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  • October 30, 2020

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    People In History (Winnie mandela)

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    People In History (Zindziswa Mandela)

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  • President Muhammadu Buhari expresses sadness over deaths of pupils in Enugu road accident
    October 30, 2020

    President Muhammadu Buhari expresses sadness over deaths of pupils...

    President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over a vehicle accident that claimed lives, including those of primary school pupils in Mgbowu, Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State. ...

  • Academic Staff Union of Universities insists on no going back on IPPIS position
    October 30, 2020

    Academic Staff Union of Universities insists on no going...

    The Academic Staff Union of Universities – ASUU has insisted that there is no going back on its position on the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System – IPPIS of the Federal Go...

  • October 29, 2020

    Presidency rejects report by Amnesty International on alleged Lekki...

    The presidency has rejected the report by Amnesty International on the alleged Lekki shootings of EndSars protesters on October 20. Speaking with newsmen, the Special Adviser to the Pres...

  • US objection delays Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s emergence as WTO Director General
    October 29, 2020

    US objection delays Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s emergence as WTO Director...

    Key World Trade Organisation – WTO ambassadors on Wednesday tapped Nigeria’s nominee, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, as the best pick to lead the organization, but she was opposed by the United State...

  • Turkey vows legal action against France over President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s cartoon
    October 29, 2020

    Turkey vows legal action against France over President Recep...

    Turkey has vowed to take "legal, diplomatic actions" over a cartoon of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in French magazine Charlie Hebdo. The cartoon depicts Turkey's president lifting the...

  • President Muhammadu Buhari launches 2021 armed forces remembrance emblem and appeal fund
    October 29, 2020

    President Muhammadu Buhari launches 2021 armed forces remembrance emblem...

    President Muhammadu Buhari has launched the 2021 armed forces remembrance emblem and appeal fund with an appeal to Nigerians to desist from actions and comments that could jeopardize the un...

  • FG removes HND, degrees disparity for paramilitary officers
    October 27, 2020

    FG removes HND, degrees disparity for paramilitary officers

    The Federal Government has withdrawn the ranking and career progression disparity between Higher National Diploma-HND and Degree holders in the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps-NCDC...

  • Nigeria Labour Congress, Akwa Ibom State Council threatens indefinite strike over unmet demands
    October 27, 2020

    Nigeria Labour Congress, Akwa Ibom State Council threatens indefinite...

    The Nigeria Labour Congress - NLC, Akwa Ibom State Council has given Governor Udom Emmanuel a 14-day ultimatum to address their concerns or risk indefinite strike by workers. In a Commun...

  • Senate President Ahmad Lawan assures victims of rights abuses by personnel of disbanded SARS Squad of justice
    October 26, 2020

    Senate President Ahmad Lawan assures victims of rights abuses...

    Senate President Ahmad Lawan has assured the youths across the country that the National Assembly will ensure justice for victims of misconduct and rights abuses by personnel of the disband...

  • Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa quits Saudi club Al Nassr
    October 26, 2020

    Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa quits Saudi club Al...

    Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, has parted ways with Saudi Arabian club, Al Nassr, two years after joining the club. Musa joined the Saudi side in 2018 from English Premier League side...

  • Federal government to resume negotiations with leadership of ASUU today to end on-going strike action
    October 26, 2020

    Federal government to resume negotiations with leadership of ASUU...

    The federal government’s negotiating team and the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities-ASUU will today resume negotiations to iron out their differences over the applicati...

  • President Muhammadu Buhari breaks silence on Lekki shootings, pledges justice for dead protesters
    October 26, 2020

    President Muhammadu Buhari breaks silence on Lekki shootings, pledges...

    President Muhammadu Buhari has broken his silence on the shooting of #ENDSARS protesters in Lekki, Lagos by suspected security operatives, almost a week after the events. He vowed to ens...

  • Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu orders withdrawal of police officers attached to VIPs,
    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...

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

  • CBN releases framework for financing of mass metering
    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 ...

  • Edo Government Declares 24-Hour Curfew
    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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  • President Muhammadu Buhari meets national assembly leadership at Aso Villa over ENDSARS Protests
    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...

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

  • FG agrees to pay N30bn earned allowance to university lecturers to end ASSU strike
    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...

