They have waited for so long for the airport to come to reality. It has passed through different governments in the state. But now, the take-off of the Bayelsa Cargo Airport is on the horizon. PAULINE ONYIBE reports from Yenagoa on the expectations of the people It all started during the tenure of former […]
The Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon- Abasi V, has pledged his commitment to assist the Crose River Ministry of Health in the fight against medical quackery in the state. Okon-Abasi said this on Saturday in Calabar when the state Commissioner for Health, Dr Betta Edu, paid him a courtesy call in his palace. […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Uyo Zonal office, says it convicted 18 Cybercrime suspects in the last two months. Mr Uchenna Edeh, the head of the zone comprising Akwa Ibom and Cross River, said this on Wednesday in Calabar during a media interaction. “I resumed on Aug.10, just about two months ago. As […]
An environmentalist, Mr Okezi Odugala, has called for mitigation and adaptation approach by relevant stakeholders as proactive measures to save the Niger Delta area from climate change disasters. Odugala, also the Executive Director of Eziodu Initiative for Sustainable Environmental Development (EISED), made the call on Wednesday in a statement. He said that it […]
*As Senators desert NASS for fear of attack The 2021 budget defence at the National Assembly is facing serious jeopardy, following the disappearance of most of the senators from the legislative complex to conduct the exercise. The Senate had adjourned plenary till November 24, to enable the standing committees carry out the 2021 budget […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed the October 31 by-elections scheduled in 11 states indefinitely. INEC National Commissioner, Festus Okoye, in a statement at the end of meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) on Thursday, said the postponement was “in compliance with Section 26 (2) of the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended), which […]
…wants murderers of defenseless protesters prosecuted President of the Commonwealth Medical Association (CMA), Dr. Osahon Enabulele has raised the alarm over the despicable acts preventing ambulance services and medical care for the injured victims of the peaceful protest (code-named #ENDSARS and described the development as most unfortunate and unacceptable. Enabulele who condemned […]
…demand independent inquiry, arrest of Lekki shooting conspirators No fewer than 41 prominent Nigerians including Bishop Matthew Kukah, Femi Falana, Pat Utomi, and Prof. Attahiru Jega, have warned that the deepening ethnic and religious divides being witnessed in the country could only lead to anarchy. A statement signed by all 41 concerned citizens and made available […]
*Says: ‘Lekki shootings left us dumbfounded’ Former Military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar on Thursday warned that if measures are not quickly taken, the nationwide #EndSARS protests may lead the country to a point of no return. General Abdulsalami also expressed dismay over the shooting of armless youths at Lekki Toll Plaza, saying “the […]
…says killings a minus for democracy, scar to be remembered The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has demanded justice for the slain protesters at the Lekki Toll Plaza and appealed to Nigerians not to inflict more pain on others by destroying properties and infrastructural facilities as a means to vent their anger. President of CAN, […]