The operatives of the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested two suspected illegal forex traders, Surajo Umar and Muhammed Sadiq Lawal. They were arrested on Friday, 10th May 2024, at Udi Street in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital while selling dollars without appropriate licences. Their arrest followed credible…
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State may be referred to as one of the best governors in Nigeria right now following the construction of the new Christ the King Model Primary School. The primary school initiated and completed by Governor Eno is located at Wellington Bassey Way, Uyo, the state capital. The school project…
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, dismissed a motion filed by Prof. Cyril Ndifon challenging the qualification of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC’s lawyer, Osuobeni Akponimisingha to practice. Justice James Omotosho, in a ruling, held that the application and counter affidavit filed by parties in the controversy over the…
Following the launching of the Holistic Opportunity Projects of Engagement (HOPE) by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to create jobs for the youths of the Niger Delta to cushion the effect of unemployment in the region, a portal for registration has been made available. The Niger Delta region, known for its vast natural resources,…
…gives 7-day ultimatum A civil society group, Niger Delta Activists Forum (NDAF) has given seven days ultimatum, threatening to shut down Nigeria Upsring Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) headquarters over activities of Multinational oil companies in the Niger Delta region. The group threatened to mobilise 10,000 community dwellers to shut down the NUPRC headquarters and remain…
