By Shadrach Okon The operatives of Nigeria Police Force Akwa Ibom State Command recently recovered 5 stolen children in Ibiono Local Government Area, from an unknown gunman who took away the children on a motorcycle. The State Commissioner of Police, CP J.O. Eribo, revealed this recently during a press briefing in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. CP Eribo said the recovery was possible as operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in company with villagers from Mbiankpan Ikot Idim and Obio Ibiono swung into action when the mother of the children reported the case to the police. According to him, “the…
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In a groundbreaking effort to introduce cutting-edge technology to the local community, Mita School, led by it visionary founder Lawson Godwin Hezekiah, hosted the “Experience Web3 Uyo” event. Speaking to newsmen in Uyo recently, Mr Hezekiah disclosed that the initiative was designed to enlighten, educate, and inspire the Uyo community about Web3 technologies—an innovative field set to redefine the way people engage with the digital world. “Web3 represents the evolution of the internet, where decentralization, blockchain technology, and user ownership take center stage. Unlike Web2, which is dominated by centralized organizations that control data, Web3 empowers users by allowing them…
Chelsea mounted an impressive comeback to defeat Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 in a dramatic encounter at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday. The victory reduced Liverpool’s lead at the top of the Premier League table to four points, although Liverpool have a game in hand against Everton. Tottenham started strong, taking a two-goal lead within the first 11 minutes. Dominic Solanke opened the scoring in the 5th minute, converting Brennan Johnson’s cross with a clinical finish. Moments later, Dejan Kulusevski doubled the advantage with a precise strike from the edge of the penalty area. Chelsea responded swiftly in the 18th minute when…
The Director- General of NAFDAC, Prof.Moji Adeyeye, has given Nigerians strong reasons why they should not patronize roadside drug stores and drug vendors scattered around the country. Prof Adeyeye while speaking with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) during the weekend in Abuja, said most of the drugs sold in the roadside drug stores or peddled by drug vendors are either fake, or poorly stored which could which affect the potency and efficacy of the drugs. According to her, “Do not buy medicine in the corner store or just somebody that has a kiosk or hawks around.” Go to pharmacy store…
Following the confirmation of his appointment last week by the National Assembly, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede officially assumed command as the 24th Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) on Monday. Oluyede was appointed by President Bola Tinubu on Oct. 30 in acting capacity as th COAS following the death of his predecessor, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. However following the confirmation of his appointment by the Senate and the House of Representatives, the Nigerian Army on Monday, performed a symbolic lowering and hoisting of command flag at Army Headquarters to signify Oluyede’s assumption of office. The symbolic lowering and hoisting of the command…
The Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, has granted a lawyer and human rights activist, Dele Farotimi a N50 million bail. The court’s decision was disclosed by the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress in the 2023 election, Omoyele Sowore, via his X handle on Monday. “The first hurdle was crossed. #DeleFarotimi was granted bail of N50 million surety in the like sum with someone with landed property. The case was adjourned to January 29, 2025,” the tweet read. Details Soon
The Member representing Eket/ONNA/Esit-Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency, Hon. Okpolupm Etteh, has emphasized the urgent need to amend the Public Procurement Act 2007 to enhance effective governance and ensure transparency in Nigeria’s procurement processes. Hon. Etteh, a delegate of the House of Representatives Committee on Public Procurement, made the call during a 4-day legislative engagement in Kigali, Rwanda. Sharing his thought with journalists on Sunday, he said, “The Kigali event afforded us, the entire members of the Committee, the opportunity to critically discuss public procurement practices in Nigeria and evaluate the bidding processes for goods, services, and works. The event also exposed us…
To uplift the economic fortunes of his constituents, Senator Aniekan Bassey (SAB) of the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District has exposed youths and rural women to a specialized agricultural training programme. The training, which was done in collaboration with the Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI), took place at the Conference Hall of the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District Secretariat, Uyo, on Friday, with a deep focus on yam and cassava by-product processing and preservation. The training, officially flagged off by the Chairman of Nsit Atai Local Government Council, Hon. Anthony Nyong, is expected to unlock hidden economic opportunities…
The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, His Excellency Pastor Umo Eno, PhD, on Wednesday 26, November; 2024, paid an inspection visit to the Christmas Park in Uyo to assess the level of work done in preparation for the highly anticipated 2024 Christmas Unplugged 2.0. The Governor was received by the Honourable Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Akwa Ibom State, Sir Charles Udoh in company of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs Grace Akwa Ibom, who led him through the park’s facilities and highlighted the progress made. Details soon..
The family of Late Chief Etto Odiong, of the Udung Uweh larger family of Uya Oro, Oron Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, announces with deep sorrow yet gratitude to God for a life well lived, the passing of their beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Late Madam Sarah Amos (née Baby Etto Odiong). She peacefully departed at the age of 79, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering commitment to her family and community. In a press statement signed by her son and Chief Mourner, Mr. Inyang Samuel Unyah, the former Special Assistant on Finance to the MD…