Army Adjusts Nationwide Educational Sponsorships Screening Dates for Fallen Soldiers’ Children

By Ita Williams, Calabar The Headquarters 13 Brigade Nigerian Army has announced a significant amendment to the upcoming Screening and Verification Exercise for children of deceased personnel. The exercise, part of the Nigerian Army Education Sponsorship Scheme for the 2025/2026 Academic Session, will see a shift in its previously published schedule. Originally planned to hold…

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Asaba: Former CNS to Chair Maris Lecture 2026

Former Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral, Dele Ezeoba (Rtd). By Dianabasi Effiong ​Former Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Dele Ezeoba (Rtd), will chair the 2026 edition of the Maris Annual Public Service Lecture, the Secretary, Maris Trust Council (MTC), Comrade Fidelis Egugbo, made this known on Tuesday in Asaba. ​Egugbo, who is also Senior Special…

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Betta Edu Fecilitates Gov. Otu on Double Honours

Gov. Bassey Edet Otu. Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, has facilitated Senator Bassey Edet Otu, the Executive Governor of Cross River State, on last weekend  double honours conferred on him. Edu in statement personally signed by her, described the honour as well-deserved saying, “I celebrate your conferment with the…

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Promoting Human Capital Development, UBEC/AK-SUBEB Take School Enrollment Campaign to Nsit Ubium

By Anietie Akpan In furtherance of efforts to strengthen basic education and reduce the number of out-of-school children, the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), in collaboration with the Akwa Ibom State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), has taken the ongoing advocacy and sensitization campaign on school enrollment to Nsit Ubium Local Government Area of Akwa…

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