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Hamas-Israel peace deal – Hamas releases first three Israeli hostages, as Israel releases 90 convicted Hamas terrorists
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesHamas-Israel peace deal – Hamas releases first three Israeli hostages, as Israel releases 90 convicted Hamas terrorists After 471 days in Hamas’ captivity, three Israeli hostages were released by the terror group, Sunday. This followed a ceasefire deal cut by Qatar, the US and Egypt in the Qatari capital, Doha, earlier last week. It…

Gospel of Christ has power to transform lives, nations
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesPastor William F. Kumuyi, the renowned leader of Deeper Christian Life Ministries, has reaffirmed his conviction in the transformative power of the Gospel. Currently in the United States to attend the inauguration of President-elect Donald J. Trump on January 20, Kumuyi met with Congressman Robert Pittinger and Pastor Lucas Miles of Turning Point USA…

Some pastors threatening me – Gov Eno
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesSome pastors threatening me – Gov Eno Barely two years in office, it has emerged that some pastors in Akwa Ibom State have fallen out with their fellow cleric and governor of the State, Pastor Umo Eno. The governor himself made this known, Sunday, 29 January, 2025, during the year’s Thanksgiving…

Tussle: Ekid Nation ask Ibeno to vacate settlement
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe Ekid Nation, comprising Eket and Esit Eket local government areas of Akwa Ibom State, has issued a quit notice to the Ibeno people, asking them to peacefully vacate the land they are occupying, which the Ekid Nation claims belongs to them. This demand was made in a position paper submitted by the Ekid…

Over 50 persons burnt to ashes in Niger tanker explosion
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesAt least 50 people were burnt to ashes on Saturday following a petrol tanker explosion along the Dikko-Maje Road, opposite Badeggi filling station in Suleja Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Commander in Niger State, Mr. Kumar Tsukwam, confirmed the incident, which occurred when a tanker loaded…

100 days in office: Council boss startles area with performance
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe Chairman of Urue Offong/Oruko Local Government Area, Rt. Hon. Uno Etim Uno, has unveiled a remarkable scorecard of achievements within his first 100 days in office. Chief Uno Uno on Friday, January 17, unveiled his startling scorecard of achievements at exactly 100 days since he was sworn-in to office by the governor of…

2027: Udung Uko PDP endorses Gov Eno, Kenim Onofiok for second term
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesLeaders and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Udung Uko local government area of Akwa Ibom State have endorsed Governor Umo Eno and Hon. Kenim Onofiok for a second term in their respective offices. While Umo leads the state as the number one citizen, Kenim Onofiok is the member representing Oron/Udung Uko…
Clergyman urges journalists to practise ’empathetic journalism’
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesClergyman urges journalists to practise ’empathetic journalism’ A clergyman and chaplain of St. Bernard Army Chaplaincy, Ibagwa, Abak LGA of Akwa Ibom State, Rev. Father Christian Usungurua, has called on journalists to embrace what he calls, “empathetic journalism”, as a means of building a better society. Usungurua made the call Sunday, 12 January 2025,…
Victor Antai leads clerics for Oro’s economic recovery
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Bassey Blackman Motivated by his concern for the revitalisation of the economy of Oro ethnic group in Akwa Ibom State, the Executive Director, Projects, at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Sir Victor Etim Antai, has led a team of clergymen on a prayer tour of potential and activated strategic investment locations in…
Governor’s aide preaches peace, unity at new year gathering
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesApostle Samuel Inyang, Senior Special Advisor to Governor Umo Eno on Christian Youth, has emphasised the importance of peace, oneness, unity, love, and togetherness among Akwa Ibom people. He made the declaration during a New Year gathering with the ward executives of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ikot Akpan Obio Ekot, Etinan. Inyang,…