA on Social Media,...

President Muhammadu Buhari has forwarded to the Senate for Screening and subsequent confirmation, his Special Assistant, Social Media, Lauretta Onochie as a National Commissioner for the In...
October 13, 2020

Youths in Uyo Akwa Ibom State capital stage #END...

The #ENDSARS protests continued today in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State Capital as hundreds of youths took to the street despite dissolution of the police unit some days ago by the Inspector General...
October 13, 2020

Akwa Ibom State Executive Council receives 2021 budget estimates...

Akwa Ibom State Executive Council has received and considered the 2021 budget estimates of the state government from the Commissioner for Finance. Commissioner for Information and ...
October 13, 2020

Senate President, Ahmad Lawan charges Federal Character Commission on...

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has charged the Federal Character Commission to ensure equitable distribution of employment opportunities among all the states of the federation. La...
October 13, 2020

Training of new police unit to replace disbanded SARS...

The Inspector-General General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, says the training of a new police unit to replace the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad will commence next week. He promised t...
October 12, 2020

Chinese city of Qingdao to test entire population of...

Chinese city of Qingdao has announced that it will be testing its entire population of nine million people for Covid-19 over a period of five days. Qingdao Municipal Health Commission sa...
October 12, 2020

Aggrieved PDP chairmanship aspirants in Etinan local government area...

weeks after the PDP chairmanship and councillorship nomination exercise in Etinan local government area, the hurts and grievances generated by the process according to aggrieved aspirants h...
October 12, 2020

Nigeria Employers Consultative Association releases report showing about 102...

The Nigeria Employers Consultative Association, NECA, has released its latest report which shows a 10 percentage point rise in the number of the extreme poor in the country against the 2019...
October 12, 2020

Federal Government extends suspension of new electricity tariff by...

The Federal Government has extended the suspension of the new electricity tariff by one week. Chairman, Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission -NERC, Professor James Momoh, said this...
October 8, 2020

Nigeria Football Federation confirm change in venue for international...

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that the venue for the international friendly match between Nigeria and Algeria has been changed. The match, initially scheduled to hold ...
October 8, 2020

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala reaches final stage in race towards becoming...

The World Trade Organization – WTO is set to have its first female leader after Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and South Korea’s Yoo Myung-hee made it through to the final run-off. This i...
October 8, 2020

Eight people killed in Lagos gas plant explosion

Many properties have been destroyed as a gas explosion engulfed the Baruwa area of Iyana Paja, Lagos earlier today. Reports from Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), disclos...
October 7, 2020

Federal Government begins revalidation of N-Power Batches A and...

The Federal Government has directed Batches A and B beneficiaries of the N-Power Program who were earlier omitted from the payment of their stipends to report to their various state focal p...
October 7, 2020

CAS postpones Siasia’s hearing again

The Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) has postponed a hearing on the appeal filed by former Super Eagles Manager, Samson Siasia, over his life ban by FIFA to February 2021. The case,...
October 7, 2020

People In History (Cecil Rhodes)

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October 7, 2020

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October 7, 2020

People In History (Kwame Nkrumah)

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October 7, 2020

People In History (Bob Marley)

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October 7, 2020

Akwa Ibom records one case in new 188 Covid-19...

Akwa Ibom has recorded one case among the new 188 cases of coronavirus reported by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control - NCDC. In a tweet by NCDC, the new reported cases take the tota...
October 6, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari to present 2021 budget to National...

President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the National Assembly informing lawmakers that he will be presenting the 2021 budget at a joint sitting on Thursday, October 8th by 11 am. In a ...
October 5, 2020

Residents acknowledge roles of teachers in nation-building as 2020...

As the world celebrates the 2020 Teachers Day today, teachers have been commended for their commitment to human development exemplified in their role in child education and nation building....
October 5, 2020

Universities senior workers begin 14-day warning strike over Integrated...

The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities- SSANU has directed its members to proceed on a 14-day warning strike from today, Monday, over alleged inconsistencies in the Integrated...
October 5, 2020

People In History (Chinua Achebe)

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October 2, 2020

People In History (Abraham Lincoln part-2)

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October 2, 2020

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October 2, 2020

People In History (Albert Einstein)

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October 2, 2020

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson wishes U.S President, Donald...

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has wished U.S President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump a rapid recovery from Covid-19. President Trump said he and First Lady Melania hav...
October 2, 2020

Federal Government orders resumption of unity schools in Nigeria

The Federal Government has ordered unity schools in the country, earlier closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, to reopen on Monday October 12th. Minister of Education, Adamu Ad...
October 2, 2020

Trump and wife Melania test positive for COVID-19

United States President, Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump have both tested positive for the COVID-19. The president disclosed this via his official twitter handle, adding tha...
October 1, 2020

Nigerians express divergent views as country marks 60th independence...

As Nigeria celebrates her 60th independence day anniversary today, having gained independence on October 1, 1960 from the former British colonial government, Nigerians have continued to exp...
September 30, 2020

Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly makes move to...

The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has considered a Motion on urgent need to rid the premises of former Uyo Main Market of miscreants terrorizing the area mostly at night. Member repr...
September 30, 2020

FG declares Thursday, October 1, as public holiday to...

Federal Government has declared Thursday, October 1, as public holiday in commemoration of the nation’s 60th Independence day Anniversary Celebration. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Areg...
September 28, 2020

People In History (Muhammad Ali)

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September 28, 2020

Arsenal seek to end Liverpool’s long unbeaten home streak...

Arsenal will go into today’s clash against Liverpool with the hope to end their long unbeaten run in the Premier League at Anfield. It is the first of two meetings between Liverpool and ...
September 28, 2020

England to fine citizens £10,000 over refusal to self-isolate

England says refusing to self-isolate when told to is now illegal, with fines of up to 10,000 pounds. Reports say anyone who tests positive for Covid-19, or has been told they have been ...
September 28, 2020

Labour suspends proposed strike, as Federal Government reverses electricity...

Organized labour has suspended the proposed strike action earlier scheduled to commence today over increase in prices of petrol and electricity tariff. The suspension was contained in a ...
September 28, 2020

Federal government to reopen land borders soon

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, has said the federal government may reopen the land borders soon. Osinbajo stated this when he was responding to a question on the continued closure of the ...
September 25, 2020

Federal Government cautions applicants against paying fee for MSMEs...

The Federal Government says applicants will not pay any ‘facilitation fee’ to access its intervention grant for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises -MSMEs, and cautions unsuspecting applica...
September 25, 2020

Kim Jong-un issues apology for killing of a South...

North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un has issued a rare personal apology for the killing of a South Korean. Kim reportedly told his South Korean counterpart Moon Jae-in that the "disgraceful ...
September 25, 2020

AKSG rules out restriction of movement in tomorrow’s monthly...

The Akwa Ibom State government has announced that there will be no restriction of movement in this month’s general sanitation holding tomorrow Saturday, 26th September. According to a re...
September 25, 2020

Manchester United make final £90M bid for Sancho

Manchester United have reiterated their resolve to sign Jadon Sancho as they will be submitting a £90million bid for the English International next week in an attempt to prise the England s...
September 25, 2020

Selena Gomez,flaunts scar from 2017 kidney transplant

Actress and award-winning singer Selena Gomez, three years after her kidney transplant, took to Instagram to open up about the scars from the surgery. READ ALSO:Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik...
September 25, 2020

AKS Governor Udom Emmanuel commissions projects in Eket and...

Akwa Ibom state Governor Udom Emmanuel has assured the people of Eket and its environs that all the projects initiated by his administration in the area, including the remodeling of Eket me...
September 25, 2020

Labour waves aside ruling stopping Monday’s strike as talks...

The Abuja Vacation Judge of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Galadima has granted an order of interim injunction restraining the NLC and TUC of Nigeria from embarki...
September 24, 2020

People In History (Akwa Ibom State At 33)

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September 24, 2020

Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik Welcome a Baby Girl

Former One Direction member, Zayn Malik and his supermodel partner, Gigi Hadid have welcomed their first child, a baby girl. READ ALSO:US President Donald Trump suggests he will not comm...
September 24, 2020

People In History (Andre the Giant)

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September 24, 2020

US President Donald Trump suggests he will not commit...

US President Donald Trump has refused to commit to a peaceful transfer of power if he loses November's election. The president told a news conference at the White House."Well, we'll have...
September 24, 2020

Barcelona announce Suarez Departure

Barcelona has officially announced the departure of Luiz Suarez to Atletico Madrid.The Catalan giants made the announcement in a statement released on their official website. Suarez is n...
September 24, 2020

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, inaugurates newly...

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, has inaugurated the newly constructed office Complex of the State Council of Chiefs, with a charge on the royal fathers for continued support ...
September 24, 2020

Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel officially launches state’s...

Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel has officially launched the state’s symbols which comprises of the State Flag, Anthem, Coat of Arms and Creed as part of activities to mark the 33rd a...
September 24, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari to attend Guinea Bissau's independence celebration...

President Muhammadu Buhari will today depart Abuja for Bissau to attend ceremonies celebrating the National Day of the Republic of Guinea Bissau. President Buhari is expected to join the...
September 24, 2020

Akwa Ibom State Government issues detailed directives on reopening...

Akwa Ibom State Government has issued detailed directives on the reopening of schools for full academic activities in the state, stressing that primary six classes, who had already resumed ...
September 23, 2020

AKEES Boss, Elder Ufot Ebong, urges youths to venture...

As the state marks its 33rd anniversary of creation amidst the global economic downturn caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, the initiator of the Akwa Ibom Employment Enterprise Scheme -AKEE...
September 23, 2020

Governor Udom Emmanuel renews commitment to his completion agenda...

Akwa Ibom state governor Udom Emmanuel has renewed commitment to his completion agenda as Akwa Ibom marks its 33rd anniversary of state creation today. The governor stated this in his st...
September 21, 2020

Rohr set to invite Ejuke, two others for Super...

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has revealed he will include CSKA Moscow winger Chidera Ejuke, and Austria-based duo, Samson Tijani and Tobias Lawal in his squad for next month’s friendlies ...
September 21, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari meets with President of Ghana, Nana...

President Muhmmadu Buhari has held a closed-door meeting with President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Personal Assistant to the President on N...
September 21, 2020

Federal government urged to double efforts in ensuring lasting...

As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark the 2020 International Day of Peace today, the federal government has been urged to double its efforts in ensuring lasting peace across all pa...
September 21, 2020

Member Representing Uyo federal constituency, Michael Enyong empowers constituents...

The member representing Uyo, Uruan, Nsit Atai, Ibesikpo Asutan Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Michael Enyong, popularly known as 'Baba Ntan' has empowered 33 persons ...
September 21, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates Governor Godwin Obaseki on election...

President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the election process in Edo State which led to the victory of Governor Godwin Obaseki as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission -...
September 21, 2020

Governor Udom Emmanuel reiterates commitment to economic prosperity of...

Akwa Ibom state Governor Udom Emmanuel has reassured the people of the state of his commitment to building on the economic and political foundations of past leaders of the state in order to...
September 18, 2020

National Broadcasting Commission Uyo zone promises to maintain cordial...

The newly deployed Zonal Director National Broadcasting Commission NBC Uyo, Henry Asagba, has promised to maintain the longstanding cordial relationship that has existed between Planet 101....
September 18, 2020

FG apologises for misleading tweet requiring account holders to...

The federal government has apologised for a misleading tweet that went up yesterday, regarding the completion of self-certification forms by Reportable Persons, which directed all account h...
September 18, 2020

House of Assembly receives Executive Bill on Establishment of...

The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has received an Executive Bill from Governor Udom Emmanuel for enactment into law on the need for Akwa Ibom State to have her official symbols. ...
September 17, 2020

Senate President, Ahmad Lawan advocates for constitutional roles for...

Senate President, Ahmad Lawan says for Nigeria to surmount security challenges confronting it, traditional rulers in the country should be given specific roles to be enshrined in the Consti...
September 17, 2020

Over 200 prisoners escape from Ugandan jail

Officials have confirmed that more than 200 prisoners have escaped from a jail in north-east Uganda, bringing the local town to a standstill while security forces try to track them down. ...
September 17, 2020

FG dismisses seven-day ultimatum given by Trade Union Congress

Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, has dismissed the seven-day ultimatum given the federal government by the Trade Union Congress-TUC to reverse the new fuel price or f...
September 4, 2020

Federal government receives Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine

The Nigerian Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire has received samples of Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine from Russia’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Alexey Shebarshin. A statement issued by the Minist...
September 4, 2020

Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors threaten nationwide strike from...

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has threatened to begin another nationwide strike starting from September 7. A statement signed by the President, Dr Aliyu Sokomba; Secretary...
September 4, 2020

Senate Ad-hoc committee on the Review of the 1999...

The Senate Ad-hoc committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution has formally commenced the process of further alteration to the provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The C...
September 3, 2020

Buhari approves release of foodstuffs from national reserves

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the release of foodstuffs from national reserves, as part of measures to tackle the high cost of food prices. The statement which was made known t...
September 3, 2020

Brazil's male and female teams set to be paid...

The Brazil’s football association (CBF) has announced that Brazil’s women’s national players will get the same pay as male players for representing their country. The CBF disclosed that ...
September 1, 2020

AKSG forbids unapproved COVID-19 testing in the state, endorses...

Akwa Ibom State Government says the only approved Standard for COVID-19 testing in the state is the PCR test. Secretary to the State Government and Chairman, State COVID-19 Management Te...
September 1, 2020

Abuja resident doctors embark on indefinite strike

Abuja Resident Doctors, federal capital territory administration have embarked on an indefinite strike taking effect from today Tuesday September 1. The statement which was announced in ...
September 1, 2020

Chukwueze Face Nwakali In LaLiga opening weekend as New...

Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze will clash with compatriot, Kelechi Nwakali when Villarreal CFhost newly prompted SD Huesca in the opening weekend of the 2020/2021 Laliga season as fi...
August 31, 2020

Supreme Court Upholds election of Governor Yahaya Bello of...

The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State. The judgement delivered on Monday by the Apex Court disagreed with the appeal filed on a five grounds ...
August 31, 2020

Akpeyi Injured in Kaizer Chiefs away defeat

Super Eagles goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi may be in for a lengthy spell on the sidelines following a nasty injury during the Kaizer Chiefs’ 1-0 loss to Bidvest Wits at the FNB Stadium in Johann...
August 28, 2020

Helicopter crashes into building in Ikeja

Panic looms in the Opebi area of Ikeja, Lagos as a helicopter has reportedly crashed into a building. The incident occurred at about 12:17 pm, at Salvation Road, Opebi, Lagos.Sources say th...
August 28, 2020

Naomi Osaka to play in WTA Western and Southern...

