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Why Oron Nation may withhold support for Umo Eno in 2027 – Mkpofor
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesAs the 2027 general elections approach, Comrade Victor Mkpofor, a socio-political activist and President of the Oro Renewal Group, has warned that the Oron people may not support Governor Umo Enos re-election bid. According to Mkpofor, this withdrawal of support hinges on the lack of tangible progress regarding the long-delayed Ibom Deep Sea Port…
AKSG replies critics of electricity commission members, says appointments based on merit
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe Akwa Ibom State Government has replied its critics, dismissing as misleading and unfounded, an open letter questioning the composition of the Akwa Ibom State Electricity Regulatory Commission (AKSERC). Government in a release in response to an open letter addressed to Governor Umo Eno by Mr Collins Ette Jackson, insisted that the appointments were…
Eme Atakpo publishes book on gender-based violence
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Enefiok Imoh Efforts by government, civil society groups and concerned individuals to stop gender-based violence in Akwa Ibom weekend got a boost when Mrs Eme Atakpo presented her book, Beyond the Poise, to the public. The official presentation of the novel, which is a story of requisite love, intrigues and self-discovery, took place…
Democracy Day: Akpabio preaches unity, resilience and citizen participation
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe President of the Senate, His Excellency Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, has called on Nigerians to embrace unity, vigilance, and active participation in nation-building as the country marks 27 years of uninterrupted democratic governance. He commended Nigerians for their resilience and support for democracy despite some low moments. In a Democracy Day message…
It’s time to hold LG chairmen accountable — APC Chieftain
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesAn All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Akwa Ibom State, Pastor UduakAbasi Ikpat, has called for greater accountability among local government chairmen, insisting that the era of receiving huge public funds without corresponding development must come to an end. Ikpat made the call while speaking during an interview on Team Nigeria Classic, where he…
SUBEB Boss scores Gov Eno high on educational reforms
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe Chairman of the Akwa Ibom State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Rt. Hon. Anietie Etuk, has praised Governor Umo Eno’s ARISE Agenda for driving notable improvements in the state’s basic education sector, pointing to expanded infrastructure, enhanced teacher welfare and access to quality education in communities. Speaking on Team Nigeria Classic June…
REC Urges Media to Drive Voter Registration Ahead of 2027
ShareShareTweetPin0 Shares By Ernest Udoh-Robert As Nigeria intensifies efforts to strengthen its electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Akwa Ibom State, Prof. Anugbum Onuoha, has sounded an alarm over the lack of internal democracy within the country’s political parties. Prof. Onuoha made this disclosure on Thursday, June…
Hope rises for stable electricity in Akwa Ibom
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesAkwa Ibom Governor has inaugurated, the Akwa Ibom Electricity Regulatory Commission with a mandate to overhaul the states power sector within 18 months in order to meet public demand and drive economic growth through reliable electricity supply. Governor Eno stated this Thursday June 4, 2026 during the inauguration of a 5-member board for the…
Worsening insecurity: Nigerian youths storm National Assembly
A group of young Nigerians staged a protest at the National Assembly on Tuesday, urging the federal government to take immediate, decisive action to combat the nation’s escalating insecurity
Like past political storms, pandemics Nigeria will survive insurgencies – Akpabio
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesPresident of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has enjoined Nigerians to hold on hope that the country will survive the current Insurgencies like it survived past political upheavals and pandemics. Akpabio spoke on Sunday at an Inter-Denominational Church Service at the National Christian Centre as part of the activities to mark this year Nigeria’s Democracy…