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I wish to commend the governments of Imo and Benue States for their courageous and thoughtful decision to ban pre-nursery graduation ceremonies. This policy is not only timely but also a step in the right direction — one that prioritizes the welfare of parents and restores the true essence of early childhood education. Across Nigeria, many families already grapple with the burden of rising school fees, uniforms, books, and daily living expenses. The added cost of elaborate graduation events — often involving expensive outfits, souvenirs, decorations, and parties — only worsens this strain. At the pre-nursery level, children are still…

••• Sets Up Foundation for Children’s Education. President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, today attended the funeral service of late Sir Donatus Linus Amama in Nto Edino1, Obot Akara Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Sir Amama is the elder brother of the Special Assistant to the President of the Senate on Youth Matters, Comrade Emmanuel Amama. In his very brief condolence message at the country home of the deceased, Akpabio described his death as “a very painful situation, saying, “he lived for the people of Obot Akara. I am here to assure the children and wife that they…

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has promised to step in and resolve the ongoing matter between Ibom Air and Comfort Emmanson. Governor Eno described Ibom Air as the pride and property of Akwa Ibom people, while affirming that Comfort is equally a daughter of the state. He emphasized that his administration will ensure justice and harmony prevail. “Ibom Air belongs to Akwa Ibom State, and Comfort is our daughter. We will not allow issues like this to divide us. My duty is to ensure that fairness, peace, and justice are maintained,” the Governor assured. He called for patience…

On behalf of the Directorate of Projects and on my behalf, I extend my warmest felicitations to you, my Boss, Brother, and our Managing Director/CEO, Chief Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, Ph.D, on the occasion of your 50th birthday. This Golden Jubilee marks not just a personal milestone, but a celebration of a visionary leader whose transformational strides have repositioned the Niger Delta Development Commission(NDDC) from a transactional entity into an institution of impact, legacy, and hope for our people. Under your stewardship, the Commission’s achievements are not mere projects, but timeless imprints of purpose—destined to remain etched on the sands of…

On this joyous occasion of your 50th Birthday, I, together with the August Born Foundation, join thousands of Akwa Ibomites in celebrating a distinguished son of the soil – Rt. Hon. Frank Archibong Udoh, Honourable Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Akwa Ibom State. Born into the family of Late Archibong Udoh of Ikot Ibiok, Eket, you pursued your early education at Community Primary School, Rumuoamasi, Port Harcourt, and Methodist Boys High School, Oron. You later obtained a B.Sc. in Marketing and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Uyo. From the oil and gas sector,…

In preparation for the forthcoming Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) voters’ registration exercise, the Executive Chairman of Urue Offong/Oruko Local Government Area, Rt. Hon(Chief) Uno Etim Uno, barked on an inspection visit to the INEC office in the area.‎‎The Chairman, who was accompanied by the Director of Works, expressed the Council’s commitment to ensuring that the office is conducive for smooth electoral activities. He assured the INEC Presiding Officer that the Council would handle the electrification of the office, further hinting that the proposal earlier submitted by INEC for renovation support would be reviewed within the week, with the aim…

In a demonstration of his commitment to human capacity development and community welfare, the Member representing Oron Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Martins Esin, has facilitated a fully funded scholarship and donated a motorized wheelchair to a respected elder in the constituency. Through his intervention, Dr. John Mkpofor has secured a fully funded scholarship to pursue a Master’s Degree in Public Health at Coventry University, United Kingdom. This opportunity is expected to further build local expertise in the healthcare sector and strengthen contributions to public health advancement in Nigeria. In addition, Hon. Esin, donated a brand-new motorized…

Uyo — Today, August 18, 2025, marks the 33rd birthday of Rt. Hon. (Barr.) Otobong Effiong Bob, the vibrant House Leader of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly and representative of the Nsit-Ubium State Constituency. Born in 1992, Otobong is the son of Senator Effiong Dickson Bob, a strongman of Akwa Ibom politics who served two terms in the Nigerian Senate and is widely respected for his contributions to the state’s political development. Carrying this rich legacy, Otobong has built his own reputation as a brilliant lawyer and one of Nigeria’s most promising young politicians. A product of University…

Abuja — President of the Senate, Chief Godswill Obot Akpabio, on Sunday morning returned to the country after a brief vacation in London. He arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at about 4:00 a.m. Before embarking on the vacation, Senator Akpabio had attended the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva, Switzerland, which held from July 29 to 31, 2025. At the global parliamentary gathering, he participated alongside the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, where both leaders represented Nigeria and contributed to international parliamentary dialogue. Speaking with journalists shortly after his…

Sir Victor Etim Antai, the current Executive Director of Projects at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the growth and progress of the Oron Nation. His life of service reflects a deep passion for his people and an unshakable determination to make a meaningful difference. Long before his appointment at the NDDC, Sir Victor Antai had already distinguished himself as a leader of action—one who delivers results rather than empty promises. A shining example of this remains his intervention in Udung Uko Local Government Area, where he personally ensured the repair and restoration…