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Ahead of the second anniversary of the Governor Peter Mbah Administration in Enugu State, the state chapter of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), has announced plan to undertake a comprehensive evaluation of the government after two years. This initiative, according to IPAC, aimed to provide an objective assessment of the administration's impact on the state, highlighting both achievements and areas in need of improvement. This was made known in a statement issued by the Chairman of Enugu State IPAC, Hon. Obioma Nnamani, on Wednesday. "In line with this objective, IPAC has established a Special Committee tasked with overseeing IPAC's relationship with the government, ensuring the deepening of democracy and the delivery of democracy dividends to the citizens. "The committee will conduct an on-the-spot assessment of the administration's performance, focusing on key sectors such as infrastructure, education, healthcare, economic development, and security, among...

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has warned his appointees to desist from engaging in political activities ahead of the yet to be released 2027 election guidelines by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Governor Diri said any of his appointees found engaging in political activities at this time would be sacked. He issued the stern warning on Wednesday during the 162nd session of the state's executive council meeting inside the Executive Council Chambers of Government House, Yenagoa. The Bayelsa governor, who  wondered why some persons decided to heat up the polity when it was not yet time for politicking, noted that although everyone had the right to aspire to any political office, it should be done in line with the INEC stipulated guidelines. Diri said his administration was focused on governance and on programmes that would develop the state and should not be distracted by unnecessary political activities. He urged people of the state to engage in ...

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has solicited increased revenue to states from the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to fast track the execution of development projects and programmes in the States. The Governor made the request, Monday, April 28, 2025, during the opening session of a retreat by officials of RMAFC at the Ibom Hotel and Golf Resort, Uyo. "It is a privilege to have you in our State. We, as a State decided to support this conference here because of the importance and strategic position of RMAFC.  "The Commission is not just a federal institution but it also belongs to States and Local Government Areas. You are for everybody. "In the last almost 24 months of my being on this saddle, we have undertaken many audacious projects, spanning hard and soft infrastructure, without borrowing a kobo from the bank, and we are meeting all our commitments. "We believe that the work you do is strategically important to all of us a...

… As University of East London Alumni hails Mbah’s performance, pledges collaboration Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, says his special interest in education is driven by purpose, not politics, noting that Enugu is on the cusp of renaissance, given the transformational promises of the Smart Green Schools initiated by his administration. Mbah also maintained that the consistent allocation of about one-third of the state’s annual budget to education by his administration underscored his belief that education is the game changer for any society. This was even as the University of East London (UEL) Alumni Network, lauded him for what it described as his outstanding performance as a governor, pledging to collaborate towards the actualisation of his ambitious visions for the state. The governor spoke in Enugu on Monday during the inauguration of the UEL Alumni Network Nigeria, of which he is a member, and when he received the leadership of the alumni in his office earlier in the day....

...Opens 2025 Nigerian Army's Combat Arms Training Week ...Highlighted Bauchi’s efforts to maintenance of security  Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed of Bauchi State on Monday said the current security challenges facing the country ranging from terrorism, banditry, insurgency to communal unrest, demand a blend of kinetic and non-kinetic approaches as well as multi-dimensional strategies. He however acknowledged that Nigerian Army, in response to tackling the security challenges, has deployed troops across nearly every state of the federation in aid of civil authorities. Speaking as the Special Guest at the 2025 Combat Arms Training Week of the Nigerian Army held at Obienu Barracks, Bauchi, the Governor observed that the annual gathering is a critical platform aimed at enhancing collaboration, evaluating combat readiness, refining tactical efficiency, and crafting strategic responses by the Infantry and Armoured Corps of the Nigerian Army. Represented by his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Mohamme...

The Bayelsa State Government has expressed dismay over the shooting incident during a political rally organised in the state on Saturday by the NEW Associates, a group allegedly loyal to the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Chief Nyesom Wike. The state government in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Mrs. Obiuwou Koku-Obiyai, on Saturday night called on the Inspector-General of Police and the police authorities in the state to unravel those behind the incident at the rally ground. The government expressed concern that the shooting was not a coincidence as the organisers had earlier threatened that “the good, the bad and the ugly” would attend the event. It wondered why a gathering that was expected to be peaceful turned violent with some persons reportedly injured. The statement urged the police to immediately commence investigation in order to bring to book anyone found culpable. While noting that the event negated guidelines for polit...

 … as Gov pledges continuous support to enhance security in State Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has been honoured by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Akwa Ibom State Command, for his unwavering support to the command and other security agencies in the State. The award ceremony took place on Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Command’s Dinner and Award Night held at Ibom Hall, Uyo. Presenting the award, the Commissioner of Police, Baba Mohammed Azare, lauded Governor Eno for his commitment to improving policing services and fostering a safe environment for residents. In his remarks at the event, Governor Eno expressed gratitude for the recognition and commended the synergy among the different security agencies in the State. “We are indeed so grateful and thankful to the CP for his creativity and synergy with other security agencies to combat crime in the State.” The Governor commended the Police Command for hosting the event, describing it as a demonstration of innovative...

 Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has congratulated the Chairman, Board of Internal Revenue Service, Mr. Okon Okon, and his wife, Uwem, on their 60th and 55th birthday anniversaries, respectively. At a thanksgiving service at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Dominion Mega Parish, Uyo, the Governor described Okon as a man of honour, with a distinguished career and a profound sense of commitment to all that he does. Reflecting on his relationship with Okon, Governor Eno admonished that people should be careful when they cross paths, as they are bound to meet again one way or the other, and described his relationship with Okon as divine and strategically geared towards the development of the State. “We are here to celebrate a man of honour with distinguished service and career; a man who is committed to what he does, and of course, his dear wife. We celebrate them. “I have known Mr. Okon for a long time, and we have come a long way. He has made my job very easy by genera...