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By Isaiah Eka The Akwa Judiciary has confirmed the appointment of Mrs Affiong Usimka, as the Chief Registrar of the State. The Press Secretary to the Chief Judge, Mr Gilbert Ukoh, made the remark in a statement he issued on Monday in Uyo. According to the statement, the Chief Judge, Justice Ekaete Obot, has sworn…

By Isaiah Eka The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Monday distributed relief items to windstorm victims in Ukanafun/Oruk Anam federal constituency of Akwa Ibom, under the Federal Government Special Intervention Programme. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that items distributed included; 300 bags of rice (25kg), 300 bags of garri (25kg) and 150…

By Peter Amine The Benue chapter of the Federation of Agricultural Commodity Associations of Nigeria (FACAN) has taken steps to reposition, reform, reorganise and strengthen commodity associations in the state. The Coordinator, Benue FACAN, Mr  Vitalis Tarnongu, said that the initiative was to reinvigorate the associations to adopt best agronomic practices to boost food production. The…

By Emmanuel Antswen Tiv professors under the aegis of the Forum of Ayatutu Professors (FAP) have urged the federal and state governments to improve border surveillance. Prof. Tor Iorapuu and Prof. Simon Irtwange, Chairman and Secretary of the Board of Trustees and Council of Management, in a statement in Makurdi, said effective border surveillance would…

By Keziah Mbohok A museum is an institution dedicated to the collection, preservation, and exhibition of objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural significance. They serve as repositories of knowledge, providing a space for the public to learn about and engage with a wide range of subjects, from art and history to science and technology….

By Isaiah Eka The newly inaugurated leadership of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Uyo Section 255, has been urged to maintain high professional standards in its activities. Hajia Amina Danmadami, the Chairperson, SPE Council, made the call while speaking at the inauguration of the new leadership in Ikot Ekpene on Saturday. It would be…

By Thompson Yamput The Olu Apata, Oba (Dr) Fredrick Balogun JP congratulates the Security Adviser (SA) to Kogi State, Commodore Jerry Omodara (rtd) on the occasion of his auspicious 62nd Birthday Anniversary. The Royal father, in a congratulatory message signed in Lokoja on Friday, described Omodara as an asset and proud son of Okun, whose…

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…