A’Ibom amateur technicians stun the world with models of heavy-duty automobiles
By Abasifreke Effiong AKWA IBOM - Recently, social media platforms were awash with a video of a-15 year old amateur technician from Akwa Ibom State, demonstrating a model of an excavator he fabricated. The video attracted the attention of big companies, notably, Mantrac Nigeria Caterpillar Company and the BBC. Our correspondent tracked the 15 years old Idorenyin Robert to a...
11,400 TEACHERS IN PRIVATE SCHOOLS MAY LOSE JOBS IN AKWA IBOM
UYO - The Akwa Ibom State Government says it will close down 1,200 private schools operating illegally in the State, this month. "The closure will be disastrous to pupils in the affected schools, if the State government goes on with it", Mr. Samuel Ufuo, former chairman of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly Committee on Education said. Atleast 11,400 teachers...
NFIU guidelines: Local gov’t councils in A’Ibom forfeit two months allocations
Abasifreke Effiong AKWA IBOM - Local Government councils in Akwa Ibom State have not received its allocations for the months of June and July from the Federal Account and Allocation Committee (FAAC). The 31 local government councils have temporarily forfeited the money to the federal government due to its failure to abide by the new guidelines on receipt of federal allocations...
BREAKING Army officer kidnapped in Zaria
An officer of the Nigerian Army simply identified as Lieutenant Falana, has been reportedly abducted by suspected kidnappers this morning, Tuesday 3rd September. The Dune gathered that Falana was abducted opposite Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Kano. "The kidnappers zoomed off with his (Falana) white Toyota Corolla Car (tinted)", an eye witness said. Security agencies have commenced a search for the abductors, our...
Gov Emmanuel consoles Senator Ekpenyong on wife’s demise
AKWA IBOM - Governor Udom Emmanuel has commiserated with Senator Chris Ekpeyong over the demise of his wife Dr. Grace Ekpeyong. The State Governor who was accompanied on the condolence visit by the Deputy Governor, Mr. Moses Ekpo, Director General Divine mandate Otuekong Idongesit Nkanga, National Legal officer of the PDP, Barr. Emmanuel Enoidem, Senator Anietie Okon, SSG Dr. Emmanuel...
Illegal bunkering is on the increase in Delta – NPDC
Kelvin Onyekachukwu DELTA - The Nigeria Petroleum Development Company, NPDC/ND Western OML 34 AMT (Asset Management Team) has said that activities of illegal bunkers are increasing in its area of operations in Delta State. The Manager, Government, Community Relations and Security, Mr. Aiguedo Sheidu, disclosed this at a press conference in Warri. Sheidu said, locals, surveillance guards and contractors in various communities...
Okowa’s aide to pirates: Steer clear from Delta
Kelvin Onyekachukwu DELTA - The newly appointed Senior Special Assistant on Security Matters to the Delta State Governor, Comrade Ezekiel Daniel, has warned pirates to steer clear from the waterways of Delta. Daniel said the State government will not condone any criminal acts. "Anyone caught will be dealt with as a common criminal." He said Delta State will soon roll out waterway patrol...
Girl dies in hotel room during sex romp in Sapele
A girl (name unknown) has been reported dead three days after she was allegedly gang-raped by boys in a hotel room in Amukpe community in Sapele, Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State. The remains of the deceased was already decaying when it was found under the bed on Monday August 19. It was learnt that the deceased girl was gang-raped...
News Break! I was freed by soldiers – Kidnap kingpin, Wandume
Alhaji Hamisu Bala, the wanted kidnap suspect whose escape in Taraba State was credited with the death of three police officers and two civilians have confessed that he was freed by soldiers. In a-40 seconds video released Tuesday 20th August by the Nigeria Police, and obtained by The Dune, Bala spoke in Hausa language, claimed that soldiers uncuffed him after...
Police re-arrest fleeing kidnap kingpin, Wadume
The Nigeria Police say it has re-arrested the kidnap kingpin, Alhaji Hamisu Bala Wadume, who was allegedly freed by men of the Nigerian Army. Wadume was nabbed in the late hours of yesterday, 19th August, 2019 in his hideout at Layin Mai Allo Hotoro area of Kano State, according to a statement by the force PRO, Frank Mba. The Police had...
