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Aguiyi-Ironsi’s Family Seeks Apology, Compensation, Reconciliation Nearly Six Decades After His Death

adminJuly 31, 2026

The family of Nigeria’s first military Head of State, Major General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi, has called on the Federal Government to issue a formal apology, pay compensation and pursue reconciliation over his assassination during the July 1966 counter-coup. Punch reports that the call was made by Imo Aguiyi-Ironsi, a nephew of the late military leader and...

FG Moves To End Rejection Of Nigerian Farm Exports, Targets Bigger Earnings For Farmers

adminJuly 28, 2026

Idara Jerome, Uyo Concerned by the growing rejection of Nigerian agricultural produce in international markets, the Federal Government on Tuesday unveiled a fresh strategy aimed at helping farmers and exporters meet global standards and earn more from non-oil exports. To drive the initiative, the government inaugurated an Inter-ministerial Committee on the Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Service...

Akwa Ibom Urges Parents To Verify Schools As Unapproved Schools Get August 31 Deadline

adminJuly 28, 2026

Idara Jerome, Uyo Parents and guardians in Akwa Ibom State have been advised to enrol their children and wards only in government-approved schools as the state government moves to clamp down on the proliferation of unapproved and unauthorised private schools. The Ministry of Education said the measure was aimed at protecting children from receiving education...

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...

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Aguiyi-Ironsi’s Family Seeks Apology, Compensation, Reconciliation Nearly Six Decades After His Death

FG Moves To End Rejection Of Nigerian Farm Exports, Targets Bigger Earnings For Farmers

Akwa Ibom Urges Parents To Verify Schools As Unapproved Schools Get August 31 Deadline

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

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

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

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

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

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

Akwa Ibom Farmers Seek Subsidy on Organic Inputs and Equipment

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