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A’Ibom At 39: Agency Links Clean Environment To Economic Growth

adminSeptember 23, 2026

The Akwa Ibom State Environmental Protection and Waste Management Agency (AKSEPWMA) has linked environmental sustainability to the state’s capacity to attract investment, grow tourism and create opportunities for its people as Akwa Ibom marks its 39th anniversary. The agency said maintaining a clean and sustainable environment should remain an integral part of the state’s development...

A’Ibom Moves To Build Permanent Sports Talent Pipeline With Eket Academy

adminSeptember 23, 2026

Idongesit Ashameri, Uyo Akwa Ibom State Government is set to establish a state-of-the-art Sports Academy in Eket as part of a new strategy to turn talents emerging from its grassroots sports programmes into elite athletes capable of competing at national and international levels. Governor Umo Eno announced the plan on Tuesday in Uyo while declaring...

Ukpanah Backs Grassroots Talent Hunt As Ukanafun Joins A’Ibom Sports Festival

adminSeptember 23, 2026

Idara Jerome, Uyo The participation of Ukanafun Local Government Area in the 2026 Akwa Ibom State Sports Festival has been described as a strategic opportunity to identify and nurture young sporting talents capable of representing the area and the state at national and international competitions. Executive Chairman of Ukanafun Local Government Area, Obong (Hon.) Uyo...

AKWA IBOM @39: BRIGADIER-GENERAL U. J. ESUENE

adminSeptember 23, 2026

Long before the creation of Akwa Ibom State, and at a time when Nigeria itself was still finding its feet as an independent nation, Brigadier-General Udoakaha Jacob Esuene had already risen to one of the highest levels of military and political authority available to a Nigerian of his generation. Soldier, fighter pilot, administrator, statesman, institution-builder...

NUJ Debate Puts Akwa Ibom 2027 Contenders On Same Public Platform

adminSeptember 23, 2026

The 2027 governorship contest in Akwa Ibom State is set to move beyond campaign rallies and political statements, as the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) prepares to bring the major contenders before the public for direct questioning on their plans for the state. Governor Umo Eno of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the other...

Kwara Well Tragedy: 52-Year-Old Man Found Dead Near School

adminSeptember 22, 2026

A 52-year-old man, Alaba Ayeni, has been found dead inside a domestic well near Lamp Bearers Islamic School along Asa-Dam Road, Ilorin, Kwara State. Sahara Reporters said the Kwara State Fire Service recovered Ayeni’s body from the well on Tuesday after receiving information about the incident at about 8:42am. The Service said children in the...

PDP Faults Tinubu’s Extended Vacation, UNGA Absence

adminSeptember 22, 2026

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to extend his working vacation in Europe and stay away from the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), arguing that his absence comes at a time Nigeria is grappling with insecurity, economic difficulties and growing public concerns. The opposition party said the President’s...

Fintiri Opens New Jumu’ah Mosque at Adamawa Government House

adminSeptember 22, 2026

A new Jumu’ah Mosque now stands within the Adamawa State Government House complex in Yola after Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri commissioned the facility. Built by the state government, the mosque is expected to provide a dedicated place of worship for Muslim officials, staff and other worshippers within the Government House community and its environs. Daily...

Fintiri Bets on Skills, Enterprise to Build Adamawa’s Next Generation

adminSeptember 22, 2026

The Adamawa State Government is placing youth development at the centre of its economic agenda, deploying a mix of business financing, vocational training, education, agriculture and digital programmes to expand opportunities for young people across the state. Daily Trust reported that through the Poverty Alleviation and Wealth Creation Agency (PAWECA), the administration has rolled out...

Kaduna Retirees, Bereaved Families Get N3.659bn Pension Lifeline

adminSeptember 22, 2026

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has authorised the release of N3.659 billion to settle pension, gratuity and death benefit obligations owed to retirees and families of deceased civil servants across the state and its local government councils. According to Channels Television, the latest payment is expected to benefit 1,339 people under both the Defined Benefit...