Ekemini Simon

2 months ago | icirnigeria.org | Ekemini Simon |Fidelis Mac-Leva

By Ekemini SIMON DESPITE billions of naira spent on the reconstruction of federal highways across the country, many of the projects have either been stalled or abandoned. Ironically, authorities have failed to hold to account contractors or the supervising ministries.

Jan 17, 2025 | themail.com.ng | Ekemini Simon

By Ekemini SimonThe Conference of Online Publishers in Akwa Ibom State (COOPA), in partnership with broadcast and newspaper outfits, is set to embark on an accountability tour of local government areas in Akwa Ibom State. According to a press release signed respectfully by the Chancellor and Secretary of the group, Utitofon Morgan and Priscilla Akpanettot, the tour will commence on January 21, 2025.

Jan 17, 2025 | themail.com.ng | Ekemini Simon

By Ekemini Simon Following the delays by the Government of Akwa Ibom State to implement the new minimum wage for its workers in the State, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Akwa Ibom State Council together with its counterpart, Trade Union Congress (TUC) have written to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Umo Eno highlighting their concerns and planned actions. The Federal Government of Nigeria in July 2024 had signed the new minimum wage of N70,000 into law.

Jan 14, 2025 | themail.com.ng | Ekemini Simon

The Environmental Defenders Network, EDEN has called for urgent intervention by the relevant authorities, to stop the oil spill from a leaking well head and resultant fire out break between Bukuma and Buguma in Asari Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State, describing the incident as an assault to the environment, which has been allowed to go on for too long.

Jan 14, 2025 | themail.com.ng | Ekemini Simon

In a bid to support a post-extractive future for Owukpa women, whose peaceful efforts led to the halting of environmentally destructive coal mining activities in their community in 2021, Yes to Life, No to Mining (YLNM)—a global solidarity network for Indigenous Peoples, impacted communities, and local organizations advocating for the right to say“No” to mining—partnered with Eco Defenders Network to distribute multi-functional solar power systems to about 40 women.