Eno’s 900km road claim fuels backlash as 2027 nears

Eno’s 900km road claim fuels backlash as 2027 nears

Governor Umo Eno’s claim during Tuesday’s budget presentation that his administration has constructed 900 kilometres of roads has drawn widespread criticism, with many residents disputing the accuracy of the figure.

The governor’s claim has ignited debate online and offline, as citizens question how his one-and-a-half-year administration could have delivered “hundreds of kilometres” of roads.

2 Brigade wins A’Ibom security agencies’ small arms contest

2 Brigade wins A’Ibom security agencies’ small arms contest

Headquarters 2 Brigade of the Nigerian Army has emerged overall winner of the 2025 Akwa Ibom State Security Agencies Small Arms Competition held at Wellington Bassey Barracks, Ibagwa, Abak.

The brigade clinched the top spot with 376 points, ahead of the DSS, which came second with 267 points, while NNS Jubilee placed third with 255 points.

Court rejects Nnamdi Kanu's transport request for Abuja appeal

Court rejects Nnamdi Kanu’s transport request for Abuja appeal

Prince Emmanuel Kanu, brother of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has reported that the Federal High Court in Abuja has declined to issue a warrant necessary for the transfer of his brother from Sokoto Prison to Abuja for an appeal record settlement.

Speaking to Daily Post on Thursday, Prince Emmanuel stated, “This summons requires Mazi Nnamdi Kanu to appear on November 28 at the Federal High Court in Abuja to settle records related to his appeal filed following the November 20 judgment.

Court rejects Nnamdi Kanu's transport request for Abuja appeal

Court rejects Nnamdi Kanu’s transport request for Abuja appeal

Prince Emmanuel Kanu, brother of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has reported that the Federal High Court in Abuja has declined to issue a warrant necessary for the transfer of his brother from Sokoto Prison to Abuja for an appeal record settlement.

Speaking to Daily Post on Thursday, Prince Emmanuel stated, “This summons requires Mazi Nnamdi Kanu to appear on November 28 at the Federal High Court in Abuja to settle records related to his appeal filed following the November 20 judgment.

EFCC invitation: Sylva writes EFCC, seeks date for appearance 

EFCC invitation: Sylva writes EFCC, seeks date for appearance 

Chief Timipre Sylva, former Minister of State for Petroleum, has written to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), asking the commission to give him a date for appearance. 

The former Governor of Bayelsa State, in a letter addressed to the chairman of the commission, frowned on the move by the EFCC to declare him wanted over an alleged $14.8 million fraud.

EFCC invitation: Sylva writes EFCC, seeks date for appearance 

EFCC invitation: Sylva writes EFCC, seeks date for appearance 

Chief Timipre Sylva, former Minister of State for Petroleum, has written to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), asking the commission to give him a date for appearance. 

The former Governor of Bayelsa State, in a letter addressed to the chairman of the commission, frowned on the move by the EFCC to declare him wanted over an alleged $14.8 million fraud.

Sanwo-Olu arrives Iperu, Ogun State for Southern Governors Forum meeting

Sanwo-Olu arrives Iperu, Ogun State for Southern Governors Forum meeting

Gboyega Akosile, Special Adviser – Media and Publicity to Sanwo-Olu, said the governor is among the 13 governors who have arrived for the Southern Governors’ Forum meeting held at the private residence of Governor Abiodun in Iperu.

Other governors who have arrived for the meeting are Vice Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Anambra, Chukwuma Soludo, Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti), Alex Otti (Abia), Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), Peter Mbah (Enugu), Francis Nwifuru (Ebonyi), and Siminalayi Fubara (Rivers).

Sanwo-Olu arrives Iperu, Ogun State for Southern Governors Forum meeting

Sanwo-Olu arrives Iperu, Ogun State for Southern Governors Forum meeting

Gboyega Akosile, Special Adviser – Media and Publicity to Sanwo-Olu, said the governor is among the 13 governors who have arrived for the Southern Governors’ Forum meeting held at the private residence of Governor Abiodun in Iperu.

Other governors who have arrived for the meeting are Vice Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Anambra, Chukwuma Soludo, Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti), Alex Otti (Abia), Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), Peter Mbah (Enugu), Francis Nwifuru (Ebonyi), and Siminalayi Fubara (Rivers).