Professor Akpan Hogan Ekpo By Udom Inoyo A few weeks ago, I received a call from a University of Uyo community member about a valedictory seminar and book presentation in honour of Professor Akpan Hogan Ekpo, the school’s former Vice Chancellor. The caller requested that I send a tribute. I wonder if Professor Ekpo is…
By Anietie Akpan The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has decried the current cost of living and spate of insecurity in the country. Accordingly, the Union at the end of its Quarterly National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on June 21, 2024 at Ibadan, Oyo State and presided over by its National President, Dr Chris…
Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk By Kingsley Agim Cross River Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk has clarified the state’s status against the backdrop of the present outbreak of cholera in the country, stating that the current disease outburst is yet to be confirmed in the State. Dr. Ayuk, in a media…
Governor Umo Eno By Anietie Akpan A couple who donated a piece of land for the building of an ARISE Compassionate home for their neighbour, a widow has been rewarded by the Akwa Ibom state government. Impressed by the kind gesture of the good neighbour in ONNA Local Government Area (LGA) of the state, Governor…
Wife of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Patience Umo Eno (3rd from R), others at the ceremony By Anietie Akpan In commemoration of the 2024 International Widows’ Day, observed globally on June 23, the Wife of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Patience Umo Eno has empowered select widows across the 31 Local Government Areas and…
By Anietie Akpan Akwa Ibom state government has raised the alarm of the possible outbreak of cholera in the state. The government warned that the state is prone to its threat hence residents should be aware. In a press release from the EARCOM Media Unit, Chairman of the State Ethical and Attitudinal Reorientation Commission, EARCOM, …