Taking cognizance of the potentialities of tourism in creating employment and its high-yield revenue capability, the administration of Pastor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State is set to give the sector a new face. The Director of Administration, Ministry of Culture and Tourism; Mr. Anthony Isonguyo, divulged this to newsmen while taking them round […]
The Coalition of Aboriginal Coastal Local Government Areas of Eket, Esit Eket, ONNA, Mkpat Enin and Ikot Abasi, has called on the State Government to increase security presence in the coastal communities and ensure those behind incessant disturbances, are brought to book. The Coalition was addressing newsmen in Uyo on Friday, after a meeting […]
Nsikak Akpan To ensure its smooth operations, the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has inaugurated 26 House Committees. The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Udeme Otong who inaugurated the committees today at plenary, thanked the ad-hoc committee on selection for a job well done, urged all the Committee Chairmen and members to start work immediately. […]
…says it renews hope for talents in the multi-million dollar industry The president of the federal republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received several commendations for bold steps taken since he was sworn into office last month. One of such is from Lagos born entertainment journalist, talent manager and impresario, Nelson NseAbasi, […]
Happiness Henshaw Worried about the increasing danger that roadside display of wares is posing to her citizens and residents, the Akwa Ibom State Government has issued a one-month ultimatum to traders who sell by the road-side around the Uyo metropolis to vacate or face wrath of the law. Making this known in a statement […]
Henshaw NYONG in Uyo. Pastor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has ordered the immediate dissolution of all non-statutory Boards, Agencies and Commissions in the state. The directive was conveyed to heads of ministries, departments and agencies by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah. The memo directing the MDAs to give effect […]
Mateo Kovacic is close to joining Manchester City after they agreed a deal with Chelsea worth up to £30m. The Croatia midfielder, 29, is set to join the Premier League champions for an initial fee of £25m, with £5m in potential add-ons. Chelsea are continuing to sell players as they look to trim their […]
The government of Cross River State has prohibited commercial motorcyclists, popularly known as okada, from operating in the Calabar metropolis. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the governor’s chief press secretary, Emmanuel Ogbeche, stated that the decision is intended to create a safe and secure Cross River. Ogbeche added that anyone caught breaking […]
The Acting Inspector–General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has officially assumed office. Egbetokun is taking over the Force headquarters as the 22nd IGP. The former IGP, Usman Baba, officially handed over to Egbetokun at 12 noon in Abuja. Vice President Kashim Shettima decorated Egbetokun at the Presidential Villa on Wednesday. Recall that President Bola […]
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has assured Nigerians that the President Bola Tinubu- led Federal Government with the cooperation of the National Assembly would implement policies that will promote the speedy resuscitation of moribund industries across the nation. Akpabio also stated that “with the way the President has been exercising his mandate in […]