By Dianabasi Effiong The Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO) has tasked the National Assembly and the Federal Government to impose measures to ensure that the country’s information sovereignty is not undermined by the global high-tech giants, in the digital age. The group made the call in a statement jointly endorsed on Wednesday by representatives of the…
By Ekaette Okon -Joseph Akwa Ibom State Deputy Governor Sen. Akon Eyakenyi on Wednesday led a mobilisation drive for women in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area, urging mass participation in the ongoing electronic voter’s registration and sustained support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the sensitisation programme,…
By Our Reporter Poised to revive and reposition sports development in Akwa Ibom State, the Ministry of Sports, has launched a special 30 minutes weekly radio show, Kick-Off Akwa Ibom. The programme aimed to keep sports-loving residents informed about its activities and programmes scheduled to air on Inspiration 105.9 FM from Kick-Off Akwa Ibom, is…
By Itam Offor The Cross River State House of Assembly (CRHA) has suspended the Vice Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Council, Hon. Emmanuel Idi Yakubu, for a period of 90 days. The suspension followed an impeachment notice forwarded to the House and signed by the Leader of the Ogoja Legislative Council, Dr. Elizabeth Mbim, alleging…
Former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor (rtd). By Dianabasi Effiong Former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor (rtd), will speak on the topic “Insecurity: Bane of Nigeria’s Unity and Progress” at this year’s edition of the Maris Annual Public Service Lecture, in Asaba. The Secretary of the Maris Trust Council (MTC), organisers…
Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom, Justice Ekaete Fabian-Obot By Dianabasi Effiong The Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom, Justice Ekaete Fabian-Obot, has charged Journalists to avoid publishing news items that defame or damage the reputation of other members of society. She gave the warning on Tuesday in Uyo when members of the State Working Committee (SWC)…