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– Releases ₦60 Billion to Contractors, Tasks MDAs on Timely Project Delivery Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, signed into law the ₦695 billion supplementary budget passed by the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly. The signing took place during the October edition of the State Project Delivery Meeting at Government House, Uyo. Governor Eno commended the Speaker and Members of the House of Assembly for the speedy passage of the supplementary Appropriation Bill, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and people-centered governance. “Let me assure the people of Akwa Ibom State that…
The South-South Development Commission (SSDC) has announced plans to bring electricity to all rural communities within the region. The announcement was made by the SSDC Managing Director, Ms Usoro Akpabio following a meeting with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) Managing Director, Engr. Abba Abubakar Aliyu in Abuja on Tuesday. The SSDC MD stated the initiative aims to empower the people bridging the energy gap and creating an economic revolution using clean energy solutions. The Managing Director of SSDC expressed appreciation for Engr. Aliyu’s leadership and pledged the Commission’s readiness to work closely with REA to deliver transformative energy projects. She…
A newly constructed road in Onitsha, Anambra State, has been washed away barely one week after its inauguration, sparking public outrage and renewed scrutiny of infrastructure quality under Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo’s administration. The road, located along Ochanja Road in Onitsha South Local Government Area, was reportedly washed off following a torrential downpour that lasted less than thirty minutes on Monday. Residents said the rain exposed underlying construction defects, with large portions of the asphalt peeled off and the drainage channels blocked by floodwater. Eyewitnesses described the incident as “embarrassing” and called for an immediate investigation into the project. “We…
In a remarkable show of unity and political alignment, the 31 Local Government Chairmen in Akwa Ibom State have unanimously passed a vote of confidence on Governor Pastor Umo Eno, commending his performance in office and pledging their full support for his re-election in 2027. The Chairmen, operating under the aegis of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), made the declaration on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, during a breakfast meeting hosted by the Governor at the Banquet Hall of Government Lodge, Uyo, to commemorate their first anniversary in office. ALGON Praises Eno’s Leadership Speaking on behalf of his…
Members of the Enugu State House of Assembly have raised alarm over unpaid salaries and allowances, alleging that Governor Peter Mbah’s administration has turned the legislature into a “rubber stamp” body devoid of independence. According to multiple lawmakers who spoke under condition of anonymity, the state government has failed to pay their salaries for August and September 2025, leaving many members in financial distress. “We are hungry,” one lawmaker lamented. “We have not received our salaries for two months now. This has never happened before. The situation is frustrating.” The lawmakers also accused the governor of marginalizing the Assembly in…
Abuja, Nigeria – Veteran community leader and social commentator, Chief Isong, has called on journalists and media personalities to uphold professionalism and respect in their public engagements, particularly when addressing government officials and other public figures. Chief Isong made the remark while reacting to a recent public exchange involving broadcast journalist Rufai Oseni and an honorable minister. He noted that while journalists play a critical role in holding leaders accountable, such duties should be carried out with courtesy and objectivity. “Rufai Oseni is a brilliant journalist, but we must remember that age and office deserve respect,” Chief Isong stated. “Our…
CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE Chief Isong, Okete Okete Oro, Felicitates with Hon. Elder Godwin Okponung on His One Year in Office as Executive Chairman, Udung Uko Local Government Chief Isong, Okete Okete Oro, joins the people of Udung Uko Local Government in celebrating one year in office of Hon. Elder Godwin Okponung as Executive Chairman. Under his leadership, Udung Uko has witnessed several transformative projects and people-oriented initiatives that are restoring hope and improving lives. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS SIGNIFICANCE These accomplishments show that the Chairman’s administration is not just about visible infrastructure, but also about service, welfare, inclusion and unity. The restoration of…
CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE Chief Edet Isong, Okete Okete Oro, Felicitates Chief Okon Asukwo Enweme on One Year in Office as Executive Chairman, Oron Local Government Area Chief Edet Isong, Okete Okete Oro, joyfully joins the people of Oron Local Government in congratulating Chief Okon Asukwo Enweme on the completion of a commendable first year in office as Executive Chairman. Under his leadership, the Council has made several strides across sectors that are positively impacting Oron people. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS Based on publicly available reports, here are some of Chief Enweme’s notable achievements in his first year: SIGNIFICANCE OF THESE ACHIEVEMENTS These accomplishments…
CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE Chief Edet Isong, Okete Okete Oro , Felicitates Rt. Hon. (Chief) Uno Etim Uno, JP On His One Year in Office as Executive Chairman, Urue Offong/Oruko Local Government Area Chief Edet Isong, Okete Okete Oro, heartily joins the good people of Urue Offong/Oruko Local Government Area in congratulating Rt. Hon. (Chief) Uno Etim Uno, JP, on the completion of one impactful year in office as Executive Chairman of the Council. Under his purposeful and people-focused leadership, the Council has recorded numerous achievements that are already transforming lives and communities across the Local Government Area. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS Infrastructure &…
MAY DEACON UDOM EMMANUEL’S PRAYER NOT BE ANSWERED – “I Want a Successor Who Will Treat Me the Way I Treated Akpabio” – Governor Udom ⸻Opinion: Before dismissing this as fake news, note that the reporter, Ndifreke P. Akpan, was a Government House correspondent in Akwa Ibom State at the time. This report was published in 2018 and is genuine. It was from this story that many believe former President Olusegun Obasanjo, while in church, turned to Governor Udom Emmanuel and declared, “May your successor do to you what you did to your predecessor.” The story that follows carries an…