By Anietie Akpan December 7, 2024, the raffia city of Ikot Ekpene stood still as the remains of Mrs. Edna Udo Akpan Essien Ebom JP, the matriarch of the Eboms, was laid to rest in a state-like burial 67 Abak road, Ikot Ekpene L.G.A of Akwa Ibom State. This was preceded by a brief but solemn lying in…
Abakaliki, Nigeria – Ebonyi State Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has approved the sum of N150,000 for workers as 2024 Christmas Bonus. Governor Nwifuru made the announcement on Friday at a State Banquet organised in honour of the visiting British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Gill Lever, to the Government House, Ochoudo Centenary City, Abakaliki. According…
By Ita Williams A coalition of civil society organizations (CSOs) has raised concerns over the increased presence of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) products in Nigerian markets, and therefore called on the federal and state governments to legislate against GMO products to safeguard public health and ensure environmental sustainability. The group, which staged a peaceful protest…
The groups for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers for the European zone are set, but the final match-ups will only been known after the Nations League quarter-finals. By Nathalia Araújo, dpa The six groups of four teams (A-F) and the six groups of five teams (G-L) were drawn by football governing body FIFA on Friday.As…
Franziska Preuß claimed the first World Cup win for Germany in the new biathlon season with a triumph in the women’s sprint in Hochfilzen, Austria on Friday. By Nathalia Araújo, dpa In the men’s event, Johannes Thingnes Bø won his first individual race of the season after missing out on the top spot on the…
