The federal government has commenced the distribution of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion kits nationwide to fast-track the change of petrol and diesel-powered vehicles to use CNG. The Programme Director of the Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNGi), Micheal Oluwagbemi, disclosed this during an inspection tour and distribution of the kits to six CNG conversion centres in … Read more
The House of Representatives has passed the 2024 budget of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The House approved the N1.9 trillion budget on Wednesday following a clause-by-clause consideration of the budget report submitted by the Committee on NDDC. Chairperson of the Committee, Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, presented the report, which was considered by the Committee on … Read more
Many early Nollywood films were heavily influenced by religious themes, such as witchcraft, cultism and satanic activities; this was Nigeria’s unique flavour of horror movies in the late 90s. This is evident in movies like the 1992 blockbuster “Living in Bondage,” where the protagonist’s deal with occult forces leads to dire consequences. It’s no surprise … Read more
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has appealed to International Oil Companies (IOCs) to defray the $700 million debts they owe the commission. The Managing Director of the commission, Samuel Ogbuku, made the appeal during a virtual media tour of the commission’s projects in the Niger Delta region and sensitisation engagement with media executives across … Read more
The remains of Sylvanus Ukpong, an Akwa Ibom entrepreneur who was shot dead by suspected kidnappers, will be laid to rest on Friday, 24 May. Sylvanus’ elder brother, Patrick Ukpong, who disclosed this to PREMIUM TIMES on Thursday night, said the funeral ceremony will take place at Qua Iboe Church Primary School, Ikot Eko Ibon, … Read more
Gunmen have abducted the paramount ruler of Mbo Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State. Okon Abang was abducted on Saturday by gunmen who stormed his palace at Ebughu at about 9 p.m., Vanguard newspaper reported. The police spokesperson in Akwa Ibom State, Timfon John, confirmed the abduction to PREMIUM TIMES on Sunday. Ms John, an assistant superintendent of … Read more
The remains of Abigail Frederick, a make-up artist, who died in a boat accident, which also claimed the life of the Nollywood star, Junior Pope, were on Monday laid to rest in Akwa Ibom State. Ms Frederick, a 24-year-old Theatre Arts graduate, was one of the crew members of a movie production set, who drowned … Read more
The price of garri, a popular Nigerian staple, has witnessed a leap for the third time since the beginning of the year in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, despite the state government’s intervention. A PREMIUM TIMES survey of markets and retail shops in Uyo, in the last week of March, on Easter Sunday, showed that the … Read more
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has launched a free food programme for the vulnerable people of the state. The new programme, meant to cushion the biting effects of the economic hardship across Nigeria, replaces the yet-to-take-off policy of subsidising food items earlier announced by his administration. Addressing the people during the programme launch … Read more
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has apologised to state governors over his claim that N30 billion was paid to each of them from the federation account to ameliorate inflation and high cost of living. During plenary last Tuesday, Mr Akpabio said, an “unverified report” indicated that state governors received N30 billion each from the federal … Read more
