13 h. ago Eno includes Youth Corps members from Akwa Ibom as beneficiaries of N20,000 monthly stipend

From Isaac Job, Uyo Akwa Ibom State Governor Pastor Umo Eno has approved a N20,000 monthly allowance for all indigenes of the state serving in other parts of Nigeria with effect from the August 2025 service year. Last week, Eno had approved the same amount for other corps members serving in the state. The approval […] The post Eno includes Youth Corps members from Akwa Ibom as beneficiaries of N20,000 monthly stipend appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Gov Eno Approves N20,000 Allowance For Corps Members Of Akwa Ibom Origin

Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno has approved N20,000 monthly stipends for all serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members of the state origin across the country. Governor Eno expressed concern over the prevailing socio-economic challenges in the country, noting that the youths constitute a large fraction of the active population bearing the brunt […]

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35 h. ago Engineering graduates now to undergo mandatory one year competency training before NYSC

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja Henceforth, engineering graduates from Nigerian universities and polytechnics will undergo a mandatory one year residency before they go for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).  Speaking ahead of the 33rd Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) Assembly slated for July 14, 2025, in Abuja, president of the council, Professor […] The post Engineering graduates now to undergo mandatory one year competency training before NYSC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago I was the first graduate in my father’s village —Mautin, Deputy Executive Secretary, UBEC

Tribune Online I was the first graduate in my father’s village —Mautin, Deputy Executive Secretary, UBEC Razaq Olajuwon Mautin is the Deputy Executive Secretary of Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). He went down memory lane in this interview by SEGUN KASALI, narrating how his first day as a youth corps member came with a lot of emotions. HOW interesting was growing up in Badagry? It was very interesting. I did my […] I was the first graduate in my father’s village —Mautin, Deputy Executive Secretary, UBEC Tribune Online

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2 d. ago Naval Gunboat Capsizes In Delta, 3 Officers, 3 Others Die, 3 Missing

Tragedy struck the Nigerian Navy on Thursday night when its gunboat conveying 15 personnel and civilians capsized along the waterways in Escravos, Warri South West local government area of Delta State. Six persons, including a naval commander (name withheld) two youth corps members (name withheld) performing their primary assignment at NNS Delta, Warri Naval Base, […]

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3 d. ago Defection: Victor Attah, Udom Emmanuel’s silence rattles Eno

…As many politicians in Akwa Ibom adopt wait and see posture Palpable tension and uncertainty hover over Akwa Ibom political read more Defection: Victor Attah, Udom Emmanuel’s silence rattles Eno

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3 d. ago Constitutional review: Ibibios oppose creation of Obolo state from A’Ibom

We must have Obolo state – Obolos insist  From Isaac Job, Uyo The Ibibios have opposed the demand for the creation of an Obolo state from Akwa Ibom state, saying they will not concede any part of their land currently occupied by the Obolo people. This was the position of the Ifim Ibom Ibibio, the […] The post Constitutional review: Ibibios oppose creation of Obolo state from A’Ibom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Netizens Blast Akwa Ibom Lawmaker For Comparing Coalition’s ADC To 2006 Plane Crash

A federal lawmaker, Clement Jimbo, has sparked outrage after using the memory of a deadly 2006 ADC plane crash to dissuade Nigerians from supporting the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a political party recently adopted by an opposition coalition seeking to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The ADC Airline Flight 053, a Boeing 737-200, […]

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4 d. ago Firm Commits To Public Sector Collaboration, Sustainable Marketing

Nigeria’s outdoor advertising platform, KekeAds, has reaffirmed its commitment to public sector collaboration and sustainable marketing through showcasing Environmental, Social, and Governance(ESG)-driven advertising innovation. The company also marked a significant milestone as a proud sponsor and exhibitor at the 2025 Annual National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN) Conference, held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. […]

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7 d. ago Impact positively on host communities, Ibas charges Corps members

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd) has enjoined members of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to demonstrate utmost commitment in improving the lives of members of their host communities. He stated this during the closing ceremony of 2025 Batch A Stream II orientation course for Corps members […] The post Impact positively on host communities, Ibas charges Corps members appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago 1,300 Corps members complete orientation in Bauchi, posted across 20 LGAs 

