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REFLECTIONS! By Akaninyene Esiere AKWA IBOM STATE: THE ROAD NOT TAKEN (PART I)

adminSeptember 6, 2026

REFLECTIONS! By Akaninyene Esiere AKWA IBOM STATE: THE ROAD NOT TAKEN (PART I) Tuesday September 1, 2026 This would be my third consecutive article on my home state of Akwa Ibom. Given the length of the article, this would be a two part series. This article has been long in coming. The immediate...

EFCC Recovers N1.23trn In 34-Month Anti-Graft Drive

adminSeptember 6, 2026

EFCC Recovers N1.23trn In 34-Month Anti-Graft Drive The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has recovered N1.233 trillion in proceeds of fraud and other criminal activities in the 34 months since Olanipekun Olukoyede assumed office as its Executive Chairman, describing the recoveries as one of the clearest measures of its renewed assault...

Inmate Raises Concern Over Medical Care As Prison Ministry Supports New Mother Cornel Bassey

adminSeptember 6, 2026

Inmate Raises Concern Over Medical Care As Prison Ministry Supports New Mother Cornel Bassey A 20-year-old female inmate at the Uyo Custodial Centre has raised concerns over the condition of pregnant inmates after she reportedly delivered a baby boy in custody without the assistance of professional birth attendants. The inmate, identified as Mary Asuquo,...

UniUyo, Host Communities End 35-Year Dispute, Begin New Era Of Cooperation

adminSeptember 5, 2026

The University of Uyo and its host communities have reached a peace agreement to end a 35-year-old dispute, paving the way for a new relationship anchored on dialogue, cooperation and mutual understanding. The breakthrough came on Saturday during a peace and mediation meeting held at the office of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Christopher Nyong Ekong,...

AKWA IBOM @39: ENGR. E. I. I. ETTEH, OFR

adminSeptember 5, 2026

N.T.A Efo Engr. (Rev.) Ette Ikpong Ikpong Etteh, OFR, belongs to that distinguished generation of Akwa Ibom sons whose lives and professional achievements have contributed significantly to the development of Nigeria’s engineering profession and national infrastructure. Engineer, consultant, entrepreneur, mentor, administrator and Christian minister, Engr. Etteh has distinguished himself through decades of professional practice, institutional...

Eno Commissions Model Primary School, Upgrades Basic Education Facilities In Nsit Atai

adminSeptember 5, 2026

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has commissioned a state-of-the-art Model Primary School at Ikot Akpabio in Nsit Atai Local Government Area, equipped with modern facilities aimed at improving the learning environment for pupils. The school was commissioned on Saturday as part of the 39 projects being inaugurated across the state to commemorate Akwa...

Young Voters Back Umo Eno, Demand Greater Role In Governance

adminSeptember 5, 2026

Young Voters Back Umo Eno, Demand Greater Role In Governance UYO — Young voters in Akwa Ibom State have called for a stronger role for youths in shaping government policies and development decisions, declaring that young people must move beyond merely casting ballots to becoming active stakeholders in governance. The position was canvassed by the...

Tinubu Urges Nigerians To Make Charity A Daily Responsibility

adminSeptember 5, 2026

Tinubu Urges Nigerians To Make Charity A Daily Responsibility First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has challenged Nigerians to move charity beyond speeches and commemorative events, calling for practical acts of kindness that directly improve the lives of vulnerable people. Marking the 2026 International Day of Charity, Tinubu said genuine compassion should be reflected...

From Ago-Iwoye To Police Headquarters: Disu Revisits The Station Where His Journey Began

adminSeptember 5, 2026

From Ago-Iwoye To Police Headquarters: Disu Revisits The Station Where His Journey Began For Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu, a return to Ago-Iwoye Police Division in Ogun State on Saturday offered a rare opportunity to walk through the physical spaces that witnessed the earliest chapter of a career that would eventually take him to the...

Charity Is About Restoring Hope, Not How Much You Give — Edet

adminSeptember 5, 2026

Charity Is About Restoring Hope, Not How Much You Give — Edet For a child who has lost a parent and is struggling to remain in school, a scholarship can mean far more than payment of school fees—it can be the difference between giving up and holding on to a dream. It is this...

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