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.
Peller Shares Harrowing Experience Of Hunger, Hardship After Four Days In Police Custody
Peller said he endured harsh conditions while in detention, revealing that he had little to eat and was unable to bathe throughout the four days following his arrest in the Lekki area of Lagos last Friday.
Lagos Ports Set To Receive 33 Ships Loaded With Fuel, Food
The authority said 10 of the incoming vessels are container ships carrying assorted merchandise, while the remaining 23 will transport a variety of petroleum products and bulk commodities.
Northern Cross River To Get First Dialysis Referral Centre Under Otu’s Health Initiative
The facility, upon completion, is expected to serve as the first major dialysis referral centre in the Northern Senatorial District, reducing the need for patients to undertake long and costly journeys to Makurdi, Abakaliki and Calabar for dialysis.
UNICROSS Strike: NIPR Intervenes, Urges Fresh Talk
The Institute warned that the continued closure of the university has disrupted academic activities and placed emotional, academic and financial burdens on thousands of students, parents, guardians and the wider society.
Edo: NDLEA Busts Cannabis Farm, Arrests 42, Seizes Over 4.9 Tonnes Of Cannabis
The Command also disclosed that suspected members of a drug cartel abandoned consignments of codeine cough syrup and tramadol while fleeing to evade arrest during enforcement operations.
High Court Orders Life Imprisonment For Rapist After Decade-Long Trial In Uyo
The court ordered that the convict serve life imprisonment for the offence of rape and an additional three years’ imprisonment for stealing after finding that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.
Calabar Municipal Renovates Council Secretariat, Says Upgrade Will Improve Public Service Delivery
Today, by God’s grace and our commitment to the people, we have transformed the Secretariat into a workplace that reflects our vision for better governance,” Anam said.
Police Detain Inspector Over Possession Of Assorted Security Uniforms In A’Ibom
The suspect, who identified himself as an indigene of Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, was apprehended along Atiku Abubakar Way in Uyo during a routine stop-and-search operation while riding a motorcycle without a registration number.