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Eno to integrate village youth presidents into state security architecture
”The reason is simple: we must take security seriously,” Governor Eno said. “The current situation in the country demands that all state governors be proactive. Since our youth presidents reside within our more than 2,200 villages, they must be integrated into the state’s security architecture as we prepare to operationalise our state police force.” Please click the link to read more.
NUJ condemns court humiliation against journalists, demands accountability from Magistrate Edemekong
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Emmanuel Ntekim The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council, has expressed outrage and strongly condemned the alleged obstruction, humiliation, and intimidation of journalists by Magistrate Godwin Edemekong of Magistrate Court 7, Fulga Street, Uyo, his court clerk, and police operatives attached to the court. According to the Council, journalists who…
NDDC poised to build women’s, youth’s capacity for access to LPG value chain
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has announced plans to build the capacity of women across the Niger Delta region to enable them participate effectively in the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) value chain as part of efforts to promote economic empowerment, enhance livelihoods and expand access to clean energy solutions. The Managing Director of…
EMOIMEE committed to creating opportunities for Mbo citizens – Inuikim
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe Board of Trustees member representing Mbo in the NNPC/Seplat JV EMOIMEE Host Community Development Trust, Chief Asukwo Inuikim, has reaffirmed the Trust’s unwavering commitment to creating opportunities and improving the welfare of the people of Mbo Local Government Area, through various empowerment and development initiatives. Chief Inuikim gave the assurance on Tuesday while…
Akpabio confident of APC’s victory at Saturday’s Ekiti guber poll
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has expressed confidence that Governor Biodun Oyebanji will win his election for a second term as Governor of Ekiti State at this Saturday poll. Akpabio made the remarks on Tuesday at the capital city of Ado-Ekiti during the grand finale of the Governorship campaign of the All…
NDDC MD emerges Daufa VI of Ayakoro, promises peace, unity and development
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, has ascended the traditional throne of Ayakoro Community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, emerging as the new Paramount Ruler with the revered title of Daufa VI. Dr. Ogbuku’s emergence marks a new chapter in…
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…