  • Reps summon IGP Mohammed Adamu over police brutality
    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

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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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  • Federal Government approves re-opening of NYSC camps nationwide on November 10
    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...

  • Federal Government urge Nigerians to report Covid 19 issues via online portal
    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. ...

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

  • US Supreme Court nominee Amy Barrett evades questions on healthcare at Senate confirmation hearing
    October 14, 2020

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    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...

  • Akwa Ibom State governor, Udom Emmanuel commends President Muhammadu Buhari for prompt response in end SARS protests
    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 ...

  • IGP Mohammed Adamu creates Special Weapons and Tactics Team to replace defunct SARS
    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...

  • President Muhammadu Buhari nominates his SA on Social Media, Lauretta Onochie and three others as INEC Commissioners
    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...

  • Youths in Uyo Akwa Ibom State capital stage #END SARS protest across streets
    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...

  • Akwa Ibom State Executive Council receives 2021 budget estimates from Commissioner for Finance
    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 ...

  • Senate President, Ahmad Lawan charges Federal Character Commission on equitable distribution of employment opportunities
    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...

  • Training of new unit to replace disbanded SARS begins next week
    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...

  • Chinese city of Qingdao to test entire population of nine million people for Covid-19 in five days, IN SPORTS
    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...

  • Aggrieved PDP chairmanship aspirants in Etinan local government area accuse reconciliation committee of nepotism
    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...

  • Nigeria Employers Consultative Association releases report showing about 102 million Nigerians are in extreme poverty
    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...

  • Federal Government extends suspension of new electricity tariff by 1 week
    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...

  • Nigeria Football Federation confirm change in venue for international friendly match between Nigeria and Algeria
    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 ...

  • Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala reaches final stage in race towards becoming first female leader of World Trade Organization
    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...

  • Eight people killed in Lagos gas plant explosion
    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...

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

  • CAS postpones Siasia’s hearing again
    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

    People In History (Alphonse Gabriel Capone)

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  • October 7, 2020

    People In History (Kwame Nkrumah)

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  • October 7, 2020

    People In History (Bob Marley)

    Robert Nesta Marley, OM was a Jamaican singer, songwriter, and musician. Marley introduced Jamaican music to the world and also changed the face of global pop music. https://soundcloud....

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

  • President Muhammadu Buhari to present 2021 budget to National Assembly on Thursday, October 8
    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 ...

  • Residents acknowledge roles of teachers in nation-building as 2020 World Teachers Day is marked today
    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....

  • Universities senior workers begin 14-day warning strike over Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System
    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)

    Chinua Achebe was a Nigerian novelist, poet, professor, and critic. Achebe is a Renowned writer and educator who has published works of African literature ranging from his first novel, Thin...

  • October 2, 2020

    People In History (Abraham Lincoln part-2)

    Abraham Lincoln became the United States’ 16th President in 1861, He was an American statesman and lawyer. Lincoln led the nation through the American Civil war. https://soundcloud.com/...

  • October 2, 2020

    People In History (Abraham Lincoln part-1)

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  • October 2, 2020

    People In History (Albert Einstein)

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  • British Prime Minister Boris Johnson wishes U.S President, Donald Trump speedy recovery from Covid-19
    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...

  • Federal Government orders resumption of unity schools in Nigeria
    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...

  • Trump and wife Melania test positive for COVID-19
    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...

  • Nigerians express divergent views as country marks 60th independence day anniversary,
    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...

  • Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly makes move to rid former Uyo Main Market of miscreants
    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...

  • FG declares Thursday, October 1, as public holiday to mark Nigeria's 60th Independence day anniversary
    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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  • Arsenal seek to end Liverpool’s long unbeaten home streak in view of today's clash
    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 ...

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

  • Labour suspends proposed strike, as Federal Government reverses electricity tariff hike
    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 ...

  • Federal government to reopen land borders soon
    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 ...

  • Federal Government cautions applicants against paying fee for MSMEs intervention grant
    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...

  • North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un issues personal apology for killing of a South Korean official
    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 ...

  • Akwa Ibom State government rules out restriction of movement in tomorrow’s monthly environmental sanitation
    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...

  • Manchester United make final £90M bid for Sancho
    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...

  • Selena Gomez,flaunts scar from 2017 kidney transplant
    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...

