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GOV ENO VISITS FAMILY OF LATE NOLLYWOOD MAKE-UP ARTIST

…offers automatic employment to elder sister
…directs renovation of family house
…promises assistance to the undergraduate sisters

Living to his billing as the epitome of compassion, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, on arrival from an official engagement in Abuja, this afternoon drove straight to the family compound of the late Nollywood make- up artist. Abigail Edith Frederick, in Ikot Udoma, Eket Local Government Area, where he consoled the bereaved family.

Showing deep emotions, Governor Eno, sat with the grieving family members and told them he feels their pain.

“This is deeply unfortunate, a young girl, 24 years old, who, finished her Youth Service just last year, and decided to pursue her passion.

“This is a reflection of our Arise spirit. It shows that our young people are willing to go out there, not begging, not waiting for handouts, but to pursue their passions.

“It is sad and unfortunate that her life ended the way it did.

“Once I was fully briefed, I decided to come here personally with the full complement of Government to console and encourage the family.

“You are not just the Governor when people are celebrating. In times and moments like this, you become the Mourner- in-Chief and give them hope.

“I trust the Holy Spirit will perfect the hope in their lives.

“Coming here means we care. You know Akwa Ibomites are like Americans. We don’t leave each other behind. Government will be with the family and support them.”

The Governor thereafter gave an automatic employment in the State Civil Service to the surviving elder sister of the deceased, and directed the SSA on Humanitarian Services, Umo Ekpo to renovate the family house and bring it to modern standards.

The Governor also assured of Government’s assistance to the two sisters of the bereaved who are undergraduates at the University of Uyo, said to be sponsored by the late Nollywood make- up artist.

Ekerete Udoh
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
April 13, 2024

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With the rising cost of living in the country, have you increased, decreased or still maintain the amount of what you offer in Church?

MTN Nigeria must be catching cruise 😂 after clearing the debts of customers and then restoring same within 24 hours

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The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has issued a direct and urgent directive to the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, instructing him to initiate a swift and comprehensive investigation into the tragic passing of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, widely known as Mohbad.

This directive was conveyed during a brief but crucial discussion at the Police Airwing Hangar, Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, on Saturday 16th September, 2023. He tasked the CP to quickly and effectively unravel the truth behind the tragedy as there have been understandable concerns and speculations surrounding the circumstances of his untimely demise.

The Nigeria Police Force hereby earnestly urges any family members or close associates possessing valuable information pertaining to this case to come forward and cooperate with the Lagos State Police Command to ensure that justice is served and the circumstances surrounding Mohbad's demise are thoroughly examined.

ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, mnipr, mipra,
Force Public Relations Officer,
Force Headquarters,
Abuja.
16th September, 2023

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England's wait to win a first Women's World Cup title goes on after Spain deservedly triumphed in the final in Sydney.

The Lionesses, looking to become the first England senior side since the men's team in 1966 to win the World Cup, suffered heartbreak after being outplayed by a Spanish side full of flair and creativity.

England's players fell to their knees in tears at the final whistle as Spain celebrated inside their penalty area after dealing with a final corner kick in the 14th minute of nerve-wracking stoppage time.

Spain captain Olga Carmona slotted the winner past goalkeeper Mary Earps in the first half, after England's Lucy Bronze lost possession in midfield.

England manager Sarina Wiegman, who has now lost two successive World Cup finals, introduced Lauren James and Chloe Kelly at half-time but Spain maintained control despite the Lionesses' best efforts.

Earps made several stunning saves, including one from the penalty spot to deny Jenni Hermoso after Barcelona midfielder Keira Walsh had been penalised for handball following a lengthy video assistant referee review.

But it was one step too far for the European champions, who lost just their second match in two years under Wiegman.

Spain are crowned champions for the first time despite going into the tournament under a cloud of controversy following a dispute between players and the Spanish football federation.

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Upon proper investigation and scrutiny, viz-a-viz cum credibility and zeal towards the above Union growth and development, I, hereby offer this appointment to the following persons for effective and smooth run of this administration.

