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Gov Eno Pushes for Completion of Oron Maritime Project, Ferries, CNG Buses Before Year-End Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, Ph.D., has directed relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and contractors to accelerate work on ongoing transportation projects across the state to ensure their completion and commissioning before the end of 2026. Governor Eno gave the directive on Thursday, October 8, 2026, during a comprehensive briefing on the progress of ongoing transport infrastructure and equipment projects by the responsible MDAs and contractors. The governor stressed that the projects were designed to improve transportation services, enhance connectivity and provide residents…

By Augustine Martha Kwaada The Nigerian Air Force (NAF)  publishes the official list of the 25 individuals who died in a military plane crash, on October 5th  According to a statement issued by NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the aircraft was executing a routine transport mission from Benin to Lagos when it went down. Search-and-rescue teams confirmed there were no survivors among the 5 crew members and 20 passengers on board. The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, extended his condolences to the victims’ families, ordered a full investigation into…

By Israella Njasi Dr. Abuh Mohammed Leads NPC Delegation to high level 81st UNGA TALKS The Director-General of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr. Abuh Mohammed, is leading a delegation of the Commission to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States of America. The NPC delegation is participating in the proceedings of the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly, otherwise known as the Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committee, as Nigeria joins other member states in deliberations on issues affecting global social and human development. The Third Committee is responsible for considering…

32 DEAD AS MILITARY AIRCRAFT CRASHES IN ONDO, Tinubu declares three days’ national mourning, orders flags at half-mast By Augustine Martha Kwaada President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared three days of national mourning following the crash of a Nigerian military aircraft in Igbokoda, Ondo State, which claimed the lives of 32 people — 25 passengers and seven crew members. The military aircraft, identified as NGR 931, was reportedly on a routine flight from Benin City to Lagos when communication with the aircraft was lost shortly after it departed Benin at about 9:13 a.m. on Monday. The aircraft later crashed near…

Akwa Ibom: Eno Approves N2.1bn Welfare Package, Recruitment of 2,000 Teachers Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has declared a state of emergency on education in the state, approving a major welfare package for public school teachers and financial support for registered private schools. Governor Eno made the declaration on Monday during the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration held at the Uyo Township Stadium. Under the new intervention, the Governor approved a N50,000 wardrobe allowance and N10,000 transport allowance for each of the 21,167 public school teachers across Akwa Ibom State. He also approved a N500,000 support grant for…

By Israella Njasi, Abuja Zone 7 Honours AIG Olaiya as He Bows Out After 30 Years ABUJA — After more than three decades in the Nigeria Police Force, Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG Victor Olaiya, has bowed out of active service with a charge to serving officers to uphold integrity, discipline and professionalism in restoring and sustaining public confidence in the Force. Olaiya gave the charge at a retirement ceremony organised in his honour by the Zone 7 Headquarters in Abuja, where senior police officers, members of the Police Community Relations Committee, family members, friends and associates gathered to mark…

Priest Warns Catholics Against Turning Rosary, Holy Water Into Charms By Donblaze Media Team ABUJA — A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Michael Imadonmwinyi, has cautioned Christians against treating the rosary, holy water, medals and crucifixes as magical objects or charms. Imadonmwinyi gave the warning during his Sunday homily at St. Gabriel Chaplaincy, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Abuja, where he stressed the need for Catholics to understand the difference between genuine Christian devotion and superstition. He said sacramentals were intended to direct believers towards God and should not be regarded as instruments for controlling divine intervention. “The rosary is not a…

By Augustine Martha Kwaada,Abuja Police cracks down on fake, concealed number plates ABUJA — The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has ordered the immediate arrest and prosecution of motorists found driving vehicles without valid number plates or using concealed, defaced and fake registration numbers. The directive was issued by the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, amid growing concerns over the use of improperly registered vehicles to evade identification and detection in the nation’s capital. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, warning motorists against driving vehicles without…

Akwa Ibom Shuts Public Schools on October 5 for World Teachers’ Day Celebration The Akwa Ibom State Government, in collaboration with the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), Akwa Ibom State Wing, has declared Monday, October 5, 2026, a teaching-free day across the state to enable teachers to participate fully in the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration. The special celebration will take place at the Uyo Township Stadium by 11:00 a.m., with the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, Ph.D., as the Special Guest of Honour. The event will be held under the theme: “Standing with Teachers: 60…

NUJ FCT Urges Journalists to Fact-Check Reports Ahead of 2027 Elections By DonBlaze Media The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has urged journalists to adhere strictly to professional ethics, fact-check political information and avoid inflammatory reports ahead of the 2027 general elections. The council made the call at its October 2026 Congress held in Abuja, where members deliberated on issues concerning journalism practice, journalists’ welfare, the Union and developments in the country. The Congress stressed the need for journalists and media organisations to exercise caution in the gathering, verification and publication of political information, particularly reports capable of…