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Nigeria to get National Guard

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The Federal Government is considering the establishment of a National Guard to address emerging security threats and emergencies in the country. The Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja‎ when the Adjutant General of the California National Guard, U.S, paid him a courtesy visit. ‎ The minister however stressed that a lot of consultations would be done before any decision is taken in that regard. He recalled that several years ago‎, the government had planned the establishment of a National Guard, but the idea did not come to fruition due to a number of challenges. Mr. Dambazau explained that the National Guard would help to fill the gap between the operations of the Military and the Nigerian Police in tackling security challenges and emergencies. ‎ He said the military was becoming increasingly involved in dealing with some security threats in the country which is outside their constitutional mandate while the police might be overstretch

2016 Akwa-Ibom's Anniversary Queen begins tour of Secondary Schools in Uyo

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Miss Ekaette Utip,  the 2016 Anniversary Beauty Queen of Akwa-Ibom State  officially kicked off her tour of schools within the State with a visit to Reward Foundation Schools, Atiku Abubakar way, Uyo.  According to her management team, the purpose of the tour is to impact and promote positive self-concept in children with a focus on developing their mindset towards a better tomorrow. It was indeed a fulfilled experience, one in which the pupils, students and teachers took part and were rewarded with exercise books and other stationery materials courtesy of the Queen and her management team. In appreciation of the hospitality and rousing welcome given to her and her team, the 2016 Akwa Ibom Anniversary Queen (AAQ) thank The Proprietor, Management and Staff of Reward Foundation Schools for providing the needed platform to fulfil her heart long desire of motivating students. Miss AAQ also appreciated the efforts of her ever supportive staff led by her Manager, Mrs. Anieye Enyina. 

Akwa-Ibom State Government dissolves Executive Council

The Akwa-Ibom State Government just released a preset statement in which it dissolved the State's Executive Council Read below the press Statement. PRESS RELEASE Dissolution of the State Executive Council. His Excellency, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, Governor, Akwa Ibom State has approved the dissolution of the State Executive Council with immediate effect. The Governor expresses his deep and profound appreciation for the contributions of the EXCO members to the development of the state, and wishes them success in their future endeavours. Permanent Secretaries in the respective ministries are to take over the running of the ministries pending the reconstitution of a new Executive Council. Sir. Etekamba Umoren,  FNIM Secretary to the State Government