Category: News
Ray Ekpu, Premium Times, ors condole with Dr Nana on father’s death
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesFollowing the passing of Evang. Etim Nana Akpan, a revered figure in Akwa Ibom’s and Cross River’s religious and journalistic circles at the age of 91, heartfelt condolences have poured in from various organizations and individuals who were touched by his life and service. Pa Etim Nana Akpan, a devoted Evangelist with the Methodist…
Senate committed to mitigating challenges of Code of Conduct Bureau – Akpabio
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has assured the board and management of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) of the readiness and commitment of the Senate to addressing the challenges facing the Bureau. Akpabio gave the assurance on Thursday when members of the Code of Conduct Bureau, led by its Chairman, Dr…
PWAN holds policing townhall for South-South journalists
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesPoised to explain the principles of the Police Act 2020, to “integrate it into daily policing practices”, and to “promote a culture of lawfulness and respect for human rights within the Nigeria Police Force”, Partners West Africa Nigeria (PWAN), has organised one-day intensive town hall meeting to enlighten media professionals and citizens across Nigeria…
A’Ibom NPC launches VASA study to curb child, maternal mortality
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe National Population Commission (NPC) has officially launched the 2024 Verbal and Social Autopsy (VASA) Study in Akwa Ibom State, with a primary focus on reducing child and maternal deaths in the state. The initiative, aimed at providing crucial insights into the causes of under-five and maternal mortality, was announced during a press conference…
NUJ elects Alhassan Yahaya as new president
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, has elected Comrade Alhassan Yahaya as its new President. Yahaya was elected at the 8th Triennial Delegates’ Conference held from November 26 to 28 in Owerri, Imo State. Comrade Yahaya, who previously served as the National Deputy President thrice, will now lead the NUJ for the next three…
Poor feeding in Boarding School: AKSG orders investigation, suspends principal
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesEmbarrassed by an online video showing boarding students of Presbyterian Senior Science College, Ididep, Ibiono Ibom LGA, being fed with what it called, “unpalatable and innutritous meals”, the Akwa Ibom State government has ordered investigation into the horrid situation. In a press release dated 23rd November 2024, and signed by the Commissioner of Education,…
Human rights lawyer tackles AKSG over poor feeding in boarding school
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesA human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has expressed outrage and disappointment over the deplorable feeding conditions at the Presbyterian Senior Science School, Ididep (PSSSI) in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. In a passionate appeal to the state government, the lawyer described the food being served to the students as “despicable”…
Tibutes pour in as Monday Dickson bids farewell to mother
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesTributes are still pouring in, as Abak community in Akwa Ibom State is mourning the loss of a matriarch, Madam Eno Effiong Dickson, mother of renowned academic, Dr. Monday E. Dickson of Akwa Ibom State University, Obio Akpa Campus. Madam Dickson passed away at the ripe age of 90, leaving behind a legacy of…
Akwa Ibom State Police Command prepared for LG Elections
ShareShareTweetPin0 Shares3rd October, 2024 AKWA IBOM STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE Akwa Ibom State Police Command is Prepared for LG Elections with Restriction of Movements on Saturday, 5th October, 2024 Ahead of the Local Government elections billed to hold across the thirty one Local Government Areas in Akwa Ibom State on Saturday 5th October, 2024,…
HENSEK denies involvement in collapse of Abak Road
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesDescribes report as false, misleading The newspaper report claiming that the involvement of Hensek Integrated Services Limited in the collapse of a road project by Akwa Ibom state government has been refuted. A statement by the company through its Consultant on Communications and Brand Strategy, Ubong Sampson, insists that the reporter of the story…