Flood Victims Set To Receive Medicines, Mosquito Nets As Gov. Gifts Money To Bereaved Families
Governor Bassey Edet Otu has fulfilled his promise to provide financial assistance to families who lost loved ones in the recent flood and landslide disasters in Calabar, while the Cross River State Government has launched a health intervention to prevent disease outbreaks among survivors through the distribution of medicines, mosquito nets and other essential medical supplies.
Completion Of Key Road Projects Brings Relief To Edo Central, North Communities
Residents of Akho-Irrua in Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State have welcomed the ongoing road construction projects in the community, describing them as a significant milestone that will boost economic activities and improve residents’ quality of life.
GADA Trains 53 Community Responders On Sustainable GBV Prevention In Northern C’River
According to reports, the Yala Community Crisis Management Team requested GADA’s support in engaging the local government council to secure sustainable institutional backing, including the allocation of office space for the team.
C’River Govt Identifies Flood Victims, List Affected Communities
In a press statement issued on Sunday by the Commissioner for Information, Dr. Erasmus Ekpang, the government listed Ikot Awatim, Ikot Ansa, Calabar South, Mbukpa, Big Qua Town, Ibom Layout and 8 Miles among the communities impacted by the disaster.
South-South NUJ Leaders Urge Journalists To Prioritise Health After Secretary Survives Two Strokes
The call came on Friday when a three-member delegation led by the Vice President of NUJ Zone F (South-South), Comrade Opaka Dokubo, visited the recovering union secretary at his residence in Calabar to offer prayers, encouragement and reaffirm the union’s support during his rehabilitation.
Gov Otu Pledges Stronger Flood Mitigation After Calabar Disaster Kills Five
The governor made the pledge after visiting victims of the disaster, describing the scale of destruction and the loss of lives as deeply heartbreaking.
Edo LG Election: Low Voter Turnout, Late Arrival Of Materials Delay Voting
Our correspondent, who monitored the exercise in Oredo and Egor Local Government Areas, observed that most polling units recorded sparse voter participation throughout the morning.
Sheikh Gumi Slams Federal Lawmaker’s Proposal To Execute Repentant Terrorists
Controversial Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has criticized a proposal by federal lawmaker Yusuf Adamu Gagdi to execute so-called repentant terrorists and criminals rather than rehabilitate them.
A’ Ibom Deploys Contractors, Intensifies Desilting As Flood Response Begins
The Akwa Ibom State Government says it has commenced measures to manage the recent flash flooding in parts of the state by deploying construction firms and relevant agencies to affected communities, while urging residents to complement government efforts by keeping drainage channels free of refuse.
Okpebholo Mourns Archbishop Akubeze, Extends Condolences To Catholic Faithful
The Governor noted that Archbishop Akubeze earned widespread respect as a humble spiritual leader and fearless advocate for peace, justice and good governance.