SSDC Seeks EFCC Partnership to Bolster Transparency, Accountability
By Edem Ekpo The South-South Development Commission (SSDC) has expressed its readiness to forge a strong partnership with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to enhance transparency and accountability in its operations. Managing Director of the SSDC, Ms. Usoro Akpabio, stated this on Thursday during a courtesy visit to EFCC Chairman, Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede,…
Omga007Cross River PDP Sets Up 20-Member Committee for State Congress
By Edem Ekpo The Cross River State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has inaugurated a 20-member committee to coordinate preparations for its forthcoming state congress. Chaired by former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Zana Akpagu, the committee has Chief (Barr.) Helen Bocco as Secretary. Other members include Prof. Walter Mboto, Prof….
Ebonyi Orders Arrest of Contractors Over Ring Road Fraud
Nkechinyere Ewa-Okpara The Ebonyi State Government has intensified its crackdown on irregularities in the multi-billion-naira Ring Road project, ordering the arrest of some contractors, consultants, and members of the State Projects Implementation Units (SPIU) over alleged conspiracy to defraud the state. The order was given by the Chairman of the Ring Road Steering Committee and…
Ebonyi Cracks Down on Fraudulent Ring Road Contractors
By Nkechinyere Ewa-Okpara The Ebonyi State Government has ordered the arrest of some contractors, consultants, and members of the State Projects Implementation Units (SPIU) over alleged conspiracy to defraud the state in the ongoing Ring Road projects. Chairman of the Steering Committee and Commissioner for Works, Engr. Stanley Lebechi Mbam, issued the order during a…
Kebbi Nass Caucus Demands Arrest of Ex-Justice Minister Malami Over Public Peace Breach, Backs Governor Idris, President Tinubu’s Security Drive
By Sharon Akuboh Members of Kebbi State Caucus of the National Assembly on Friday called for the arrest and prosecution of the former Minister of Justice and Attorney General for the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami over the breach of public peace which occurred last week. Speaking on behalf of the Caucus during a press briefing…
Minister Imaan Douses Tensions, Forgives Workers, Pledges Better Welfare
The Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has once again demonstrated her exceptional leadership and motherly disposition on Friday by calming tensions and forgiving workers who had earlier staged protests at the ministry. Speaking at a town hall meeting with staff in Abuja, the Minister warmly embraced the workers’ apologies, stressing that she…
NDLEA Pledges Support On DICAN Strategic Programmes To Curb Disinformation, Fake News
The Chairman and Chief Executive of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) Brigadier General, Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) has thrown his weight behind the Diplomatic Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DICAN) in the fight against manipulated and fake news targeted to compromise Nigeria’s sovereignty. He disclosed this in Abuja after being conferred with DICAN Prestigious International…
Over 1000 Women Regain Sight at Umahi University Eye Centre
By Nkechinyere Ewa-Okpara More than 1,000 women in Ebonyi State and beyond have regained their sight through the Free Eye Care Initiative of the David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences (DUFUHS), Uburu, making them the majority beneficiaries of the life-changing programme. Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Jesse Uneke, said women account for 54…