Japan’s Naomi Osaka has reversed her decision to withdraw from the WTA Western and Southern Open semi-finals, saying she will now play the match that has been rearranged for today August 28...
August 28, 2020

FG postpones resumption of international flights to September 5

The Federal Government has postponed the resumption date for international flights, into and out of Nigeria, from August 29, 2020 to September 5, 2020. Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika,...
August 27, 2020

President Buhari approves N10 billion for transport workers

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved N10 billion as survival funds for transport workers and operators in the country. The Minister of State for Transportation, Gbemisola Saraki, who ...
August 25, 2020

Ronaldinho released after 5 months detention

Former Brazil star Ronaldinho was released on Monday by a Paraguayan judge after spending five months in detention over a forged passport. Prosecutors said they did not believe he took p...
August 25, 2020

Fresh clashes erupt during protest in Wisconsin following police...

Police fired tear gas on Monday when a protest demanding racial justice in the city of Kenosha, Wisconsin turned violent, as rage continues to build in the US after the shooting of a black ...
August 24, 2020

Governor Udom Emmanuel dismisses Nigeria Bureau of Statistics unemployment...

Akwa Ibom State State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, has charged agencies responsible for data generation in the country to always come out with reliable data that can aid the country in planning...
August 24, 2020

People In History (Life and Times of James Arthur...

James Arthur Harris, better known by the ring name Kamala, was an American professional wrestler. Nicknamed "The Ugandan Giant", Kamala portrayed a fearsome and simpleminded Ugandan who wre...
August 20, 2020

Liverpool face Leeds in EPL opening game, new season...

Premier League champions Liverpool will face-off Championship winners Leeds United while Arsenal welcome Fulham in the opening weekend of the 2020/2021 Premier League season, following the ...
August 19, 2020

Nigerian scholars stranded as government fails to pay...

Most of the Nigerian student who landed scholarships abroad with a scholarship from a Nigerian government agency have been left stranded as the government agency has allegedly failed to pay...
August 18, 2020

AKSG announces immediate re-opening of livestock markets

Akwa Ibom State government has announced the immediate re-opening of livestock markets in the state for commercial activities. The market was earlier closed by the state government...
August 17, 2020

Bayelsa Governorship Election Tribunal nullifies election of Governor Douye...

The Bayelsa Governorship Election Tribunal has nullified the election of Governor Douye Diri. The Tribunal has ordered INEC to order a fresh election within 90 days. READ ALSO: Akwa I...
August 14, 2020

NPFL Clubs begin signing of players ahead of 2020/2021...

Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clubs have intensifiedpreparations for the 2020/21 season, which has been tentatively fixedfor September/October as they begin to sign players. ...
August 13, 2020

Akwa Ibom State Government orders fresh conduct of 2019...

Akwa Ibom State Government has ordered for a fresh conduct of the 2019 promotion interview for qualified civil servants from Grade level 7 and above in the state. The State commissioner...
August 12, 2020

Onuachu named in Belgian pro league team of the...

Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu has been named in Belgian Pro League Team ofthe Week after matchday one of the 2020/2021 Belgian top flight league season. The 26-year-old came off the ...
August 11, 2020

Stoke City make Mikel primary transfer target

English Championship outfit Stoke City is reportedly eyeing a move forformer super eagles captain John Obi Mikel. The 33-year-old Nigeria international is currently a free agent afteracr...
August 10, 2020

JAMB to postpone date for commencement of 2020/2021 admission...

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board-JAMB says that it is considering a new date, for the commencement of 2020 admission exercise. JAMB spokesman, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, who disclo...
August 7, 2020

Tekashi 69 gives out $100 bil each to fans...

Tekashi 69 caught on camera giving back to the society. The rapper was seen dishing out a $100 bil each to fans and the general public. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vArsduw23gs O...
August 7, 2020

BBNaija 2020:"There was no penetration only Cuddling" -Ka3na

The first evicted house mate of BBNaija season5 #Bbnlockdown ka3na also known as “The Boss Lady” has clearly stated in an exclusive interview with our partners the BBC pidgin that there was...
August 6, 2020

Nursing mothers tasked on exclusive breastfeeding for at least...

As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to celebrate this Year's World Breastfeeding Week, nursing mothers have been urged to practice a minimum of six months exclusive breastfeeding of infa...
August 5, 2020

Governor Udom Emmanuel approves review of curfew to start...

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel has approved a review of the subsisting curfew to start from 10pm to 6am daily with effect from Tuesday, August 4. The approval was comfirmed in ...
August 4, 2020

Dr. Ukpong Appointed Honorary Special Adviser On Health Matters

The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel has appointed Dr. Dominic I. Ukpong as Honorary Special Adviser on Health Matters with immediate effect. He will be reporting directly to the...
August 3, 2020

Shoprite begins process to leave Nigeria after 15 years

South Africa’s biggest grocery retailer, Shoprite, has disclosed the commencement of a formal process to discontinue its operations in Nigeria Shoprite Holdings Limited made this known o...
July 31, 2020

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, advises the poor to use...

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday (July 30) told the poor to use gasoline as "disinfectant", amid soaring number of new coronavirus infections in the country. The some wh...
July 31, 2020

Former FIFA Pres. Blatter calls for successors suspension

Former FIFA president Joseph Sepp Blatter has called for hissuccessor, Gianni Infantino, to be suspended by the world footballgoverning body after criminal proceedings were launched against...
July 30, 2020

ESPERANCE TERMINATES CONTRACT WITH LOKOSA

Espérance Sportive de Tunis have parted ways with Nigerian strikerJunior Lokosa on mutual consent.The four-time CAF Champions League winners announced Lokosa’sdeparture on their official Tw...
July 30, 2020

Donald Trump calls for delay of 2020 US Presidential...

US President Donald Trump has called for a delay of the 2020 US Presidential election. Trump stated this earlier in his tweet that the "Universal Mail-In Voting” (not Absentee Voting) in 2...
July 29, 2020

Udoma Udo Udoma appointed as Pro-Chancellor Akwa Ibom State...

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel has approved the appointment of Senator Udoma Udo Udoma as the pro-Chancellor of the Akwa Ibom State University. In a statement signed by the Secr...
July 29, 2020

PEOPLE IN History ( Pieter Willem Botha )

https://soundcloud.com/planet101fm/life-and-times-of-pieter-willem-botha-12-january-1916-31-october-2006 Pieter Willem Botha This week's edition of people in history takes a look at the...
July 27, 2020

ROMA EYES SWOOP FOR VICTOR MOSES

Italian Serie A outfit AS Roma are interested in landing Nigerian wing-back, Victor Moses who is currently on loan at Inter Milan fromChelsea, reports Calciomercato. 29-year-old Moses is...
July 24, 2020

House of Representatives to sue Minister of Niger Delta...

House of Representatives has resolved to sue Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, for alleged perjury and defamation of the parliament. Akpabio had on Monday, while...
July 21, 2020

NOC to decide on distribution of IOC palliative tomorrow.

The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) will meet tomorrow to agree onways to disburse the $100 million palliative package, given to them bythe International Olympic Committee(IOC). The IOC ...
July 16, 2020

PAUL ONUACHU RECOVERS FROM CORONAVIRUS

Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu has recovered from coronavirus andwill feature in a friendly game for his Belgian Pro Leagueclub KRC Genk on Friday. The 26-year-old tested positive for...
July 15, 2020

US firm moderna covid19 vaccine, heads to final phase...

Moderna, a US biotech firm has said that it would proceed to the final stage of human trial for its COVID19 vaccine on the 27th of July 2020. This announcement was made on Tuesday, followin...
July 15, 2020

NAF Loses 1st Combat Female Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile

Nigeria Air Force (NAF) has announced the tragic loss of its first female combatant helicopter pilot, Tolulope Arotile, who died barely eight months after she was winged and conferred with ...
July 13, 2020

Nelson Mandela's daughter,Zindzi Mandela, Dies at 59

Daughter of South African icon Nelson Mandela dies at 59. Zindzi Mandela was the South African Ambassador to Denmark. According to the report by SABC, Zindzi Mandela died in a Johannesbu...
July 13, 2020

Leader of ‘One Million Boys’ shot dead in Ibadan

The leader of a dangerous group, One Million boys, BIOLA EBOLA has been shot dead in Ibadan. Information gathered was that he has been placed on the wanted list by the police, after a repor...
July 10, 2020

Seoul Mayor Park Won-Soon, Found Dead After 7-Hour Search

The mayor of Seoul, South Korea – Park Won-Soon has been found dead in the mountains. This was after an over Seven Hours Search launched by about 600 police officers and firefighters in Seo...
July 10, 2020

Senate President Conderms N81bn financial recklessness allegation and misappropriation...

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the allegations of financial recklessness and misappropriation of funds leveled against the Interim Management Committee of the Niger Del...
July 9, 2020

Forum of retired primary school teachers in Akwa Ibom...

Forum of retired primary school teachers and next of kin of dead primary school teachers in Akwa Ibom State have appealed to the State Government to commence the payment of backlog of pensi...
July 9, 2020

Wife of Akwa Ibom State governor, Mrs. Martha Udom...

Wife of Akwa Ibom State governor, Martha Emmanuel has advised female youths in the State to shun the get-rich-quick syndrome and unhealthy competition. Martha who gave the advice w...
July 9, 2020

Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo Reacts To Allegation Of Receiving...

Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has reacted to reports that former acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, gave him N4billion. Reports had clai...
July 9, 2020

PDP calls for immediate prosecution of Ibrahim Magu

The Peoples Democratic Party -PDP has said the suspended acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission -EFCC, Ibrahim Magu must be made to face prosecution. The PDP...
July 9, 2020

Nigeria's coronavirus cases exceed 30,000, with 460 new report

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 460 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 30,249. Also, the deat...
July 9, 2020

Federal Government postpones school resumption indefinitely

The Federal Government has canceled the resumption of schools for graduating classes. This was announced by the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, while speaking to journalists after th...
July 4, 2020

COVID 19: How Akwa Ibom Police Commissioner allegedly short-changed...

By Tony Esin Indications have emerged that Akwa Ibom State Police Command might have short-changed their officers and men in the payment of COVID-19 duty allowance. Already, there is ...
July 3, 2020

Federal government uncovers financial anomalies in Nigerian Law School...

The Office of Auditor-General of the Federation has said it uncovered several anomalies in the financial records of the Nigerian Law School. The Audit report presented to the Senate, ind...
July 3, 2020

Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel announces lifting of...

Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel has announced the lift of ban on funeral and marriage ceremonies within the state, effective Saturday, July 4 this year. Governor Emmanuel who anno...
July 2, 2020

Passengers in Uyo express mixed feelings over commencement of...

Passengers have expressed mixed feelings following the approval by President Muhammadu Buhari for the commencement of interstate travelling which was halted due to coronavirus. President...
July 2, 2020

NLC Akwa Ibom state faults state government’s plans to...

Nigeria Labour Congress-NLC, Akwa Ibom State Chapter has condemned the alleged plans by the state government to slash the salaries of public officers in the state, in view of the ravaging e...
July 1, 2020

My Man disappeared on the day he was supposed...

.Hello Mimi, I need to share my experiences with the family to help me. There has been a man who reached out to me telling me he loves me and he wants to marry me. I gave it a chance sin...
June 29, 2020

ASUU President Biodun Ogunyemi urges federal government not to...

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has kicked against the reopening of schools by the Federal Government due to the COVID-19 pandemic currently ravaging the country. ASUU Na...
June 29, 2020

Presidential taskforce on COVID-19 announces lifting of ban on...

The presidential taskforce on COVID-19 has announced the lifting of ban on interstate travels from 1st July 2020. The National Coordinator of the PTF, Sani Aliyu announced this as the pr...
June 29, 2020

Akwa Ibom records three new cases of Covid-19 in...

Akwa Ibom State has recorded three new cases of Covid-19 among the 490 latest results announced by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control -NCDC. The report brings the total number o...
June 25, 2020

Dubai Police Arrest Nigerian Instagram Celebrity, Ramon Olorunwa Abass...

A video released by Dubai Media Office stated that Ramon Olorunwa Abass popularly known as HushPuppi was investigated and arrested on multiple fraud charges for crimes committed in differen...
June 25, 2020

BREAKING: Yobe governor Mala Buni appointed APC caretaker committee...

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the APC has just been dissolved,the dicision was taken today at the Party's NEC meeting which took place at State House Abuja. The President's Per...
June 25, 2020

Police seal off APC’s National Secretariat ahead of...

The National Secretariat of All Progressives Congress-APC has been sealed off by Police operatives for the second time this week. Reports say two hillux patrol vans and two Peugeot 604 c...
June 24, 2020

World Bank approves 750 million dollars for Nigeria’s Power...

The World Bank has approved a 750 million dollar International Development Association credit for Nigeria’s Power Sector Recovery Operation to improve electricity supply. The Bank made t...
June 23, 2020

US President Donald Trump suspends work visas till year...

Trump administration has suspended temporary work visa and H-IB for foreigners till the end of the year .This he did as an effort to stop immigrants from entering the country. Top US of...
June 23, 2020

Hollywood Writer And philanthropist , Steve Bing, Commits Suicide

Steve Bing, a producer, philanthropist and screenwriter, has died by suicide in Los Angeles. He was 55. Police and the coroner's office said he jumped from a Century City apartment building...
June 22, 2020

Justin Bieber refutes allegation of 2014 sexual assault

Justin Bieber has refuted allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman going by the name of "Danielle" in 2014 Bieber responded to the woman, who tweeted from an anonymous account Satu...
June 22, 2020

Akwa Ibom government seals Christ Embassy Church in Uyo...

The Akwa Ibom State Government has sealed up the Christ Embassy Church, Nung Akpa Ime branch, State House of Assembly Road, off Nsikak Eduok Avenue till further notice. According to a st...
June 17, 2020

Akwa Ibom Women take campaign against rape to Uruan

Women in Akwa Ibom have taken the state-wide campaign and sensitization against rape and gender-based violence to Uruan local government area, warning that henceforth perpetrators of rape w...
June 16, 2020

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki Finally Dumps APC

Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki ,has formally resigned from the All Progressive Congress (APC) The Governor made this known earlier today after meeting President Muhammadu Buhari at th...
June 16, 2020

Schools to reopen soon says the Minister of State...

Ahead of the reopening of schools and universities, the Federal Government has listed six conditions every learning institution in the country must meet before they can reopen for academic ...
June 16, 2020

Online Survey

We Need Your Feedback! CLICK HERE https://docs.google.com/…/1JHOOqXk6oUyZoRbrHtgUZMvKAz…/edit… For us at Planet FM, this social media listening project became very necessary because w...
June 15, 2020

People In History (Majek Fashek)

https://soundcloud.com/planet101fm/majek-fashek Majekodunmi Fasheke, popularly known as Majek Fashek (March 1963 – 1 June 2020) was a Nigerian singer-songwriter and guitarist.He was be...
June 12, 2020

June 12, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari's Full Democracy Day...

NATIONAL BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI ON DEMOCRACY DAY, JUNE 12TH 2020 Read the speech by the President below: Fellow Nigerians,1. The 2020 celebration of Democracy Day mar...
June 9, 2020

CMC FELICITATE WITH PLANET 101.1 FM, UYO ON THEIR...

It is being said that ‘’the journey of a thousand miles begin with a step’’. From there on, every move made by the initiator inches him closer to the place of life, destiny and vision. So ...
June 1, 2020

Members of Nigeria Union of Journalist, Akwa Ibom State...

