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Senator Ned Nwoko (APC–Delta) on Tuesday expressed concern over persistent infrastructural deficits in Delta State, challenging the leadership of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) during the scrutiny of its 2025 budget.
The NDDC management, led by its Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, appeared before the Senate Committee on the Niger Delta Development Commission to defend the commission’s proposed 2025 budgetary allocation.
The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, during its session on Tuesday, ratified the 2026 appropriation bill, amounting to N1.39 trillion, against the adjusted allocation of ₦1.65 trillion for 2025.
The 2026 fiscal proposal, encompassing N354.87 billion for current expenditure and N1.035 trillion for capital projects, was endorsed following the submission of the report by Dr Itorobong Etim, Chair of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation.
The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, during its session on Tuesday, ratified the 2026 appropriation bill, amounting to N1.39 trillion, against the adjusted allocation of ₦1.65 trillion for 2025.
The 2026 fiscal proposal, encompassing N354.87 billion for current expenditure and N1.035 trillion for capital projects, was endorsed following the submission of the report by Dr Itorobong Etim, Chair of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed a fatal road traffic crash involving a vehicle conveying world-renowned boxer, Anthony Joshua, and a stationary truck along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State.
Olusegun Ogungbemide, Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps Headquarters, Abuja, said the crash happened on Monday, December 29, 2025, around the Sinoma area near Sagamu, according to a statement from the Ogun Sector Command of the FRSC.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed a fatal road traffic crash involving a vehicle conveying world-renowned boxer, Anthony Joshua, and a stationary truck along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State.
Olusegun Ogungbemide, Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps Headquarters, Abuja, said the crash happened on Monday, December 29, 2025, around the Sinoma area near Sagamu, according to a statement from the Ogun Sector Command of the FRSC.
The CMC Gladiators and CMC Entertainment have paid glowing tribute to High Chief Nduka Obaigbena, Chairman of Arise TV and Chief Editor of THISDAY Newspaper, in an end-of-year appreciation message recognising his leadership and contributions to Nigeria’s media landscape.
In a statement signed by its President, Amb. Cornell Udofia, the organisation commended Obaigbena for his visionary influence, unwavering commitment to excellence, and sustained impact on journalism, democracy and nation-building.
The PDP Advocates for Peace and Justice (PAPAJ) has faulted a recent statement by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the Akwa Ibom State Governor on Youth Mobilisation, which urged youths to shun a planned protest over the persistent electricity crisis in the state.
In a statement jointly signed by its Chairman/Convener, Dr Tom FredFish, and Secretary, Mr Saviour Uko, the group described the government’s position as troubling, diversionary and indicative of an administration unwilling to confront its core responsibility to citizens.
For nearly five years, Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters, has repeatedly targeted Senator Ned Nwoko with allegations many observers describe as personal, vindictive and unsupported by facts.
Senator Nwoko has since approached the courts, filing libel and defamation suits against Sowore. Unable to substantiate his claims, and at times reportedly denying ownership of Sahara Reporters, Sowore has increasingly taken to social media to sustain what critics describe as a campaign of demonisation against the senator.
For nearly five years, Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters, has repeatedly targeted Senator Ned Nwoko with allegations many observers describe as personal, vindictive and unsupported by facts.
Senator Nwoko has since approached the courts, filing libel and defamation suits against Sowore. Unable to substantiate his claims, and at times reportedly denying ownership of Sahara Reporters, Sowore has increasingly taken to social media to sustain what critics describe as a campaign of demonisation against the senator.
The film community indicate that Ademola suffered a heart attack at her residence and was later rushed to a hospital, where she was confirmed dead.
PUNCH reported that several of her colleagues had taken to social media to express shock and grief over the news. Actress Faithia Williams, reacting on Instagram, wrote: “Haaaa. This hit me so bad. Eniobanke. Allahu Akbar Allwell.”