By Unyime Bassey As Governor Umo Bassey Eno marks three years in office, stakeholders in Akwa Ibom State have continued to commend the administration for what they described as remarkable achievements recorded across critical sectors of the state economy under the ARISE Agenda. Former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Development […]

…Household Registration Begins June 1, Distribution Holds June 20–26 By Unyime Bassey The Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Health, in partnership with the World Health Organization and other development partners, has concluded arrangements for the distribution of insecticide-treated mosquito nets to households across the 31 local government areas of the state as part of intensified […]

Presidential aspirant of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has stepped up efforts to address concerns over xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa following reports of rising tensions and emotional distress among affected victims. Obi disclosed the development in a Facebook post on Saturday, revealing that he held a series of meetings with […]

…..HOLDS LYING-IN-STATE FOR FORMER CHAIRMAN, ETOP WILLIAMS The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Akwa Ibom State Council, has held a solemn lying-in-state in honour of the second elected chairman of the Council, Comrade Etop Williams, who passed on at the age of 75. Late Comrade Williams, who served as Chairman of the Council between 1991 and […]

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has stated that his administration will not convert state-owned higher institutions, including Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic, Aba, and Abia State College of Education Technical, Arochukwu, into universities. The governor made the clarification on Friday in Umuahia while reacting to reports suggesting that the previous administration converted three institutions into universities before […]

Ace broadcaster, Michael Bush Mbaba, has emerged as the Labour Party governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom State following a successful screening exercise held today in Abuja. Reacting to the development, Bush expressed excitement over his appearance before the Labour Party National Screening Committee, chaired by the party’s National Chairman, Senator Nenadi Usman. According to him, […]

…Says His Aspiration Is to Render People-Oriented Governance By Unyime Bassey A governorship aspirant under the platform of the African Democratic Congress, Barrister Mfon Udeme Peter, has dismissed rumours alleging that his governorship ambition is being sponsored by the All Progressives Congress government. The aspirant, who hails from Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area, stated this […]

Senator Sarafadeen Alli, representing Oyo South Senatorial District, has emerged as the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in Oyo State, defeating former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and other contenders. Results of the primary showed that Alli secured 578,143 votes to emerge victorious, while Adelabu polled 19,193 votes. Adelabu had […]

…As Barr. Mfon Peter Joins Governorship Race, Visits NUJ By Unyime Bassey A legal practitioner and politician, Barrister Mfon Udeme Peter, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Akwa Ibom State under the platform of the African Democratic Congress, ADC. Mfon Peter made this known during a courtesy visit to the […]

…politicians fall in Abuja for last minute lobbying There is palpable tension in the ranks and file of the Akwa Ibom State Chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) as the National Leadership of the Party is yet to authenticate and announce the result of the Party’s nomination held last week Saturday across the Wards […]