The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency command in Cross River says 274 suspected drug dealers were arrested in the state in 2024. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency command in Cross River says 274 suspected drug dealers were arrested in the state in 2024. The command said it also made a total seizure of 788.8 kg of hard drugs within the period under review. Its commandant in Cross River, Rachael Umebuali, said in Calabar on Friday that the command recorded success in several court cases filed within the period. The commandant explained that the Cross River command secured 38 convictions…
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A senior lecturer in the Electronic Engineering Department at the University of Port Harcourt, Dr. Daniel Ekpah, has been honoured with the 2024 Cisco Premier+ Award for Cybersecurity. The award, presented at the Cisco Networking Academy Partner Conference in Dubai, recognises Dr. Ekpah’s outstanding contributions to cybersecurity education and digital capacity development in Africa and beyond. This marks the second time Dr. Ekpah has received this honour, which celebrates individuals and institutions making transformative impacts through Cisco’s Networking Academy (NetAcad). Dr. Ekpah’s influence, however, extends to other parts of Africa and even globally, with students from countries such as the…
Nigerian Navy personnel, stationed at NNS Jubilee in the Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom, have reportedly seized a boat carrying about 100,000 litres of crude oil. The Commander of the NNS Jubilee, Commodore Martins Fakrogha, disclosed this during a press briefing on Thursday in Ibaka, Mbo Local Government Area of the State. He revealed that the vessel was intercepted on Tuesday around 5:00 a.m. as it was nearing one of the state’s oil fields. Fakrogha noted that a reliable source had alerted the Navy about a large vessel, identified as a Cotonou boat, and spotted approximately 23.9…
The Police and the Department of State Security (DSS) have commenced profiling individuals suspected of sponsoring communal clashes in Akwa Ibom State. The newly appointed Commissioner of Police in the state, Baba Mohammed Azare, disclosed this yesterday when he paid a courtesy visit to Governor Umo Eno at Government House, Uyo. CP Azare, who pledged to tackle the rising wave of crime in the state, assured his commitment to collaborate with other security agencies to ensure adequate peace and security. He identified pockets of kidnapping, armed robbery, communal clashes, and homicide as some of the security challenges facing the state.…
-threatens protest The Ekid Peoples Union has cried out to the state governor, Pastor Umo Eno, to lift the restriction he placed on Esit Urua Plantation as such restriction is causing hunger and starvation among Ekid people who have been denied access to their means of livelihood. The EPU’s demand is contained in a nine-point resolution adopted at the end of its annual meeting. The meeting was held at Uquo, the headquarters of Esit Eket Local Government Area of the state, and attended by key stakeholders drawn from the Ekid nation of Akwa Ibom State. A communique jointly signed by…
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has stated that there will be a 22 percent increase in employment opportunities by 2030, with 170 million new roles set to be created and 92 million displaced, resulting in a net increase of 78 million jobs. The Forum made this statement, noting that demography, technological advancement, and geo-economic strains will be key drivers in reshaping industries and professions during the period under review. The Forum based its statistics on reports from about 1,000 companies as the basis for its analysis. Technology skills in AI, big data, and cybersecurity are expected to see rapid growth…
By Shadrach Okon The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has kick-started statewide sensitization against Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in the 31 LGAs of Akwa Ibom State. According to the Agency, HMPV is a respiratory virus causing flu-like symptoms, particularly affecting children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems and or underlying health issues. The State Director of the Agency, Mr Mkpoutom Mkpoutom while briefing newsmen in Uyo noted that symptoms include cough, fever, nasal congestion, sore throat, shortness of breath; wheezing in severe cases as well as potential for bronchiolitis or pneumonia in children. “In adults, the symptoms can exacerbate chronic…
Akwa Ibom state government has concluded plans to deploy security operatives to every village in across 31 Local Government Areas in the state. Governor Umo Eno dropped the hint on Tuesday in Uyo while receiving the new Commissioner of Police, Baba Mohammed Azare, who paid a courtesy visit to his office. Eno stated that the government was raising its local security group, Ibom Community Watch, to enhance community policing. He mentioned that the state government would give the police the necessary support to enable it to combat crime and maintain peace and security in the state, adding that Ibom Community…
-warns Head Teachers against illegal levies By shadrach Okon A team from State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) embarked on inspection of primary schools in Eket Senatorial District on Wednesday to ensure compliance with the Akwa Ibom State School resumption date for second term session. The school visiting and inspection team for Eket Senatorial District which was led by the Director School Services Mrs Mmandu Ekpenyong visited primary school across three local government areas compromising Okobo, Urue Offong Uroko and Oron Local Government Areas. The tour started in Okobo L.G.A where the team visited St.Paul (RCM) Primary School, Odobo Okobo…
Director General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, has assured corps members that they would start receiving N77,000 minimum wage. Speaking in Abuja when he commissioned a staff bus donated by Capital Express Insurance company, the DG said arrangements for their increased allowances to be paid have been concluded. He assured corps members that his priority was their security and welfare, hence in 2025 they would get all benefits that they deserve. Ahmed noted that the bus donated to the scheme for staff was to ease transportation issues. He noted that staff of the scheme and corps…