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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,…
Fresh allegation hits Ibom Airlines, Udom
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesA fresh allegation of fraud has rocked Ibom Airlines, an airline company owned by the Akwa Ibom State Government, with former Governor Udom Emmanuel at the center of the controversy. According to Fejiro Oliver, a prominent activist, Ibom Airlines was not floated in 2018 as claimed by Udom Emmanuel, but was actually established on…
First lady visits new year baby, others with gifts
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesA baby born on new year day to Mr and Mrs Nsikan Ekanem Umoh of Ukana Ikot Ntuen in Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State is the latest beneficiary of the benevolence of the first lady designate of Akwa Ibom State, Lady Helen Eno Obareki. Lady Obareki who is the Coordinator…
Islamist rebels take over Syria as Assad flees country
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe 53 years of the Bashar al-Assad family’s rule over Syria was terminated rather shockingly early morning of Sunday, 8 December, when rebels romped into Damascus the country’s seat of power, forcing Assad to flee the country. He is said to be in asylum in Russia. According to early agency reports, the rebels who…