Kebbi approves 6-month maternity leave, releases N761m for nutrition
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has approved six-month maternity leave for pregnant civil servants and released N761 million to support UNICEF-backed nutrition programmes.
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₦187trn debt: Peter Obi slams Tinubu over massive borrowing, insecurity
Peter Obi has warned that Nigeria faces a fiscal and development crisis due to rising debt, worsening insecurity, and deepening poverty under President Tinubu’s administration.
Cross River says 67 oil wells within its maritime boundary
Cross River State Government says 67 oil wells lie within its maritime boundary, countering Akwa Ibom’s claim of ownership and urging fair boundary resolution.
Alleged Akpabio–Wike rift may prolong Rivers emergency rule
The political crisis in Rivers State remains unresolved as the emergency rule imposed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approaches its sixth month, with growing indications it may be extended beyond its 18th September expiry date.
Stakeholders demand creation of 2 additional LGAs in Calabar South
As the national discourse on constitutional amendment and state creation gains momentum, stakeholders from Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State have presented a compelling case for creating two additional LGAs from the existing Calabar South.
Akwa Ibom, Cross River trade words over ownership of 76 oil wells
The long-running dispute between Akwa Ibom and Cross River States over the ownership of 76 offshore oil wells has resurfaced, following a strongly worded statement by the Government of Akwa Ibom State and a response from the Cross River State Government, on Friday.