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Akwa Ibom State Government’s Destructive Actions: A Blow to Small Businesses and the Economy

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1 year ago

June 21, 2024

In a shocking display of insensitivity, the Akwa Ibom State Government, through the Uyo Capital City Development Authority (UCCDA), has demolished roadside kiosks, pos stands, and food joints along Stadium Road, leaving numerous small business owners in ruins. This destructive act comes at a time when the state is already grappling with economic downturn, exacerbating the suffering of the people.

The demolition exercise, described as barbaric by citizens, has not only destroyed livelihoods but also perpetuated poverty and hunger. The affected business owners, who were already struggling to make ends meet, are now left with nothing. The question on everyone’s lips is: how will these people survive now that their only source of income has been brutally taken away?

The government’s actions are a stark contradiction to their supposed mandate to provide for and support their citizens. Instead, they have chosen to inflict more pain and hardship on the very people they are meant to serve. This callous decision raises questions about the government’s priorities and their understanding of the economic realities facing the state.

Akwa Ibom State citizens have condemned in totality, the Government’s destructive actions and demand that they take immediate steps to address the plight of the affected business owners. The government must provide alternative solutions and support to help these entrepreneurs recover from this devastating blow.

The people of Akwa Ibom deserve better from their government. It is time for the government to prioritize the welfare of its citizens and work towards creating an enabling environment for small businesses to thrive, rather than destroying them. — feeling sad.

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BREAKING: Police take over PDP Secretariat in Abuja

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4 days ago

June 30, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

As tension continues to mount over the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting, which is expected to hold on Monday, armed policemen have taken over its secretariat.

According to an official of the party who spoke to newsmen, the police were deployed to stop the proposed NEC Expanded Caucus Meeting.

Though some staff members of the party were initially allowed to go into the premises of the secretariat without any resistance from the police, they were later sent out.

At the time of filing this report, journalists were also asked to leave the premises of the secretariat, while some policemen were seen cordoning off Dalaba Street, which is the road leading to Wadata Plaza.

Details shortly…

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Police arrest suspected cultist during meeting, recover firearm in Ogun

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4 days ago

June 29, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

Operatives from the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, Ogun State Police Command, have arrested a suspected member of the Eiye Confraternity, Ismail Afolabi, at Saje Area of Car Wash, Abeokuta.

The suspect was arrested following credible intelligence received by the police that members of the Eiye Confraternity were holding a secret meeting with the intention to carry out criminal activities.

The police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, confirming the arrest to DAILY POST on Sunday, said the suspect was apprehended while attempting to flee.

Odutola stated that he was found in possession of a cross bag containing a loaded cut-to-size double-barrel shotgun and live ammunition.

She said, “On Friday, June 27, 2025, at about 05:30 pm , the Ogun State Police Command received credible intelligence that members of the Eiye Confraternity were holding a clandestine meeting with suspected criminal intent at the Saje Area of Car Wash, Abeokuta.

“Operatives from the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit swiftly mobilized to the scene. On arrival, one suspect, Ismail Afolabi ‘m’, was found in possession of a cross-body bag containing a cut-to-size double-barrel shotgun loaded with live ammunition.”

The spokesperson noted that preliminary investigations have commenced, and efforts are ongoing to track down other accomplices.

The Command restated its commitment to eradicating cult-related violence and maintaining peace and order in the state.

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Suspected gunmen kidnap man in Benue

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4 days ago

June 29, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

Gunmen have kidnapped a middle-aged man, Ortese Tarlumun Joseph, in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, after shooting at his family during an attempted escape.

Security analyst Zagazola Makama revealed the incident in a post on X on Sunday.

He said the abduction happened on Friday, June 27, around 6:00 p.m. near Tomanyiin Main Village in Nzorov district.

Sources told Makama that Ortese was returning from the farm with his wife and son when two armed men came out of the bush and ordered them to lie down.

“Out of fear, the family tried to run, and the gunmen fired two gunshots.

“Mrs. Ortese said she later heard her husband calling for help but could not find him. It was later discovered that the attackers had taken him away,” Makama wrote

The family’s Toyota Corolla was found at the scene.

Security personnel launched a search operation shortly after the incident, but neither the kidnappers nor the victim had been found at the time of reporting.