By Paulinus Nta, A’Ibom | The Akwa Ibom State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has recently made significant strides in combating crime within the state. In a series of operations, the command raided an armed robbery syndicate’s den in Uyo, arrested five suspects, and recovered suspected stolen items. Addressing …

The Akwa Ibom State Ethical and Attitudinal Reorientation Commission (EARCOM) has called on traditional institutions to urgently address the issue of exorbitant marriage lists. This move aims to reassess traditional marriage ceremony demands and ensure smooth negotiations between prospective in-laws, leading to successful marriages. Sir Ubong Ekefre, a Commissioner on …

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has criticised corruption, weak legislation, and inefficient judicial processes for facilitating human trafficking in Nigeria and globally. Prof. Fatima Waziri-Azi, NAPTIP’s Director General, highlighted these issues during an anti-corruption radio programme, PUBLIC CONSCIENCE, produced by the Progressive Impact Organisation …

The United Nations Office for Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warns that the death toll from recent landslides in southwestern Ethiopia could rise to approximately 500. So far, 257 lives have been lost, with rescue operations still underway. Heavy rains triggered two landslides, one on Sunday night and another on Monday morning, …