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The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Umanah, has dismissed as false and misleading, reports alleging the withdrawal of security personnel attached to the immediate past Governor Udom Emmanuel, CON, or any other former Governor of the State. Fielding correspondents questions last night, Umanah described the allegation as false and baseless fabrication intended to mislead the public. According to him, the deployment, reassignment, or withdrawal of police officers is the exclusive responsibility of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and the Commissioner of Police in each State, and not the duty of any Governor. “ I can tell…
In the evolving landscape of Nollywood, one name that continues to echo across Akwa Ibom and beyond is Moses Eskor — filmmaker, actor, producer, and talent mentor. Known for his deep cultural storytelling and passion for developing young creatives, Eskor has spent more than two decades using film as both a mirror and a megaphone for his people. Early Life and Education Born in the late 1970s in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Moses Eskor grew up in Calabar, Cross River State. His early education took him through the University Staff School, Calabar, and Government Technical…
Full Name: Dr. Victor Akpan Titles: Ophthalmologist | Medical Director | Pastor Current Roles: Professional Background Dr. Victor Akpan is a distinguished Nigerian ophthalmologist and eye surgeon, widely known for his expertise, compassion, and humanitarian service. He serves as the Director and Medical Director of Charis Eye Clinic (Charis Eye Hospital), a leading specialist eye-care facility in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Under his leadership, Charis Eye Clinic provides a comprehensive range of eye-care services, including: His passion for restoring sight and improving lives has earned him recognition within and beyond Akwa Ibom State. Philanthropy and Community Impact Dr. Akpan is…
The 2025 edition of the Ibom Ignite Conference has opened at the Ibom Led Centre, IBB Avenue, Uyo, with a strong call on young people to embrace innovation, resilience, and self-determination in order to accelerate their personal and collective destinies, with the theme:“ignite to accelerate”. Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, PhD. who recalled the origin of the conference as a vision to uplift youths and challenge entitlement mentality, stressed that government alone cannot define success, urging participants to take responsibility for their future. “Everyday God gives you is an opportunity, so as you’ve come today, I beg…
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, challenging the legality of the six-month suspension imposed on Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over alleged misconduct. The suit, filed by Ovavu Illiyasu and nine others, was dismissed by the judge on the grounds that the plaintiffs lacked locus standi (legal standing) to bring the matter before the court. Marked FHC/ABJ/CS/654/2025, the suit contested the validity of the suspension of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for various reasons. Among other things, the plaintiffs asked the court to void the suspension on the grounds…
There is a familiar biblical story about Jesus Christ feeding thousands with loaves and fish. Most accounts highlight the miracle of multiplication, but perhaps the first miracle was His ability to address five thousand men, without a microphone. Under the ARISE Agenda praxis of Akwa Ibom State, many speak of the agricultural revolution for food sufficiency. Yet, like charity, Governor Eno’s philosophy of food sufficiency begins at home, where households are nourished through a well-thought-out initiative. After all, defeating hunger is the beginning of the miracle of agricultural transformation. Today, Akwa Ibom State is winning the battle against hunger through…
The Publisher of Newsday Newspaper, Chief Edet Isong, has called on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to urgently revisit the contentious issue of tinted glass permits, stressing that the policy in its current form is causing undue hardship for law-abiding motorists. Chief Isong made the call yesterday in Akwa Ibom State, where several road users were reportedly subjected to harassment by security operatives along the Nsit Atai–Okobo Road. He noted that many of the affected vehicles were fitted with factory-produced tinted glasses, which do not fall under the same category as deliberately altered or customized vehicle tints. According to him,…
…Targets 1,000km Road Network This Dry Season …Pledges Support for Tinubu, Akpabio, and His Re-election 🎈Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, was on Wednesday night received by a mammoth crowd of supporters, stakeholders, and APC faithful at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, on his return from an official trip. 🎈The surprise reception turned colourful as the Governor inspected the newly installed aerodrome lighting system, confirming the readiness of the airport for full night operations. “Our airport is back. We can now land at night, and Ibom Air can now land at night,” he assured, drawing cheers from the…
The Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, has issued an order directing the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector General of Police to maintain the status quo in the ongoing case concerning the tinted glass permit. Delivering the interim order, the court directed the police authorities to respect judicial processes pending further proceedings in the matter. Confirming the development, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Kunle Edun, who is the chairman of the NBA Spidel Public Interest Litigation Committee, noted that the directive was a major step in ensuring that the rule of law is upheld while the…
The National Assembly has announced new security measures restricting movement around the office of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. This was contained in a memo dated October 2, and signed by the the sergeant-at-arms at the National Assembly, Etido Ekpo. Ekpo stated that the corridor linking the White House lobby to the Senate President’s office will henceforth be reserved exclusively for senators and members of the House of Representatives. He explained that aides and personal assistants will no longer be permitted access to the passage. You are kindly requested to disseminate this information to distinguished senators who would in turn intimate…