Prominent government officials, human rights advocates, and civil society representatives voiced serious concerns about the worsening situation of street children in the state capital, urging collaborative efforts and overdue accountability. This initiative was to commemorate the International Day for Street Children, observed every April 12. This year’s theme, “Participation,” served as both a challenge and a call to action to ensure that children’s voices are included in the decisions impacting their lives. During the event, Hon. Edema Irom, the Cross River State Commissioner for Women Affairs, referred to street children as “innocent victims of circumstance,” rather than criminals or witches,…
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By Shadrach Okon Akwa Ibom State Government under the leadership of Governor Umo Bassey Eno has sponsored thirty-seven Akwa Ibomites abroad for aviation training. The governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, dropped the news yesterday while speaking at the launch of ARISE Human Capital Development Strategic Plan and ARISE Local Government HCD Implementation Roadmap, by Nigeria’s Vice President, HE Kashim Shettima, in Uyo. Governor Eno, while presenting his address at the event stated that such investment in Human Capital Development in the aviation sector is aimed at empowering Akwa Ibom youths with the right skills and training to…
The Federal Government has called on the member states of the European Union (EU) to continue to provide technical, financial, and other assistance to Nigeria, especially the power sector, which is the driving force of the economy. The government noted that the sector is critical to the optimal performance of the economy. The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, made the call at the weekend when he received the EU Ambassador to Nigeria, Gautier Mignot, in his office in Abuja. The Minister noted in particular the enormous financial support that the power sector has received from European Union nations, such…
The Akwa Ibom State Government has dismissed circulating reports that Governor Umo Eno has commenced the disbursement of N50,000 business grants to all individuals in the state. In a press release issued on Saturday by Governor Umo Eno’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Ekerette Udoh, cautioned members of the public not to fall victim to what he described as a scam. Udoh emphasised that the website link being circulated is fraudulent, stating that the only legitimate business grants and other empowerment initiatives currently being implemented by Governor Eno are administered through the official and verified website: https://employment.akwaibomstate.gov.ng. The statement read: “Our…
Aso Villa has downplayed the United States court ruling ordering the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to release investigative files connected to President Bola Tinubu, saying the documents in question are decades old and contain no incriminating findings. However, Tinubu met with the U.S. Department representative from President Donald Trump’s administration last Thursday in Paris to discuss developing a strategic economic and security partnership between Nigeria, Africa and the U.S. The Presidency has dissociated with the increasing number of billboards in some cities promoting the 2027 campaign for President Bola Tinubu and Vice President…
An Uyo, cult boy identified as Utibe Eteffia who recently got initiated into ‘Yahoo Plus’ boys cult group has taken his life after falling victim to cyber fraudsters, who lured him to the ‘Yahoo Plus’ boys cult group. Available facts gathered by newsmen during the weekend revealed that the fraudsters cleared out the victim’s account to the tune of N2.5 million, resulting in his decision to ingest poisonous substance that ended his life. A neighbor who identified himself as Eka Baby, told our correspondent, “He lived by Akpakoruk Street at Atan Ofot, area of Uyo, and was doing a Point…
-tasks staff on protection of government property By Shadrach Okon In line with the ARISE AGENDA of Governor Umo Eno, the Managing Director/CEO of Akwa Ibom Property and Investments Company Limited (APICO) Barr. Patrick Udomfang, has recently recorded fresh innovative strides in APICO with the installation of solar light facilities in all APICO office locations and also completed the building and renovation of Shelter Afrique and Akwa Ima Estate offices of the company respectively. Barr. Patrick Udomfang, who dropped the good news last Friday, 11th April, while presiding over the first quarter meeting of board, management and staff of the…
Malam Nasir El-Rufai has asked “adversaries” not to lose sleep over the recent visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari. Newsmen had reported how ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar led key politicians, including El-Rufa’i, to Buhari at his residence in Kaduna state. Some political commentators had said the visit part of moves by the opposition to have a united front against the current government in the forthcoming general elections. But El-Rufa’i, who recently dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for Social Democratic Party (SDP), said the visit was not political. In a post on X, El-Rufa’i said, “We joined over faithful…
By Shadrach Okon Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, has matriculated a total of 3,236 new intakes into 8 faculties of the University. The 15th matriculation ceremony for the 2024/2025 academic year was held at the University’s convocation arena, Ikot Akpaden, on Saturday. Addressing the new students during the oath taking event, the Vice Chancellor of the Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, Professor Nse Essien, advised the new intakes of the institution to shun all forms of cybercrime as they attract severe penalties. Professor Essien who highlighted both the positive and negative effects of new media on the lives…
-as. RYD unveils enrollment platform for students RYD Learning has unveiled Kogi-born actress, Mercy Johnson, as its brand ambassador. She is expected to play a pivotal role in promoting RYD Learning’s mission to provide accessible, high-quality STEM education to children across Africa and the diaspora. STEM education is an interdisciplinary approach to learning and development that integrates the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, focusing on hands-on problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, teamwork, and digital literacy. Philip Etim, Founder of RYD Learning, speaking at the unveiling of the new brand ambassador, said, “We believe that every child deserves access to…