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January 29, 2025 Ibeno Sues For Peace with Eket Over Stubbs Creek
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Ibeno Sues For Peace with Eket Over Stubbs Creek

The People of Ibeno local government area of Akwa Ibom state have urged the state government to intervene and take decisive action to restore peace and unity between Eket and Ibeno Local Government Area.

The long-standing dispute between the two local government areas has resurfaced after the Eket people’s union (EPU) reportedly submitted a quit notice to the Akwa Ibom state land use allocation committee.

Speaking on Inspiration FM’s News and Current Affairs programme, ‘Talking Point’, BARR DIAMOND AKPANEKA, faulted the quit notice issued by the EPU, saying they want to live peacefully.

Also speaking during the programme, a Community Leader, MR VICTOR IBOK said the area has been peaceful lately, urging that the peace and tranquility should be sustained for people to go about their normal businesses.

The oil rich Stubbs creeks forest lands, Akoiyak, are home to the BUA refinery and petrochemical plants, the Exxonmobil QIT facility, and several other oil and other gas companies

January 29, 2025 Transmission Company of Nigeria Explains Blackout in Parts of Akwa Ibom
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Transmission Company of Nigeria Explains Blackout in Parts of Akwa Ibom

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has explained the reason for the electricity outage experienced in parts of the Akwa Ibom State.

 

According to TCN’s spokesperson, NDIDI MBAH, the outage is due to maintenance of TCN’s 60 Mega Volt Ampere power transformers at the 132/33kV Uyo Transmission Substation.

 

MBAH explained that areas affected by the outage include Abak, Ikot-Ekpene, Afaha Ube, and Idoro. She stated that the power interruption is necessary to ensure a safe working environment for engineers performing the maintenance work.

 

The company’s spokesperson assured that the bulk power supply will be restored immediately upon completion of the maintenance. She added that the outage will affect the distribution of electricity to end-users in the affected areas for the duration of the maintenance period.

January 27, 2025 President Tinubu Condoles with the People and Government of Enugu State Over Tanker Explosion
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President Tinubu Condoles with the People and Government of Enugu State Over Tanker Explosion

President BOLA TINUBU has condoled with the government and the people of Enugu State over the fuel tanker explosion, which resulted in the loss of lives on Saturday.

He also directed traffic control agencies to enforce extra measures to prevent recurring fuel tanker explosions.

TINUBU conveyed his condolences in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, BAYO ONANUGA.

The fuel tanker reportedly spiralled out of control and burst into flames while navigating the Ugwu-Onyeama section of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway.

It comes just days after a similar incident in Niger State, which claimed over 80 lives.

TINUBU commiserated with the families of the deceased and the injured and prayed for the repose of the souls of the departed and quick recovery for those receiving medical treatment.

The president called for caution and adherence to safety measures among road users, particularly fuel tanker operators.
Furthermore, he directed agencies in charge of enforcing traffic rules to implement measures to prevent recurring fuel tanker explosions nationwide.

January 25, 2025 UCCDA Sets Up Enforcement Team for Motor Parks and Street Trading
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UCCDA Sets Up Enforcement Team for Motor Parks and Street Trading

The Uyo Capital City Development Authority (UCCDA) has inaugurated a Special Development Control Enforcement Team (SDCET) to address the challenges facing the capital city.

The team inaugurated by the Chairman of UCCDA, Rt. Hon. ANIETIE EKA, yesterday, is tasked with enforcing development control in line with the Town Planning Laws and Laws of Akwa Ibom State 2022, as amended.

The enforcement team, according to the agency,  will focus on several key areas, including unapproved filling stations, illegal parks and street trading, cemeteries, telecommunication masts and billboards, client service, and estate development.

According to Rt. Hon. EKA, the inauguration of the special team is part of UCCDA‘s efforts to transform Uyo into a smart city, in line with Governor Umo Eno’s Arise Agenda. He noted that the team’s work will focus on addressing challenges such as traffic congestion, compromised safety, and hindered aesthetics, which undermine the city’s potential.

On his part, the Head of Town planning Department, UCCDA, EDIDIONG EDOHO, said the development would bring sanity into the sector while ensuring public safety.

Speaking on behalf of the committee heads, Koffi Ayado, the  Head of Unapproved filling station, Gas Station Outlet Unit assured that the committee will live up-to its expectation.

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