Akwa Ibom State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists -NUJ has applauded the Chairman of Uruan Local Government Area, Henry Udofia, for the achievements recorded by his administration...
June 1, 2020

AKSG gives approval for reopening of churches on June...

The Akwa Ibom State Government has approved the reopening of churches in the state on Sunday, June 07, 2020. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Char...
June 1, 2020

People In History (TONY OLADIPO ALLEN)

https://soundcloud.com/planet101fm/life-and-times-of-tony-oladipo-allen-agust-12-1940-30-april-2020 Tony Oladipo Allen was widely hailed as one of the founders of Afrobeat alongside hi...
May 28, 2020

THE MADRINA

These few days has been eventful with so many stories flying around the media on what transpired between Cynthia Morgan, Jude okoye and her Ex-manager Joy Tongo. Prior to this letter da...
May 28, 2020

STIGMA AROUND MENSTRUATION

Menstruation or period is normal vaginal bleeding that occurs as part of a woman's monthly cycle. Every month a woman’s body prepares for pregnancy. If no pregnancy occurs, the uterus...
May 28, 2020

UNICEF Appoints Cobham Asuquo as National Ambassador.

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) yesterday appointed the award-winning Nigerian Musician,producer and song writer, Cobhams Asuguo, as it's National Ambassador. United Nations...
May 22, 2020

LOW INCOME EARNERS EXEMPTED FROM TAX PAYMENT: GOVERNOR OF...

Our responsibility from today going forward is to put an end to illegal taxes on people, According to the Governor of cross River State Professor Ben Ayade,the state has a tax law that p...
May 21, 2020

Senate ad hoc committee demands a written explanation from...

The Senate ad hoc committee lead Senator Olubunmi Adetunmbi, is probing the alleged misappropriation of N40 billion belonging to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) they demanded ...
May 19, 2020

FG announces plans by CBN and NNPC to fund...

Federal Government has said the Central Bank of Nigeria-CBN and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation-NNPC have agreed to shoulder the cost of accommodating and feeding evacuees durin...
May 19, 2020

Nigeria records 216 new cases of coronavirus, bringing total...

Nigeria has recorded 216 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 6,175. READ ALSO: Nigeria Governors Forum calls for suspension of Infectious ...
May 19, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari extends gradual easing of lockdown by...

President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the phased easing of the lockdown in the country by two weeks starting from yesterday Monday May 18th, just as he specifically noted that Nigeria is ...
May 18, 2020

Five Nigerians warm-up for action as German Bundesliga resumes...

The 2019/2020 season of the Bundesliga, Germany’s top division football will resume on Saturday May 16 after over two months of suspension due to coronavirus pandemic with five Nigerians du...
May 18, 2020

People In History (Cardinal Ekanem)

https://soundcloud.com/planet101fm/live-and-times-of-cardinal-ekandem-23-june-1917-24-november-1995 Dominic Ignatius Ekandem (1917 – 24 November 1995), was a Roman Catholic cardinal an...
May 15, 2020

Chinese Doctors. Not in our custody. Minister of health...

I want to explain first of all, I think not all of them are doctors I heard that some of them are technicians but they are staff if (CCECC). The ministry of health is not their host and ...
May 15, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari meets with service chiefs, assures Nigerians...

President Muhammadu Buhari has reassured citizens in the country of his commitment to securing the lives and property of all. President Muhammadu gave the reassurance at the National Sec...
May 14, 2020

Nigeria Governors Forum calls for suspension of Infectious Diseases...

More criticisms have continued to trail the controversial Control of Infectious Diseases Bill introduced in the House of Representatives, as this time, the governors of the 36 states of the...
May 14, 2020

Akwa Ibom state police command arrests suspected child trafficking...

Akwa Ibom state police command says it has arrested suspected child theft and trafficking syndicate including medical doctors. The Police Public Relations Officer, Fredrick Nnudam in a ...
May 5, 2020

AKSG reiterates need for compulsory use of face masks...

Akwa Ibom State government has re-emphasized that the use of face masks by all persons in public places is now compulsory and would be fully enforced. Secretary to the State Government a...
May 4, 2020

Federal Government to begin evacuation of Nigerians stranded in...

Federal Government has announced that evacuation of Nigerians stranded in the United States due to the novel coronavirus will begin on May 10. It said 700 Nigerians have registered with ...
May 4, 2020

Akwa Ibom state Head of Civil Service, Elder Effiong...

The Akwa Ibom state Head of Civil Service – HOS, Elder Effiong Essien has distributed facemasks to all junior staff of the civil service in the state, with the aim of further cushioning the...
May 1, 2020

Nurses at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital withdraw...

Nurses and midwives at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, UUTH, have withdrawn their services from the hospital due to alleged attacks and assault on their colleagues by members of th...
May 1, 2020

Coronavirus in Africa tracker
April 30, 2020

Nurses at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital withdraw...

Nurses and midwives at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, UUTH, have withdrawn their services from the hospital due to alleged attacks and assault on their colleagues by members of th...
April 30, 2020

NCDC confirms 196 new cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has confirmed 196 new cases of coronavirus, taking the total number of cases in the country to1728. The newly-reported cases, as revealed vi...
April 30, 2020

Governor Udom Emmanuel grants amnesty to Sixty Eight Inmates

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel has granted amnesty to Sixty Eight Inmates of Nigerian Correctional Service in the state. Granting the amnesty, Governor Emmanuel who was represen...
April 29, 2020

Federal Government declares Friday, May 1 as public holiday...

The Federal Government has declared Friday, May 1, 2020 as public holiday to mark this year’s International Workers’ Day Celebration. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, made the ...
April 23, 2020

AKSG extends total lockdown till Monday April 27

Akwa Ibom State Government has announced that the Lock down order will continue till Monday April 27 when it will update the people on the order. The secretary to the state Government, D...
April 23, 2020

Former Deputy Speaker of the AKHA, Uwem Udoma faults...

Former Deputy Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Uwem Udoma has described a recent newspaper report that the National Centre for Disease Control-NCDC has scored Akwa Ibom Sta...
April 23, 2020

ECOWAS appoints President Muhammadu Buhari COVID-19 response coordinator for...

Member countries of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have appointed President Muhammadu Buhari as the coordinator of the sub-regions’ response to coronavirus. Niger...
April 23, 2020

Nigerian Governors agree on 14-days inter-State lockdown to curb...

Governors of the 36 States of the federation have “unanimously” agreed to the implementation of an inter-State lockdown in the country over the next two weeks to mitigate the spread of the ...
April 23, 2020

Beneficiaries commend Planet FM over one million naira relief...

The Board and Management of Planet 101.1FM today distributed relief fund of 5,000 naira each to two hundred select households living below poverty lines, as well as the most vulnerable amon...
April 21, 2020

Federal government to adopt virtual court proceedings due to...

Federal government has said court proceedings will now be held through teleconference, using digital tools as part of measures to tackle the coronavirus outbreak. The Attorney General of...
April 21, 2020

Commissioner of Police, AKS, Imohimi Edgal orders renewal...

The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State, CP Imohimi Edgal has ordered renewal of passes issued to persons on essential duties during the lockdown period in the state. In a statement ...
April 20, 2020

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control confirms first Covid-19 death...

By Jane Uwa The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control –NCDC has confirmed that Akwa Ibom and Borno States have recorded their first deaths from the coronavirus pandemic. NCDC said...
April 20, 2020

People In History (Bill Withers)

https://soundcloud.com/planet101fm/life-and-times-of-william-harrison-withers-jrbill-withers-july-4-1938-march-30-2020 William Harrison Withers Jr. (July 4, 1938 – March 30, 2020) was...
April 18, 2020

Planet 101.1FM announces one million naira relief outreach to...

By Saviour Robert The board and management of Planet 101.1FM has announced a relief outreach of 5,000 naira each to two hundred select households living below poverty lines, as well as ...
April 18, 2020

1980 AFCON: Passion motivated us - Chukwu ...Best Ogedegbe was...

By Bassey Ibiatisuho Ex-Nigerian internationals Moses Effiong and former captain of the Green Eagles, Christian 'Chairman' Chukwu have relived their national team experiences, saying pas...
April 13, 2020

Coronavirus: Federal government dismisses rumour on reopening of schools

The Presidency has disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari is taking a two-step approach to tackle the Coronavirus outbreak in Nigeria. It explained that the approach has to do with th...
April 13, 2020

People In History

https://soundcloud.com/planet101fm/jesus-christ Jesus was crucified. He died. He was buried. And he rose again. The resurrection is an essential part of Christianity. There is no ...
April 10, 2020

Member representing Uyo Federal Constituency, Michael Enyong concludes first...

The first batch distribution of palliatives comprising food items, cash and coronavirus preventive medical items such as hand sanitizer in the four local government areas of Uyo Feder...
April 10, 2020

AKSG approves religious activities for Good Friday,Easter Sunday.

Akwa Ibom State Government has approved guidelines for religious activities for Good Friday and Easter Sunday. In a latest statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Cha...
April 10, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari calls for collective prayer for Nigeria...

President Muhammadu Buhari has charged Christians to remain hopeful and prayerful as they mark this year’s Easter celebration, saying it is a period for Nigerians to remain faithful in...
April 9, 2020

Nigerian Medical Association insist it will not collaborate with...

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has vowed that its members would not interact or collaborate with the 15-member Chinese medical team that arrived Nigeria yesterday. NMA Pr...
April 9, 2020

Electricity Distribution Companies offer to supply electricity free of...

Electricity Distribution Companies – DISCOS have offered to supply electricity free of charge for two months to all Nigerians. READ ALSO: PDP describes federal government’s social i...
April 8, 2020

Federal government commences local production of ventilators to...

The federal government says it has commenced the local production of ventilators and disinfectant spraying devices to battle the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. A statement sent by th...
April 8, 2020

Resident physician urges government to appreciate the role played...

As the world marked the 2020 world health day yesterday with the theme “support Nurses and Midwives” government at all levels and indeed the people have been urged to appreciate the r...
April 8, 2020

Nigeria records sixteen new cases of Coronavirus

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control -NCDC yesterday recorded sixteen new cases of the Coronavirus READ ALSO:AKSG plans relief materials to cushion effects of lockdown Ten case...
April 8, 2020

AKSG plans relief materials to cushion effects of lockdown

Akwa Ibom State government says plans are underway for the provision of relief materials for the people to cushion and ameliorate the effects of the lockdown and Restriction of Mov...
April 7, 2020

Member representing Uyo Federal constituency, Michael Eyong, begins distribution...

Member representing Uyo, Uruan, Nsit Atai, and Ibesikpo Asutan Federal constituency in the National Assembly, Michael Eyong, popularly called Baba Ntan has started distribution of over...
April 7, 2020

PDP describes federal government’s social intervention programmes for Covid-19...

The Peoples Democratic Party -PDP has said the COVID-19 pandemic has further exposed the social intervention programmes of the All Progressives Congress -APC and its government as a ‘t...
April 7, 2020

US warns China not to ‘exploit’ virus for sea...

The United States has warned China not to take advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to exert itself in the South China Sea after Vietnam said Beijing sank a trawler. Amid the globa...
April 7, 2020

Funke Akindele & Husband Sentenced To 14 Days...

A Magistrate court sitting in Lagos yesterday sentenced Nollywood actress Funke Akindele and her husband Abdulrasheed Bello a.k.a JJC skills to 14 days community service each. Th...
April 7, 2020

Mother of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, Dolors Sala...

The Premier League club (Manchester City) made the announcement in a post on their official Twitter account that the 82-year-old died in Manresa, Barcelona READ ALSO: UEFA postpon...
April 7, 2020

FG explains role of expected Chinese experts, appeals to...

The federal government has appealed with the health professionals in the country not try to prevent the government from accepting Chinese experts voluntary assistance from other quart...
April 7, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari approves engagement of 774,000 Nigerians on...

Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, says President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the engagement of 774,000 Nigerians on Special Public Works programme in ...
April 6, 2020

FG to evacuate Nigerians from US over COVID-19 pandemic

The Federal Government has set machinery into motion to evacuate willing Nigerians from the United States of America over the COVID-19 pandemic. READ ALSO: Nigerian Electricity Re...
April 6, 2020

People In History (KENNY ROGERS )

Award-winning singer/songwriter Kenny Rogers enjoyed enormous success on both the country and pop charts with hits like "Lucille," "The Gambler" and "Islands in the Stream." Ro...
April 3, 2020

State Broadcast By The Governor Of Akwa Ibom State...

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April 3, 2020

IGP Adamu Mohammed warns police personnel against violation of...

Inspector-General of Police, Adamu Mohammed has warned police personnel against violation of the rights of Nigerians in enforcing the restriction of movements imposed by federal and s...
April 3, 2020

STATE BROADCAST BY THE GOVERNOR OF AKWA IBOM STATE,...

Governor Udom Emmanuel on April 2, 2020, gave a live broadcast, to address the people of Akwa Ibom State on the steps taken by the state government to contain COVID-19 and als...
April 2, 2020

Akwa Ibom records five cases of Corona virus as...

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control-NCDC has confirmed twenty-three new cases of the #COVID19 in Nigeria, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 174 In a tweet la...
April 2, 2020

UEFA postpone all international matches scheduled for June

UEFA have announced that all international matches that had been pushed back to June have now been postponed until further notice. This includes the play-off matches for UEFA EUR...
April 2, 2020

Community leaders urged to deploy town criers in sensitizing...

As concerns increase around ways to prevent the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in Akwa Ibom State, the need for village heads and traditional rulers at the community level to use ...
April 1, 2020

AKSG urged to consider employment of more nurses into...

Akwa Ibom State government has been urged to consider employment of more nurses to put to rest the persistent problem of shortage of nurses in the state’s health sector. The Pu...
April 1, 2020

Chief Deji Adeleke (Davido's dad), an Energy and Steel...

Singer Davido’s father Adedeji Adeleke has donated 500million naira to the Federal Government to help fight the COVID-19. READ ALSO : Booker Prize 2019: Margaret Atwood tops six a...
April 1, 2020

Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission delays implementation of proposed electricity...

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission – NERC says there will be a 3-month delay in the implementation of the proposed electricity tariff in the country. The regulator had e...
April 1, 2020

US COVID-19 fatalities exceed China's tally

The death toll in the United States from the new coronavirus (COVID-19 )outbreak has surpassed the official tally in China, with more than more 3,400 fatalities recorded, according to...
April 1, 2020

NUJ Akwa Ibom State commends Governor Udom Emmanuel for...

The Nigerian Union of Journalists - NUJ, Akwa Ibom State Council has commended Governor Udom Emmanuel for signing into operation the Quarantine and Restriction of Movement Regulations...
March 31, 2020

NCDC Confirms 4 new cases of coronavirus in Nigeria,...

The Nigeria Centre of Disease Control (NCDC) has announced four new cases of coronavirus across Nigeria. The latest report released this morning, revealed three of the four cases...
March 31, 2020

President Buhari Addresses The Nation On Coronavirus, Announces...

