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Idara Jerome, Uyo Stakeholders at the Akwa Ibom Green Jobs Roundtable have called on the state government to address existing policy, financing and institutional gaps hampering the development of the green economy, warning that the state’s vast natural and human resources remain largely underutilised despite huge opportunities for job creation. The call formed the highlight […]

Akwa Ibom State Government has concluded plans to engage more than 2,200 village youth presidents as community intelligence officers, in a move aimed at strengthening grassroots security and making local leaders accountable for developments within their communities. Governor Umo Eno disclosed this on Friday while speaking with Government House correspondents on his arrival at the […]

Idara Jerome – Uyo Twenty of the 50 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses ordered by the Akwa Ibom State Government from Turkey have arrived in Lagos, with work nearing completion on the supporting terminals and maintenance facilities ahead of their deployment, Governor Umo Eno has disclosed. Speaking at a dinner in honour of a delegation […]

Akwa Ibom State Government has announced plans to officially unveil the 350-bed Ibom International Hospital, a multi-specialty healthcare facility designed to provide advanced medical services through 24 specialist departments and serve as the hub of the broader Ibom Medical City project. The unveiling ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the Ibom Medical […]

Idara Jerome, Uyo The Akwa Ibom State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Prince Akpan Ikim, has defended the policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the President deserves the support of Nigerians for undertaking difficult but necessary reforms aimed at stabilising the economy and laying the foundation for long-term prosperity. Ikim spoke in Uyo […]

Idongesit Mishael, Uyo Investigative journalist and farmer, Ibanga Isine, has called on Governor Umo Eno to ensure the full enforcement of the Akwa Ibom State Anti-Open Grazing Law, warning that farmers and agricultural investments in the state are increasingly vulnerable to attacks by herders and their cattle. Isine also alleged that he was humiliated and […]

Stephanie Peter – Uyo The Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Delta State Governor, Ossai Ovie Success, has condemned the timing of Nollywood actress Omoni Oboli’s announcement of the release of her tribute movie, The First Lady. The film stars Oboli alongside the late Alexx Ekubo and, according to the actress, marked the beginning […]

Idara Jerome, Uyo The Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council, have called for extensive amendments to the proposed Ibom Broadcasting Corporation Bill, urging lawmakers to strengthen provisions on workers’ welfare, editorial independence, digital broadcasting, transparency and institutional accountability. In a memorandum submitted to the […]

Idongesit Mishael, Uyo Nigerian engineers have been challenged to take the lead in transforming the country’s tourism sector through smart innovations capable of attracting visitors, improving experiences and boosting revenue generation. The Delivery Advisor to the Akwa Ibom State Governor on Tourism and Managing Director of Ibom Hotel and Golf Resort, Sir Charles Udoh, said […]

Idongesit Mishael, Uyo The newly inaugurated Vice Chancellor of the University of Uyo, Professor Christopher Ekong, on Tuesday declared an uncompromising crackdown on cultism and sexual harassment, warning that any staff or student found culpable would face disciplinary action within 72 hours. Speaking during his investiture as the 9th substantive Vice Chancellor of the institution, […]