Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has assured residents that his administration will implement the recent Supreme Court judgment on the state’s political crisis “without reservations.” In a state broadcast on Sunday, Fubara acknowledged his disagreement with the ruling but affirmed his commitment to upholding the law. However, he stated that necessary actions would only be taken after his legal team has reviewed the judgment’s implications. “We are all aware of the recent Supreme Court judgments regarding aspects of the lingering political disputes in our dear state,” he said. “Although we disagree with the judgments, we are bound to obey…
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Again, Akwa Ibom has been ranked one of the highest HIV prevalence at 5.5%, even as it contributes 12% of the TB cases in Nigeria. The ranking follows a comprehensive situational analysis conducted under the Gender Equality Fund (GEF) project by Lawyers Alert in collaboration with Media Health Right (MHR), which also shows malaria as a leading cause of morbidity, particularly among pregnant women and children under five in the state. The findings which unveil pressing gender-related barriers hindering women’s access to healthcare services for Tuberculosis (TB), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), and Malaria in Akwa Ibom State, underscore systemic inequalities,…
..as Gov Eno gives strict guidelines for operation of ambulance service By Shadrach Okon Last weekend was a beehive of activities in Akwa Ibom State as the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, led a federal delegation to Akwa Ibom State to commission healthcare infrastructure in the state. The commissioning of the health infrastructure took place last Saturday when Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate Commissioned Akwa Ibom State Medical Oxygen Production Plant (AKSMOPP), Ituk Mbang; Model Primary Health Centre (Base), Wellington Bassey Way; and the Akwa Ibom State Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance Systems (AKISEMSAS) in…
The employees at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have a clear mission: to protect the health of millions of Nigerians. However, they feel that their efforts and sacrifices are largely unrecognized. In a request to the Federal Government, NAFDAC staff have called for immediate improvements to their salaries and working conditions. This appeal was made in a letter dated February 24, co-signed by Jerry Makeri, the acting Chairman of the NAFDAC Branch of the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria, and Secretary Aledeh Ahmed. The letter highlights the challenging reality faced by workers…
On Friday, President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. According to available reports, discussions regarding a potential agreement between the U.S. and Ukraine aimed at ending the war with Russia became contentious. Trump accused Zelenskyy of not showing enough gratitude for the support Ukraine has received from the U.S., claiming the Ukrainian leader was disrespectful and warning him that he was “gambling with World War III.” Zelenskyy attempted to respond, expressing his respect for the U.S. and stating that he had already expressed his thanks, but Trump spoke…
Maharazu Tsiga, a former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), was released from captivity on Friday after being held for 22 days. Channels Television reported on Friday night, That he is currently receiving medical care at a hospital whose location is kept confidential for security reasons. Tsiga was kidnapped by an unknown number of bandits on February 6, 2025, at his home in Tsiga village, located in the Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State. During the incident, two individuals were injured, and one of the assailants was accidentally shot and killed by a member of his own…
A former chief executive officer (CEO) of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria, Valentine Ozigbo, has said Peter Obi will not contest the 2027 presidential election on the Labour Party (LP) platform which he ran on in 2023. Ozigbo recently dumped the LP for the ruling All Progressives Congress, citing his “unwavering commitment” to the greater vision of Anambra State. However, when he appeared on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Thursday, Ozigbo said during his time in LP, he was part of some coalition discussions that shaped his belief that Obi will soon dump the party. “I don’t see a future for…
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has raised concern about the allegations of sexual harassment, intimidation, and mistreatment against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, demanding a “thorough, impartial, and transparent investigation.” Atiku, in a post on X formerly Twitter handle, urged President Bola Tinubu and the Senate to take the allegations seriously by ensuring a “credible, transparent, and independent investigation.” Atiku said, “With only four women currently serving in the Senate, it is imperative that we foster an environment where female legislators can serve without fear of harassment or intimidation. “This moment demands careful and principled action to…
-why I can’t believe Natasha, Akpabio’s wife – HURIWA asks Akpabio to step aside, face ICPC investigation The face-off between the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio and the senator representing Kogi Central in the National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, assumed another dimension on Friday when the later alleged that her feud with Akpabio began when she declined sexual advances made to her in 2023 by Akpabio. At an appearance on Arise TV’s ‘Morning Show’, Akpoti-Uduaghan disclosed that in December 2023, the Senate President invited her to his private residence in Akwa Ibom State for his birthday celebration. She said that…
By Shadrach Okon Governor Umo Eno lead top ranking personalities of Akwa Ibom State origin on Friday to Abuja to meet President Bola Tinubu and seek the Federal Government’s support to construct and operate the Ibom Deep Seaport project. The state governor, Umo Eno, revealed these demands to State House Correspondents after he led a delegation of stakeholders from Akwa Ibom to a meeting with the President at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, Friday evening. Speaking with state house correspondents, Governor Eno revealed that top issues on the Agenda of the meeting besides seeking the support of President Bola Tinubu…