President Muhammadu Buhari on March 29, 2020, gave a live broadcast, to address the nation on the steps taken by the Federal Government to contain COVID-19 and also announced the lo...
March 31, 2020

AKS Governor Udom Emmanuel signs Quarantine and Restriction of...

Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel has signed the Quarantine and Restriction of Movement Regulations 2020, which prohibits all public burials, weddings and other forms of public g...
March 30, 2020

NMA urges AKS Governor Udom Emmanuel to ban all...

The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) Akwa Ibom State branch has urged the state Governor Udom Emmanuel to as a matter of urgency ban all large gatherings particularly ceremonies of a...
March 30, 2020

People In History (VICTOR OLAIYA)

https://soundcloud.com/planet101fm/life-and-times-of-victor-olaiya-31-december-1930-12-february-2020 Victor Abimbola OlaiyaOON, (31 December 1930 – 12 February 2020), also known a...
March 27, 2020

AKSG announces monthly sanitation exercise to hold tomorrow, Saturday...

Akwa Ibom State government has announced that the March edition of the monthly sanitation exercise will hold tomorrow Saturday, March 28. A statement signed by the Commissioner ...
March 26, 2020

Paediatric Physiotherapist urges FG to enact a law against...

Federal Government has been urged to enact a law that will stop torture and discrimination against children living with cerebral palsy in Nigeria and protect their fundamental human r...
March 26, 2020

Nigerians advised to desist from self-medicating with chloroquine in...

Nigerians have been advised to desist from self-medicating with chloroquine in an effort to protecting themselves from contracting the novel coronavirus. A medical doctor, Daniel...
March 26, 2020

AKS Governor Udom Emmanuel orders payment of state workers’...

Akwa Ibom state governor Udom Emmanuel has ordered that salaries of state government workers for the month of March be paid today following a critical analysis of the situation relati...
March 25, 2020

AKSG Directs public and private schools in the states...

Akwa Ibom state government has directed all Public and private schools in the state to conclude all examinations for second term 2019/2020 academic year on or before Friday, March 27...
March 25, 2020

AKSG assures citizens of zero confirmed case of Corona...

Akwa Ibom State government has again assured the people of the state that there is NO confirmed case of the Corona Virus pandemic in the state, following reports making the rounds tha...
March 23, 2020

PANIC BUYING

Ok, so the president of the United state said chloroquine has been approved for coronavirus treatment and you decided to buy and keep so u and your Family can drink abi? Mtchewww. ...
March 23, 2020

PANIC BUYING

Ok, so the president of the United state said chloroquine has been approved for coronavirus treatment and you decided to buy and keep so u and your Family can drink abi? Mtchewww.&n...
March 19, 2020

AKSG to engage private firm,Icon Group, for management of...

Akwa Ibom State Government has approved the signing of a new management agreement with a private firm, Icon Group, for the management of the state- owned Ibom Hotels and Golf Resort. ...
March 19, 2020

AKSG to engage private firm,Icon Group, for management of...

Akwa Ibom State Government has approved the signing of a new management agreement with a private firm, Icon Group, for the management of the state- owned Ibom Hotels and Golf Resort. ...
March 18, 2020

AKS Governor Udom Emmanuel advocates proper educational foundation to...

Akwa Ibom state Governor Udom Emmanuel has advocated the need for Good parenting and proper educational foundation for the people as part of measures to reduce crime rates in the coun...
March 17, 2020

Gov. Udom Emmanuel proscribes the activities of 65...

Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel has proscribed the activities of 65 cult groups in the state. Speaking when he signed the Cultism and other Violent Behavior Prohibition Or...
March 17, 2020

Governor Udom Emmanuel urges FG to partner states in...

Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel has called on the federal Government to partner with state governments in establishment of skills acquisition centers in the Nigeria Correctiona...
March 16, 2020

People In History (LOUIS DANIEL ARMSTRONG)

https://soundcloud.com/planet101fm/life-and-times-of-louis-daniel-armstrong-4-august-1901-6-july-1971
March 9, 2020

People In History (Mary Wells)

https://soundcloud.com/planet101fm/life-and-times-of-mary-wells-may-13-1943-july-26-1992
March 9, 2020

AKSG reopens Ewet Government Technical College, warns against reoccurrence...

The commissioner for Education Professor Nse Essien has disclosed that the Government Technical College Ewet has reopened because the state government took pity on innocent students w...
March 5, 2020

Governor Udom Emmanuel, warns against act of hooliganism among...

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, has announced that the state government would not tolerate any act of hooliganism among students in public primary and secondary schools in th...
March 5, 2020

Governor Udom Emmanuel, warns against act of hooliganism among...

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, has announced that the state government would not tolerate any act of hooliganism among students in public primary and secondary schools in t...
March 4, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari, assures of willingness to implement decision...

President Muhammadu Buhari, has assured of his administration’s willingness to implement the decision of the tripartite committee on the partial closure of the country’s land border. ...
March 3, 2020

Arsenal beat Portsmouth 2-0 to reach FA Cup quarter-finals

Arsenal last night beat League One Portsmouth at a noisy Fratton Park 2 – 0 to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals. Coach Mikel Artetanamed a team with six players aged 20 or under an...
March 3, 2020

INEC proposes 34 amendments to Electoral Act

The Independent National Electoral Commission -INEC has proposed 34 amendments to the Electoral Act. The INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmud Yakubu, who spoke in Lagos at the opening of...
March 3, 2020

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo meets with members of the...

The Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, yesterday met with members of the Presidential Committee on Small Arms and Light Weapons. Among those present at the meeting were the National S...
March 2, 2020

British world champion, Anthony Joshua to take on Kubrat...

Kubrat Pulev says he has signed a deal to fight British world champion, Anthony Joshua, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday 20 June. Bulgarian Pulev is the mandatory IB...
March 2, 2020

Federal government dismisses rumour on new case of coronavirus...

President Muhammadu Buhari has asked Nigerians not to panic about the news of the first case of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country while calling for vigilance from citizens. Pres...
March 2, 2020

Akwa Ibom State government begins screening of passengers at...

As part of efforts to check the spread of the Corona-virus, the Akwa Ibom State government said it has distributed Personal Protective Equipment to all health facilities across the st...
March 2, 2020

People In History ( KOBE BRYANT)

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February 28, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari pledges to deploy Geographic Information...

President Muhammadu Buhari says the Federal Government will sustain the deployment of Geographic Information Services-GIS and similar technologies to help farmers achieve increased pr...
February 28, 2020

AKHA to establish entrepreneurial hubs in Primary and Secondary...

The Akwa Ibom Ibom State House of Assembly has made a move to establish entrepreneurial hubs and vocational centers in Primary and Secondary Schools across the State. The move wa...
February 28, 2020

National Economic Council orders for forensic audit of electricity...

The National Economic Council -NEC rose from its monthly meeting with a resolution ordering a forensic audit of electricity distribution companies -Discos since the privatization of t...
February 28, 2020

Nigeria confirms first case of Coronavirus disease in Lagos...

The Ministry of Health in Lagos State has confirmed its first case of the novel Coronavirus disease-COVID-19, incidentally the first in Nigeria and in West Africa since the outbreak i...
February 28, 2020

AKSG warns against illegal mining operations in the...

Akwa Ibom State Government has warn those engaging in illegal mining operations in the state to desist from the act as such operations constitute economic and environmental sabotage a...
February 26, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari urged to reconstitute board of Federal...

President Muhamadu Buhari has been urged to as a matter of urgent public importance reconstitute the Federal Character Commission. This call was made by the member representing U...
February 25, 2020

Oro Nation youths stage a peaceful protest over non-recognition...

Youths of Oro Nation in Akwa Ibom coming under different youth groups in the area yesterday staged a peaceful protest at Oron Town against what they termed non-recognition of the area...
February 25, 2020

The member representing Uyo Federal Constituency, Michael Enyong, empowers...

The Member representing Uyo/Uruan/Nsit Atai/Ibesikpo Asutan Federal Constituency in the national assembly, Michael Enyong, has doled out the sum of N1 million each to eight constituent...
February 24, 2020

2020 ITTF Africa Top Cup 16 serves off today...

The 2020 ITTF Africa Top Cup 16 will serve off today in Rades, Tunis, the capital city of the North African nation, Tunisia. Defending champions in the men and women events Omar As...
February 24, 2020

NYSC to prosecute prospective corps members with fake credentials

The National Youth Service Corps -NYSC has warned prospective corps members with fake credentials to stay off Orientation Camps across the country. This was contained in a statem...
February 24, 2020

NHRC condemns attack on judicial officers.

The National Human Rights Commission - NHRC has expressed concern on recent ‘unwarranted attacks and harassment’ of judicial officers in the legitimate and constitutional exercise of t...
February 24, 2020

AKHA urged to ensure passage of Violence Against...

The Akwa Ibom state House of Assembly has been tasked to expedite efforts in ensuring that the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Bill receives urgent executive assent and is domest...
February 24, 2020

People In History (ELLA FITZGERALD)

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February 24, 2020

The need to emphasize more on social orientation campaign

The need to emphasize more on social orientation campaign was a major discussion on 22nd February 2020, at the studios of the first indigenous private radio station in the Akwa- cross-...
February 21, 2020

Government urged to make learning in local dialect compulsory...

As world mother language day is marked today, the phenomena where some parents do not teach their children how to speak their mother language has been condemned as a retrogressive beha...
February 20, 2020

Bill for establishment of Police Academy passes 2nd reading...

A bill for the establishment of the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano, as a degree-awarding institution has passed second reading in the Senate. This followed the presentation ...
February 20, 2020

Akwa Ibom State government shuts down Ewet Technical College...

The Akwa Ibom State government has shut down Government Technical College -GTC Ewet Offot, located along Nwaniba Road Uyo, the state capital due to students’ unrest that took place on...
February 19, 2020

Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria to verify registered teachers...

The Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria –TRCN says it will conduct verification for teachers in public and private schools in Akwa Ibom State. TRCN State Coordinator Aletor...
February 19, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari to decide on border reopening.

The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Mohammad Babandede, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari may soon decide when the country’s land borders will be reopen...
February 19, 2020

China releases the largest coronavirus study.

Health officials in China have published the first details of more than 44,000 cases of Covid-19, in the biggest study since the outbreak began. Data from the Chinese Centre for ...
February 19, 2020

Atletico Madrid ‘silence’ Liverpool with early goal

Atletico Madrid went ahead with an early goal at the fourth minute against Liverpool all thanks to Saul Niguez who put the home-side in front. The defending champion of Champion...
February 18, 2020

House of Representatives urge Buhari to declare emergency on...

The House of Representatives has called on the President, Muhammadu Buhari to declare a state of emergency on the power sector. The call followed the unanimous adoption of a moti...
February 17, 2020

People In History (LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN )

https://soundcloud.com/planet101fm/life-and-times-of-ludwig-van-beethoven-december-16-1770-26-march-1827
February 12, 2020

NNPC: FG and US sign 1.16 million dollars power...

Federal Government, through the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation-NNPC, and the US Trade and Development Agency-USTDA have signed a 1.16 million grant from the agency for the fe...
February 11, 2020

A' Ibom Government to revise MoU with IOCs...

Akwa Ibom State Government has said it will seek a revised Memorandum of Understanding with international oil companies and oil services firms to effectively address the needs and ch...
February 10, 2020

Northern Elders Forum calls for total overhauling of Nigeria’s...

The Northern Elders Forum has called for a total overhauling of the nation’s security architecture, in a bid to competently tackle all the security challenges confronting the nation. ...
February 10, 2020

People In History (MARY CHURCH TERRELL)

https://soundcloud.com/planet101fm/life-and-times-of-mary-church-terrell-september-23-1863-july24-1954
February 7, 2020

People In History (NIGERIA INDEPENDENCE DAY)

https://soundcloud.com/planet101fm/nigeria-independence-day-documentary
February 7, 2020

People In History (REINHARD BONNKE)

https://soundcloud.com/planet101fm/life-and-times-of-reinhard-bonnke-19-april-1940-7-december-2019
February 7, 2020

People In History (MOHAMMED MORIS)

https://soundcloud.com/planet101fm/life-and-times-of-mohammed-morsi-8-august-1951-17
February 7, 2020

People In History (JOHN McCAIN)

https://soundcloud.com/planet101fm/life-and-times-of-john-mccain-august-29-1936-august-25-2018part-two
February 7, 2020

People In History (DON WILLIAMS)

https://soundcloud.com/planet101fm/life-and-times-of-don-williams-may-27-1939-september-8-2017
February 7, 2020

People In History (JOHN McCAIN)

https://soundcloud.com/planet101fm/life-and-times-of-john-mccain-august-29-1936-august-25-2018part-one
February 7, 2020

People In History (JIMI HENDRIX)

https://soundcloud.com/planet101fm/life-and-times-of-jimi-hendrix-november-27-1942-september-18-1970
February 7, 2020

People In History (JACKIE ROBINSON)

https://soundcloud.com/planet101fm/life-and-times-of-jackie-robinson-january-31-1919-october-24-1972
February 7, 2020

People In History (BILLY GRAHAM)

https://soundcloud.com/planet101fm/life-and-times-of-billy-graham-12th-march-2018
February 6, 2020

Akwa Ibom State government tasked on reviving ancient policing...

An ethnic-communicology, Professor Des Wilson has called on the Akwa Ibom State government to emulate the approach of the South-West States and revive the ancient policing system EKPE...
February 6, 2020

Senate pledges support to Nigeria Police to combat insecurity...

The Senate has pledged to support the Nigeria Police Force with the required legislative interventions to combat rising insecurity in the country. President of the Senate, Ahmad Law...
February 5, 2020

Federal Government approaches China for 17billion dollars loans.

The Federal Government has explained why it decided to approach the China-Exim Bank for a $17billion dollar loan request. It said other lending institutions like the World Bank a...
February 4, 2020

Federal Government promises renewed effort to improve security situation...

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says there is an ongoing effort by the Federal Government to improve the security situation in the country including plans to recruit more troops and off...
January 30, 2020

Court orders reinstatement of University of Uyo lecturer after...

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria in Uyo, the state capital has ordered the University of Uyo to reinstate a lecturer, Inih Ebong, unjustly sacked from the university in 2002...
January 29, 2020

INEC constitutes committee to investigate violence in Akwa...

The Independent National Electoral Commission - INEC has set up a high-powered delegation on the result of last weekend’s rerun election in some units in Essien Udim Local Government ...
January 29, 2020

Manchester United close to completing midfielder Bruno Fernandes deal

Manchester United are confident of completing the transfer of Portuguese international midfielder Bruno Fernandes after a breakthrough in negotiations with Sporting Lisbon. Man...
January 29, 2020

Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly calls on State...

Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has called on the State Ministry of Health and other relevant authorities to be proactive in preventing resurgence of Lassa Fever in the state. ...
January 28, 2020

NMA blames poor health delivery for the spread of...

The Nigerian Medical Association -NMA has described the recent outbreak of Lassa fever across the country as a reflection of the abysmally low level of preparedness in handling infect...
January 28, 2020

Essien Udim rerun election: Akwa Ibom State Police Command...

