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March 10, 2025 Governor Eno Faults Udom Emmanuel’s Arrest by EFCC, Tags it Disrespectful

Governor Eno Faults Udom Emmanuel’s Arrest by EFCC, Tags it Disrespectful

Governor UMO ENO has expressed that the report regarding the arrest of former Akwa Ibom State Governor, UDOM EMMANUEL, by the economic and financial crimes commission EFCC over alleged 700 billion naira fraud is both disrespectful and unwarranted.

 Speaking at a town hall meeting in Abak, which included the Abak, Etim Ekpo, and Ika Federal Constituencies, Governor ENO emphasised that the former governor should be recognized for his contributions to the state.

The governor said subjecting leaders to fraud probes after they have served their people well in office would discourage those currently in office from giving their best whilst in service.

It is important to note that last Tuesday; reports surfaced stating that former Governor UDOM EMMANUEL had been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in connection with an alleged 700 billion naira fraud.

March 10, 2025 Itu-Ikot Ekpene Axis of Calabar-Itu Road Closed for Construction

Itu-Ikot Ekpene Axis of Calabar-Itu Road Closed for Construction

The Akwa Ibom State Government has directed that the Ekim Itam Junction in Itu Local Government Area and Ibiakpan Junction in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area be temporarily closed to traffic until further notice effective Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

According to a statement by the Commissioner for Works and Fire Service, Professor ENO IBANGA, this closure, as recommended by the Federal Controller of Works, is essential to facilitate the dualization of the remaining portion of the Odukpani–Itu–Ikot Ekpene Road spanning Cross River and Akwa Ibom States.

Consequently, motorists are advised to use alternative routes.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Works and Fire Service, has on behalf of the State Government, regretted any inconvenience caused by this development and solicits the public’s maximum cooperation.

March 6, 2025 US Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Bid to Freeze Foreign Aid Payments

US Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Bid to Freeze Foreign Aid Payments

A divided United States Supreme Court has rejected a bid by President DONALD TRUMP to freeze some two billion dollars in foreign aid payments.

The court, in its first significant ruling on a legal challenge to TRUMP, voted 5-4 to uphold a lower court ruling requiring the administration to make payments on contracts which have already been completed.

TRUMP has launched a campaign led by his top donor ELON MUSK, the world’s richest person, to downsize or dismantle swaths of the United States government.

The most concentrated fire has been on USAID, the primary organization for distributing US humanitarian aid around the world with health and emergency programs in around 120 countries.

March 6, 2025 FEC Approves N10.3bn for Medical Aids

FEC Approves N10.3bn for Medical Aids

The Federal Executive Council- FEC, has approved about 10.3 billion naira for the procurement of diagnostic kits for diabetes, antiretroviral drugs for resistant HIV/AIDS patients, antibiotics, anti-hypertensives and anti-diabetic medications.

Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. ALI PATE, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents at the end of the Council meeting presided over by President BOLA TINUBU at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The Minister said that the government intervention in the health sector was in line with the President’s aspiration to ensure that Nigerians get access to quality and affordable health services.

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