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Akwa Ibom Proposes N1.2trn 2027 Budget, Slashes 2026 Estimate By 24%

By NewsDesk – The Akwa Ibom State Government has proposed a N1.2 trillion budget for 2027, representing a 24 per cent reduction from the N1.584 trillion original estimate for 2026. The proposal was approved by the State Executive Council at a meeting presided over by Governor Umo Eno at Government House, Uyo, on Wednesday, last…

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Customs CG Faces Criminal Charges Over Alleged Recruitment Violations

By SituationREPORT – The Federal Character Commission has filed a four-count criminal charge against the Nigeria Customs Service and its Comptroller-General, Bashir Adeniyi, over alleged violations of federal character requirements in the Service’s 2025/2026 recruitment exercise. According to…

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Politics

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2027: IG Warns Police Against Political Bias

By SituationREPORT – The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has warned police officers against political bias ahead of the 2027 general elections, urging them to uphold professionalism, impartiality and respect for human rights. IGP Disu gave the…

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Security

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NSCDC Seeks Stronger Private Security Role Against Insecurity

By SituationREPORT – The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has urged Private Security Companies, PSCs, in Akwa Ibom State to strengthen collaboration with security agencies and improve personnel training to tackle rising security challenges. The State…

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ECOWAS Trains 500 Journalists To Tackle Election Disinformation

By NewsDESK – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has trained more than 500 journalists across 12 member states to tackle electoral disinformation and strengthen information integrity ahead of elections across West Africa. The Commission disclosed…

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