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Youths in Ibeno Protest, Demand Shift to Green Energy Funding from Oil Firms Youths from Ibeno Local Government Area staged a ‘Die-In’ protest on Tuesday, demanding that oil and gas companies operating in the area cease funding environmentally harmful activities and instead invest in renewable energy and agroecology. The protest, held at the Ibeno LGA […]

ARISING TOGETHER: Commissioner Appeals for Continued Royal Support The Honourable Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mkpisong (Hon) Frank Archibong, has called for unified and sustained support from traditional rulers for Governor Umo Eno’s administration and its transformative ARISE agenda. Speaking during a visit to the Traditional Rulers Council in Uyo on Wednesday, Commissioner […]

Wave of Vandalism, More Electricity Infrastructure Thieves in A’Ibom Police Net   To counter the ongoing wave of vandalism on public infrastructure, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command has reported another arrest of two suspects, John Joseph Udo and David Anthony Udo, for vandalizing and stealing public electricity infrastructure in Ikot Ekpene. The latest brings […]

GOV ENO TO FLAG OFF TREE CROP REVOLUTION IN A’IBOM … plans N1 billion grant per LGA in 2026 In line with the agricultural revolution component of the ARISE Agenda, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has announced plans to kick-start an unprecedented oil palm tree planting revolution in the State. Governor Eno announced […]

Asuquo Appointed Governing Council Member of Southern Atlantic University The Management of Southern Atlantic University, Uyo is has announced the appointment of Mr. Mkposong Asuquo as a Member of its Governing Council. Mr. Asuquo, a seasoned entrepreneur and development strategist, brings with him a wealth of experience spanning business, education, energy, and community development. His […]

Lafarge Africa Launches another First Low-Carbon Ready-Mix Concrete Lafarge Africa Plc has announced the launch of a new product into the market, EcoCrete, Nigeria’s first low-carbon Ready-mix concrete. The leading innovative and sustainable building solutions company, renowned for the manufacturing of high-quality building solutions including cement, in a press release made available to our correspondent […]

Disaster Risk Management: Stakeholders Want Centralized Digital Database in A’Ibom   Stakeholders from government institutions, development partners, Civil Society Organisations have identified the need for a centralized digital database on disaster risk management.   This is especially crucial, considering the state’s vulnerability to various hazards like flooding, coastal erosion, oil spills, and other disasters.   […]

AGF Calls for Alignment of Priorities With Digital Frameworks in the Justice Sector   Minister of Justice and Attorney general of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has directed departments, units and directorates of the Justice Ministry to align their priorities with established digital frameworks such as the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021–2025 […]

Obidient Movement Launches GO-MERD Campaign in A’Ibom The Obidient Movement in Akwa Ibom State on Thursday launched the GO-MERD Campaign to promote electoral integrity and empower the people of Akwa Ibom State to take ownership of the electoral processes . The campaign which means; Get Organised – Make Election Rigging Difficult”, is, according to the […]