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PDP urges Gov. Eno to prioritize results over loud groundbreaking ceremonies

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State to focus on delivering completed projects rather than staging elaborate ceremonies for project flag-offs.

The party’s Advocates for Peace and Justice (PAPA-J) expressed the concern on Sunday as Governor Eno flagged off the construction of a CNG bus terminal in Uyo, part of the long-promised Ibom CNG mass transit system.

The groundbreaking ceremony comes ten months after project approval and four months after the governor announced the procurement of 50 CNG buses to operate the terminal.

At the site, Governor Eno said:

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“From here, our people will be driven through our well-paved and constructed roads to all 31 Local Government Areas. All 50 CNG buses have been ordered and paid for through the Central Bank of Nigeria and will start arriving in April. These are luxurious buses that will service all LGAs.”

He added that the terminal would feature other facilities to enhance commuter comfort and described broader transport initiatives, including marine and aviation projects, such as a marine terminal in Oron and two marine boats.

Transport Commissioner Anthony Luke highlighted that the terminal is designed to include a technical college for training technicians, 500 employment opportunities, a loading bay, restaurant, automated car wash, a security surveillance system, and a police station.

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Expressing reservations over the project, Dr. Tom FredFish, Convener of PDP Advocates for Peace and Justice, said the flag-off underscores the government’s preference for media spectacles over tangible results.

“While the fully paid CNG buses are scheduled to arrive in April, the terminal is projected for commissioning only in July. This mismatch reflects a lack of seriousness, coordination, and commitment to effective governance,” he said.

FredFish noted that Akwa Ibom residents are tired of endless ground-breaking ceremonies with little real impact on daily life. He emphasized that governance should prioritize planning, execution, and delivery, rather than creating media impressions.

“Taxpayers’ money should be invested in projects that are well thought out, timely, and beneficial to the people, not in poorly sequenced initiatives that expose administrative inefficiency. What Akwa Ibom people desire today are results, not events; impact, not impressions,” he said.

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The PDP urged Governor Eno to focus on delivering completed, functional projects and to limit ceremonial distractions, stressing that residents expect governance that produces measurable outcomes.

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Israel Cautions US Of New Iranian Plot To K!ll President Trump

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Israel reportedly shared intelligence with the US about a new Iranian plot to ass@ss!nate US President Donald Trump, according to a report.

The latest assassination plan, reported by the Wall Street Journal on Thursday, July 9, comes after years of Iranian regime threats to k!ll Trump as revenge for the 2020 killing of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Gen. Qasem Soleimani by US forces.

When asked for comment, the White House referred The Post to Trump’s Wednesday remarks at the NATO summit in Ankara.

“They want to take out the US leader — me,” Trump said. “I’m on whatever list. I saw this morning I’m on every single one of their lists. And so far, I guess I’ve been a bit lucky, but maybe that doesn’t last very long.”

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“These are evil, sick people,” the president continued. “And we have to root out that cancer. That cancer. You know what you do? You’ve got to cut out cancer early. And that’s the way I feel.”

Trump traveled to Turkey on his new Qatari “palace in the sky” plane, but took a different Air Force One home. The plane switch was a strategic “distraction” to keep the commander-in-chief safe, the White House said.

War Secretary Pete Hegseth, who accompanied the president to the summit, was instructed not to travel to Israel as planned shortly before Trump chose to switch planes in Turkey. It’s unclear if the Iranian threat extended to the war secretary.

The Israelis tipped the US off about the plot earlier this week. The specific threat was not being tracked by US officials before Israel’s warning and has yet to be vetted, CNN reported.

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The warning comes as tensions have emerged in President Donald Trump’s relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following the conflict with Iran.Executive Branch

Trump on June 1 told Netanyahu he was “f–king crazy” over his attacks on Lebanon, fearing they would provoke more war with Iran.

”You’d be in prison if it weren’t for me. I’m saving your ass. Everybody hates you now. Everybody hates Israel because of this,” a US official summarized Trump’s comments, which the president later confirmed to The Post.

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Kidnapped Oyo Pupils, Teachers finally Regain freedom – Presidency

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According to a statement by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the victims were freed through the efforts of security agencies.

The schoolchildren and teachers kidnapped by suspected bandits in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have been rescued.

According to a statement by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the victims were freed through the efforts of security agencies.

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Just in: APC unveils Shettima as Tinubu’s running mate

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The National Working Committee, NWC, of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has announced Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate for the 2027 presidential election.

The National chairman of the APC, Nentawe Yilwatda, revealed this via X where he stated that “the party formally received the presidential nomination forms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and His Excellency, Vice President Kashim Shettima, ahead of the 2027 general election” on Friday .

Yilwatda described the development as a defining moment that reaffirmed the party’s collective resolve to sustain the Renewed Hope Agenda and deepen the progress already being recorded across the country.

The development comes amid months of speculation that President Tinubu might replace Shettima with a northern Christian as his vice-presidential candidate ahead of the election.

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“Today marked another significant milestone in the journey of our great party as I formally received the presidential nomination forms of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, ahead of the 2027 general election. It was a defining moment that reaffirmed our collective resolve to sustain the Renewed Hope Agenda and deepen the progress already being recorded across the country.

“The nomination forms were presented on behalf of President Tinubu by his Special Adviser on Political and Other Matters, Hon. Ibrahim Masari, during a well-attended ceremony at the Continental Hotel, Abuja. The presentation underscored the confidence of our party in the leadership of President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima as they prepare to seek a renewed mandate from the Nigerian people.

“The event brought together an impressive array of leaders of our great party, including the Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum and Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, alongside Governors Mai Mala Buni, Nasir Idris, Abba Kabir Yusuf, Uba Sani, Babagana Umara Zulum, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, as well as other governors, party executives and critical stakeholders from across the federation.

“The atmosphere was one of unity, confidence and shared purpose. As we move towards 2027, the All Progressives Congress remains focused on strengthening its grassroots support, consolidating the achievements of the Renewed Hope Agenda and working together to build a more prosperous, secure and inclusive Nigeria for all,” the APC chairman wrote.

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