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IADCL workers seal Victor Attah International Airport, protest unfair wages
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesWorkers of the Ibom Air Development Company Limited (IADCL) on Monday, January 5, 2025, sealed the main gate of Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, to protest what they described as unfair wages and poor working conditions. The peaceful protest, which temporarily disrupted activities at the airport, was led by the chairman…
Ibiono Ibom council chairman under fire over Ikot Ambang market mgt
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe Chairman of Ibiono Ibom Local Government Council, Hon. Asuakak Umoh, has come under intense criticism for allegedly undermining an existing agreement on the management of Ikot Ambang Market among host communities to ensure fairness and peace. This is coming from one of the lineages in the area, Nung Odiong, which claims that the…
Mbo EMOIMEE celebrates maiden cultural, sports festival
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe EMOIMEE Host Community Development Trust, Mbo, on Saturday, January 3, 2026, held the grand finale of its maiden annual cultural and sports festival, drawing community members and visitors together in a colourful celebration of culture and unity. The event, held in Mbo Local Government Area, marked a significant milestone for the Trust as…
Dr Inuikim pledges support for Ebughu-based NYSC members’ development project
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesSir Asuquo Edet Inuikim of Asak Ikang Ebughu has assured corps members serving in Ebughu community, Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, of his support for their proposed community development project aimed at improving environmental health in the area. Dr Inuikim gave the assurance on Sunday, January 4, during a courtesy visit…
Ekere hails Gov Eno’s leadership, says Akwa Ibom APC on course for victorious 2027
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Ofonime Honesty Former Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State and a prominent leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Obong Nsima Ekere, has stated that the party is firmly on track for a victorious 2027 electoral cycle, citing renewed unity and strategic leadership. In an interaction with reporters over the weekend, Ekere pointed…
2027 polls: Ikono APC stakeholders endorse Tinubu, Akpabio, Eno
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesStakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Wards 5 and 6, Ukpom, Ikono Local Government Area, have unanimously passed a vote of confidence in the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, endorsing them for the 2027 general elections. The landmark joint…
Akwa Ibom government officially implements treasury single account
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Ofonime Honesty The Akwa Ibom State Government, under the leadership of Governor Umo Eno, has formally adopted a Treasury Single Account (TSA) system for all state revenues, effective from today, January 1, 2026. The announcement was made by the Governor during his New Year State-wide broadcast. The TSA policy is a central pillar…
2027: Stakeholders score Sen Sampson high on representation, endorse him for second term
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Edet Okpo Impressed by his quality representation, competence, sound and robust legislative engagements, as well as stellar performance in the 10th National Assembly, prominent stakeholders, movers and shakers of politics and community leaders have unanimously passed a vote of confidence on the chairman, Senate Committee on Solid Minerals and senator representing Akwa Ibom…
Akpabio tags 2026 “Year of Renewed Hope”, reaffirms commitment to national stability
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe President of the Senate, Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, has expressed confidence that 2026 will be a year of renewed hope and steady national progress, anchored on institutional responsibility, legislative diligence, and collective resolve. In his New Year message, signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Senator Akpabio acknowledged…
Akwa Ibom Assembly passes ₦1.584trn 2026 Budget
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesAkwa Ibom Assembly passes ₦1.584trn 2026 Budget By Emmanuel Ntekim The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed the ₦1.584 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill. The budget provides ₦416.59 billion for recurrent expenditure and ₦1.167 trillion for capital expenditure. Its passage followed the presentation of a report by Dr. Itorobong Etim, Chairman of…