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has released a report of the last Saturday’s Senatorial, House of Representative and State House of Assembly rerun elections in Essien Udim Local Go...
January 27, 2020

ASUU to embark on strike over threat by the...

Academic Staff Union of Universities -ASUU has threatened to embark on strike if the Accountant General of the Federation stops salaries of lecturers this January. The association...
January 27, 2020

Essien Udim’s rerun : Voters commend peaceful conduct of...

The Essien Udim’s rerun election at Ukana West Ward 2, the polling unit of the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, was relatively peaceful but with ...
January 17, 2020

Akwa Ibom State Government promises to resume enforcement of...

Akwa Ibom State Government has promised to resume enforcement of law against illegal street trading following the expiration of ultimatum given to those involved to move their goods t...
January 15, 2020

Nigeria honours fallen heroes on Armed Forces Remembrance Day,

Nigeria’s fallen heroes are being honoured today at the 2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. In Nigeria, January 15 is set aside annually to honour members of the military who foug...
January 14, 2020

Buhari approves constitution of two committees for Mambilla Hydroelectric...

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the constitution of two committees for the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project in Taraba State. Minister of Power, Sale Mamman will chair...
January 14, 2020

Akwa Ibom INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner Mike Igini meets...

Ahead of the court-ordered national and state assembly rerun elections in Essien Udim Local Government Area billed for January 25, the Independent Electoral Commission, INEC, in Akwa ...
January 13, 2020

Buhari commended for reducing number of foreign trips embarked...

President Muhammadu Buhari has been commended for his decision to reduce the number and duration of foreign trips embarked upon by ministers and other categories of government officia...
January 13, 2020

People In History (DANIEL WILLIAM)

https://soundcloud.com/planet101fm/life-and-times-of-daniel-william-january-181856-august-4-1931
January 13, 2020

Governor Udom Emmanuel announces plan to incorporate Widows of...

Akwa Ibom state governor Udom Emmanuel has announced plans to incorporate Widows of the Nigerian Legion in the state into the various empowerment programmes of the state government. ...
January 10, 2020

Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, Imohimi Edgal calls...

The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, CP Imohimi Edgal has called on the State House of Assembly to reconsider as well as a pass into law the ‘Vigilante Bill’ as soon as it resu...
January 9, 2020

Federal Road Safety Corps vows to prosecute illegal users...

The Federal Road Safety Corps - FRSC has vowed to arrest and prosecute private persons who illegally use sirens, escorts, and flashers on the roads stressing that the act is an abuse o...
January 9, 2020

Federal Government orders Department of Petroleum Resources to shutdown...

The Federal Government has ordered the Department of Petroleum Resources to identify and shut down unlicensed liquefied petroleum gas stations across the country. According to the...
January 8, 2020

ICC lists Nigeria for possible war crime cases.

The International Criminal Court -ICC has outlined 10 possible cases it could press against Nigerian security forces and the three factions of insurgent groups operating under the na...
January 8, 2020

Lassa fever: Neigbouring Abia state records case of Lassa...

A suspected case of Lassa fever outbreak has hit a community in Olokoro community in Umuahia South local government area of the This is after a 28year old was confirmed to have d...
January 8, 2020

Ibom Air: Akwa Ibom state government acquires two new...

The Akwa Ibom State Government has acquired two new aircraft for Ibom Airlines to make a total of five aircraft owned by the state So far, Ibom Air had made about 3,000 flights since...
January 7, 2020

Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria to weed out unqualified...

The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, TRCN is to begin the process of weeding out of the system unqualified teachers in public and private primary and secondary schools in the ...
January 6, 2020

fire disaster: Akwa Ibom State Government sympathizes with victims...

Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel has described the fire disaster at Iwuokpum community in Ibeno Council that destroyed over 2,000 houses and rendered over 4,000 people homeless ...
January 6, 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari receives President-elect of Guinea Bissau, Umaro...

President Muhammadu Buhari has received President-elect of Guinea Bissau, Umaro Muhktar Embalo, and reiterated his desire for stability, peace, progress and prosperity in the West Afri...
January 6, 2020

FG denies diplomatic row with Ghana over embassy building

The Federal Government of Nigeria has dismissed a purported diplomatic row with the republic of Ghana over its mission’s property in Accra circulating on social media as untrue. ...
January 3, 2020

EFCC: Court grants EFCC permission to detain former Minister...

Federal High Court, Abuja has granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission -EFCC permission to detain the former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Moh...
January 3, 2020

Turkey's parliament to vote in an emergency session whether...

Turkey's parliament is to vote on whether to send Turkish troops to Libya, to back the UN-recognised government in the capital, Tripoli, that is battling forces loyal to a rival admin...
January 3, 2020

Venus Williams : Former world number one Venus Williams...

Former world number one Venus Williams has withdrawn from the season-opening Brisbane International after suffering an "unexpected setback" in training. The 39-year-old, Venus Wi...
January 2, 2020

Persons with disabilities appeal to Akwa Ibom state government...

Persons with disabilities appeal to Akwa Ibom state government to facilitate passage of Disability Discriminatory Bill.
January 2, 2020

Boko Haram :Nigerian Army rescues 165 women and children...

The Nigerian Army says its troops have neutralised and captured more Boko Haram/Islamic State of West Africa’s Province terrorists and rescued 165 women and children from their captiv...
January 2, 2020

NBA calls on FG to respect Rule of Law...

The Nigerian Bar Association-NBA said the rule of law was often assaulted by the Federal Government through its misconduct and high-handedness in 2019. In its New Year’s Day mess...
December 31, 2019

Senate denies involvement in the N37billion proposed for renovation...

The Senate has denied any involvement in the N37billion proposed for the renovation of the National Assembly complex by the Federal Capital Development Authority. SERAP had filed...
December 31, 2019

UNIUYO Don tasks JAMB on need to bar underage...

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board -JAMB has been urged to do everything possible to prevent underage candidates from participating in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Exa...
December 31, 2019

Buhari appoints Salihijo Ahmad As New MD/(CEO) of Rural...

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Electrification Agency. The Spec...
December 31, 2019

FG withdraws military operations in volatile spots in the...

Federal Government withdraws military operations in volatile spots in the country, beginning first quarter of 2020,
December 30, 2019

CBN rules out possibility of devaluing Naira next year.

CBN rules out possibility of devaluing Naira next year.
December 30, 2019

NANS call for release of renowned journalist, Agba Jalingo,...

National Association of Nigerian Students call for release of
December 30, 2019

PDP condemns rate of unemployment in Nigeria.

The Peoples Democratic Party - PDP has condemned the rate of unemployment in the country, saying the All Progressives Congress -APC has overstretched the limits of Nigerians. It al...
December 30, 2019

People In History (W.E.B DU BOIS)

https://soundcloud.com/planet101fm/live-and-times-of-web-du-bois-february-23-1868-august-27-1963
December 30, 2019

People In History (John Tyler)

https://soundcloud.com/planet101fm/live-and-times-of-john-tyler-march-29-1790-january-18-1862
December 30, 2019

People In History (John Coltrane)

https://soundcloud.com/planet101fm/life-and-times-of-john-coltrane-september-23-1926-july-17-1967
December 30, 2019

Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, dismisses reports...

Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has dismissed as false, the United States statement that placed Nigeria among countries that violate religious freedom. The monarc...
December 24, 2019

Federal government’s visa policy to boast foreign investment in...

The federal government has reiterated that it was working with airport authorities to ensure that the newly-announced visa-on-arrival policy would allow for easier and faster processi...
December 24, 2019

CAF considers moving back AFCON 2021 to January/February.

CAF considers moving back AFCON 2021 to January/February.
December 24, 2019

PDP in Akwa Ibom reiterates readiness for forthcoming...

PDP in Akwa Ibom reiterates readiness for forthcoming court ordered rerun in Essien Udim, calls for return of defected members across local government areas,
December 24, 2019

Presidency dismisses rumour of President President Muhammadu Buhari’...

The Presidency has reiterated that President Muhammadu Buhari is not seeking a third term agenda as suggested by uninformed commentaries. A statement by the Senior Special Assistan...
December 24, 2019

Federal government accuses U.S. of sowing seed of religious...

The Federal Government has accused the U.S. of attempting to sow seed of religious mistrust among the various religious groups in Nigeria with its recent report. In a statement i...
December 23, 2019

Akwa United records only away win of the weekend...

Akwa United recorded the only away win of the weekend pipping local rivals, Dakkada FC 1-0 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. Meanwhile, Plateau United kept their position at ...
December 23, 2019

Turkey's President Recep Erdogan promises to increase military support...

Turkey's President Recep Erdogan promises to increase military support to Libya if needed.
December 23, 2019

CBN slashes banks’ ATM withdrawal fee from 65naira to...

CBN slashes banks’ ATM withdrawal fee from 65naira to 35 naira.
December 23, 2019

IGP Mohammad Adamu orders tight security for Christmas and...

IGP Mohammad Adamu orders tight security for Christmas and New Year celebrations.
December 23, 2019

Akwa Ibom state government to clampdown on schools extorting...

The Akwa Ibom state government has reiterated its stance on free and compulsory education in the state, warning that there are stiff punishments awaiting all heads of public schools...
December 20, 2019

Governor Udom Emmanuel highlights gains of proposed Ibom Blue...

Governor Udom Emmanuel highlights gains of proposed Ibom Blue Sea Science and Technology Park for Akwa Ibom youths.
December 19, 2019

Barcelona and Real Madrid set for El Clasico tonight.

Barcelona and Real Madrid set for El Clasico tonight,
December 19, 2019

Russia vows to finish Gas Pipeline construction despite U.S...

Russia has vowed to complete construction of a major gas pipeline under the Baltic Sea, despite approval by the US Senate of sanctions that have also angered European states led by Ge...
December 19, 2019

FIRS: Senate confirms appointment of Muhammad Nami as Executive...

Senate confirms appointment of Muhammad Nami as Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service.
December 19, 2019

US House of Representatives impeach President Donald Trump.

Donald Trump has become the third US president in history to be impeached by the House of Representatives, setting up a trial in the Senate that will decide whether he remains in offi...
December 19, 2019

Governor Udom Emmanuel dedicates Supreme Court victory to Akwa...

Governor Udom Emmanuel dedicates Supreme Court victory to Akwa Ibom people,
December 19, 2019

Federal Government released N1. 2 trillion for capital projects...

The Federal Government has said that a total sum of N1. 2 trillion was released for capital projects in the 2019 budget, representing about 50 percent of the capital expenditure. ...
December 19, 2019

President Muhammadu Buhari appoints Sarki Auwalu as Director, Department...

President Muhammadu Buhari appoints Sarki Auwalu as Director, Department of Petroleum Resources.
December 18, 2019

Debate on articles of impeachment against U.S President Donald...

US lawmakers in the House of Representatives are due to start debate on the articles of impeachment against U.S President Donald Trump today, Wednesday, with a vote expected to follow...
December 18, 2019

NLC, Akwa Ibom State Council holds 3-day free medical...

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Akwa Ibom State Council is organizing a free medical test and awareness campaign on HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases holding at Idongesit Nkanga ...
December 18, 2019

Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel signs 2020 appropriation...

Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel signs 2020 appropriation bill into law.
December 18, 2019

Congo appeals for help after flood disaster on 150,000...

Congo appeals for help after flood disaster on 150,000 people.
December 18, 2019

Akwa United host Rivers United today in Nigeria Professional...

Akwa United and Rivers United are set to lock horns today in the Nigeria Professional Football League match day 9. The last time the two sides met, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium,...
December 18, 2019

Nigeria’s budget returns to January-December cycle as President Muhammadu...

Nigeria’s budget returns to January-December cycle as President Muhammadu Buhari signs 2020 Appropriation Bill into law,
December 17, 2019

President Muhammadu Buhari tasks state governments on improved access...

President Muhammadu Buhari has called on state governments to take necessary actions to improve access to quality education in their states. Buhari, represented by the Minister of ...
December 17, 2019

President Muhammadu Buhari to sign 2020 Budget today, Tuesday.

President Muhammadu Buhari will today, Tuesday, sign the 2020 Appropriation Bill of N10.59 trillion into law. The Appropriation Bill was transmitted to the President for his asse...
December 16, 2019

D’Tigress head coach Otis Hughley invites 14 players for...

D’Tigress head coach Otis Hughley invites 14 players for last phase of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Qualification Tournament.
December 16, 2019

Akwa Ibom state Government to commence reconstruction of failed...

Akwa Ibom state Governor Udom Emmanuel has announced that the state government will commence the reconstruction of the failed portions of Uyo-Ikot Abasi road. Governor Emmanuel w...
December 16, 2019

President Muhammadu Buhari commends Chadian Forces over contributions to...

President Muhammadu Buhari commends Chadian Forces over contributions to counter-insurgency campaign in Lake Chad Basin.
December 13, 2019

Victims of fire outbreak in Uyo call on Akwa...

Victims of fire outbreak in Uyo call on Akwa Ibom State government for help.
December 13, 2019

Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami takes over case against...

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has taken over the case against the #RevolutionNow protests convener, Omoyele Sowore, from the Departme...
December 12, 2019

Member representing Etinan federal constituency, Onofiok Luke promise constituents...

The Member representing of Etinan, Nsit Ibom, Nsit Ubium federal constituency in the House of Representative, Barrister Onofiok Luke yesterday held a town hall meeting where constitue...
December 12, 2019

ASUU threatens nationwide strike over IPPIS enrollment.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has threatened to mobilise its members for a nationwide strike if the Federal Government stopped the salaries of lecturers for resist...
December 10, 2019

Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria kicks against newly introduced marriage...

Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria kicks against newly introduced marriage certificate law by Federal Government.
December 10, 2019

President Muhammadu Buhari to Attend Peace and Development Forum...

President Muhammadu Buhari to Attend Peace and Development Forum in Egypt today, Tuesday.
December 9, 2019

People In History (HUGH MARTIN)

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December 6, 2019

DSS storms Abuja federal high court to re-arrest Omoyele...

DSS storms Abuja federal high court to re-arrest Omoyele Sowore.
December 6, 2019

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel announces plans to...

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel announces plans to add two new aircrafts to Ibom Air Fleet.
December 6, 2019

Super Eagles Head Coach, Gernot Rohr announces plan to...

Super Eagles Head Coach, Gernot Rohr says he plans to hand opportunities to new players in the Super Eagles in 2020. Several players who have pledged their allegiance to play for t...
December 5, 2019

Nigeria Union of Journalists describes as undemocratic, proposed hate...

The Nigeria Union of Journalists –NUJ, Zone F has condemned the death penalty proposed by the Senate for offenders of the controversial Hate Speech Bill, describing it as undemocratic...
December 5, 2019

Court sentences former governor of Abia State, Orji...

Justice Mohammed Idris of the Federal High Court, Lagos, has sentenced a former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, to 12 years’ imprisonment. READ ALSO:President Muhammadu Buh...
November 30, 2019

Dwellers in Udo street, effiong Udo Akpan and environs,...

