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A/Ibom, FG Palliatives Ready, Gov Eno Assures Protesting Workers

From lateef Taiwo, UYO
Akwa Ibom state Governor Umo Eno, has assured protesting civil servants under the aegis of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, who called out the workers on a peaceful demonstration in solidarity with the organized labour in Nigeria over non implementation of palliative regimes to cushion the effects of petrol subsidy removal by the Federal Government would soon be roll out
Chairman of the state NLC, Comrade Sunny James, who led the protesters before Governor Eno, who received them at the Government House gate, explained that the protest became necessary following the Federal Government’s failure to implement palliative measures to cushion the effects of the fuel subsidy removal on the people.
Besides, James questioned the reason behind Governor Eno’s administration refusal to dole out the state palliative measures to placate the people, noting that 19 states in the country had since rolled out the relief measures, wondering why Akwa Ibom, one of the four major oil producing states in the country is not forthcoming with incentives to placate the workers and the people.
But Governor Eno, accompanied by government leaders including the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prince Enobong Uwah, and the Head of Service (HoS), Elder Effiong Essien, assured that the palliatives would soon be disbursed within the next 10 days, disclosing that he had received a letter from the Federal Government concerning the palliative consignments for the state from Abuja.
Also, Eno spoke of complimentary package from the state government, disclosing his administration’s partnership with Innoson Motors, to flood the state with buses that would be affordable to ease the pains of commuters.
“I have gotten a letter from the Federal Government that palliatives is on the way,” he stated and assured that his administration would soon set up a palliative committee that would involved the organized labour in the state and other key stateholders for a hitch-free disbursement of the relief materials.
He, therefore, urged the protesters to guard their ranks from being infiltrated by hoodlums and criminals, who could hijack the protest and turn it into a platform for vandalisation, stealing and violence in public space.
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Groups condemn sponsored protests, media attacks against ex-NNPCL boss Kyari

Coalition Of Civil Society Organisations In Nigeria (COCSON) and Bloggers and Vloggers, Content Creators Association (BAVCCA) have warned against politically engineered protests against the immediate past Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Malam Mele Kyari, who “served the nation faithfully.”
In a statement jointly signed on Thursday by COCSON’s National Mobilisation Officer Comrade Tabuko Kennedy and BAVCCA’s Spokesperson Efe John Abayomi, the two groups urged President Bola Tinubu to overlook undue distraction from enemies of his administration while rejecting a calculated attempt to malign the person and office Kyari hitherto held concerning the $2 billion crude-for-loan deal.
COCSON and BAVCCA chided agents of mischief and fake news merchants over baseless media attacks on the former NNPCL GCEO while urging anyone with genuine proof of Kyari’s wrongdoing while in office to present it through proper legal channels and not through sponsored headlines and mob protests.
The groups maintained that Kyari has done everything a true patriotic and honest leader can do. In a very difficult economic crisis and Part of the solution to Nigeria’s foreign exchange challenge, a puzzle that nearly crumbled the economy.
The statement read in part:
“We will not sit back and watch a reformer be sacrificed on the altar of politics. We call on our progressive President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to remain steadfast and not allow these desperate tactics to distract his government from the broader goal of sanitizing the petroleum sector.
“If anyone has genuine proof of wrongdoing, let them present it through proper legal channels — not through sponsored headlines and mob protests.
“Mele Kyari has done everything a true patriotic and honest leader can do. In a very difficult economic crisis, He stood for the greater good of all Nigerians instead of a few cabals. He has been Part of the solution to Nigeria’s foreign exchange challenge, a puzzle that nearly crumbled the economy.
“Let us be clear: this is not a scandal — it is a structured misrepresentation of a standard commercial transaction that predates this administration and has been carefully supervised under the regulatory and sovereign structures of the Federal Government of Nigeria.
THE TRUTH THEY WON’T TELL YOU:
“The $3.3 Billion Crude-Backed Loan Was a Sovereign Deal: This transaction, executed in collaboration with Afreximbank and backed by the Federal Government, was designed to stabilize Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves and provide a buffer against economic shocks — not to “mortgage Nigeria’s future” as ignorantly portrayed by politically motivated street protesters hired by ungrateful elements working against the progressive leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“Kyari Was Not Acting Alone: Every stage of the crude-for-loan framework was vetted by relevant agencies — including the Ministry of Finance, Debt Management Office, and the Attorney General’s Office. Kyari was executing national policy, not personal ambition.
“No Missing Crude, No Diversion of Funds: There is zero evidence of crude diversion, missing shipments, or financial misappropriation. All proceeds and repayment schedules are transparent, documented, and auditable. Anyone who has a valid case should first present proof of his claims instead of taking Nigerians’ collective sense of judgment for a ride.
“Kyari Has Been Nigeria’s Most Transparent NNPC Boss in Decades: Under Kyari’s leadership, NNPC was transitioned into a commercially-run, limited liability company. For the first time in NNPC’s history, its books are published, audited, and made public. That’s not corruption — that’s reform.
PRESIDENT TINUBU REPOSES TRUST IN MELE KYARI
“On January 8, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu commended the former NNPCL GCEO, Mallam Mele Kyari, on his 60th birthday, praising his service and integrity. In the President’s words, “Kyari is a shining example and embodiment of the ideals of the Renewed Hope Agenda. I commend his commitment to creating new opportunities and ensuring the growth and sustainability of Nigeria’s energy sector.” This statement, made soon after Kyari’s exit, makes it clear that his departure was not a dismissal but a smooth transition, with his legacy of reforms and achievements in the oil and gas sector fully recognized and appreciated at the highest level.
“The Protest Is Politically Engineered: We have credible information that certain vested interests, threatened by the sanitization of the oil sector, are sponsoring protests and media hysteria to derail reforms and force Kyari out.
“We stand with Mele Kyari. We stand for due process. We stand for national interest.”
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KAM Holding GMD Felicitates Emir Of Ilorin On 85th Birthday

- Describes Emir As Harbinger Of Hope, Development
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
The Group Managing Director of
KAM Holding Ltd, Dr. Kamoru Yusuf, has felicitated the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari on the occasion of his 85th birthday.
Yusuf, in a congratulatory message, praised the Emir for being an harbinger of hope and development.
The business mogul expressed delight that the reign of Sulu-Gambari has brought unparalleled development to Ilorin Emirate and Kwara State as a whole.
Yusuf added: “It is heartening that Allah has preserved Your Highness for us to cover this mileage with truckload of accomplishments in all spheres of human endeavour.
“No doubt, Ilorin has grown to be a Cosmopolitan City during your reign, and this is an attestation to Your Highness’s pragmatic leadership. With the level of growth and development in Ilorin among its contemporaries, I am of implicit confidence that what has been achieved is just a precursor for more goodies in the offing.
“On behalf of my family, management and staff of KAM Holding Limited, I congratulate Your Highness and wish you longevity of life with sound health.”
Ends
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Fire Destroys Newly Built Female Hostel at Sokoto State University

A newly constructed female hostel at Sokoto State University was engulfed by fire on Tuesday, causing panic among students and staff.
The blaze, which started around 3:30 p.m., completely destroyed the building, which had been built to ease accommodation challenges. While the cause remains unknown, a student noted that those initially assigned to the hostel had already been relocated before the incident.
Confirming the fire, the Students’ Union President said firefighters arrived at the scene by 5:00 p.m. to combat the flames. However, authorities have yet to release an official statement on the cause or extent of the damage.
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