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August 19, 2024 Governor Umo Eno Calls for Calm Ahead of Army Conference
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Governor Umo Eno Calls for Calm Ahead of Army Conference

As the Nigerian Army concludes plans to converge in Uyo, for the 2024 Chief of Army Staff Conference on Tuesday, 20th August, the State Governor, Pastor UMO ENO, has advised citizens not to panic at the unusual presence of military personnel around town during the period.

The Governor also announced that the State will take delivery of a new Airbus A220-300 aircraft, at the Victor Attah International Airport on the same day.

This will be the second of ten Airbus aircrafts ordered for the State-owned airline that will be received by Governor Eno since assumption of office.

Governor ENO made this known during Sunday service at the All Nations Christian Ministry International, Eket Local Government Area and affirmed that the aircraft’s delivery is fallout of his recent engagement with the Airbus team in Maastricht, Netherlands.

He described the selection of Akwa Ibom State for the 2024 Chief of Army Staff Conference as a gesture well appreciated.

He also reaffirmed the readiness of his administration, through the Bulk Purchase Agency, to take delivery of truck-loads of food items which would be distributed to needy citizens, noting that the intervention is also aimed at  tackling the wanton increase of prices by retailers.

Reassuring every one of his commitment to serve Akwa Ibom people and to remain connected with the electorates, Governor ENO decried the recent cloning of his regular phone line by hackers and promised to restore the line.

August 10, 2024 ECOWAS Defence Chiefs Want the Return of Mali, Burkina-Faso and Niger
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ECOWAS Defence Chiefs Want the Return of Mali, Burkina-Faso and Niger

The Chiefs of Defence Staff of the Economic Community of West Africa States has called for the return of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso to the regional bloc.

Speaking in Abuja while on a visit to the National Counter Terrorism Centre, the Chairman of the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff and Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General CHRISTOPHER MUSA, said their return is necessary to defeat the increasing insecurity ravaging the region, especially insurgency.

General MUSA disclosed that efforts are ongoing on the part of the ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence Staff to ensure the three countries are back, as he again reiterates the need for all hands to be on deck to curtail insecurity in West Africa.

The National Coordinator Counter-terrorism Centre, Major General ADAMU LAKA who played host to the ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence Staff harped on the need for cooperation among the West African countries to defeat terrorism.

General LAKA added that countries in the region must share experiences as one of the ways to combat terrorism.

August 6, 2024 Chief of Defence Staff Warns Against Hoisting of Russian Flags by Protesters
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Chief of Defence Staff Warns Against Hoisting of Russian Flags by Protesters

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General CHRISTOPHER MUSTAPHA has cautioned those flying the Russian flag, while describing it as a treasonable offence.

Some End Bad Governance protesters in the northern region of the country have been spotted waving the Russian flag as the demonstrations entered Day 5.

That has sparked a wave of comments from several quarters including the CDS who described the move as unacceptable.

 

The CDS made the statement in Abuja after a meeting with other service chiefs and heads of security agencies with President BOLA TINUBU on Monday.

Recall that President BOLA TINUBU, in his address to the nation yesterday had appealed to the protesters to suspend the protest assuring their voices had been heard.

August 3, 2024 One Feared Dead as Protests Turns Violent in Abuja
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One Feared Dead as Protests Turns Violent in Abuja

One person was feared dead as armed security operatives clashed with protesters marching to Eagle Square from MKO Abiola National Stadium at the Central Business District junction.

 

Still on day two of the protest in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, the demonstration took another twist as policemen stationed at the Otovwodo axis of the East-West road allegedly shot and injured a yet-to-be-identified protester.

 

In Akwa Ibom, the police tear-gassed the crowd to disperse the protesters numbering about 15 as they gathered momentum at Ibom Plaza, Uyo. The incident started when the police on guard urged the protesters to vacate the area and move to Cenotaph, Unity Park, along Udo Udoma Avenue.

 

The Inspector General of Police, KAYODE EGEBETOKUN, said that police did not violate the “fundamental rights” of any of the protesters.

 

Mr. EGBETOKUN, in a statement released last night, said the police acted professionally in Abuja and other states where protests occurred despite the violent activities of some rioters who infiltrated the protests.

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