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 .. Writes open letter to the Governor of Akwa Ibom state December 19, 2024.   OPEN LETTER TO GOVERNOR UMO ENO   His Excellency, Umo Eno, PhD Governor, Akwa Ibom State   Your Excellency, Greetings to you, Sir.   I write this letter with tears in my eyes and a heavy heart, as I am presently homeless.   I firmly believe that your administration is committed to the well-being and development of the people of Akwa Ibom State. However, it is disheartening to note that certain actions by some agents of the government seem to contradict your vision, making life unbearable for residents like me, who have become victims of these actions.   My name is Charles Bassey Silas, a retired broadcast journalist from Uyo Local Government Area. I recently retired from Radio Nigeria (FRCN), where I faithfully served the nation for decades.   I currently reside at No. 2 Union Lane, Ifa Ikot Okpn, off the newly constructed Ring Road III, in an uncompleted building I man...

A human rights activist, Mr. Victor Ojei, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, demanding urgent action over recent cases of alleged police brutality and excessive use of force in Delta State.   The petition, was made available to journalists in Asaba on Sunday was also circulated to the Delta State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, the State Coordinator of the National Human Rights Commission, and the Chairman of the Police Service Commission.   In the document, Mr. Ojei, who is the Director General of the Young Nigerian Rights Organization, expressed deep concern over what he described as a troubling pattern of police misconduct, leading to the loss of innocent lives and severe injuries to citizens.   He highlighted specific incidents, stating, “These tragic events include, but are not limited to: the killing of a 17-year-old boy by a trigger-happy officer in Ozoro on December 6, 2024; the shooting of Nollywood cameraman, Don Oneopar...