The United States government under President Donald Trump has outlined plans to end funding for Gavi, a global vaccine alliance dedicated to expanding immunization access and improving public health worldwide. A document from the U.S. Agency for International Development, shared with Congress earlier this week, lists Gavi among the international aid programs set to be defunded, Reuters reported on Thursday. The document reveals that a total of 5,341 awards will be cancelled, amounting to nearly $76bn in cuts. Of this sum, the U.S. government has already committed approximately $48bn. However, it noted that the Trump administration would continue supporting grants…
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– assures of quality road network across State Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has flagged off 10.9km Use Ikot Amama road with two bridges of 40m and 20m spans and a 21.5km Ikot Anyan Ediene road with 60m span bridge in Ibiono Ibom and Ikono Local Government Areas of the State. Inaugurating the road project at Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area, Governor Eno stressed the significance of the road which connects Ibiono Ibom with Ikono LGA and tasked the construction firm, Setraco Limited, to deliver the project according to specifications. He said, “We trust in the capacity of…
Presidency has expressed concern over the plight of over 27.5 million Nigerians found to have hypertension due to excessive salt (sodium) consumption. The Special Adviser to the President on Health, Dr Salma Anas Ibrahim, in a keynote speech at the launch of the National Guideline For Sodium Reduction, organised by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in Abuja, noted that the situation increased the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) strokes and their complications, such as end stage renal diseases, among Nigerians. She disclosed that globally, an estimated 1.8 million deaths and over 44 million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs)…
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has slammed the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, over what it described as incompetence, failed leadership and wasteful foreign trips, despite Nigeria’s worsening electricity crisis. In a statement signed by the association’s National Coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko, HURIWA expressed disappointment that President Bola Tinubu’s promise to improve the electricity supply had not been fulfilled, as power outages persist nationwide. The group highlighted frequent national grid collapses, erratic supply and rising electricity tariffs, which have severely impacted businesses and livelihoods. The group recalled that in September 2023, the grid collapsed twice in one week,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has notified Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Senator representing Kogi Central, about the petition by constituents seeking her recall from the National Assembly. This was conveyed in a letter signed by Ruth Oriaran Anthony, Secretary to the Commission. “Pursuant to section 69 of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, as amended, I write to notify you of the receipt of a petition from representatives of registered voters in your constituency seeking your recall from the senate.” “The notification is in line with the provisions of clause 2 (a) of the Commission’s Regulations and Guidelines…
By Shadrach Okon Akwa Ibom State Government has set up a committee to review the status of Eket International Market. The duty of reviewing the status of the market was given to Inter -ministerial Committee during the Akwa Ibom State Executive Council Meeting held yesterday in Akwa Ibom State EXCO chamber Government House Uyo. This was made known through a Press Statement signed by the Commissioner of Information and Strategy Hon. Aniekan Umanah and made available to newsmen after the meeting. Part of the release read:”The Executive Council reviewed the report brought before it on the status of the Eket…
By Destiny Young The recent establishment of the South South Development Commission (SSDC) marks a significant milestone in addressing the developmental needs of Nigeria’s South-South region. As discussions continue regarding the commission’s structure and operations, a compelling case can be made for locating its headquarters in Akwa Ibom State. This proposition is supported by several key factors that highlight Akwa Ibom’s strategic importance and suitability for hosting such a pivotal institution. Economic Powerhouse Akwa Ibom State stands out as an economic powerhouse within the South-South region, particularly in the oil and gas sector. As the largest oil-producing state in Nigeria,…
-Invites Next-of-Kin (s) from Ibeno, Ini, Esit Eket, Nsit Ubium, Oruk Anam, Ibesikpo Asutan, and Urue-Offong/Oruko LEAs for final clearance The Akwa Ibom State Government has completed arrangements for the commencement of refund and payment of outstanding 7.5% Contributory Pension to beneficiaries in the State. This second tranche of the refund is programmed to capture beneficiaries in 7 Local Education Authorities (LEAs) including those from Etinan, Ibiono Ibom, Ika, Ikot Ekpene, Mkpat Enin, and Okobo. As stated in a Public Service Announcement signed by the Head of Civil Service, Elder Effiong Essien, dated, Tuesday, 25th March, 2025, beneficiaries from Ikot…
A last-minute goal from Tawanda Chirewa denied Nigeria victory as Zimbabwe secured a 1-1 draw in their Group C World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. Victor Osimhen broke the deadlock midway through the second half, finally breaching a resolute Zimbabwe defence but the Super Eagles failed to secure a third win of the campaign. It was Osimhen’s 26th international goal and seventh in World Cup qualifying, moving him past Yakubu Aiyegbeni’s record of six. Only Obafemi Martins (10) has now scored more World Cup qualifying goals for Nigeria. The match, played at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, saw Nigeria…
The United Nations on Tuesday raised concerns over the future of interventions aimed at reducing child deaths and stillbirths globally. The UN explained that with the current funding crisis, and lack of the right policies and investments, gains recorded which led to the decline of child mortalities and stillbirths may be eroded. This is coming after the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation in two separate reports released on Tuesday noted that the number of children dying globally before their fifth birthday declined to 4.8 million in 2023, while stillbirths declined modestly, remaining around 1.9 million. The report added…