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Akwa-Ibom

November 18, 2023

EFCC boss tasks CSOs on grassroots’ anti-graft campaigns

“Do not leave the fight against corruption to the EFCC alone.’’

Ola Olukoyede
November 17, 2023

Politicians endangering democracy by subverting election: Activist

Speaking on the role politicians played during the polls, Amadi said the political class remains the biggest challenge to the electoral system in the country.

Chima Amadi,
July 15, 2023

CDD urges NEMA to include PWDs in disaster response plans

CCD executive director said most state emergency management agencies fail to adequately plan for or include PWDs in their disaster management activities.

Persons With Disabilities (PWDs)
April 13, 2023

2023 Forecast: Many states risk worse flooding; low rainfall expected in FCT, 5 other states

The director-general said that with the predicted forecast, the year may witness floods similar to what occured last year, if not more.

Flooding/NEMA
December 19, 2022

2023 general elections may be sabotaged, Femi Falana warns

The human rights lawyer said security agencies must put an end to the continuous attacks on INEC facilities across the country.

Destroyed Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office
September 24, 2022

Prices of selected food items rose in August: NBS

The South-east region was said to be the most affected by the increase in food prices.

Food stuff (Credit: Ahmed Oluwasanjo/Peoples Gazette)
August 24, 2022

Civil Defence nabs suspected oil thief in Akwa-Ibom

Mr Marafa said the suspect, aged 36, was arrested by NSCDC operatives in Akwa Ibom on August 19.

Suleiman Marafa
August 16, 2022

COVID-19: Lagos leads as NCDC records 144 new cases

On its official website on Tuesday, the NCDC stated that out of the 144 new infections, Lagos state reported 101 cases, while Abia confirmed 13 additional cases.

COVID-19 variant
August 8, 2022

AAC begins mass action against incarceration of lawyer Inibehe Effiong 

The AAC, in a statement issued on Sunday, condemned the continued incarceration of Mr Effiong by the Akwa Ibom Chief Judge.

African Action Congress (AAC) and Inibehe Effiong
July 26, 2022

INEC commissioner decries low rate of PVC collection in Rivers

She said that the collection of PVCs in the state had been low with seven months to go for the 2023 general elections.

May Agbamuche-Mbu