Dwellers in Udo street, effiong Udo Akpan and its environs, off Barracks road, Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, have lamented the epileptic power situation in the area while imploring for concer...
November 30, 2019

President Muhammadu Buhari to award contract for Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano gas...

President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed that the Federal Government is to construct a 600-kilometre gas pipeline from Ajaokuta through Kaduna to Kano. The line will transport gas...
November 29, 2019

Federal Government reaffirms commitment to full enforcement of nine-year...

Vice-President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Federal Government to full enforcement of the nine-year free and compulsory basic education in Nigeria.H...
November 29, 2019

President Buhari directs Ministries Departments and Agencies to transit...

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed Ministries, Departments and Agencies-MDAs to comply with the ongoing transition of all government operations to digital platforms that will ...
November 27, 2019

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel appeals for federal...

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, has appealed to the federal government to assist the state in tackling the myriads of environmental challenges plaguing the area. Gover...
November 27, 2019

Presidency denies blackmailing former President Goodluck Jonathan to support...

The Presidency has described as “false and irresponsible” reports that former President Goodluck Jonathan was blackmailed to support the governing party, APC, in recent Bayelsa State ...
November 22, 2019

PDP Board of Trustees seek probe of some members...

PDP Board of Trustees seek probe of some members after governorship election defeat in Kogi and Bayelsa states.
November 22, 2019

Senate passes Finance Bill to raise Value Added Tax...

Senate has passed the Finance Bill presented to it by President Muhammadu Buhari to raise the country’s Value Added Tax-VAT from 5 to 7.5 percent. The Finance Bill was read the th...
November 22, 2019

National Economic Council constitutes committee to review ownership structure...

National Economic Council-NEC has constituted an ad-hoc committee to review the ownership of Power Distribution Companies, Discos. National Economic Council also approved additio...
November 22, 2019

President Muhammadu Buhari calls for vigilance against banditry...

President Muhammadu Buhari has called on security agencies and communities under threat of bandits’ attacks and kidnappings to be vigilance against banditry and kidnappings and to b...
November 20, 2019

President Muhammadu Buhari orders probe of N1trillion constituency projects...

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the probe of Public servants and contractors who defaulted in the implementation of constituency projects initiated by Federal lawmakers across ...
November 20, 2019

UN Court to hear Myanmar genocide case next month.

UN Court to hear Myanmar genocide case next month.
November 20, 2019

Wizkid emerges winner of SoulTrain songwriting award for...

Afropop superstar, Ayodeji Balogun also known as Wizkid has won SoulTrain’s Ashford and Simpson Songwriters’ award. He won the SoulTrain songwriting award at the 2019 ceremony hel...
November 20, 2019

Palestinians condemn US over Jewish West Bank settlements.

Palestinians have condemned a decision by the US to abandon its four-decades-old position that Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank are inconsistent with international law. ...
November 19, 2019

Kano Pillars football club gets three-match ultimatum to improve.

Kano Pillars management has handed down a three-match ultimatum to the Coach Ibrahim Musa-led technical crew to improve or face sanction. In a statement signed by the team’s media...
November 19, 2019

Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly urges Commissioner for...

Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly urges Commissioner for Works to ensure road projects in the state meet required standard.
November 19, 2019

Federal government denies plans to restrict press freedom through...

Federal government denies plans to restrict press freedom through Social media regulation bill.
November 18, 2019

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November 18, 2019

President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates Bayelsa State Governor-elect, David Lyon...

. President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the All Progressives Congress- APC governorship candidate in Bayelsa State, David Lyon, on his election victory. He felicitated with ...
November 16, 2019

President Muhammadu Buhari to sign Executive order banning open...

Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu, has said A law to end open defecation is on the way. He said that there is going to be an Executive Order signed by President Muhammadu Bu...
November 15, 2019

People In History (DAWDA JAWARA)

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November 14, 2019

People In History (DEFORD BAILEY)

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November 13, 2019

Edo APC Suspends National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole

Edo APC Suspends National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole
November 13, 2019

Diezani: EFCC Given 4-Month Ultimatum To Extradite Former Petroleum...

Diezani: EFCC Given 4-Month Ultimatum To Extradite Former Petroleum Minister To Nigeria.
November 13, 2019

Court of Appeal sitting in Calabar upholds election of...

The Court of Appeal sitting in Calabar has upheld the victory of Governor Udom Emmanuel in the March 9 gubernatorial elections in Akwa Ibom State. READ ALSO:Residents of Uyo decri...
November 13, 2019

Nigeria revives semi-final qualification hopes with 3-1 win over...

Nigeria revives semi-final qualification hopes with 3-1 win over Zambia in ongoing Total U-23 Africa Cup of Nations.
November 13, 2019

South Africa ready for e-visa system to attract more...

South Africa will start the pilot process for an online e-visa system later this month in a fresh bid to attract more tourists. According to the Department of Home Affairs, this ...
November 13, 2019

Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly call for investigation...

The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has called for investigation into the murder of one Godwin Thomas who was reportedly shot dead on Thursday, November 7 during a marriage ceremon...
November 12, 2019

House of Representatives probe ‘possible corruption’ in N-Power scheme.

The House of Representatives has begun investigation of the alleged arbitrary disengagement of youths engaged by the Federal Government through the N-Power scheme under the National S...
November 12, 2019

Senate again proposes death by hanging for hate speech.

Senate again proposes death by hanging for hate speech.
November 12, 2019

President Muhammadu Buhari promises to inject fresh energy into...

President Muhammadu Buhari promises to inject fresh energy into Russia-Nigeria relations.
November 12, 2019

BNaija’s Mike Bags N1M reward Prize From Lipton...

BNaija’s Mike Bags N1M reward Prize From Lipton Ice-Tea
November 12, 2019

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets loses to Japan in final friendly...

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets loses to Japan in final friendly game ahead of FIFA Under-17 World Cup.
November 12, 2019

Bolivian President Evo Morales set to face a run-off...

Bolivian President Evo Morales set to face a run-off vote for fourth consecutive term.
November 8, 2019

NAFDAC seeks collaboration to arrest fake medicine paddlers.

NAFDAC seeks collaboration to arrest fake medicine paddlers.
November 8, 2019

ICPC investigates N100 billion annual allocation to constituency projects...

The Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission-ICPC Professor Bolaji Owasanoye has expressed dismay that the N100 billion annual allocation to const...
November 6, 2019

Federal Government secures 3 billion dollars loan from World...

Federal Government secures 3 billion dollars loan from World Bank.
November 6, 2019

Sex for grades:Women admonished to name perpetrators of...

Following the recent media revelations which implicated two renowned lecturers of reputable universities who were found culpable in the trending sex-for-grades saga, women have been a...
November 6, 2019

Booker Prize 2019: Margaret Atwood tops six authors in...

Booker Prize 2019: Margaret Atwood tops six authors in the frame to win.
November 6, 2019

Golden Eaglets of Nigeria to tackle Sao Paulo...

Golden Eaglets of Nigeria to tackle Sao Paulo FC in friendly game today.
November 6, 2019

Spain's Supreme Court sentences nine Catalan separatist leaders to...

Spain's Supreme Court sentences nine Catalan separatist leaders to prison terms for sedition.
November 6, 2019

West Brian Company officially open in uyo.

The West Brian Company limited, an organization that deals with various products and services such as oil and gas supplies, supplies of health equipment, road infrastructures and lots...
November 6, 2019

Kenneth Okonkwo,Tonto Dikeh honoured at Nollywood New Yam Festival...

Kenneth Okonkwo,Tonto Dikeh honoured at Nollywood New Yam Festival in Abuja.
November 6, 2019

Management of University of Uyo decries funding...

The Management of the University of Uyo has decried the challenge of funding, saying the institution has not been given its take-off grant by the federal government since its creation.
November 5, 2019

INEC implores stakeholders to show greater interest in Kogi...

INEC implores stakeholders to show greater interest in Kogi election.
November 5, 2019

PDP denies report on 2023 presidential poll...

PDP denies report on zoning come 2023 presidential poll:
November 4, 2019

Novak Djokovic defeats Canada’s Denis Shapovalov to win fifth...

Novak Djokovic yesterday recorded his 77th ATP title with a 6-3 6-4 win over Canada’s Denis Shapovalov at the Paris Masters. The 32-year-old Novak Djokovic Serb is to be re...
November 4, 2019

Donald Trump calls for identity of whistle blower.

U.S President Donald Trump calls for identity of whistleblower aiding his impeachment investigation.
November 4, 2019

Residents of Uyo decries FG's plan to regulate use...

Residents of Uyo decries Federal government's plan to regulate use of social media in Nigeria.
November 4, 2019

Nigeria labour Congress appeals to state Houses of Assembly...

Nigeria labour Congress appeals to state Houses of Assembly to compel governors to pay new minimum wage.
November 3, 2019

President Muhammadu Buhari approves extension of Nigeria’s border closure...

President Muhammadu Buhari approves extension of Nigeria’s border closure to January 31 2020,.
October 30, 2019

House of Representatives reject military’s OPI Exercise.

House of Representatives reject military’s Operation Positive Identification Exercise.
October 29, 2019

Academic Staff Union of Universities describe FG’s IPPIS as...

Academic Staff Union of Universities describe Federal Government’s IPPIS as a scam.
October 29, 2019

President Muhammadu Buhari to proceed on private visit to...

President Muhammadu Buhari to proceed on private visit to United Kingdom after Investment summit in Saudi Arabia.
October 29, 2019

Akwa Unites unveils John Obuh as new head coach.

Akwa United has unveiled Coach John Obuh, his assistant, Duke Udi and 15 new players for the 2019/2020 Nigeria Professional Football League season.
October 29, 2019

Governor Udom Emmanuel commends citizens for meeting civic obligations...

Governor Udom Emmanuel commends citizens for meeting civic obligations through effective payment of tax.
October 28, 2019

Workers in Akwa Ibom assured of state government's plans...

Workers in Akwa Ibom have been assured of the the state government's readiness to implement the new national minimum wage immediately the approved adjustment template is received from the ...
October 28, 2019

Liverpool edge out Tottenham Hotspur to strengthen top spot...

Liverpool regained their six-point lead at the top of the Premier League as they came from behind to beat Tottenham 2-1 in a pulsating affair at Anfield on Super Sunday. The res...
October 28, 2019

Abak Chairman, set to curb flood Menace in Abak...

In a bid to provide remedial measure to curb flood Menace in Abak Local Government Area, the Chairman, Barrister Imoh William during the weekend led the Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibo...
October 28, 2019

President Buhari leaves for Saudi Arabia today

President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja today Monday 28th October 2019, for Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to attend the third edition of the Future Investment Initiati...
October 25, 2019

National Judicial Council recommends appointment of four new Justices...

The National Judicial Council-NJC has recommended the appointment of four new Justices for the Supreme Court. (nationalnewstrack.com) They are Justices Adamu Jauro of North-East...
October 25, 2019

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo warns religious organizations on use...

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo warns religious organizations on use of social media.
October 24, 2019

Nigeria moves up 15 places, ranks 131 on Ease...

Nigeria has moved up 15 places on World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Index, ranking 131 globally. (photo credit..northafricapost.com) The global institution made this known in i...
October 24, 2019

Nigeria drops by one spot, now world 35th in...

Super Eagles have dropped by one spot in the FIFA World ranking for the month of October to now place as world 35th. In the ranking table from the world football governing body,...
October 24, 2019

Federal Road Safety Corps, Akwa Ibom State Sector command...

Federal Road Safety Corps FRSC in the state has confirmed that two persons lost their lives in a motor accident which occurred on Wednesday on Urua Ekpa junction in Uyo, the state capi...
October 23, 2019

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo harps on need for national...

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has called for building of bridges across religions and ethnic nationalities in order to ensure a better society. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (pho...
October 23, 2019

Abak Local Government Chairman Imoh Williams visits flood affected...

The chairman, Abak Local Government Area, Barrister Imoh Williams has visited flood affected areas in Abak Local Government Area with an assurance of swift response by the Government ...
October 23, 2019

Senate President Ahmed Lawan pledges National Assembly’s support to...

Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has called for the inclusion of anti-corruption course in schools’ curricula to reduce the menace of corruption in the country. Senate President Ah...
October 23, 2019

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets land in Gioania, set For FIFA...

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have arrived the city of Gioania venue of their Group B games at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Brazil. Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets (photo credit.pulse.ng) ...
October 23, 2019

UK Members of Parliament reject Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s...

British Members of Parliament have rejected Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s plans to approve his Brexit deal by October 31, minutes after giving preliminary approval to the agreement. ...
October 23, 2019

INEC to use Bayelsa Governorship poll as test case...

Ahead of the Bayelsa state governorship election, the Independent National Electoral Commission – INEC is promising to deliver a successful election that will be an improvement on ...
October 23, 2019

Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika harps on maintenance...

Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika The minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika is insisting on the maintenance of proper hygiene and sanitary conditions in the country...
October 23, 2019

Senate President Ahmed Lawan pledges National Assembly’s support to...

Senate President Ahmed Lawan (photo credit..naijaloaded.com.ng) Senate President, Dr Ahmad Lawan, has said that the National Assembly would provide necessary support to anti-graft ...
October 22, 2019

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fails to form government...

Israel's long-standing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he cannot form a government, handing the opportunity to his political rival. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Ne...
October 22, 2019

Paris reveals golden Marianne logo for 2024 Olympics.

The logo for the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, depicting the Olympic flame within a gold medal, has been unveiled in host city Paris. The circular design with Paris 2024 in the...
October 22, 2019

Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly holds public hearing...

Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, through its committee on Finance and Appropriation has held budget briefing/public hearing on the 2020 Appropriation Bill of the state submit...
October 22, 2019

Senate President Ahmed Lawan convenes expanded security meeting over...

Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has held an expanded meeting over the security challenges in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Senate President, Ahmad Lawan Unlike the previ...
October 21, 2019

News Update

= Federal Government secures 3 billion dollars loan from World Bank, = Edward Onoja sworn in as new Kogi State Deputy Governor, = Assemblies of God Nigeria, Ibagwa decla...
October 17, 2019

Chairman C.E.O New Year Speech 2019

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October 17, 2019

Chairman C.E.O New Year Speech 2018

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October 14, 2019

FG dismiss report of Nigeria’s Embassy attack in Cotonou.

The federal government has dismissed reports that the Embassy of Nigeria in Cotonou, Benin Republic, was attacked. The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ferdinand Nwo...
October 8, 2019

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January 31, 2019

FG to subject public buildings in Nigeria to mandatory...

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said the federal government has concluded plans to subject public buildings across the country to mandatory maintenance checks. Osinbajo stated this at...
January 31, 2019

President Buhari promises to rejig police and judiciary if...

Presidential flag-bearer of the All Progressives Congress - APC, Muhammadu Buhari has promised to rejig the police and judiciary for better results in the fight against corruption, if r...
January 31, 2019

Europe leaders stand against Theresa May’s bid to rewrite...

