A’Ibom To Impound Unregistered Keke, Announces Free Internet At Victor Attah Airport
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has announced plans to launch free internet service at the Victor Attah International Airport while directing all commercial tricycle (keke) and minibus operators to register on the state’s digital transport database as part of measures to strengthen security and improve public services.
UK House Of Lords Engages WTO Chief On Future Of Global Trading System
According to the WTO chief, discussions with members of the House of Lords Committee centred on the current state of the global trading system, how emerging developments are affecting WTO rules and practices, and the need for reforms to ensure the organisation remains effective in addressing modern trade challenges.
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.