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August 28, 2024 AKISIEC Publishes Names of Qualified Candidates for 2024 Local Government Election

AKISIEC Publishes Names of Qualified Candidates for 2024 Local Government Election

The Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC) says it has published the names of candidates and their sponsors for the upcoming local government polls, across the 31 local government headquarters in the state and at the Commission’s head office, in Uyo.

AKISIEC notes that this development is in line with the elections’ timetable and relevant laws.

The commission stated that nominated candidates of the registered political parties whose particulars were verified by the Commission in the recently conducted verification exercise will contest for chairmanship and councillorship positions in the Local Government Election in Akwa Ibom State, scheduled for Saturday 5th October, 2024.

It also highlighted that In accordance with the AKISIEC Law, the period for withdrawal by candidate(s) or replacement of withdrawn candidate(s) by political parties shall commence today, Wednesday, the 28th to Friday 30th of August.

The state election body further indicated that the end of the replacement of candidates and the close of nominations are slated for 30th August 2024.

August 19, 2024 NNPCL Denies N6.8b Debt to International Oil Traders

NNPCL Denies N6.8b Debt to International Oil Traders

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has refuted claims that it owes international oil traders 6.8 billion dollars.

The NNPC’s statement follows a recent report alleging that the oil giant was in debt to foreign oil traders and had failed to remit revenue to the Federation Account since January.

Reacting to this, NNPC, in a statement through its spokesperson, OLUFEMI SONEYE, dismissed the allegation as inaccurate.

The company explained that while it operates on credit terms in the oil trading business, it is up-to-date with its payments and maintains open credit lines with multiple traders.

August 19, 2024 Federal Government Places Embargo on Massive Recruitment to Accommodate New Minimum Wage

Federal Government Places Embargo on Massive Recruitment to Accommodate New Minimum Wage

With the approval of the new minimum wage by President BOLA TINUBU, the Federal Government has declared that it will no longer tolerate massive recruitment into agencies without sanction or waiver, as well as selective promotions.

State House Permanent Secretary,  OLUFUNSHO ADEBIYI made this indication at the opening of a one-day retreat organised by the State House Management and Heads of government agencies under its supervision, as part of preparations for the issuance of the call circular for the commencement of the 2025 budget exercise.

According to the Permanent Secretary, the retreat deliberated on the need for strict enforcement of government policies and sanctions for defaulting agencies.

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

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.

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