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AKHA passes landmark mental health bill into law
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Ernest Udoh-Robert The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly (AKHA) officially passed a bill to establish the State Department of Mental Health Services on Tuesday, 7 April. The legislation aims to modernize, regulate, and enhance the delivery of mental healthcare throughout the state. It replaces the archaic Lunacy Law of 1916, bringing the…
2027: Mboho Ndito Nsit backs Umo Eno for second term
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesA major socio-political organisation in Akwa Ibom State, Mboho Ndito Nsit Worldwide, has thrown its weight behind Governor Umo Eno’s second term ambition, unanimously endorsing him for the 2027 governorship election. The endorsement was the highpoint of a strategic meeting of elders, stakeholders, and members of the forum drawn from Nsit Atai, Nsit Ibom,…
2027: CSMN demands Christian president, warns of threats to Nigeria’s secularity
The Christian Social Movement of Nigeria (CSMN) has called for the emergence of a Christian president in the 2027 general elections, warning that a continuation of the current “religious imbalance” in leadership could jeopardise Nigeria’s secular identity and national cohesion.
Trump suspends bombing as Iranian 10-point pact lists opening Strait of Hormuz
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…
Akwa Ibom exco approves 11 executive bills for transmission to AKHA
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…
Antai, Amana lay foundation for Oro House in Uyo
ShareShareTweetPin0 Shares•as Akpabio donates in support of project The long-anticipated vision of establishing a central edifice for Oro people in Uyo took a significant step forward on Monday, April 6, 2026, as the foundation for the proposed Oro House was officially laid in a ceremony marked by strong leadership presence and widespread community support. Performing…
INEC suspends voter revalidation exercise
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has put on hold its planned nationwide voter revalidation earlier scheduled to begin 13th April, 2026.
US-based Dr Kitefre Oboho hands over new Manse to MCN on Easter Sunday
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesIt was a moment of thanksgiving and celebration on Easter Sunday as philanthropist, Chief Dr. Kitefre Oboho, alongside his wife, Mrs. Atim Oboho, formally handed over a newly completed Methodist Manse to the Methodist Church Nigeria (MCN), Oyoku Ibighi, in Ukuko Circuit of Oyubia Diocese. The building, named after the late Rev. Edet Okon…
2027: NDC hits over 80,000 membership, set to challenge A’Ibom ruling party
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesA newly formed political party, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says it has surpassed 80,000 registered members in Akwa Ibom State as it positions itself to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party disclosed this following a strategic meeting held on Friday, April 3, 2026, where…
Embrace peace, tolerance: Akpabio urges Christian at Easter
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesPresident of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON has enjoined Nigerians to embrace peaceful coexistence, tolerance and mutual respect, regardless of faith or ethnicity. Akpabio gave the advice in a congratulatory message, through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, urging all Christians to reflect on the values of love and…