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Umo Eno’s defection: Special duties commissioner Ini Ememobong resigns
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Special Duties and Ibom Deep Seaport, Comrade Ini Ememobong, has tendered his resignation letter to Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, citing personal reasons. Ememobong’s resignation follows the governor’s declaration of his movement to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday, June 6, 2025. In his resignation…
Sallah: Akpabio seeks religious harmony, national unity
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesAs Muslims across Nigeria and around the world celebrate the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON, has extended his warm felicitations to the Muslim Ummah, praying that the sacred festival may usher peace, love, and unity to the nation. In a statement through his Special Adviser on Media…
Six-month’s advance dues: Offi Ward 2 APC calls for membership registration
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe All Progressives Congress (APC) in Offi Ward 2, Okobo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, has announced the commencement of membership registration. According to the Ward Chairman, Mr. Friday Okwong; and the Ward Secretary, Mr Sunday Isaac, the party is “ready to admit any person desiring to be its financial member in…
Akpabio condoles Gov Yusuf, families of dead Kano athletes and officials
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesPresident of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON has commiserated with the governor of Kano State, Mallam Abba Kabiru Yusuf, and families of the dead state contingent to the just concluded National Sports Festival in Ogun State. Akpabio, who represented President Bola Tinubu at the closing ceremony of the games in Abeokuta on Friday,…
I regret following Peter Obi, he lacks charisma – Fmr LP candidate
ShareShareTweetPin0 Shares•Dumps party for APC By Ernest Udoh-Robert A former senatorial candidate of Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District under the platform of the Labour Party, LP, Obongawan Nseobong Okpongette, has expressed regret in the support she gave Mr Peter Obi in 2023. Obonganwan Okpongette who contested the election in 2023, said the former presidential candidate…
I believe in LG autonomy – Gov Eno • Announces computer teachers to be employed for 31 LGAs
ShareShareTweetPin0 Shares I believe in LG autonomy – Gov Eno • Announces computer teachers to be employed for 31 LGAs By Ernest Udoh-Robert Akwa Ibom State Governor Pastor Umo Bassey Eno has expressed strong belief in local government autonomy, saying that it encourages healthy competition amongst Local Government Councils. Eno mentioned this during…
Why my second term is sacrosanct – Rep Jimbo
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesHon. Clement Jimbo, the Member representing Abak Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, has expressed his determination to secure a second term in office. Speaking with newsmen in Uyo, Jimbo highlighted his impressive achievements in his first term, including the construction of 13 school blocks, development of town halls, provision of thousands of solar-powered…
NGO embarks on environmental awareness campaign
ShareShareTweetPin0 Shares•Empowers 50 women in Akwa Ibom By Ernest Udoh-Robert A Non-governmental Organization, NGO, Community Partners for Development (CPD) has carried out environmental awareness campaign in riverine communities of Mbo and Ibeno in Akwa Ibom State. Speaking at the sensitization campaign and graduation ceremony, the Executive Director, CPD, Mrs Emem Charis said that, Community Partners…
Oron Union celebrates 100 years of positive impacts
ShareShareTweetPin0 Shares•Say Oro becoming centre of attraction By Ernest Udo-Robert A frontline socio-cultural organisation in Akwa Ibom State, Oron Union, is rolling out the drums in celebration of the 100 years of impactful leadership, unity, love, cultural renaissance of the people in a grand finale scheduled for the 23rd of May 2025. President General of…
Senate will oversight N1trillion appropriation for solid minerals, says Ekong Sampson
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesChairman of the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals, Senator Ekong Sampson has assured that the Senate will judiciously monitor and oversight the one trillion naira appropriation for the solid minerals sector in the 2025 Federal Government Budget. Senator Sampson, representing Akwa Ibom South, stated this on Tuesday, May 13, during a meeting of the…