Author: nationalpoint

Jubilee Syringe Manufacturing (JSM) company in Akwa Ibom says it has attracted a princely $1 million investment to diversify into other medical consumables. Besides, it said it was also rebranding to become a wholly medical product manufacturing company. Managing Director of the company, Akin Oyediran disclosed this in an interview , saying the company would in addition to producing syringes, also manufacture gloves, masks and infusion sets. “Our investors are investing one million dollars in the company. Because of the level playing field and the advantages provided by the governor. not only have we come in, we are doing other…

Ekid Peoples’ Union (EPU) in Akwa Ibom State has protested against the just released Distribution Sharing Matrix for the implementation of Host Community Trust Fund (HCTF) of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) Akwa Ibom State. Under the proposed Distribution Matrix, the seven local government areas of Eket, Esit Eket, Onna, Eastern Obolo, Ikot Abasi, Mkpat Enin and Mbo are given 11.39% under the ‘Access to 2 Leases’, while Ibeno has 14.89%. The additional 3.5% is said to be accounted for by ‘Designated Facility.’ Reacting to the proposed Distribution Matrix, EPU President, Dr Samuel Udonsak, speaking after the groups Stakeholders Meeting,…

Akwa Ibom State Police Command has made a case for the installation of Close Circuit Television ( CCTV ) cameras in major cities in the state to checkmate crimes rate . Police Public Relations Officer, Odiko Macdon, a Superintendent of Police, said for security to be further strengthened in the state, there should be a digitalization of the whole apparatus in the state. The Police spokesperson stated this on Tuesday while playing host to members of the Correspondents’ chapel during his annual get-together in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital. It could be recalled that the governor of the State, Mr…

While the crises in communities in Emohua have been festering, security agencies have been excusing themselves from the crises. The Nigeria Police Force said since most of the crises were related to illegal oil bunkering, it was the duty of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) that should be contacted. Mrs. Grace Iringe-Koko, the Rivers State Police Public Relations Officer, told National Point that none of the command’s men or officers was involved in the situation in Emohua. “For now in Rivers State, we don’t have any police officer that is indulging in such activities there,” she said.…

In this interview with National Point, Commander of the local security vigilance group, OSPAC in Rundele, Nyeche Ajuru reveals that Emohua Local Government refused to pay local OSPAC vigilantes monies collected from transport companies to stop bus hijack and kidnap of passengers on the East-West Road Can we know you? My name is Nyeche Ajuru. My guy name is Anthill. Currently, I am OSPAC general commander , Emohua Local Government at Ndele Community. What led to the burning of your house? As of 2016, this community, this express road was not safe. The boys in this community, if they…

Director of Army Public Relations 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, Lt. Col. Ikedichi Iweha, tells Emmanuel Obe that there is no evidence linking soldiers to collecting money from illegal bunkering operators in Emohua Communities Soldiers posted to check illegal bunkering activities in the Emohua – Ahoada axis have been accused of demanding monies from people operating illegal refineries and carrying out bunkering activities in the area. What actions have the Division taken to stop this and punish indicted soldiers? Our soldiers are professional soldiers. They are deployed strictly for security issues. However, if any member of any community involved…

Where do you come from? I come from Rumuekpe. How many children do you have? I have four. Are they done with schooling? They are still in school. They are still small small. It’s only my first daughter that just got admission to the university. One is in secondary. The other two are in primary school. When did you lose your husband? 2021. That is a long time. We buried him last year. What took it that long? It’s money. There was no one to assist. That means you have been carrying the burden of the children alone. You should…

Rumuekpe, one of the 14 wards in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State used to be a thriving community before 2005, when rival cults engaged themselves in a deadly war and sent everyone packing. During that period virtually every standing structure apart from the oil installations in the community was brought down. The schools were not only closed, their buildings were destroyed. Electricity cables were cut and carted away. At a time no one lived in the community. Peace has returned to the community, but it still stands like a ghost town. Today, Rumuekpe is a shadow of its…

A professor of History, International Studies and Diplomacy in the University of Benin, Prof. Eddy Erhagbe, says the Nigerian media seems to be operating under “autocratic-democratic governance,” as most Nigerian leaders are authoritarian in their approach to governance. The university don who is also the director, Advancement Office in the federal university, said Nigerian media willingly and unwillingly supports and advances the policies dictated by the ruling elite without subjecting them to critical and public inspection. Prof. Erhagbe made the observations while speaking as a special guest lecturer on the theme: “Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of Expression as…

President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero, has expressed readiness to collaborate with the leadership of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ on remuneration for its members. The NLC boss described the living conditions of suffering the most indecent job conditions in Nigeria. Comrade Joe Ajaero expressed displeasure over the fact that the NUJ, an affiliate of the NLC, has fallen backward in NLC affairs unlike what obtained s in the early days of his journalism career. He said he would meet with leaders of the NUJ to discuss how to take steps to change the working,…