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INSTITUTIONAL REFORMS: GOV ENO SIGNS 14 BILLS INTO LAW … targets expanded gains for ARISE Agenda

adminJuly 28, 2026

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has signed 14 Executive Bills into law describing it as another major step towards strengthening governance, institutionalising reforms and expanding the gains of the ARISE Agenda. The Governor who assented to the Bills on Tuesday July 28, 2026 at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Uyo, said the...

Nightfall Meant Insecurity, Halt to Meaningful Economic Life – A’Ibom Community Recounts as Navy Restores Power

adminJuly 28, 2026

Idongesit Mishael, Uyo “Nightfall meant darkness, insecurity and a halt to meaningful economic and social life. Today, with the commissioning of this electrification project, that story begins to change.” With these words, Director of Maritime Research, Abuja, Rear Admiral Etop Ebe, captured the relief that has come the way of residents of Ikot Edeghe community...

A’Ibom Govt Pushes Bill to establish state varsity teaching hospital, transmits eight other health reform bills

adminJuly 28, 2026

Idara Jerome, Uyo The Akwa Ibom State Government has forwarded a bill to establish a State University Teaching Hospital and eight other health sector reform bills to the State House of Assembly for legislative consideration. The proposed legislation to establish the teaching hospital forms part of the ongoing health sector reform package designed to strengthen...

Ex-NSIPA CEO Halima Shehu Breaks Silence on N44bn Fraud Allegations

adminJuly 28, 2026

Former National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), Halima Shehu, has denied allegations that she diverted N44 billion, insisting that all the documents and facts she provided to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) exonerate her. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Monday, Shehu said...

“Jobberman’s Career Clinic Has Exposed Me To Emerging Opportunities In Tech, Remote Work” – Participant

adminJuly 25, 2026

Idara Jerome, Uyo A final-year Mathematics Education student of the University of Uyo, Mfoniso Solomon, has said the 2026 Akwa Ibom Career Clinic exposed her to emerging opportunities in technology, artificial intelligence and remote work, while helping her overcome some of the confidence challenges that had affected her career journey. Solomon, who spoke with newsmen...

$6.2m World Bank Funds: Group Demands Public Audit, Clarification From Eno

adminJuly 24, 2026

Idara Jerome, Uyo A civil society organisation, Open Forum, has challenged the Akwa Ibom State Government to publicly disclose the exact nature and financial obligations attached to the $6.2 million received under the World Bank-assisted State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) Programme. The group, in a letter to Governor Umo Eno dated July 7,...

Akwa Ibom Farmers Seek Subsidy on Organic Inputs and Equipment

adminJuly 23, 2026

Idara Jerome, Uyo Young farmers and members of the Small-Scale Women Farmers Organisation in Nigeria (SWOFON) have called on the Akwa Ibom State Government to subsidise organic farm inputs and equipment, drawing attention to rising production costs, flooding, poor rural roads and other challenges affecting agricultural productivity. The farmers made the call on Thursday, during...

A’Ibom Unveils New Flood Master Plan, Orders Demolition of Buildings on Drainage Channels

adminJuly 16, 2026

Idara Jerome, Uyo Barely a week after devastating floods displaced residents in parts of Akwa Ibom State and were alleged to have claimed lives, Governor Umo Eno has unveiled a new flood and drainage master plan to forestall such flooding in future. Governor Eno has also ordered the demolition of buildings obstructing natural waterways across...

Anambra Police Arraign Three Suspects Over Alleged Incest, Rape, Defilement

adminJuly 16, 2026

Stephanie Peter, Uyo The Anambra State Police Command has arraigned three suspects before the Gender Magistrate Court sitting in Awka over separate allegations of incest, rape and defilement of a minor. The suspects were arraigned following the conclusion of investigations into the separate cases, the command said. One of the suspects, Ikenna Mojekwu, is facing...

CAC Begins Sixth Batch of Strike-Off Exercise, Targets 100,000 Defaulting Companies

adminJuly 16, 2026

Idara Jerome, Uyo The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has commenced the sixth batch of its nationwide compliance exercise aimed at striking off 100,000 companies from the register for failing to comply with statutory filing requirements. In a public notice issued on Wednesday, 15 July, the Commission said the exercise is being carried out pursuant to...