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Umo Eno Endorses Tinubu for Second Term, Links Support to Coastal Highway Completion

adminApril 16, 2025

Umo Eno Endorses Tinubu for Second Term, Links Support to Coastal Highway Completion Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office, tying the call for continuity directly to the completion of the multi-billion-naira Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. Speaking at the flag-off of the 65km...

VP Shettima Declares A’Ibom’s Human Capital Development Strategy a National Model

adminApril 15, 2025

VP Shettima Declares A’Ibom’s Human Capital Development Strategy a National Model Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has described Akwa Ibom State’s approach to human capital development as a strategic blueprint that other states should emulate Speaking at the launch of the ARISE Human Capital Development Strategic Plan held at the Banquet Hall, Government House,...

Ikot Ekpene at 74 Calls For Recognition As Pioneer LG in Nigeria

adminApril 14, 2025

Ikot Ekpene at 74 Calls For Recognition As Pioneer LG in Nigeria The people of Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have called on the Federal Government to award the area a national recognition as pioneer LGA in the country, describing the delay as glaring injustice to Nigeria’s history. Leading the advocacy...

Oron Union Centenary in Limbo as Burial Fund Dispute Triggers Legal Threats

adminApril 14, 2025

Oron Union Centenary in Limbo as Burial Fund Dispute Triggers Legal Threats The planned centenary celebration of the Oron Union, one of Nigeria’s oldest socio-cultural organizations may face indefinite suspension following renewed legal demands over an unresolved N200 million burial fund controversy involving the late Chief Ambe Bassey—an iconic former leader of the Union. Son...

Rights Group Rejects Military Rule in Rivers, Faults State of Emergency

adminMarch 19, 2025

Center for Human Rights and Accountability Network (CHRAN) has rejected what they consider an imposition of military rule in Rivers State under the guise of a State of Emergency, calling it an unconstitutional assault on Nigeria’s democracy. In a statement signed by its Director, Otuekong Franklyn Isong, and Secretary, Barr. Christopher Ekpo, and made...

A’Ibom Strengthens Maritime Sector, Partners Oil & Gas Experts for Blue Economy Growth

adminMarch 14, 2025

Akwa Ibom State government says it is positioning itself as a major player in Nigeria’s emerging blue economy, leveraging its vast coastal resources to drive industrialization and economic growth. The state government reaffirmed this commitment during a strategic engagement with the Akwa Ibom Oil and Gas Professionals in Uyo on Friday. Commissioner for Special Duties...

Niger Delta Communities Demand Urgent Action as Methane Emissions Trigger Health Crisis

adminMarch 14, 2025

Communities in the Niger Delta have raised alarm over the severe health risks posed by methane emissions from oil and gas operations, calling on the government and fossil fuel companies to take urgent action to curb the hazard. At a workshop organized in Port Harcourt by Policy Alert, in collaboration with the Natural Resources Governance...