ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesLike it is with all mortals, the journey of every professional begins and ends in a day: a first day at work or the last day at work. In journalism, first days are not just days a person walks into the newsroom to field a story, after going through rigorous recruitment process. First days…
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe All Progressives Congress (APC) Stakeholders Forum in Ekeya Ward, Okobo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, has distanced itself from a widely circulated social media report claiming that the ward had endorsed the incumbent lawmaker representing Okobo State Constituency, Bassey Pius Bassey, for a second term. In a strongly worded disclaimer issued…
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesA civic advocacy group, Open Forum, has commended recent efforts by the Akwa Ibom State Government to reform the power sector, while raising serious concerns over the integrity of ongoing processes, including the technical audit of Ibom Power Company (IPC) and the composition of the state’s Power Reform Implementation Committee. In a press statement…
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesNobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka, is set to headline the 2026 World Heritage Day celebration in Akwa Ibom State on Saturday, April 18, drawing widespread attention to the state’s cultural heritage and tourism potential. The event, themed “Akwa Ibom Heritage Alive,” will showcase the state’s rich cultural identity through a series of vibrant activities designed…
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesAkwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has honoured Elder Etim Eyakenyi, husband of the Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, as the State’s Man of the Year, citing his loyalty, consistency, and dedication to family life. The Governor made the declaration during Elder Eyakenyi’s 80th birthday celebration and thanksgiving service at Insight Bible Church,…
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesA university don, Prof. Emmanuel Onwioduokit, has responded to recent remarks made by the Chairman of the Governing Council of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron, Kehinde Akinola, over the proposed upgrade of the institution into a specialised maritime university, insisting that the transition is both globally supported and economically beneficial to Nigeria….
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesOperatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have uncovered and dismantled a suspected internet fraud training hub, commonly referred to as a “Yahoo academy”, in the Federal Capital Territory, arresting 31 suspects in a coordinated sting operation. The raid, carried out on Thursday, 9th April, 2026, targeted a facility located in Becki…
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesA growing wave of resignations within the administration of Udung Uko Local Government Area has intensified political tensions ahead of the 2027 general elections, as agitation mounts for the emergence of Engr. Bobby Onofiok as Member representing Oron Federal Constituency. In what observers describe as a significant political shift, three key aides to the…
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesGlobal tensions eased significantly on Tuesday evening as US President Donald Trump announced a two-week suspension of bombing operations against Iran, raising hopes for a breakthrough in the protracted conflict involving the United States, Iran, and Israel. In a statement shared on his official Facebook handle, President Trump said the decision followed high-level engagements…
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe Akwa Ibom State Executive Council has approved eleven executive bills for transmission to the State House of Assembly, in a move aimed at strengthening governance, enhancing service delivery, and accelerating socio-economic development across the state. The approvals were made during the Council’s meeting held on Tuesday, 7 April, 2026, at the Executive Council…
