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…
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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…
Dr. Allen Onyema, Chairman of Air Peace Ltd., has pledged to bring back Nigerian underage girls trafficked to Ivory Coast free of charge. In a statement by Onyema on Saturday in Lagos, he expressed concern over the recent discovery of the act by a social media activist, VeryDarkMan. According to Onyema, the country needs collective efforts to discourage trafficking, as it is inhumane and ungodly. “We should discourage trafficking of any kind. It is inhumane and callous. It is absolutely ungodly and a good example of man’s inhumanity to man. “We, in Air Peace, are ready to bring our fellow…
Senior Civil Servants under the aegis of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) have made a strong case for a more transformative approach to Nigeria’s infrastructure to enable it to achieve desired objectives. Speaking at the second edition of the Construction Projects Conference organised by the Nigeria Bar Association’s Section on Business Law (NBA-SBL), held in Asaba, Delta State, National President of the Association Comrade Mohammed Shehu highlighted the urgent need for systemic reforms for reliable infrastructure, particularly in the power sector, saying it is essential for economic growth and national progress. In his speech, titled “Making…
Human rights activist and prominent Rivers State commentator, Ann-Kio Briggs, has criticised the ongoing actions of the Federal Government by appointing a sole administrator in Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, (retd.), accusing him of implementing a dangerous and unconstitutional agenda. In an interview on Arise Television on Thursday, Briggs warned that the situation in Rivers State was becoming volatile due to the administrator’s continued defiance of court orders and his sweeping reconstitution of state and local government institutions. “If we accept that Vice Admiral Ibas was called out of retirement and sent to Rivers State to keep the peace,…