Category: News
Ace journalist Godwin Benson writes last headline at age 52
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…
Ekeya APC stakeholders disown alleged endorsement of Okobo lawmaker
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…
Ibom Power reforms under scrutiny as Open Forum demands audit reversal, professional oversight
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…
Soyinka to storm Akwa Ibom for World Heritage Day Saturday
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…
Debt pressure mounts as FG borrows N8.1TRN in Q1
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Emmanuel Ntekim The Federal Government’s rising debt burden has come under fresh scrutiny after domestic borrowing climbed to N8.1 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, exceeding the pro-rated quarterly target and raising fears of deeper fiscal stress. The Q1 figure represents a 7.4 per cent increase over the N7.5 trillion borrowed in…
Terrorists kill colonel, 6 soldiers in Monguno days after brigadier’s death
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Emmanuel Ntekim Fresh waves of concern have gripped Nigeria’s North-East following reports that insurgents killed a Nigerian Army Colonel and six soldiers during a deadly overnight ambush in Monguno, Borno State. The fallen senior officer, identified as Colonel I.A. Mohammed, reportedly died while moving to assess his troops after terrorists launched an assault…
80th birthday: Gov Eno names Elder Eyakenyi Man of the Year 2026
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,…
Trump and Pope Leo XIV in faceoff over Iran
Tensions have reached a boiling point between US President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV regarding the ongoing conflict in Iran.
Don replies MAN Council Chair, lists economic benefits of Maritime Versity
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….
Survivors recount how terrorists overran Base, Killed General Braimah
Fresh details have emerged on the killing of the Commander of the 29 Task Force Brigade, Brigadier General Oseni Braimah, during a bloody midnight assault on a military base in Benisheikh, Borno State.