Cc.
Abasifreke Benson
15-07-2023

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Candidates will naturally still wish to take the exam every year. Imagine a situation that your current score couldn't fetch you admission, wouldn't you like to attempt the exam the following year with the hope that you might do better in your performance?

Gary Neville has called on the Premier League to stop the transfer of players to Saudi Arabia until it is certain the integrity of its competition is not being put at risk.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kante have already joined the Saudi Pro League - marquee names but near the end of their career - and there was speculation Lionel Messi would too, before his move to the US.

A growing number of players at their peak are attracting interest too, including Wolves captain Ruben Neves, Chelsea's Kalidou Koulibaly, Hakim Ziyech and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Arsenal's Thomas Partey. It underlines the league's ambition to be one of the top five in the world.

Neville, though, is among those asking what all this potential activity means.

In June, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), which owns Newcastle United, confirmed it was taking over four leading clubs in the country, including Al-Nassr, who signed Ronaldo in December.

There is uncertainty over whether PIF holds a stake in Chelsea's ultimate owners, the private equity firm Clearlake Capital, although club sources have rejected suggestions of any direct involvement.

"The Premier League should put an instant embargo on transfers to Saudi Arabia to ensure the integrity of the game isn't being damaged," Neville told BBC Sport.

"Checks should be made on the appropriateness of the transactions.

"If it comes through that process, obviously transfers could open up again. But I do believe, at this moment in time, transfers should be halted until you look into the ownership structure at Chelsea and whether there are beneficial transfer dealings that are improper."

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/65956434

June 12 in the eyes of Dominic Esifa

June 12,1993 had been a date most Nigerians and indeed the entire world awaited... Let's cast our minds back... I had just completed my primary school, waiting to start JS 1 in Spetember... Personally, I remember the gap-toothed then Head of State Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida AKA IBB.

I also remember that my interest in the media rose within that era. The Concord owned by MKO Abiola; The Punch, Post Express, The Guardian, The Champion owned by millionaire Emmanuel Iwanyanwu, The Vanguard, Daily Times, Chronicle in Calabar, The Tide, Complete Football and Complete Sports (wow) owned by Sunny Obazu-Ojeabeze, and the magazines - Tell, The News, Newswatch edited by Ray Ekpu, The Source edited by Comfort Obi were prominent in that era. Some daring publications such as Tell went underground, assumed different format just to deceive SSS after being proscribed...

Humphrey Nwosu was constantly being mistaken as footballer Henry Nwosu 😁😁😁

Soon after the annulment, journalism in Nigeria and the country as a whole attracted international attention. Journalists and others who could voice out their disapproval went on exile. The country became endangered 😉 when Sani Abacha took over from Shonekan in November 1993. The BBC, VOA, Radio Dutchwella, Radio Kudirat, Radio Biafra were Nigerians' favourite.

Oh Nigeria! Sanctions and suspensions from everywhere.

I also remember the phantom coup plot by General Donaldson Oladipo Diya who served as Chief of the General Staff, the de facto Vice President of Nigeria under General Sani Abacha and his arrest for treason in 1997. Those sentenced to death included two former cabinet officers, Maj. Gen. Tajudeen Olanrewaju and Maj. Gen. Abdulkareem Adisa, and a civilian. Four defendants were sentenced to life in prison, including a newspaper editor, Niran Malaolu.

Chai... What do you also remember about this era in Nigeria's history?

The current car I'm driving was ordered from Finland. It's a first class foreign-used. Not had any reason to regret only that it came during the covid-19 era. Spent about extra 100k due to movement restriction/ protocol

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Ex-president Muhammadu Buhari had to leave the venue of the inauguration of new President Bola Tinubu before the close of ceremonies

Reports have it that he want straight to the airport ahead to his hometown, Daura, Katsina

Why does the outgoing president have to leave the swearing-in ceremony immediately after handing over to the incoming president?

Few hours after Hilda Effiong Bassey set a new World Record for longest cooking session, Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua has included the feat in one of the exam questions set for students of the Department of Mass Communication

JAMB fixes new date for 2023 UTME

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced a new date for the commencement of the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations.