European leaders have moved to head off British Prime Minister Theresa May’s bid to rewrite the Brexit divorce deal, warning they will not shift. Having thrown out the exit deal May ne...
January 31, 2019

Workers in Akwa Ibom state commend Government for readiness...

Governor Udom Emmanuel has been applauded for his timely acceptance and declaration that he would pay the agreed 30,000 naira new minimum wage to workers in the state. Some workers in ...
January 31, 2019

EFCC files 10-count charge against former S.G.F, Babachir Lawal

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has filed a 10-count charge against a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal and five others. The charg...
January 30, 2019

Runtown wins legal battle against his former record Label,...

Nigerian musician and songwriter Douglas Jack Agu popularly known as Runtown who has been in a legal struggle for 7 months with his former record Label Eric Many has won the court case....
January 30, 2019

Arsenal closes in on Denis Suarez deal

Arsenal are close to completing the signing of Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez. The Spaniard will join the Gunners on loan until the end of the season, with a purchase option in the ...
January 30, 2019

US urges its citizens to avoid travelling to Venezuela

The United States has urged its citizens to avoid all travel to crisis-torn Venezuela, citing risks of crime and arrest and the US embassy’s limited ability to assist. The State Depart...
January 30, 2019

NJC issues seven-day ultimatum to both suspended CJN, and...

The National Judicial Council, NJC, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the suspended chief justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, and the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Tanko Muhammad....
January 30, 2019

NIMC stresses need for national identity numbers

Following the commencement of the mandatory use of National Identity Number – NIN this January by the National Identity Management Commission – NIMC, the commission is insisting that pe...
January 30, 2019

Governor Udom takes campaign train to Nsit Ubuim and...

Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel has promised to award a contract for the construction of an ultra modern Police station in Nsit Ubium local government area in order to boost the ...
January 30, 2019

ASUU issues warning to university VCs over non-compliance to...

Academic Staff Union of Universities - ASUU has threatened that it would sanction some university vice chancellors who may have been uncooperative in the ongoing strike by the lecturers...
January 18, 2019

Atiku visits US, to meet Nigerian business community

The Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party-PDP Atiku Abubakar yesterday arrived the United States of America to meet with the Nigerian business community in the U.S. Ac...
January 18, 2019

LEAP Africa organizes training for youth corps members in...

Federal government has been advised to review the secondary school curriculum in the country in order to equip students and young school leavers with knowledge on how to contribute to n...
January 18, 2019

FG to present proposed new Minimum Wage to National...

Federal government says the proposed new National Minimum Wage will be presented to the National Council of State on January 22. The Minister of Labour and Employment Chris Ngige discl...
January 17, 2019

INEC Akwa Ibom State to suspend collection of PVCs...

Following the disturbing trend involving attack of its personnel and forceful dispossession of Permanent Voter Cards – PVCs since the commencement of the last phase of PVC collection at...
January 17, 2019

Joint Health Sector Unions threatens to resume strike on...

Joint Health Sector Unions-JOHESU, has threatened to resume the industrial action it suspended on 30th May 2018 if the issues in dispute are not resolved before Thursday, 31st January t...
January 17, 2019

House of Representatives to commence debate on 2019 budget...

House of Representatives will today commence debate on the 2019 budget presented by President Muhammadu Buhari on December 19 last year before the joint session of the national assembly...
January 17, 2019

Rihanna takes her father to court for stealing her...

American pop singer and actress Rihanna Fenty has taken her father Ronald Fenty to court for stealing her brand name Fenty to launch a business for himself. Rihanna claims her father r...
January 17, 2019

Nigeria's Super Falcons to take on China today in...

The Super Falcons of Nigeria will today tackle China’s women national team, nicknamed Steel Roses, in their opening game of the Four –Nation Invitational Tournament. The nine-time AWCO...
January 17, 2019

British Prime Minister Theresa May survives parliament's no-confidence vote

British Prime Minister Theresa May has survived a no-confidence vote sparked by the crushing defeat of her Brexit deal, weeks before the UK reportedly leaves the European Union. May em...
January 17, 2019

Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel presents 2019 Manifesto

Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel has presented his 2019 Manifesto christened "completion Agenda" with a renewed commitment to surpass the superior performances recorded in his fir...
January 17, 2019

FG orders NFIU to freeze bank accounts of CJN...

The Federal Government has asked the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit to freeze the bank accounts of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen. A letter from the office...
January 17, 2019

President Buhari seeks re-election to consolidate on his achievements...

President Muhammadu Buhari says he is seeking re-election in the 2019 presidential election to consolidate on his achievements in the fight against corruption, insecurity and to ensure ...
January 16, 2019

BBNaija 2019 set to host in Nigeria, as audition...

The producers of the Africa’s popular reality TV show, BBNaija, have announced that the Big Brother House will be located in Nigeria as the show is set to return for a fourth season. T...
January 16, 2019

Flying Eagles to face Saudi Arabia in international friendly

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will face their Saudi Arabian counterparts in an international friendly on January 22 in Jeddah. The game is expected to prepare the team ahead of next month’s ...
January 16, 2019

Members of parliament rejects British Prime Minister Theresa May's...

British Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal has been rejected by 230 votes - the largest defeat for a sitting government in history. Members of Parliaments voted by 432 votes to 2...
January 16, 2019

Akwa Ibom state PDP set to flag off statewide...

All is now set for the official presentation of Manifesto and formal commencement of statewide campaigns of the People's Democratic Party – PDP Akwa Ibom State by Governor Udom Emmanuel...
January 16, 2019

Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Governor Udom calls for immortalization...

The Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel has commended the Nigerian Armed forces for their selfless service and contribution towards the protection and sustenance of the country's ter...
January 16, 2019

President Buhari launches New Nigerian passport with 10 years...

President Muhammadu Buhari has launched a new enhanced security Nigerian passport with 10-years validity. The Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, assisted by the Comptroller Ge...
January 15, 2019

Streaming figures of music service, Tidal under investigation in...

The streaming figures of music service Tidal are under investigation in Norway over claims the numbers of listeners to 2016 albums by Beyonce and Kanye West, among others, were inflated...
January 15, 2019

Nigeria’s Super Falcons depart to China for 4-Nation tournament

Nigeria’s women national football team, Super Falcons have departed to China for a 4-Nation tournament as they kick start their preparations for 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup taking place...
January 15, 2019

Members of Parliament set to vote on Brexit deal

Members of Parliament are preparing to vote on whether to back Prime Minister Theresa May's deal for leaving the European Union. May has called for politicians to back her deal or risk...
January 15, 2019

Court reassigns trial judge for fraud charges against NBA...

The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice Adamu Abdu-Kafarati, has granted the request by the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Paul Usoro, for a change of judge in th...
January 15, 2019

President Buhari to release intervention fund to support research

President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated the commitment of his administration to the creation of an intervention fund to support research in science and technology in the country. Buh...
January 15, 2019

Ycee finally leaves his former label, Tinny Entertainment

Nigerian Rapper, Ycee, says he has finally left his former label, Tinny Entertainment, that brought him into limelight. Ycee, whose real name is Oludemilade Alejo, who disclosed this o...
January 15, 2019

David Wagner parts way with Huddersfield Town on mutual...

David Wagner has left Huddersfield Town as manager by mutual consent with the club bottom of the Premier League. The German took over as Terriers boss in November 2015 and led them to ...
January 15, 2019

Senegal’s Court bars two opposition leaders from presidential election

Senegal’s Constitutional Court has authorised five candidates, including outgoing head of state Macky Sall, to contest presidential elections next month but blocked two prominent opposi...
January 15, 2019

ASUP, Akwapoly Chapter congratulates Dr. Moses Umobong on his...

The academic staff union of polytechnics, ASUP, Akwapoly Chapter has congratulated Dr. Moses Umobong over his recent appointment as the acting Rector of the Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic,...
January 15, 2019

Akwa Ibom state Governor Udom consults Organised labour on...

Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel has assured the organised labour unions in the state of his commitment to the implementation of the new national minimum wage for workers. Govern...
January 15, 2019

Presidency shortlists Adamu Mohammed as possible replacement of IGP...

The presidency has shortlisted an Assistant Inspector General of Police from Nasarawa State -AIG Adamu Mohammed as a possible replacement of the retiring Inspector-General of Police, Ib...
January 14, 2019

Eddie Murphy signs a new deal to make a...

Popular American Actor, Eddie Murphy has signed a new deal to make a sequel of “Coming to America”. Reports say over 30 years after Murphy starred as Prince Akeem in Coming to America,...
January 14, 2019

American John Isner crashes out of Australian Open

American John Isner became the first top-10 player to fall on the opening day of the Australian Open as he was stunned by world number 97 Reilly Opelka. Isner, seeded ninth in Melbourn...
January 14, 2019

U.S President threatens economic sanction on Turkey over attacks...

U.S President Donald Trump has threatened to "devastate Turkey economically" if it attacks Kurdish forces in Syria following a planned pullout of U.S troops. In a series of tweets, Tru...
January 14, 2019

Federal government to begin work on Ibom Deep Seaport...

The Federal Government has revealed that work on the proposed $2.5 billion Ibom Deep Seaport, a Public-Private Partnership -PPP project, is slated to start on or before April 2019. Spe...
January 14, 2019

CCT adjourns proceedings against CJN, Walter Onnoghen, till January...

The Danladi Umar-led three-man Code of Conduct Tribunal has adjourned proceedings involving the charges of non-declaration of assets preferred against the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Just...
January 14, 2019

2018/2019 Nigeria Professional Football League season kicked off

The 2018/2019 Nigeria Professional Football League -NPFL season kicked off yesterday across six league venues with three home victories, one away win and two draws recorded. Akwa Unite...
January 14, 2019

US Secretary of State to press Saudi prince to...

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has arrived in Riyadh, where he is set to ask Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to ensure the killers of journalist Jamal Khashoggi are held accou...
January 14, 2019

Political parties and candidates urged to sensitize members against...

Political parties and candidates have been urged to sensitize their members against electoral violence in order to pave way for free, fair and credible election in the upcoming polls. ...
January 14, 2019

South-South Governors urge Chief Justice of Nigeria Walter Onnoghen...

The South South governors have condemned what they decried as “assault” on the Chief Justice of the Federation, Justice Walter Onnoghen, telling him to ignore the court summons. The go...
January 14, 2019

VP Yemi Osinbajo commends Nigeria’s fallen heroes for huge...

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has commended the Nigeria Army particularly, the fallen heroes for putting up a huge sacrifice for the nation. The Vice president gave the commendation at ...
January 11, 2019

NFF plans 10 international friendlies for Super Falcons

The Nigeria Football Federation-NFF has lined up 10 international friendlies for the Super Falcons ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup finals. According to NFF, the reigning African Wo...
January 11, 2019

President Trump renews threat to declare national emergency to...

US President Donald Trump has renewed a threat to declare a national emergency to fund the construction of a wall on the Mexican border. A row with Democrats over funding the wall has ...
January 11, 2019

JAMB warns prospective candidates to adhere strictly to registration...

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board -JAMB has warned prospective candidates to adhere strictly to the registration procedure for the 2019 UTME to avoid creating issues for them...
January 11, 2019

FG releases over 100 billion Naira generated from Sukuk...

The Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed has handed over the N100 billion generated from last month’s Sukuk issued by the Debt Management Office -DMO. Speaking at a brief ceremony in Abuj...
January 11, 2019

Lady Gaga tenders public apology for her 2013 collaboration...

American pop star, Lady Gaga, has tendered a heartfelt public apology for her 2013 collaboration with embattled RnB singer, R. Kelly, who is currently plagued with series of sexual alle...
January 11, 2019

Southampton striker, Charlie Austin suspended for two matches

Southampton striker Charlie Austin has been suspended for two matches after he admitted making an abusive gesture towards Manchester City fans. The 29-year-old appeared to make a two-f...
January 11, 2019

Slovak presidential vote set for March 16

Slovaks will elect a new president in March, firing the starting gun on a leadership race that remains wide open. This is according to a statement by NATO and eurozone member’s speaker...
January 11, 2019

Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Health warns butchers against...

Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Health has warned meat sellers in the state against the practice of burning tires to roast animals for meat, saying such practice poses serious threat to pub...
January 11, 2019

ASUU refutes having agreement with the federal government

The Academic Staff Union of Universities -ASUU, has refuted having any agreement with the federal government. In a statement it issued, ASUU inform the public and by extension students...
January 11, 2019

Governor Udom announces plans to pay bursaries to...

Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel has announced that plans are in top gear for the payment of bursaries to Akwa Ibom students in tertiary institutions to alleviate their sufferings...
January 11, 2019

INEC releases Voting procedures for general elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission -INEC has released the voting procedures for the general elections. The electoral body made the announcement in an article entitled ‘How T...
January 10, 2019

Legendary American rapper, Eminem becomes highest selling artist in...

Legendary American rapper, Eminem has become the highest selling artist in the world as he reportedly sold more albums than any other artiste in the World in 2018. According to BuzzAng...
January 10, 2019

Paris Saint Germaine crashes out of French League Cup

Unbeaten Ligue 1 leaders and holders Paris Saint-Germain suffered a shock French League Cup exit against the top-flight's bottom side Guingamp. Thierry Henry's struggling Monaco side a...
January 10, 2019

Opposition candidate Felix Tshisekedi wins DR Congo's presidential election

Opposition candidate Felix Tshisekedi has won the Democratic Republic of Congo's tightly contested presidential vote. The provisional result puts him ahead of rival opposition candidat...
January 10, 2019

JAMB commences sale of registration forms for 2019 UTME

Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board-JAMB has commenced sale of registration forms, for the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, today Thursday, January 10. JAMB’s Regi...
January 10, 2019

FG to review salaries of workers earning above proposed...

Federal government has said that workers earning more than 30 thousand naira – the likely new minimum wage – will have their pay renegotiated as the new pay will not be for all cadres o...
January 10, 2019

President Buhari reiterates commitment to elimination of corruption in...

President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated his commitment to the elimination of corruption in campaign financing, saying he will not authorize the use of funds from the public treasury f...
January 10, 2019

Basketmouth announces his first feature film, “The Exorcism of...

Ace Nigerian comedian, Bright Okpocha popularly known as Basketmouth has announced his first feature film, “The Exorcism of Alu”, set for release in Cinemas across the country. Basketm...
January 10, 2019

Bendel Insurance returns to Nigeria Premier League after ten...

Bendel Insurance FC of Benin defeated Shooting Stars of Ibadan to gain promotion to the Nigeria Professional Football League -NPFL. The club defeated Oluyole Warriors 1-0 at the ongoin...
January 10, 2019

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro rejects global migration pact

Brazil’s far-right President Jair Bolsonaro reaffirmed his rejection of a global migration pact, saying decisions about who was able to come into his country need to be “sovereign.” Hi...
January 10, 2019

Residents in uyo call on INEC to be neutral...

As the 2019 general elections approaches, residents in uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital have again called on the Independent National Electoral Commission-INEC, to be neutral in the con...
January 10, 2019

INEC and heads of security agencies meet in Abuja

The Independent National Electoral Commission – INEC has called for a different approach to the deployment of security forces during elections. The demand came about 37 days to the 201...
January 10, 2019

Federal Government approves four new private varsities in four...

