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A respected community leader and seasoned politician, Chief Edet Isong, who holds the chieftaincy titles of Mokafa of Efut, Obong Nsehe Ekpene Ukim Uruan, and Okete Okete Oro, has cautioned political commentators and mischief makers to desist from fabricating imaginary conflicts between His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno, the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, and his predecessor, His Excellency, Deacon Udom Emmanuel. Chief Isong described the alleged rift between the two leaders as baseless and mischievous, stressing that Governor Umo Eno continues to hold his predecessor in the highest regard. “People should stop creating imaginary problems between Governor Umo Eno…
As part of activities marking his one year in office, the Executive Chairman of Oron Local Government Area, Hon. Chief Okon Asukwo Enweme, has commissioned a solar-powered water project at Idu Ukpata/Afaha Eduok in Ward 4. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony held on Thursday, October 9, 2025, Chief Enweme described access to clean water as a fundamental need and right of every citizen. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to promoting public welfare through people-oriented projects that directly improve the quality of life at the grassroots. The Chairman appealed to the benefiting community to take proper care of the facility, noting…
Residents, motorists, commuters, and school children have heaped praises on Governor Umo Eno, following the rave of accelerated progress on infrastructural projects across the State. This comes less than 24 hours after the Governor’s prompt release of 60bn naira to contractors for rapid construction on projects locations. The contractors, from random assessment conducted during a tour by members of the Documentary Team of the Governor’s Office, had mobilized to various project sites to meet set delivery timelines. While recounting their past challenges, the residents who spoke with the Documentary team, expressed gratitude to Governor Umo Eno for the ongoing rural…
It was a drizzling evening of Friday, October 10,2025. The skyline of Uyo was painted in silver mist. Yet, undeterred by the weather, Governor Umo Eno dared the rain. At about 7:30 p.m., his official Mercedes-Benz S580, flags up, glided into the State Secretariat, headlights slicing through the twilight drizzle like strokes of quiet determination. Fresh from the Council of State Meeting in Abuja, the Governor’s arrival was neither ceremonial nor perfunctory, it was purposeful. Stepping out of the sleek and crested sedan, he was attired in a finely tailored light brown caftan, a picture of calm precision and quiet…
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, says that stakeholders’ engagement is fundamental to the development of the Niger Delta region. Ogbuku stated this in his keynote address at the opening ceremony of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR, Rivers State Public Relations Week in Port Harcourt. Ogbuku, who was represented by the NDDC Director of Corporate Affairs, Mrs. Seledi Thompson-Wakama, highlighted the importance of reputation management and the critical role NIPR plays in maintaining a positive national image. He emphasised the importance of stakeholder collaboration to ensure projects meet people’s needs and that…
In the spirit of national healing and reconciliation, Chief Edet Isong (Okete Okete Oro) has humbly appealed to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to grant a state pardon to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Chief Isong acknowledged that “Nnamdi Kanu made several unguarded statements against our great nation — words that were deeply hurtful and divisive, even referring to Nigeria as a ‘zoo.’ Those utterances were unfortunate and regrettable. However, as a people striving for unity and peace, we must also embrace the higher virtue of forgiveness.” He praised President Tinubu for…
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has charged the newly inaugurated South South Development Commission (SSDC) to embark on impactful projects that will uplift the standard of living in the region while advancing the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Senator Akpabio gave the charge on Thursday in Abuja when the board and management of the new Commission paid him a courtesy visit. He noted that the SSDC carries a significant responsibility to drive economic transformation and inclusive growth across the six states of the South South region. In a statement issued by his Special Assistant…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has called on the media and civil society organizations (CSOs) across the country to strengthen collaboration with the Commission in the fight against corruption, economic and financial crimes. Olukoyede made the call on Thursday, October 9, 2025, during a one-day capacity-building workshop for journalists and CSO representatives held in Kano. In his opening remarks, the EFCC Chairman described the media and CSOs as critical stakeholders in the anti-corruption war, noting that their roles in promoting transparency, accountability, and civic responsibility are indispensable to national development. “The…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has urged Nigerian youths to channel their creativity and energy into productive ventures that promote national development rather than engage in internet fraud and other forms of economic crimes. Olukoyede gave the charge on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the pioneer Kids and Teens STEAM Innovate Buildathon Bootcamp, held for young people between the ages of seven and 18. The event, themed “Future Innovator: Young Minds, Big Ideas, Creating Tomorrow Today,” brought together young innovators and technology enthusiasts to explore creative solutions for the future. Delivering…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved state pardons for several notable Nigerians, including the late nationalist Herbert Macaulay, former military officer and poet Major General Mamman Vatsa, members of the Ogoni 9, former Yobe State governor Senator Ahmad Lawan, and five others. The presidential pardons were announced on Thursday following the Council of State meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The move, according to the Presidency, was aimed at promoting national healing, reconciliation, and justice reform. The Council, chaired by President Tinubu, also ratified the clemency and commutation of sentences for 82 inmates across various correctional centres nationwide. The…