The board disclosed this in a statement signed by its Head of Public Affairs and Protocol, Dr Fabian Benjamin, in Abuja on Sunday.

Benjamin said the UTME which was earlier scheduled to commence on April 29, would now start on April 25, 2023.

Benjamin, therefore, said the result of the candidates who successfully took the mock examination on March 30, had been released.

He also said the board had brought forward the conduct of its 2023 UTME which was earlier scheduled to hold from Saturday, April 29, to Tuesday, April 25.

He said the adjustment in the date of the UTME was to accommodate some other major and critical national assignments.

”By so doing, the board hopes that no citizen will be denied the opportunity of exercising their civic responsibilities.

”It should be noted that the board does not have the liberty of shifting forward its examination as other public examinations are billed to commence their exercises in the early part of May 2023.

“Yet another factor is the need to accommodate those institutions with stable academic calendar to resume as scheduled,” he added.

He said the board would continue to partner with relevant agencies of government to ensure that its candidates got the best.

He said the board also solicited the understanding of all as it delivered on its critical mandate.

He also said the board would hold its rescheduled mock-UTME on April 18, 2023.

”JAMB had earlier conducted its 2023 Mock-UTME on Thursday, March 30, in 725 centres across the country.

”However, the exercise ran into some technical hitches in some centres, thereby denying some candidates the opportunity to sit for the examination.

”The board’s mock examination was designed for the purpose of testing its preparedness and that of its partners for the UTME as well as give prospective candidates the opportunity to have hands-on experience of the CBT test environment.

”It is, therefore, in order to give those candidates, who were unable to sit for the examination owing to no fault of theirs, the opportunity to take the examination that the mock examination had been rescheduled to hold on Tuesday, April 18,” he said.

He said candidates who were present and screened for the examination but could not sit for it had been rescheduled to retake the mock examination on April 18.

https://punchng.com/jamb-fixes-new-date-for-2023-utme/

Humza Yousaf was sworn in as Scottish First Minister on Wednesday, March 29, at the Court of Sessions in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Watched by his family, the 37-year-old practicing Muslim took the oath of in front of Court President Colin Sutherland, whose honorary title is Lord Carloway.

Scottish nationalists picked Humza Yousaf to be the country's next leader after a bitterly fought contest that exposed deep divisions in his party over policy and a stalled independence campaign.

Yousaf beat Kate Forbes and Ash Regan for control of the Scottish National Party (SNP), following the resignation of Nicola Sturgeon.

Forbes resigned her government position after Yousaf offered her a new role in his government.

Speaking outside the court Yousaf said he could not compel her to serve in his government and respected her decision.

Yousaf takes over a party with an overriding objective to end Scotland's three-centuries-long union with England. His predecessor stepped down after the British government repeatedly blocked a route to a new vote on independence.

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In the heat of the old Naira notes deadline, many of us became so desperate. A friend had to deposit N200, 000 with a POS operator who credited only N140, 000 in his account. N60, 000 went just like that

On my part, I had about N18, 500 left to deposit. I had a POS operator who had promised to help me deposit the money and credit my account. Till now, I'm yet to receive the credit even when the transaction was "successful" from his end

Now that the CBN has accepted the Supreme Court ruling on the continued use of the old notes, share your experience on how much you lost

Governor Udom Emmanuel and Wife Dr ( Mrs) Martha Emmanuel cast their vote Awa Ward 1, Polling Unit 001 in Onna LGA

First Bank branch in Oron, Akwa Ibom State was today attacked by some protesters over scarcity of cash

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At CBN, Uyo this morning

BREAKING: CBN Extends Old Naira Deadline Use Till February 10

https://twitter.com/channelstv/status/1619648768282066950?t=w2186aSz1hw_XhpVVFYUMA&s=19

The Central Bank of Nigeria has insisted that deadline for the return of old series of 200, 500 and 1000 naira notes remains January 31 2023

https://twitter.com/cenbank/status/1619359379379326976?t=vfqe6SSrFZHZVJxtjmt7fA&s=19

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