The Federal Executive Council - FEC has approved the establishment of four new private universities in Kaduna, Oyo, Ogun and Osun States. The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, confir...
January 9, 2019

World number one Simona Halep loses first competitive match...

World number one Simona Halep's first match in more than three months ended in defeat by Australia's Ashleigh Barty at the Sydney International. The Romanian, who cut short her 2018 se...
January 9, 2019

British Members of Parliament to hold vote on Brexit...

British Members of Parliament are set to hold a critical vote on January 15 on the Brexit agreement negotiated by Prime Minister Theresa May with the European Union. The House of Commo...
January 9, 2019

INEC to experiment electronic transmission of results in 2019...

The Independent National Electoral Commission -INEC has said it would only do a nationwide pilot electronic transmission -e-collation of results in the forthcoming general elections. I...
January 9, 2019

President Buhari launches second National Strategic Health Development Plan

President Muhammadu Buhari has launched second National Strategic Health Development Plan from 2018-2022 to attain the Universal Health Coverage in Nigeria and also unveiled the first p...
January 9, 2019

Don Jazzy addresses reports on the purported collapse of...

Nigerian record producer, singer and songwriter, Don Jazzy has addressed reports making the rounds on the purported collapse of his record label “Mavin records”. In a series of tweets ...
January 9, 2019

Egypt's Mohammed Salah wins African best player award

Egypt striker Mohamed Salah has won the African Footballer of the Year for the second successive year at the Confederation of African Football’s 2018 awards ceremony in Dakar. Salah be...
January 9, 2019

DR Congo opposition candidate warns against ‘disguising truth’ of...

Opposition presidential candidate Martin Fayulu has warned electoral authorities in Democratic Republic of Congo on not to “disguise the truth of the polls”, as tensions mounted over de...
January 9, 2019

Akwa Ibom State Government recieves commendation for curbing child...

Akwa Ibom State Government has been commended for partnering with the state National Human rights commission-NHRC, law enforcement agencies and other relevant bodies in ensuring that th...
January 9, 2019

Governor Udom appoints Dr. Moses Umobong as Acting Rector...

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel has approved the appointment of Doctor Moses Umobong as Acting Rector of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua. A statement signed by the Hea...
January 9, 2019

FG and labour unions reach agreement on transmission of...

Federal Government and organised labour unions in the country have finally reached an agreement on the transmission of an executive bill of a new Minimum Wage by the Federal Government ...
January 8, 2019

Tope Alabi tops the list as the best artiste...

Popular Nigerian gospel artist and actress, Tope Alabi has topped the list as the best artiste of 2018 in Nigeria and also claimed the spot for most album played in the year by Boomplay...
January 8, 2019

Arsenal to face Manchester United in FA Cup fourth...

Manchester United will visit Arsenal in the fourth round of the FA Cup at The Emirates Stadium after Monday’s draw pitted the two English Premier League giants together. The draw was c...
January 8, 2019

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un arrives China at invitation...

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has arrived in Beijing for an unannounced visit, at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. According to reports Kim will be in China until Janu...
January 8, 2019

PDP suspends deputy national chairman, Senator Gamawa Babayo

The Peoples Democratic Party PDP has suspended its Deputy National Chairman North Senator Gamawa Babayo, over allegation of dereliction of duty and anti-party activity. National Public...
January 8, 2019

FG reaches agreement with ASUU, releases 15.4billion naira for...

The Federal Government has reached an agreement with the striking members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU. Addressing journalists after a meeting with the lecturers in...
January 8, 2019

Wizkid announces his intention to quit music temporarily

Starboy records boss and frontline act, Ayodeji Balogun, better known as Wizkid, has announced his intention to quit music temporarily. The “Fever” crooner took to his verified Twitter...
January 8, 2019

PSG striker Timothy Weah's six-month loan to Celtic confirmed

Paris Saint-Germain striker Timothy Weah's six-month loan to Celtic has been confirmed with manager Brendan Rodgers saying he brings "pace and technique". The 18-year-old United States...
January 8, 2019

World Bank President Jim Yong Kim announces resignation

World Bank President Jim Yong Kim has announced he would step down next month, more than three years before his current term was due to expire. The decision ends Kim’s six-year tenure ...
January 8, 2019

JAMB commences publication of a bulletin of its financial...

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board-JAMB say it was set to commence the publication of a bulletin of its financial activities to the public for the purpose of transparency. Th...
January 8, 2019

NLC to hold nationwide protest today over new national...

Nigeria Labour Congress-NLC says it will today Tuesday January 8 hold a nationwide protest to drive its demand for the upward review of the national minimum wage from 18,000 naira to 30...
January 8, 2019

INEC presents national register of voters to political parties

The Independent National Electoral Commission-INEC has presented the national register of voters to political parties. The chairman of the commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, who mad...
January 8, 2019

President Buhari appoints Hamman-Tukur as Director Nigerian Financial Intelligence...

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Modibbo Hamman -Tukur as the Director of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit. This was confirmed in a statement by the Special Adviser to ...
January 7, 2019

Military takes over Gabon in coup plot

Gabon soldiers say they have seized power in oil-rich Country, where the ailing leader’s family President Ali Bongo has ruled for 50 years. Soldiers in the West African country say the...
January 7, 2019

FG urged to implement friendly investment policies to boast...

The Federal Government through the Small and Medium Enterprises, MSMEs, has extended the window for registration of business names at the reduced cost of Five thousand Naira by 90 days....
January 7, 2019

President Buhari promises to sign Petroleum Industry Governance Bill

President Muhammadu Buhari says he was committed to Nigeria’s reform, saying he would assent to the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill, PIGB, as soon as the National Assembly presented ...
January 7, 2019

Burna Boy clinches the most wins at the 2019...

Afro-fusion star, Damini Ogulu popularly called Burna Boy has clinched the most wins at the 2019 Soundcity MVP Awards, taking home four plaques including ‘African Artiste of the Year’. ...
January 7, 2019

Cesc Fabregas arrives Monaco to finalise move from Chelsea

Cesc Fabregas has arrived Monaco to finalise his move from Chelsea. The tearful Fabregas bid farewell to Chelsea yesterday after making his 501st appearance in English Football in Satu...
January 7, 2019

Malaysia's King Muhammad The Fifth resigns

Malaysia's King Muhammad The Fifth has resigned, the first time a monarch has stepped down from the throne in the country before completing their five-year tenure. The National Palace ...
January 7, 2019

Governor Udom commends the church for sustaining peace...

Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel has commended the church for their role towards the sustenance of peace in the state while also reiterating his commitment to maintaining the exis...
January 7, 2019

NANS urged to persuade federal government and ASUU to...

The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students- NANS have been urged to explore all reasonable means to persuade the federal government and the Academic Staff Union of ...
January 7, 2019

President Buhari inaugurates APC Presidential campaign Council today

President Muhammadu Buhari will today, inaugurate the All Progressives Congress -APC Presidential Campaign Council for the 2019 General Elections. This information is contained in a st...
January 4, 2019

A US judge rejects Ed Sheeran's call for a...

A US judge has rejected Ed Sheeran's call for a lawsuit accusing him of copying parts of Marvin Gaye's “Let's Get It On” to be dropped. In his released decision, District Judge Louis S...
January 4, 2019

Cristiano Ronaldo wins Best Player at Globe Soccer Awards

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been awarded the Best Player at the 2019 Globe Soccer Awards. He beat Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann and Paris Saint-Germain sensation...
January 4, 2019

Democrats challenge President Trump on partial government shutdown

The Democrat-controlled US House of Representatives has voted to end a partial government shutdown - but the move looks certain to be vetoed by President Donald Trump. Trump has said h...
January 4, 2019

Presidency reacts to speculation that President Buhari would be...

The Presidency has reacted to speculation that President Muhammadu Buhari would be represented by his deputy, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, in the presidential debate slated for January...
January 4, 2019

The World marks 2019 International Braille Day

Governments at all levels have been urged to provide necessary materials to Special and Vocational Training Centres in the country to assist the visually impaired Nigerians acquire educ...
January 4, 2019

Onofiok Luke supporters from Etinan pledge to support all...

The PDP Candidate for Etinan Federal constituency and speaker, Akwa Ibom State house of Assembly, Barrister Onofiok Luke has again received commendation and assurances of support to ens...
January 4, 2019

INEC debunks reports on ban of election result transmission...

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu has dismissed reports on the ban on transmission of election results saying the Commission did ...
January 4, 2019

Barack Obama makes debut on the Billboard Hot R&B...

Former US president Barack Obama has made his debut on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart this week. According to Billboard Hot R&B charts, the former 44th President earned a sp...
January 4, 2019

Manchester city beats Liverpool to close gap on premier...

Manchester City reignited the Premier League title race as they ended Liverpool's 20-game unbeaten start to the season to reduce their lead at the top of the table to four points. Lero...
January 4, 2019

Senegal’s Supreme Court rules against appeal by jailed presidential...

Senegal’s Supreme Court has ruled that jailed presidential hopeful Khalifa Sall could not appeal a prison sentence for embezzlement, likely ending his chance of running as a free man in...
January 4, 2019

Court refuses to order removal of police blockade from...

Federal High Court, in Abuja, has refused an ex-parte application brought by Senator Dino Melaye to order the removal of police blockade on his residence. Melaye approached the court t...
January 4, 2019

PDP rejects appointment of Amina Zakari as the chairperson...

The People’s Democratic Party -PDP has rejected the appointment of Amina Zakari as the chairperson of INEC Advisory Committee and Presidential election Collation Center Committee. The ...
January 4, 2019

Central Bank of Nigeria promises to sustain current tight...

Ahead of the first Monetary Policy Committee Meeting of the Central Bank of Nigeria for the year, the Governor of the apex bank Godwin Emefiele has said that current tight stance of the...
January 4, 2019

President Buhari meets Nigerian students over ongoing strike by...

President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Labour Unions to allow his administration concentrate on fixing infrastructure in the country rather than distracting it. He made the remark wh...
January 3, 2019

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West expecting a fourth child

American reality TV personality, Kim Kardashian and rapper Kanye West are expecting a fourth child – again using a surrogate. Kardashian and West’s third child, Chicago, was born throu...
January 3, 2019

Novak Djokovic qualifies for last eight of Qatar Open

Novak Djokovic is through to the last eight of the Qatar Open after surviving a huge scare from world number 36, Hungary’s Marton Fucsovics. Djokovic is on course to meet Stan Wawrinka...
January 3, 2019

US and Colombia vow to reduce coca production by...

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he is "deeply concerned" about the increased production of coca leaf, the raw material for cocaine, in Colombia. At a meeting with Colombian Pres...
January 3, 2019

Nigerian Aircraft Pilots urged FG to quicken inauguration of...

The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers has asked the Federal Government to quicken the inauguration of Nigeria Air. The association said the Federal Government shoul...
January 3, 2019

NANS set for nationwide protest over ongoing ASUU and...

The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has issued a notice to all its structures and organs to commence mobilisation for mass action against the Federal Government, the Ac...
January 3, 2019

INEC dismisses allegation to rig 2019 elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has challenged the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to provide evidence that it’s plotting with President Muhammadu Buhari and the All ...
January 3, 2019

Genevieve Nnaji celebrates two decades in the film industry

Nollywood actress and film maker, Genevieve Nnaji has celebrated two decades in the film industry. Nnaji, who recently premiered her directorial debut, ‘Lion Heart’, began acting at th...
January 3, 2019

Liverpool striker Dominic Solanke's proposed loan move to Crystal...

Liverpool striker Dominic Solanke's proposed loan move to Crystal Palace is off because of concerns over his fitness. Palace manager Roy Hodgson confirmed the 21-year-old was a target ...
January 3, 2019

Zimbabwe president cuts short holiday over doctors’ strike

Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa cut short his annual vacation to try to resolve an impasse with doctors who have been on strike for a month. According to a government spokesman...
January 3, 2019

ImaBridge Africa in partnership with Planet FM organizes free...

A Non-Governmental Organization the Imabridge Africa, in Partnership with Planet FM has conducted a free medical outreach for the indigenes of Ibiaku Uruan and its environs, where patie...
January 3, 2019

Governor Udom charges people to make right choices in...

Akwa Ibom state Governor Udom Emmanuel has charged the people of the state to make the right choices in the forthcoming elections to avoid taking the state back into the dark ages of la...
January 3, 2019

Nigeria Labour Congress begins indefinite strike on January 8

The Nigeria Labour Congress – NLC has set January 8 as date for commencement of an indefinite nationwide strike following the inability of the Federal Government to urgently transmit th...
January 2, 2019

Mike Tyson announces plans to host Kind Music Festival...

American former professional boxer Mike Tyson has announced plans to host Kind Music Festival in California, an all-ages ''pop-up'' that embraces the state's updated cannabis regulation...
January 2, 2019

Chinese President Xi Jinping urges Taiwan people to unite...

Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged the people of Taiwan to accept it "must and will be" reunited with China. In a speech marking 40 years since the start of improving ties, he reit...
January 2, 2019

Residents of Uyo warned against buying off-the-counter drugs

The Chief Medical Director of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Dr Emem-Abasi Bassey, has warned residents of Akwa Ibom State against buying off-the-counter drugs, adding that re...
January 2, 2019

INEC urged to curb issue of underage voting...

The Independent National Electoral Commission-INEC has been urged to ensure that the issue of under-age voting does not assume the character of the nation's electoral process in the for...
January 2, 2019

Federal Government begins mandatory use of National Identification Number

Federal Government has begun implementation of the mandatory usage of the National Identification Number -NIN. The National Identity Management Commission-NIMC, which announced the dev...
January 2, 2019

Richard Mofe Damijo calls for attitudinal reorientation amongst individuals

Veteran Nigerian actor, Richard Mofe Damijo, popularly known as RMD has called for attitudinal reorientation amongst individuals, while emphasizing that the principle of faith and trust...
January 2, 2019

World number one, Novak Djokovic claims first win of...

World number one, Novak Djokovic took just 55 minutes to claim his first win of the 2019 season, brushing aside Damir Dzumhur 6-1, 6-2 in the Qatar Open first round. The Serb, who has ...
January 2, 2019

US and Israel formally quit UNESCO

The United States and Israel have officially quit the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization UNESCO. The withdrawal is mainly procedural yet serves a new blow...
January 2, 2019

Nigeria Labour Congress-NLC pledges commitment to workers welfare

The Nigeria Labour Congress NLC has pledged commitment to workers welfare while appealing to the Federal Government to urgently transmit the bill on the new national minimum wage to the...
January 2, 2019

Akwa Ibom state to hold New Year Solemn Assembly...

Akwa Ibom state governor, Udom Emmanuel is inviting the public to a New Year Solemn Assembly scheduled to hold today Wednesday January 2, at the Ibom Hall Grounds in Uyo, by 10 a.m. to ...
January 2, 2019

JAMB warns candidates against fake advertisement on social media

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board -JAMB has called on prospective candidates to disregard advertisements in the social media, announcing sales of registration documents with ...