  • AKS Governor Udom Emmanuel commissions projects in Eket and Esit Eket LGA
    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...

  • Labour waves aside ruling stopping Monday’s strike as talks with FG ends in deadlock
    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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  • US President Donald Trump suggests he will not commit to peaceful transfer of power come November
    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...

  • Barcelona announce Suarez Departure
    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...

  • Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, inaugurates newly constructed office Complex of State Council of Chiefs
    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 ...

  • Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel officially launches state’s symbols to mark 33rd anniversary of state’s creation
    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...

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

  • Akwa Ibom State Government issues detailed directives on reopening of schools for full academic activities
    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 ...

  • Our correspondent Anthony Esin reports that the seven hectares tomato farm which currently employs about 57 workers from Mbiakong and Ifiayong communities in Uruan Local Government Area is situated near Ibom Hotel and Golf Resort along Nwaniba Road.
    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...

  • Governor Udom Emmanuel renews commitment to his completion agenda as Akwa Ibom marks 33rd anniversary today
    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...

  • Rohr set to invite Ejuke, two others for Super Eagles friendlies
    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 ...

  • President Muhammadu Buhari meets with President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo at Presidential Villa, Abuja
    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...

  • Federal government urged to double efforts in ensuring lasting peace across Nigeria as world marks 2020 International Day of Peace
    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...

  • Member Representing Uyo federal constituency, Michael Enyong empowers constituents with 1million naira in line with states 33rd anniversary
    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 ...

  • President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates Governor Godwin Obaseki on election victory
    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 -...

  • Governor Udom Emmanuel reiterates commitment to economic prosperity of Akwa Ibom
    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...

  • National Broadcasting Commission Uyo promises to maintain cordial relationship with planetfm
    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....

  • FG apologises for misleading tweet requiring account holders to complete self-certification forms
    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...

  • House of Assembly receives Executive Bill on Establishment of Akwa Ibom State Symbols
    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. ...

  • Senate President, Ahmad Lawan advocates for constitutional roles for traditional rulers
    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...

  • Over 200 prisoners escape from Ugandan jail
    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. ...

  • FG dismisses seven-day ultimatum given by Trade Union Congress
    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...

  • Federal government receives Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine
    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...

  • The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has threatened to begin another nationwide strike starting from September 7.
    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...

  • Senate Ad-hoc committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution calls for memoranda on Gender Equality for women and girls And others
    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...

  • Buhari approves release of foodstuffs from reserves
    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...

  • Brazil male and female teams set to be paid equally - CBF
    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 ...

  • AKSG forbids unapproved COVID-19 testing in the state, endorses PCR tests only
    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...

  • Abuja resident doctors embark on indefinite strike
    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 ...

  • Chukwueze Face Nwakali In LaLiga opening weekend as New Season Fixtures are Released
    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...

  • Supreme Court Upholds election of Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State
    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 ...

  • Akpeyi Injured in Kaizer Chiefs away defeat
    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...

  • Helicopter crashes into building in Ikeja
    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...

  • Naomi Osaka to play in WTA Western and Southern Open semi-finals today
    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...

  • Federal Government postpones resumption of international flights to September 5
    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,...

  • President Buhari approves N10 billion for transport workers
    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 ...

  • Ronaldinho released after 5 months detention
    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...

  • Fresh clashes erupt during protest in Wisconsin following police shooting of Jacob Blake
    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 ...

  • Governor Udom Emmanuel dismisses Nigeria Bureau of Statistics unemployment rating of Akwa Ibom
    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...

  • Liverpool face Leeds in EPL opening game, EPL new season fixtures announced
    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 ...

  • Nigerian scholars stranded as government fails to pay them
    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...

  • AKSG announces immediate re-opening of livestock markets
    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...

  • Tribunal nullifies Bayelsa governorship election Read
    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...

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

  • AKSG orders fresh conduct of 2019 promotion for civil servants from grade level 7
    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...

  • ONUACHU NAMED IN BELGIAN PRO LEAGUE TEAM OF THE WEEK
    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 ...

  • Stoke City make Mikel primary transfer target
    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...

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

  • Tekashi 69 gives out $100 bil each to fans and the general public
    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...

  • BBNaija 2020:"There was no penetration only Cuddling" -Kan3na
    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...

