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N31bn land case against AKSG: Court adjourns to April 29 for interlocutory injunction ruling
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe N31bn civil suit filed by Viro-Tech Projects Ltd and Serob Legends Resort Ltd, as claimants; and Akwa State Governor, Government of Akwa Ibom State, Ministry of Lands and Water Resources and Attorney General of Akwa Ibom State; as 1st to 4th defendants, over allegations of land grabbing and forceful takeover of property, resumed…
100-Day Scorecard: Itu Legislative Council Passes Vote of Confidence on Chairman
ShareShareTweetPin0 Shares●ReceivesSupervisors, SA Nominees In a defining moment for governance in Itu Local Government Area, the 8th Itu Legislative Council on Wednesday passed a vote of confidence on the Executive Chairman of Itu Local Government Council, Hon. Ubong Nkutt, recognising his stellar achievements in his first 100 days in office. The Deputy Leader, Hon. Samuel…
Moses Essien advocates better response to most volunerables
ShareShareTweetPin0 Shares●As Lawyers Alert, MHR seek CSO’s collaboration The Chairman, House Committee on Health of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly (AKHA), Hon. Moses Essien has advocated for a more responsive, equitable, and sustainable health system, one that ensures the most vulnerable populations are not left behind and that gender-related barriers are effectively addressed….
Appeal Court shakes banking industry with N75.5M charges refund
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Emmanuel Ntekim The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos has upheld the judgment of the Lagos State High Court, which ordered Union Homes Savings and Loans Plc, a subsidiary of Union Bank Plc to refund N75.5m to a private company in Lagos, Abimbola Foods Limited being excesss charges and levies with interest until…
Eastern Obolo explodes over SPFL’s alleged encroachment on 3,000 hectares of land
ShareShareTweetPin0 Shares●Host community demands 130 million dollar damages Grave socio-economic and political explosion is imminent in Eastern Obolo local government area of Akwa Ibom State, as traditional rulers, leaders of thought and other stakeholders of the area, are up against the alleged encroachment of over 3,000 hectares of land by Sterling Petrochemical and Fertilizer Limited…
Savannah Energy awards full scholarship to 50 indigent students
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Ernest Udoh-Robert Savannah Energy, an oil and gas company operating in Akwa Ibom and Cross River States, has offered full scholarship to 50 indigent students to undergo courses of their choice in any Nigerian university. Through the Savannah Energy Education And Internship Training SEE-IT Programme, the company, January 31, 2025, at Ibom Hotels…
3,690 Nigerians among U.S. deportation crackdown
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has identified 3,690 Nigerians for deportation as part of its intensified efforts to remove illegal immigrants under President Donald Trump’s administration. Nigeria ranks second among African nations on the deportation list, just behind Somalia, which has 4,090 individuals flagged for removal. A document from ICE’s Enforcement…
A’Ibom NDDC Rep Nkono lists Commission’s achievements under him
ShareShareTweetPin0 Shares Apostle Abasiandikan Nkono, the Akwa Ibom State representative on the board of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has presented his scorecard, highlighting the commission’s achievements in the state. According to him, the NDDC has embarked on a massive electrification project across Akwa Ibom State and other Niger Delta states, tagged “Operation Light Up…
A’Ibom deputy governor loses daughter
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe deputy governor of Akwa Ibom State, Dr Akon Eyakenyi has lost her daughter, Blessing. It was gathered that Blessing died from complications of childbirth at a Port Harcourt hospital in Rivers State. The deceased got married about seven months ago in Uyo, at the International Worship Centre. WatchmanPost can report that the sad…
AKHA members land United Kingdom for capacity development workshop
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesMembers of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly arrived United Kingdom for a robust training programme facilitated by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR), London. Leader of the delegation and Speaker of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elder Udeme Otong led Honourable Members to attend all the sessions on Tuesday,…