Tribune Online 1,300 Corps members complete orientation in Bauchi, posted across 20 LGAs  2025 Batch ‘A’ stream II Corps members deployed to Bauchi State for the National Youth Service Corps have completed the orientation course. 1,300 Corps members complete orientation in Bauchi, posted across 20 LGAs  Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Public varsity system hasn’t collapsed –Abraham, Topfaith chair

From Isaac Job, Uyo Dr Emmanuel Abraham is founder/chairman, Topfaith University, Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom State. He spoke on the Nigeria University System (NUS), access to university education, exclusion of private universities from TETFund grants and award of first class degrees in private universities. Excerpts What are your views about the state of affairs of the […] The post Public varsity system hasn’t collapsed –Abraham, Topfaith chair appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Army arrests 46 suspects, destroys 23 illegal refining sites in Niger Delta

Tribune Online Army arrests 46 suspects, destroys 23 illegal refining sites in Niger Delta "In Akwa Ibom State, troops raided a warehouse at Ukanafun LGA, where 131 nylon bags filled with over 3,930 litres of stolen products were recovered. Army arrests 46 suspects, destroys 23 illegal refining sites in Niger Delta Tribune Online

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1 week ago Akwa Ibom APC Chairman Killed In Brawl With PDP Supporters Over Largesse

The Ward 2 chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ukanafun local government area of Akwa Ibom State, Mr John Monday Marcus, has been killed in a bloody clash with members of a faction of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who refused to join Governor Umo Eno in APC following the recent gale of defections […]

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1 week ago Wash roadmap: Akwa Ibom govt vows to end open defecation by 2030

Tribune Online Wash roadmap: Akwa Ibom govt vows to end open defecation by 2030 According to him, water, sanitation and end to open defection remains a crucial components of the ARISE agenda of his administration, and Wash roadmap: Akwa Ibom govt vows to end open defecation by 2030 Tribune Online

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1 week ago ‘I want him to pay N50,000 monthly upkeep for our 5 children’

Tribune Online ‘I want him to pay N50,000 monthly upkeep for our 5 children’ One Rihanat Kuranga of Egbejila Area, Ilorin, Kwara State, has filed for divorce from her husband, Shuaib AbdulRahman at the Area Court, sitting at Centre-Igboro, Ilorin, over domestic violence. Rihanat told the court that her husband started beating her after she gave birth to their second child, saying that it has become unbearable. According to […] ‘I want him to pay N50,000 monthly upkeep for our 5 children’ Tribune Online

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1 week ago Nigerians earning N250,000 monthly are poor, won’t pay tax — Oyedele

Tribune Online Nigerians earning N250,000 monthly are poor, won’t pay tax — Oyedele He added that the reforms won’t necessarily increase people’s income but will ensure Nigerians earning N250,000 monthly are poor, won’t pay tax — Oyedele Tribune Online

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1 week ago Households Earning N250,000 Or Less Monthly Won’t Pay Tax – Presidency

President Bola Tinubu’s led administration has clarified its position on the newly approved tax law. Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, stated that under the new laws, Nigerian households earning N250,000 or less per month are classified as poor. Speaking on Thursday during an interview with Channels Television, […] The post Households Earning N250,000 Or Less Monthly Won’t Pay Tax – Presidency appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nasarawa Court sentenced killer of Salome to death by hanging 

Timileyin Ajayi, a gospel singer, who allegedly killed Salome Adaidu, a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). read more Nasarawa Court sentenced killer of Salome to death by hanging 

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1 week ago Nasarawa Court Sentences Gospel Singer To Death For Killing Corps Member

An High Court sitting in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has sentenced controversial gospel Singer, Oluwatimileyin Ajayi to death by hanging for the murder of a National Youth Service Corps member, Salome Adaidu. It was gathered that Justice Simon Aboki, while delivering his judgement on Thursday, found Ajayi guilty of culpable homicide, having killed and dismembered the […] The post Nasarawa Court Sentences Gospel Singer To Death For Killing Corps Member appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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