  • Nursing mothers tasked on exclusive breastfeeding for at least six months as this Year's World Breastfeeding Week is commemorated
    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...

  • Governor Udom Emmanuel approves review of curfew to start from 10pm to 6am daily
    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 ...

  • Special Adviser On Health Matters
    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...

  • Shoprite begins process to leave Nigeria after 15 years
    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...

  • Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, advises the poor to use gasoline as disinfectant
    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...

  • Former FIFA Pres. Blatter calls for successors suspension
    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...

  • ESPERANCE TERMINATES CONTRACT WITH LOKOSA
    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...

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

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

  • ROMA EYES SWOOP FOR VICTOR MOSES
    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...

  • House of Representatives to sue Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio for alleged defamation of parliament
    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...

  • NOC to decide on distribution of IOC palliative tomorrow.
    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 ...

  • PAUL ONUACHU RECOVERS FROM CORONAVIRUS
    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...

  • US firm moderna covid19 vaccine, heads to final phase of human trial
    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...

  • NAF Loses 1st Combat Female Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile
    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 ...

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

  • Leader of ‘One Million Boys’ shot dead in Ibadan
    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...

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

  • Senate President Conderms N81bn financial recklessness allegation and misappropriation in NDDC
    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...

  • Forum of retired primary school teachers in Akwa Ibom State appeal to State Government to commence payment of overdue entitlements
    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...

  • Wife of Akwa Ibom State governor, Mrs. Martha Udom Emmanuel Urges youths to shun get-rich-quick syndrome
    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...

  • Yemi Osinbajo Reacts To Allegation Of Receiving N4b From Magu
    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...

  • PDP calls for immediate prosecution of Ibrahim Magu
    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...

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

  • Federal Government postpones school resumption indefinitely
    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...

  • COVID 19: How Akwa Ibom Police Commissioner allegedly short-changed officers, paid them N500 as special duty allowance
    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 ...

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

  • Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel announces lifting of ban on funeral and marriage ceremonies effective tomorrow
    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...

  • Passengers in Uyo express mixed feelings over commencement of interstate travelling,
    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...

  • Nigeria Labour Congress Akwa Ibom state faults state government’s plans to slash salaries of civil servants
    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...

  • My Man disappeared on the day he was supposed to meet my parents
    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...

  • ASUU President Biodun Ogunyemi urges federal government not to reopen schools now
    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...

  • Presidential taskforce on COVID-19 announces lifting of ban on interstate travels from 1st July, extends 2nd phase of eased lockdown by 4weeks
    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...

  • Akwa Ibom records three new cases of Covid-19 in NCDC latest report.
    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...

  • Dubai Police Arrest Nigerian Instagram Celebrity, Ramon Olorunwa Abass (HushPuppi)for defrauding almost 2million Victims
    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...

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

  • Police seal off APC’s National Secretariat ahead of planned NEC meeting
    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...

  • World Bank approves 750 million dollars for Nigeria’s Power Sector Recovery Operation
    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...

  • Hollywood Writer And philanthropist , Steve Bing, Commits Suicide
    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...

  • Hollywood Writer And philanthropist , Steve Bing, Commits Suicide
    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...

  • Justin Bieber refutes allegation of 2014 sexual assault
    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...

  • Akwa Ibom government seals Christ Embassy Church in Uyo over alleged attack on enforcement team,
    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...

  • Akwa Ibom Women take campaign against rape to Uruan
    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...

  • Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki Finally Dumps APC
    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...

  • Schools to reopen soon says the Minister of State for Education,Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba
    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 President Muhammadu Buhari's Full Democracy Day Speech
    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 ...

  • Members of Nigeria Union of Journalist, Akwa Ibom State Council led by State Chairman, Comrade Amos Etuk inspect Uran LGA's farm project.
    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...

  • AKSG gives approval for reopening of churches on June 7
    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...

  • THE MADRINA
    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...

  • STIGMA AROUND MENSTRUATION
    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...

  • UNICEF Appoints Cobham Asuquo as Natonal Ambassador.
    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...

  • Senate ad hoc committee demands a written explanation from the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio
    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 ...

  • FG announces plans by CBN and NNPC to fund accommodation and feeding of Nigerian returnees
    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...

