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Nigeria’s foremost industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has petitioned anti-corruption agencies over alleged corruption and financial impropriety by the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed, calling for a full investigation by the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). In a petition dated December 16, 2025, submitted through his lawyer, Ogwu Onoja (SAN), Dangote alleged that Farouk has lived far beyond his legitimate earnings as a public servant, accusing him of abuse of office, corrupt enrichment, and embezzlement of public funds. According to…

For years, December in Akwa Ibom State was a period many residents quietly endured rather than anticipated. While other parts of Nigeria came alive with carnivals, concerts, and tourist inflows, the season here was often calm to the point of monotony. The festive period passed with little activity beyond family meals and private gatherings. This reality shaped behaviour. Many residents travelled out of the state during the holidays, and indigenes living elsewhere rarely made plans to return home. The consequence was more than emotional; the state lost seasonal revenue, tourism traffic, and the opportunity to project its culture on a…

Lagos, Nigeria — In a major development set to ease fuel costs for motorists, Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, has announced that petrol will be sold at ₦739 per litre starting Tuesday, December 16, 2025. The initiative is expected to bring some relief to Nigerian drivers amid rising living costs and fluctuating pump prices nationwide. Speaking at a press briefing at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lekki, Lagos, Dangote revealed that the new retail price will be implemented initially through MRS Oil Nigeria Plc stations before being adopted by other partner outlets. “Our objective is to ensure that…

Kogi State, Nigeria — Armed gunmen have launched a series of violent attacks across parts of Kogi State, leaving multiple communities in shock and mourning, with at least one person confirmed dead, several wounded, and scores of people, including a pregnant woman, reportedly abducted. Deadly Church Attack in Kabba/Bunu LGA On Sunday, December 14, 2025, a large group of gunmen suspected to be bandits attacked the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in Aiyetoro Kiri, located in the Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. Communities in Okun land, where Aiyetoro Kiri lies, have been increasingly wary after repeated security breaches.…

As Senator Eyakenyi Commends Inclusive Leadership, Announces Model Secondary School for Oron Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, PhD, has commiserated with the Executive Chairman of Oron Local Government Council, Hon. (Chief) Okon Asukwo Eweme, on the death of his father-in-law, Late Chief Etim John Emenyi, who passed on at the age of 80. The Governor conveyed his condolences through a message delivered on his behalf by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prince Enobong Uwah, during the funeral service held on Saturday at the Oron Sports Stadium. Governor Eno described the late Chief Emenyi as a man…

…Says Akwa Ibom Is Proud of the Governor’s Accomplishments The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, has congratulated the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, on his conferment with the Distinguished Award for Excellence in Sustainable Development and Community Empowerment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the Nigerian Excellence Award in Public Service (NEAPS) held on Sunday, December 7, 2025. In a congratulatory message personally signed and dated December 8, 2025, the Minister described the honour as a well-deserved national recognition of Governor Eno’s visionary leadership and the transformative strides recorded under the…

Osogbo, Osun State — Governor Adeleke has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and thrown his weight behind the Accord Party as his new political platform ahead of next year’s governorship election. The governor, speaking on Tuesday at the Banquet Hall of the Government House in Osogbo and confirming via his social-media account, said he had actually joined the Accord Party on 6 November 2025, after “weeks of consultation and deliberations with stakeholders and opinion leaders.” He explained the motivation behind the shift: the Accord Party — described locally as the “Thumb-Up” party — aligns with his administration’s commitment…

By Chief Edet Isong, Okete Okete Oro Publisher, Newsday Newspaper; Founder, Credence Network for Umo Eno 2027; Founder, Isong Childcare and Health Foundation There are rare moments when we witness leadership that transcends politics, ambition, or power — moments that remind us that God’s hand is alive in our world, moving through human vessels to bring hope, restoration, and divine favor. This Sunday, Akwa Ibom State has been blessed to witness such a moment through the extraordinary compassion of our Governor, His Excellency Pastor Umo Eno. Governor Eno has, once again, demonstrated that true leadership is rooted in faith, mercy,…

…Splashes Over N100 Million on Physically Challenged Singer, Chris Vic Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has renewed his appeal for unity among the people of the State, urging citizens to rise above political, ethnic, and sectional divides in the spirit of the State anthem and the founding vision of Akwa Ibom. The Governor made the call during the Ibom Unity Concert, held at the International Worship Centre, Uyo, where thousands gathered in worship to herald the Christmas season and reinforce the State’s bond as “children of God with Jesus Christ.” Governor Eno, who ministered in multiple languages during…

— NASS Reassures Nigerians of Value for Money The Honourable Minister of Works, Sen. (Engr.) David Umahi, CON, FNSE, FNATE, on Saturday, December 6, 2025, led Members of the National Assembly and other key stakeholders on an inspection tour of Sections 3A and 3B of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway located in Akwa Ibom and Cross River States. The 71.4-kilometre segment of the project, handled by Messrs Hitech Africa Construction Company, forms part of the 750-kilometre signature highway, which was officially flagged off in April 2025. Sen. Umahi commended the contractor for maintaining high-quality standards, deploying advanced technology, and engaging skilled…