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The Ulok Ulok Progressives Assembly (UUPA), a socio-cultural association of Ibeno ethnic nationality in Akwa Ibom State, has raised the alarm over alleged plot by the Eket People’s Union (EPU) in Eket and Esit Eket Local Government Areas against the oil-rich Ibeno ethnic nationality. If the threat is not urgently averted, the looming violence has the capacity of sabotaging the federal government’s efforts to increase crude oil production in the country. The fresh threats, it was learnt, is fuelled by the ongoing struggle for the ownership of Stubb Creek Forest in Ibeno LGA, acquired by BUA Group for a refinery…

A  medical doctor, Dr Geraldine Orok Ita, has bagged seven years’ imprisonment for committing N127 million fraud, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), said.  A statement by  EFCC, on its X handle on Saturday, said a Federal High Court in Calabar, Cross River State, presided over by Justice Rosemary Oghogho-rie convicted and sentenced Ita to the imprisonment. Ita was prosecuted by the Uyo Directorate of the EFCC on a 12-count charge, bordering on forgery and diversion of funds to the tune of N127 million. Related posts EFCC Tapes 10 crude oil suspects in Akwa Ibom Court Remands EFCC Chairman…

By Press Agency President Donald Trump signed an executive order to cut U.S. financial assistance amounting to multimillion of Dollars to South Africa, the White House said on Friday. Though US also cited disapproval of its land policy and of its genocide case at the International Court of Justice against Washington’s ally Israel, South Africa on Saturday is unbowed over it sees as  US “propaganda” and “misinformation.” “We are concerned by what seems to be a campaign of misinformation and propaganda aimed at misrepresenting our great nation. It is disappointing to observe that such narratives seem to have found favor among decision-makers in the…

As anger trailed a viral video showing policemen allegedly assaulting a pregnant woman over enforcement of Third Party insurance policy in Akwa Ibom State, the police Command has faulted the claim. The video, which has been widely shared on social media, reportedly features officers from the Itam Police Division forcefully dragging the woman until she collapsed. The footage, posted by a Facebook user, one Major Sylvester, has drawn condemnation from many Nigerians. Sylvester wrote: “This is what the Itam Police Station in Akwa Ibom State has turned the Third Party Insurance thing into. Related posts Vehicle Insurance Enforcement: CHRAN to…

Sixty-four convicts on death-row and other inmates of the Akwa Ibom State Command of the Nigeria Correctional Service have been told ‘‘You are not forgotten.’’ The Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Akwa Ibom State, Lady Helen Obareki gave the assurance when she visited the Uyo Maximum Correctional Facility Friday, February 7, 2025, to donate cash, food, toiletries and other supplies to them in commemoration of the first anniversary of Golden Initiative For All, GIFA. Accompanied on the visit by some female stakeholders, aides to the Governor and Staffers of the Office of the First Lady, Obareki further charged them…

As popular musician Favour lighted up the evening, Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno wetted the indigenes who have distinguished themselves in various endeavours went home with N550 million incentives. In what was tagged, “An Evening of Grants and Empowerment,” N25 million was given as grants to 50 winners of the ARISE Home Farms Contest and N300 million as grant to 400 female youths under the Entrepreneurship Accelerator Programme-3. Others were N20 million prize money to winners of the 2023 Governor’s Cup Tournament, N155 million prize money to 31 local government areas that participated in the 2024 Christmas Unplugged and Cultural…

Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun and the Police Service Commission are flexing muscles over the retirement of senior police officers who have either exceeded 35 years in service or are above 60. While the Police Service Commission had ordered immediate retirement of the affected officers, IGP Egbetokun countered the order, asking all the police-related departments to stay action pending further directive. A wireless message from the office of the Force Secretary, dated February 11, 2025, stated that the IGP “strongly directs all officers affected by the PSC’s directive to stay action, pending further instruction.” Officers were told to comply strictly…

The House of Representatives Committee on the review of the 1999 Constitution has proposed the creation of 31 additional states in the country.  Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu read the letter from the committee containing the proposal during plenary on Thursday in Abuja. If approved, this will increase the number of states in Nigeria to 67. Related posts Dr. Ime Umanah Resurrects During Itai State Movement  ITAI From Akwa Ibom Among 20 New States In Nigeria- Senate Committee  TRC: Eno douses fire, acceding to Rotational President in Akwa Ibom “This is to inform members that the…

Palestinian militant group Hamas has strongly criticized President Donald Trump’s proposal for the United States to take over the Gaza Strip and resettle Palestinians in other countries, regardless of their consent. The controversial announcement was made during a press conference at the White House alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump’s proposal, which lacked detailed plans, suggested removing over two million Palestinians from Gaza, clearing unexploded bombs and rubble, and redeveloping the area into what he described as “the Riviera of the Middle East.” Also read Genocide: South Africa drags Israel to ICJ over Gaza Israel-Hamas War: 5,000 Die in…

President Bola Tinubu has approved an increase in the retirement age for doctors and other healthcare workers from 60 to 65 years, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) says. .A statement issued on Wednesday, February 5, by Mannir Bature, national publicity secretary of the NMA, said Muhammad Pate, the coordinating minister of health and social welfare, will formally present the approval to the council on establishment through the office of the head of service for finalisation. Bature said the policy shift was conveyed by the minister during a high-level meeting with Bala Audu, the NMA president, and key stakeholders in the…