  • Nigeria records 216 new cases of coronavirus, bringing total number of infections to 6,175
    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 ...

  • President Muhammadu Buhari extends gradual easing of lockdown by additional two weeks
    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

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  • May 14, 2020

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  • May 14, 2020

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  • May 5, 2020

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

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  • May 4, 2020

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  • May 4, 2020

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

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  • May 1, 2020

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  • May 1, 2020

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  • April 30, 2020

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  • Governor Udom Emmanuel grants amnesty to Sixty Eight Inmates
    April 30, 2020

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  • April 29, 2020

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    April 23, 2020

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    April 23, 2020

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  • April 23, 2020

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  • April 23, 2020

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  • April 23, 2020

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  • April 21, 2020

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  • April 21, 2020

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  • April 20, 2020

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  • April 20, 2020

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  • April 18, 2020

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  • April 13, 2020

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  • April 13, 2020

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  • April 10, 2020

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  • April 10, 2020

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  • April 10, 2020

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  • April 9, 2020

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  • April 9, 2020

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  • April 8, 2020

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  • April 8, 2020

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  • April 8, 2020

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  • April 8, 2020

    AKSG plans relief materials to cushion effects of lockdown

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  • April 7, 2020

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  • April 7, 2020

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  • April 7, 2020

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

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  • April 7, 2020

    Funke Akindele & Husband Sentenced To 14 Days...

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  • April 7, 2020

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

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  • April 7, 2020

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

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  • April 7, 2020

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

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  • April 6, 2020

    FG to evacuate Nigerians from US over COVID-19 pandemic

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  • April 6, 2020

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  • April 3, 2020

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  • April 3, 2020

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

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  • April 3, 2020

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

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  • April 2, 2020

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

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  • April 2, 2020

    UEFA postpone all international matches scheduled for June

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  • 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...

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  • April 1, 2020

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

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  • 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

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  • 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...

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  • 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

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  • March 27, 2020

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

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  • 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’...

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  • March 25, 2020

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

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  • March 25, 2020

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

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  • March 23, 2020

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  • March 23, 2020

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  • March 19, 2020

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

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  • March 19, 2020

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

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  • March 18, 2020

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

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  • March 17, 2020

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

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  • March 17, 2020

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

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  • March 16, 2020

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  • March 9, 2020

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  • March 9, 2020

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

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  • March 5, 2020

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

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  • March 5, 2020

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

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  • March 4, 2020

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

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  • March 3, 2020

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  • March 3, 2020

    INEC proposes 34 amendments to Electoral Act

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  • March 3, 2020

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

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  • March 2, 2020

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

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  • March 2, 2020

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

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  • March 2, 2020

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

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  • March 2, 2020

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  • February 28, 2020

    President Muhammadu Buhari pledges to deploy Geographic Information...

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  • February 28, 2020

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

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  • February 28, 2020

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

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  • February 28, 2020

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

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  • 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...

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  • February 25, 2020

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

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  • February 25, 2020

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

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  • February 24, 2020

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  • February 24, 2020

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    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

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  • February 24, 2020

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  • 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...

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  • 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.

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  • 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

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  • 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...

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  • February 10, 2020

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  • February 7, 2020

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  • February 7, 2020

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  • February 7, 2020

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  • February 7, 2020

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  • February 7, 2020

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  • 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)

    https://soundcloud.com/planet101fm/life-and-times-of-hugh-martin-august-11-1914-march-11-2011

  • 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

    People In History (ROBERT MUGABE)

    https://soundcloud.com/planet101fm/life-and-times-of-robert-mugabe-21-february-1924-6-september-2019

  • 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)

    https://soundcloud.com/planet101fm/life-and-times-of-dawda-jawara-16-may-1924-27-august-2019

  • November 14, 2019

    People In History (DEFORD BAILEY)

    https://soundcloud.com/planet101fm/life-and-times-of-deford-bailey-december-14-1899-july-2-1982

  • 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

    https://soundcloud.com/planet101fm/chairman-ceo-new-year-message-2019 Mr.Tony Afia

  • October 17, 2019

    Chairman C.E.O New Year Speech 2018

    https://soundcloud.com/planet101fm/chairman-ceo-new-year-message-2018 MR.TONY AFIA

  • 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...