Gov. Bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan Magistrate Courts in Cross River State have remained under lock and keys as Magistrates in the State on Monday, February 9, commenced an indefinite strike action. The Magistrates had in a communiqué issued at the end of a General Congress of the Magistrates Association of Nigeria (MAN), Cross River…
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, representing Ondo South Senatorial District, has clarified that the recent amendment to the Electoral Act by the Nigerian Senate was firmly anchored on an existing Supreme Court judgment, insisting that the legislature merely gave legal effect to the apex court’s decision. Speaking at the University of Fortune, Igbotako, Ondo…
By Ekaette Okon-Joseph The Akwa Ibom State Government has approved a ₦31 billion small-business support (SMS) fund for 2026. With this development, ₦1 billion is allocated to each of the state’s 31 local government areas in a major push to expand access to finance, stimulate grassroots enterprise and strengthen women-led businesses. Gov. Umo Eno announced…
CP Baba Mohammed Azare, mnipr, fsi. Akwa Ibom Commissioner of Police. By Dianabasi Effiong The Nigeria Police Force, Akwa Ibom State Command says it recorded a major operational success following a coordinated raid of identified criminal black spots within Ibaka Fishing Port, leading to the arrest of 23 male suspects. The raid also led to…
CP Baba Mohammed Azare, mnipr, fsi. Commissioner of Police. By Dianabasi Effiong The Police Command in Akwa Ibom says it recorded a significant breakthrough in the investigation of a case of N4.2 million armed robbery, criminal conspiracy, and alleged invocation of juju within the Uyo metropolis. This was made known in a statement by the…
Some of the upgraded facilities. By Akanimo Kufre The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has completed significant upgrades on sporting facilities in Benin City, Edo State in preparation for the 2nd Niger Delta Games. This is in line with its promise to improve facilities in host states. The NDDC, in collaboration with the organizers, Dunamis-Icon…