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A few days ago, a picture of Governor Umo Eno and his grandson went viral. Unfortunately, some people chose to read unnecessary meanings into it. But beyond politics and beyond titles, let’s remember something simple: Pastor Umo Eno may be Governor today, but to that little boy, he’s just Grandpa. I wasn’t privileged to grow up with both of my parents alive. But my wife still has hers, and through them I’ve come to truly understand what it means for children to have grandparents. The joy on my kids’ faces whenever they are with them is something words can hardly…
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has taken notice of a malicious publication by an online news medium, Sahara Reporters, aimed at tarnishing the reputation of the Commission and its Management. In a report published on Thursday, September 25, 2025, the online newspaper published false, misleading, and unverified information under the title: “NDDC Projects Drag In Niger-Delta As Tinubu Government Fails To Publish Commission’s Audit Report.” The false report claimed, among other things, that the NDDC spent ₦5 billion of public funds to finance the 50th birthday celebration of its Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku. Obviously, the aim is to…
The Minister of Environment, Mallam Balarabe Abbas Lawal, has commended the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, for its significant strides in delivering basic infrastructure across the Niger Delta region. The Minister, who spoke during a stakeholders’ engagement forum on Environmental Impact Assessment, EIA, in Port Harcourt, for proposed road projects in Rivers State, lauded the NDDC’s commitment to sustainable development and its efforts towards addressing the long-standing infrastructural gaps in Niger Delta communities. The forum, held in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Environment and the Rivers State Ministry of Environment, focused on three critical projects: The construction of a 4…
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, says it has every reason to thank God for successfully celebrating its 25th anniversary across the Niger Delta region without any untoward incident. Speaking during a Thanksgiving ceremony at the NDDC Event Centre in Port Harcourt, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, emphasised the importance of expressing gratitude to God for the Commission’s achievements over the years. The event was attended by the NDDC Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Alabo Boma Iyaye, the Executive Director of Corporate Services, Hon. Ifedayo Abegunde, other Directors, and staff of the Commission. The NDDC Chief Executive…
For decades, history sold us the idea that Akwa Ibom state’s sports glory of the yesteryear, orchestrated by the Samuel Peters, the Vincent Enyeamas, the Lawrence Iquaiboms, the Enefiok Udo-Obongs, &c, could never be repeated, an idea firmly predicated upon the dearth of sports competitions and talent-discovery programmes. Please step forward PASTOR UMO ENO. The 2025 Akwa Ibom State Sports Festival, an initiative of Pastor Umo Eno, the Governor of Akwa Ibom state, designed with the aims of discovering talents, unlocking their potential and propelling them to national and international reckoning, may have come and gone. Worthy it is to…
Beneficiaries of the N1.6 million broadcast training grant have been charged to be worthy ambassadors of Akwa Ibom State and to demonstrate diligence and commitment at their imminent training at the National Broadcast Academy (NBA), Lagos.The charge was given on Saturday, September 27, 2025, when cheques were officially presented to the eight beneficiaries by the donor, Dr. Essien Ekefre Ndueso, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Research and Documentation, at a brief ceremony held at the Press Conference Centre, Government House, Uyo. The Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council, Comrade Nsibiet John, the…
Ahead of Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary, the Federal Government has held a special service to pray and thank God for the nation. The church service held on Sunday at the National Ecumenical Centre Abuja. It had in attendance the the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume alongside their spouses. Also present were the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun and the former Governor of Plateau State, Senator Simon Lalong. Similarly, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa led the service Chiefs including the…
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has assured Nigerians that the country will rise above its challenges to fulfil its destiny. Akpabio represented President Bola Tinubu at a special Sunday service at the National Christian Ecumenical Centre, Abuja, to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary. Akpabio stressed the importance of national unity and citizens’ support for government policies. He stated, “The President has asked me to let you know on this 65th anniversary, and the principal word is unity. “Nigeria must remain united. We shall be there. The foes you see today, you shall soon see them no more. There is…
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on Sunday attended a meeting of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition leaders in Abuja, the nation’s capital. Also present were former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai; former Minister of Digital Economy, Isa Pantami; ADC chairman and former Senate President, David Mark; as well as former Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal. In a post shared on X, Atiku said the gathering was aimed at challenging what he described as “oligarchs who promote poverty and insecurity in the land.” The meeting marks a fresh move in the build-up to the 2027 general elections, coming after opposition politicians…
🎈The memory of the late First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, was celebrated in style on Friday, September 26, 2025, as Governor Umo Eno and his family hosted a memorial service in her honour at the All Nations Christian Centre, Eket. 🎈The solemn gathering, which brought together Nigeria’s political leaders, first ladies, traditional rulers, clergy, and citizens, turned into a festival of glowing tributes to her life of service, humility, and quiet strength. 🎈In a deeply emotional reflection, Governor Umo Eno described his late wife as more than a companion, but the anchor of his life’s…