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UMO ENO, IBOM AIR, AN AETROPOLIS AND A CANON OF GRATITUDE

adminSeptember 3, 2026

By N.T.A.EFO On September 1, 2026, when a brand-new Airbus A220-300 touched down at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, to join the fleet of Ibom Air, it was another milestone in the remarkable aviation story of Akwa Ibom State. For Governor Umo Eno, it was another reason for gratitude. For Ibom Air, it was...

Peter Obi Confirms Completion Of Free Surgeries For 65 Children

adminSeptember 3, 2026

Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has confirmed the successful completion of free surgeries for 65 children under a medical initiative launched as part of activities marking his 65th birthday. Obi disclosed this on Thursday in a post on his X account,...

2027 Poll: Azare Tasks Parties On Responsible Campaigns, Youths Against Political Thuggery

adminSeptember 2, 2026

The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, has challenged political parties to make the 2027 election campaign a contest of ideas rather than a battleground for violence, warning that the police will move against anyone seeking to destabilise the state through political activities. Azare gave the warning on Wednesday at the...

NABTEB Records 91.53% Pass Rate In 2026 NBC/NTC Exams

adminSeptember 2, 2026

The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has recorded a significant improvement in candidates’ performance in its 2026 National Business Certificate (NBC) and National Technical Certificate (NTC) examinations, with 91.53 per cent obtaining at least five credits. NABTEB Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Mohammed Aminu Mohammed, disclosed this in Benin City while...

Eno Intensifies Rural Healthcare Drive, Commissions Model PHC In Ikot Abasi

adminSeptember 2, 2026

In an intensified effort to strengthen healthcare delivery at the grassroots, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has commissioned a fully equipped Model Primary Healthcare Centre at Ikot Uboh, Edemaya Clan, in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area. The facility, which is fully powered by solar energy, is designed to provide accessible and quality...

THAT TINY HOLE IN AN AIRCRAFT WINDOW? 👀✈️ HERE’S WHY IT’S THERE!

adminSeptember 2, 2026

You’ve probably noticed it many times—but have you ever wondered what that tiny hole actually does? It’s not a crack. It’s not a defect. ✈️ It’s called a BREATHER HOLE. So, why is it there? 👀 Aircraft windows have multiple layers. As the aircraft climbs, the pressure inside the cabin becomes...

Israel Threatens Retaliation Over Possible UK Sanctions

adminSeptember 2, 2026

Israel has warned Britain against imposing sanctions over its settlement activities in the occupied West Bank, saying any punitive measures by London would trigger a response from the Israeli government. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar issued the warning after British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband told Parliament that the UK was preparing what he described as...

Security Agencies Arrest 12 Over Alleged Illegal Recruitment Scheme in A’Ibom

adminSeptember 2, 2026

Security agencies have arrested 12 people over an alleged illegal recruitment and training scheme uncovered in Uwa West, Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The operation was conducted on August 31 by personnel of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Jubilee, Nigerian Army and the Violent Crime Response Unit of the Akwa Ibom...

Visual Conference 3.0 Opens Doors To Persons With Disabilities In A’Ibom

adminSeptember 2, 2026

Idara Jerome, Uyo The Convener of The Visual Conference, Miss Idara Adiakpan, has made strong case for greater participation of persons with disabilities in the creative industry, calling on schools, organisations and partners in Akwa Ibom State to encourage talented persons in the community to register for the third edition of the conference. Adiakpan who...

Uber Exits Nigeria After Business Review, Ends Ride-Hailing Service

adminSeptember 2, 2026

Uber has ended its ride-hailing operations in Nigeria, bringing its service to an immediate close on Wednesday, September 2, after the company conducted a review of its business in the country. The company communicated the decision to its drivers in a notice on Wednesday, informing them that they would no longer receive requests for trips...

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UMO ENO, IBOM AIR, AN AETROPOLIS AND A CANON OF GRATITUDE

Peter Obi Confirms Completion Of Free Surgeries For 65 Children

2027 Poll: Azare Tasks Parties On Responsible Campaigns, Youths Against Political Thuggery

NABTEB Records 91.53% Pass Rate In 2026 NBC/NTC Exams

Eno Intensifies Rural Healthcare Drive, Commissions Model PHC In Ikot Abasi

THAT TINY HOLE IN AN AIRCRAFT WINDOW? 👀✈️ HERE’S WHY IT’S THERE!

Israel Threatens Retaliation Over Possible UK Sanctions

Security Agencies Arrest 12 Over Alleged Illegal Recruitment Scheme in A’Ibom

Visual Conference 3.0 Opens Doors To Persons With Disabilities In A’Ibom

Uber Exits Nigeria After Business Review, Ends Ride-Hailing Service

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