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Inaugurates Model Health Centre in Nduo Eduo, Eket The Akwa Ibom State Government has declared that no group or individual will be allowed to hinder development in any part of the state, insisting that all government projects will proceed as planned. Governor Umo Eno stated this on Tuesday while inaugurating a newly constructed Model Health Centre at Nduo Eduo in Eket Local Government Area. He particularly condemned a recent warning issued by the Ekid Peoples Union against development activities in the disputed Stubbs Creek Forest area. The group, in a statement signed by its President, Dr. Samuel Udonsak, and Secretary,…
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has honoured its newly retired Directors and staff with service awards in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the Commission’s mandate of developing the Niger Delta region. The ceremony, held at the NDDC Club House in Port Harcourt, celebrated the retirees for their dedication, loyalty, and years of meritorious service to the Commission and the nation. Speaking at the event, the Managing Director of the NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, emphasized the importance of recognising those who played critical roles in advancing the Commission’s objectives. Dr Ogbuku commended the retirees for their selfless service, describing…
Prominent public affairs analyst and civic advocate, Chief Edet Isong, has strongly condemned recent comments credited to Sheikh Ahmad Gumi on alleged United States military strikes, describing the remarks as dangerous, divisive, and capable of undermining Nigeria’s national security and unity. Reacting to Gumi’s claims that US involvement in Nigeria represents a “neo-Crusade against Islam” and that terrorism in the country is “manufactured,” Chief Isong questioned why such incendiary and unverified assertions are repeatedly made without consequences. “Is Sheikh Gumi above the law of the Federal Republic of Nigeria?” Isong asked. “No individual, regardless of status, should be allowed to…
OPINION: I wish to express my personal appreciation to President Donald Trump for the execution of these strikes, as well as to the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for its military and strategic partnership with the United States in the ongoing war against terror. President Tinubu has displayed uncommon impartiality and exceptional courage. In recent days, individuals who previously criticised my support for President Trump’s reelection have since publicly commended Trump for what they regard as his decisive efforts to assist Nigeria in confronting the persistent threats posed by terrorists and armed bandit groups. There is a growing sense…
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…