The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has promised to stand by the 750km Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway Project whenever needed. Umahi made this known on Monday in Akampa Local Government Area of Cross River State during the flag-off of the Calabar section of the coastal highway. He said, “This project is beyond road construction but an investment. I take responsibility for the costing, alignment and choice of contractors. “I can defend this project any day and anytime even up to the World Court.” He stressed that this innovative highway project is so significant that only President Bola Tinubu could have the…
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As cities across the world face rapid urbanisation and climate change, a Nigerian researcher, Dr. Oluwaseun Samson Olaboye has released two groundbreaking studies aimed at tackling the environmental and structural strains facing modern cities, especially in Nigeria. The solutions according to the expert are the promotion of green roofs and vertical gardens and the development of self-healing concrete, adding that the innovation offers practical, science-backed tools to mitigate extreme urban heat, reduce flooding and extend the lifespan of critical infrastructure. Olaboye’s research into green infrastructure highlights the significant benefits of living rooftops and vertical plant systems, even as his findings…
Demola Olarewaju, an aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has said Nigerians are right to say that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has failed in the duty of playing opposition to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Olarewaju said this following a PDP governors meeting held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Monday, which saw the governors issue a communique dissociating the party from any coalition or merger. Criticising the communique, Atiku’s aide stated that it failed to directly address issues affecting the party, especially the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers by President Bola Tinubu.…
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,…
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…