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N30.4BN NNPC contract: Appeal Court warns EFCC against interfering in civil transactions
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Emmanuel Ntekim The Court of Appeal, Kaduna Judicial Division holden at Kaduna has warned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that its powers do not extend to investigation or resolution of disputes from simple contracts or civil transactions. A three-man justices of the appellate court gave the warning today in a judgement…
Better days are coming – EMOIMEE HCDT assures Mbo TRC
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe Chairman of the EMOIMEE Host Community Development Trust (HCDT), Senator Helen Esuene, has assured royal fathers in Mbo local government area of Akwa Ibom State that brighter days are ahead. Addressing Mbo Traditional Rulers Council (TRC), on Wednesday, Senator Esuene expressed delight at the warm reception accorded the EMOIMEE team during the visit,…
Islamist rebels take over Syria as Assad flees country
ShareShareTweetPin0 Shares Islamist rebels take over Syria as Assad flees country The 53 years of the Bashar al-Assad family’s rule over Syria was terminated rather shockingly early morning of Sunday, 8 December, when rebels romped into Damascus the country’s seat of power, forcing Assad to flee the country. He is said to be in asylum…
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”…