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Akwa Ibom Marks One-Year Memorial of Late First Lady, Pastor Patience Eno

Theresa Donatus 27 September 2025 0

The Government of Akwa Ibom State on Thursday marked the one-year memorial of the late First Lady, Pastor Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, with glowing tributes to her life of service, faith, and enduring impact. At a solemn memorial service held in Eket LGA, Akwa Ibom State, members of the College of

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CRBDA Seeks Stronger Partnership with Akwa Ibom Govt on SPIN Projects

Theresa Donatus 26 September 2025 0

The Cross River Basin Development Authority (CRBDA) has called for deeper collaboration with the Akwa Ibom State Government to drive the implementation of the Federal Government’s Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) projects in the state. The Managing Director of CRBDA, Obongawan Glory Oho, made the call on Thursday when she led a delegation […]

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A’Ibom at 38: Gov. Umo Eno Reaffirms Commitment to Unity, Devt, Inclusive Growth

Theresa Donatus 24 September 2025 0

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to peace, unity, and sustainable development as the state celebrates its 38th anniversary since creation. In a statewide broadcast on Tuesday morning in Uyo, the Governor expressed gratitude to God, the founding fathers of the state, and Akwa Ibom people for what he […]

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ASACOP Holds Maiden Biennial Conference in A’Ibom

Theresa Donatus 21 September 2025 0

…Calls for diaspora legislation, honours Gov. Eno, others with awards The Association of Akwa Ibom Communities’ Presidents Worldwide (ASACOP) has hosted its maiden Biennial Conference in Uyo, uniting leaders of Akwa Ibom communities from over 21 countries in a historic gathering aimed at strengthening diaspora contributions to the state’s growth. The three-day event,

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Tinubu Tasks Religious Leaders on Peace, National Devt

Theresa Donatus 15 September 2025 0

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on religious leaders in Nigeria to continue promoting interfaith harmony, denouncing violence, and fostering reconciliation in conflict-prone communities, stressing that their role is indispensable to peace and national development. The President made the appeal on Sunday at the opening of the Second Plenary Meeting of the Catholic

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Akwa Ibom Gov declares health emergency in state

Theresa Donatus 14 September 2025 0

Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has declared a state of emergency on the health sector after reviewing his administration’s healthcare development roadmap. The move is to accelerate reforms and ensure efficient healthcare delivery in line with the administration’s ARISE agenda. The Commissioner for Information, Mr Aniekan Umanah, disclosed this after the State Executive Council

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Assault in viral Video: 19-year-old Nancy petitions Bayelsa police

Theresa Donatus 4 September 2025 0

Nineteen-year-old Nancy Ifiedi, a small business owner from Imo state, has petitioned the Bayelsa police command after she was assaulted and stripped naked by her friends in an incident captured on video. In her petition to Francis Idu, Bayelsa commissioner of police, Nancy narrated how she was lured, beaten and humiliated by four girls on […]

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Tinubu’s administration delivering results in south-south, says information minister

Theresa Donatus 30 August 2025 0

Alhaji Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, has said President Bola Tinubu’s administration is delivering “concrete results” through people-centred projects and policies across Nigeria. Speaking in Uyo on Thursday during the Federal Government’s South-South Milestones Under President Tinubu’s Administration programme. Idris, represented by

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Umo Eno: 15,000 apply for 3,000 civil service jobs in Akwa Ibom

Theresa Donatus 18 August 2025 0

Umo Eno, governor of Akwa Ibom, says 15,000 applications have been received for the 3,000 vacancies recently declared in the state civil service. Eno said the openings followed a verification exercise that uncovered 3,000 ghost workers in the state workforce. Speaking during the monthly prayer service in Uyo, the governor said the recruitment will cut […]

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A’Ibom validates 10-year youth policy, devt roadmap

Theresa Donatus 16 August 2025 0

In a landmark step toward youth empowerment and inclusive governance, the Akwa Ibom State Government has reviewed and validated the Akwa Ibom State Youth Policy (2025–2035) alongside a comprehensive Youth Development Roadmap, aimed at guiding state-wide investments and interventions for young people over the next decade. The event was held in commemoration of International

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SWIT highlights taxation as catalyst for Nigeria’s economic sustainability

Theresa Donatus 22 July 2025 0

The Society of Women in Taxation (SWIT) held a landmark national workshop in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Monday under the theme: “Enhancing Economic Development and Sustainability in Nigeria Through Effective Taxation.” The event brought together top tax professionals, public officials, academics, and industry experts to deliberate on strategies to strengthen Nigeria’s fiscal

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‘We built it, they destroyed it’ — Senator Sampson laments vandalism of community projects

Theresa Donatus 21 July 2025 0

Senator Ekong Sampson says years of effort to improve lives in Mkpat Enin are being eroded by vandals who destroy vital public infrastructure across communities. Sampson, who represents Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, raised the concern during an inspection tour of projects in Ikot Unya and its neighbouring communities. “Some of […]