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A respected political leader and community elder from Akwa Ibom State, Chief Edet Isong, has condemned the recent remarks made by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Adetokunbo Pearse, describing Senate President Godswill Akpabio as a criminal and unfit to lead the Senate. Chief Isong, in a statement issued to journalists, described Pearse’s comment as highly irresponsible and disrespectful to constituted authority. He noted that the Senate President occupies the third-highest office in Nigeria, and as such, deserves due respect irrespective of political affiliations or personal sentiments. According to Chief Isong, branding such a high-ranking public officer a criminal without legal…
One year after her appointment as the Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady and Senior Special Assistant to the Governor, Lady Helen Eno Obareki has demonstrated a resolute commitment to sustaining and advancing the humanitarian vision of her mother, Pastor Patience Umo Eno. Since her handing over to the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, during a condolence visit to the Governor, Pastor Umo Eno and members of the First Family, by members of the Board of Trustees and some state Coordinators of the Renewed Hope Initiative, RHI, on Friday, October 4, 2024, Lady Helen Eno Obareki…
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has handed over a fully furnished 10-room Corps Members’ Lodge to the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, in Ammasoma, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Speaking during the commissioning and handover ceremony, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, described the project as part of the Commission’s corporate social responsibility. Ogbuku, who was represented by the NDDC Bayelsa Director, Engr. Godknows Alamieyeseigha, explained that the project was aimed at providing decent accommodation for corps members to enhance their effective service delivery to host communities. He stated that similar projects will also be…
Pushes forward with clean energy and eco-friendly development drive. Port Harcourt, Rivers State — The Executive Director, Projects, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Sir Victor Antai , KJW, Ph.D, on Saturday, October 4, 2025, represented the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Chief (Dr.) Samuel Ogbuku, at the TED Countdown Anchor Event at EUI Even Center, Abacha road, GRA Phase 3, Port Harcourt, where he reaffirmed the Commission’s strong commitment to environmental sustainability, renewable energy, and the fight against climate change in the Niger Delta. Delivering a keynote address titled “The Next Now: Saving the Niger Delta Environment,” Dr.…
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…