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Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, on Friday led a delegation of members of the State Executive Council, political leaders, and other dignitaries to the funeral of the late Mrs. Magdalene Ubom Udoakpan, mother-in-law of the Minister of State for Petroleum (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo. The solemn ceremony, held at St. Bernard Parish, Ikot Udom, in Ika Local Government Area, attracted eminent personalities from across the country who gathered to honour the late matriarch, described by her family as a woman of deep faith, compassion, and service to humanity. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was represented at the event…

…Honours Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Governor Umo Eno, Oku Ibom Ibibio, Others at ANPA Week 2025 Finale UYO — The Amalgamated Newspaper Publishers Association, Akwa Ibom State (ANPA), has restated its commitment to deepening partnership with the state government while seeking financial and infrastructural support to sustain the local print media industry. The President-General of ANPA, Pastor Osuiniabasi Alfred, made the appeal during the grand finale of the maiden ANPA Week 2025, held on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at CEEDAPEG Hotel, Uyo. This year’s event, themed “Newspaper Publishers as Catalysts for Democracy and Good Governance,” featured a series of community-focused…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria moved a step closer to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dominant display at home. The team defeated the Benin Republic national football team 4-0 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo to secure their place among Africa’s four best runners-up and earn a spot in the next phase of qualification. The star of the evening was Victor Osimhen, who netted an early opening goal and completed a hat-trick to fire the Super Eagles to victory. He broke the deadlock within three minutes, followed by a second goal just before half-time, and sealed…

RABAT, Morocco — Tension has gripped the camp of Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, after the players boycotted training ahead of their crucial African play-off tie for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing unpaid entitlements. Training Boycott Over Unpaid Dues Reports from Morocco indicate that the Super Eagles, who are preparing to face Gabon in the play-off semi-final, refused to attend training on Tuesday in protest over outstanding bonuses and allowances. According to sources, the grievances include match bonuses and appearance fees dating as far back as 2019, with several players expressing frustration at the delay despite repeated…

Guardiola celebrates 1,000th game in style as Haaland, González and Doku strikeManchester City marked Pep Guardiola’s 1,000th game in management with a commanding 3–0 victory over Liverpool — a result that reignites the Premier League title race and cuts Arsenal’s lead at the top to just four points. Erling Haaland bounced back from an early penalty miss to head in his 99th Premier League goal, giving City the lead midway through the first half. The Norwegian’s relentless drive set the tone for a display full of intensity and control from the reigning champions. City doubled their advantage before the break…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo on his re-election as Governor of Anambra State, describing his victory as a testament to visionary and result-oriented leadership. Governor Soludo, candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), was declared winner of the Anambra governorship election after recording a landslide victory across all 21 local government areas of the state. According to results announced by the State Returning Officer and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin, Prof. Omoregie Edoba, Soludo polled 422,664 votes to defeat his closest rival, Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who scored 99,445…

The President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, has reportedly expressed strong dissatisfaction with what he describes as the Nigerian government’s “lack of seriousness” in addressing widespread insecurity, particularly the alleged killings of Christians across several parts of the country. This revelation was made by Nigerian journalist and publisher, Dele Momodu, who stated that the American President has grown increasingly frustrated with the spate of violent attacks and what he perceives as the Nigerian government’s weak response to recurring incidents of terrorism, banditry, and communal clashes. According to Momodu, President Trump has reiterated a warning of possible U.S. military…

The Akwa Ibom State Government has suspended the Village Head of Ikot Umo Essien in Essien Udim Local Government Area, Chief Monday Benjamin Esu, over alleged acts of terrorism and breaches of public peace. In a statement issued in Uyo by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mkpisong Frank Archibong, the suspension—effective for a period of six months—is to allow for a full-scale investigation into various allegations levelled against the traditional ruler. According to the statement, the allegations include involvement in activities that threatened peace and security, as well as the alleged sponsorship of vandalism and theft of…

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has initiated a significant move toward modernizing the state’s information and communication infrastructure by signing a landmark agreement with Media Guru Consultant, LLC, Dubai, for the comprehensive transformation of the Akwa Ibom Broadcasting Corporation (AKBC). This strategic decision is a direct fulfillment of his campaign promise to reposition the state-owned media for global competitiveness and marks a new era for public broadcasting in the region. The agreement with the Dubai-based firm is designed to elevate AKBC to world-class broadcasting standard with a comprehensive scope of the project covering consultancy for best practices and…

Uyo, Akwa Ibom State – Excitement and optimism filled the Civil Service Auditorium in Uyo on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, as thousands of applicants from across the state participated in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the ongoing Akwa Ibom State Civil Service recruitment exercise approved by Governor Umo Eno. The administration had fully rehabilitated the Civil Service Auditorium in preparation for the exercise, equipping it with over 400 brand-new computers, networking facilities, and a reliable power supply to ensure a seamless digital testing environment. The CBT marks a major milestone in Governor Eno’s commitment to a transparent and merit-driven public…