2025

By Isaiah Eka The Akwa Ibom House of Assembly has urged the State Government to direct the state-owned water company to carry out the rehabilitation of public water facilities and pipeline reticulation across the state. The house made the call in its resolution during Friday’s plenary session, following a motion of Urgent Public Importance moved…

By Peter Amine An agricultural company, Teryima Nigeria Limited, on Thursday in Makurdi, distributed different types of seeds free of charge to farmers in Benue. Mr Vitalis Tarnongu, the Chief Executive Officer of the company, said that the gesture was aimed at boosting agricultural production and ensuring food security. Tarnongu, who is also the CEO…

By Peter Amine Chief Michael Aondoakaa, former Attorney General and Minister for Justice, has said that agriculture is more profitable than oil ,if the best practices are followed. Aondoakaa stated this on Thursday in Makurdi, at the distribution of free improved seeds to farmers by Teryima Nigeria Limited, an agricultural company. The former justice minister…

By Isaiah Eka Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to transparency and measurable impacts in the governance of the state. Eno stated this in Uyo on Thursday at a public presentation of the socio-economic impact of his administration after two years in office. Speaking at the event with the theme:…

By Thompson Yamput The Kogi  Government says the Food for Lagos partnership  between it  and Lagos state would further enrich its farmers. The state also reiterated  commitment to transforming its agricultural sector and improving livelihood of farmers through the partnership,  aimed at creating a robust food supply chain between Kogi and Lagos state. This is…

By Thompson Yamput The Federal Government has assured that repair works on the damaged Koton-Karfe bridge on the Lokoja-Abuja road are nearing completion. The Federal Controller of Works in Kogi, Mr Gana Patiko, gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja. Patiko said there was no cause for…

By Admin For it support for the real estate sector in Africa, the continent’s biggest cement manufacturing company, the Dangote Cement Plc, has added to its numerous accolades as it bags ‘Cement Company of the Year’ award at the just concluded Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) in Abuja. The Dangote Cement Plc is one of…

By Isaiah Eka The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Akwa Ibom Sector Command has warned motorists against the violation of critical road traffic offences that put the life of other road users in grave danger.   The Sector Commander, Mr Francis Ajatta, gave the warning in a statement in Uyo on Monday.   He said…

By Thompson Yamput The Commissioner of Police in Kogi, Mr Miller Dantawaye, has embarked on a strategic familiarization tour of key communities in the state, aimed at establishing a strong foundation for effective policing. A statement signed by Command’s Spokesman, SP Williams Ovye-Aya, on Saturday in Lokoja, described the tour as strategic and very necessary…

By Blessing Odega Prof. Christian Isichei, a professor of Chemical Pathology, has said that Nigeria must enhance local production of essential health commodities to build a resilient health sector. Isichei, said this on Saturday in Jos, when he delivered a keynote address at the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA ) Plateau branch 2025 Annual General Meeting…