Gov. Bassey Otu during the inspection. By Anietie Akpan Governor Bassey Edet Otu has reiterated his administration’s dedication to grassroots development and community engagement following a recent visit to inspects projects in central and northern parts of state. The inspection visit, according to a release by his Chief Press Secretary, Nsa Gill, took the Governor…
Gov. Umo Eno commissioning the complex, assisted by the Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady, Lady Helen Eno Obareki (R) and the CMD, UUTH, Professor Emem Bassey (L) on Friday. By Anietie Akpan The Patience Umo Eno Antenatal Complex in the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, UUTH, in Uyo, has been inaugurated by…
President Bola Tinubu. By Dianabasi Effiong The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has commended President Bola Tinubu’s approval of a N758bn bond to offset outstanding pension liabilities for retired federal civil servants. According to the group, the approval is also proof of President Tinubu’s sense of care and compassion for people. It is a practical…
Cross River NAWOJ celebrating with the vulnerable children of Calabar By Anietie Akpan The Cross River State Chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has called on the state government to take urgent steps in addressing the issues of street children in Calabar. For the vulnerable children, it was a rare opportunity to…
Chairman PSC, DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd). By Dianabasi Effiong The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd), has identified intra and inter-service conflict, the politicization of crime and security issues, and conflict of roles as major challenges confronting the security agencies in due process and application of the criminal justice system. This…
One thematic area in Golden Initiative for All (GIFA) that focuses on the advancement of the economic, political and social status of women is Women Empowerment. The objectives include creating an enabling environment for the economic empowerment of Akwa Ibom women, addressing barriers to women’s effective participation as well as advocacies against harmful traditional practices….