By Paulinus Nta, A’IBOM Chaos erupted at Sterling Petrochemical Fertilizer Ltd in Okopedi, Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom, when soldiers attached to the company intercepted and severely beat a truck driver, leaving him unconscious. The incident occurred around 4PM on Monday, May 14, 2024, during a protest …

By Afahame Bassey, BAYELSA Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, mourns the passing of Prof. Christopher Dime, the pioneer president of the Ijaw National Congress (INC) and a founding figure in the Ijaw struggle. Prof. Dime, a key Ijaw nationalist, served as the first INC President from 1992 to 1994, …

By Paulinus Nta, A’IBOM The main host communities of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited in Akwa Ibom, including Esit Eket, Eket, Onna, and Ibeno local governments, are demanding urgent engagement with the multinational company regarding the sale of assets to SEPLAT Energy Plc. They warn that without immediate dialogue, a mass …

Two Chinese nationals, Duan Ya Hong and Xiao have been sentenced to one year imprisonment by the Federal High Court in Ilorin, Kwara State, for illegal mining and possession of solid minerals without the requisite licenses. According to a statement issued by Dele Oyewale, Head of Media & Publicity at …