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3 police officers under discipline for misconduct in Akwa-Ibom By Thompson Yamput Three Police Officers in Akwa-Ibom State Police Command are under discipline for misconduct and unprofessionalism following a viral video that steered up controversy. The officers, who are currently under Order room trial are: Insp. Festus James, Insp. Edet Edem and Constable Akpan Lawrence…
By Zainab Oyekan Some exhibitors at the ongoing Jos National Trade Fair, have decried the low patronage, attributing it to the Ramadan and Lenten fasts. Some of the exhibitors who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Jos on Friday, said they were hopeful that the fair would be extended. Vivian Ankamah, a…
By Zainab Oyekan Organisers of the Jos National Trade fair have introduced initiatives aimed at empowering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and encouraging exhibitors to boost growth, innovation, jobs, and market opportunities. Mrs Barshep-Amakiri, Managing Director and CEO of Anista Marketing and Events Limited, the consulting firm managing the event, disclosed this in an interview…
By Aderonke Ojediran The Office of the Special Assistant to the President on Art, Culture, And Creative Economy (OSAP-ACCE) has launched an initiative, “EmpowHERed,” dedicated exclusively to the growth and development of women in the sector. Mr Ayomide Adeagbo, Special Assistant to the President on art, culture and the creative economy, disclosed this while unveiling…
By Isaiah Eka The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it has rescued a girl, Hope Umoren, trafficked from Akwa Ibom to Mali for sexual exploitation. The Uyo Zonal Commander of NAPTIP, Mr Emmanuel Awhen, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in…
By Adoga Charles The police in Akwa Ibom State on Friday said they have busted a Baby Factory where infants and Pregnant women were rescued. DSP Timfon John, the police Command’s spokesman, in a statement, said the uncovered baby Factory, an illegal maternity home was allegedly involved in child trafficking, unlawful medical practice, and impersonation…
By Thompson Yamput A group of Constituents of Kogi Central Senatorial District has described the Court Injunction Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan obtained barring INEC from receiving recall petition against her as a “realisation that she’s gone.” The group, known as the Kogi Central Renaissance Assembly, in a statement signed by the Coordinator, Adeku Joshua; and Secretary,…
By Thompson Yamput A Federal High Court in Lokoja on Friday restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from receiving petitions for the purpose of initiating a recall process against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Justice Isa Dashen, gave the order after listening to the application moved by Mr Smart Nwachimere, of West-Idahosa, SAN & Co, counsel…
BY PROF MIKE A. OZEKHOME, SAN, CON, OFR, LL.D INTRODUCTION In an era where democracy is supposed to reign supreme giving democracy dividends to beleaguered Nigerians, the nation has once again found itself at crossroads, a sober moment of reckoning where constitutional order is being tested in the most brazen of ways. President Bola Ahmed…
BY Dan Nandom The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has said that President Bola Tinubu has a major responsibility to forestall further chaos and anarchy in Rivers State by proclaiming a state of emergency. The group argued that intelligence at the President’s exclusive disposal was sufficient justification for his decision to declare a state of…
