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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

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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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Akwa Ibom assembly denies plans to probe former governor Udom Emmanuel

Promise Eze 13 August 2025 0

The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has dismissed claims that it intends to investigate immediate past governor Udom Emmanuel, describing the reports as false and misleading. Kufreabasi Edidem, the deputy speaker, made this known in a statement issued in Uyo, the state capital, and circulated to journalists on Tuesday. According to Edidem, no committee […]

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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 […]

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A’Ibom Govt. to host workshop on WASH Implementation

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 July 2025 0

By Theresa Donatus The Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has announced it readiness to host a two-day capacity building workshop focused on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) for local government stakeholders across the state. In a release signed by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Barr. Mrs. Emma Udonsek, and made […]

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CSOs, policymakers chart ways to address non-profit sector challenges in A’Ibom

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 July 2025 0

By Theresa Donatus More than 150 civil society leaders, government officials, and development partners gathered in Akwa Ibom state for the second South-South Regional Conference aimed at tackling regulatory hurdles facing Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Nigeria. The event which was organized by the Community of Practice on Civic Space Strengthening and facilitated by

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Akwa Ibom to host 3-day symposium on communication, governance

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 June 2025 0

By Theresa Donatus The Association of Eket Senatorial District Media Professionals is set to convene a high-level, three-day symposium focused on the intersection of media, governance, and development in Akwa Ibom State. The event will take place from June 26 to 28, 2025, at Nissi Hall, Eden Hotels Ltd., Eket. With the theme “Communication Dynamics […]

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Akwa Ibom plans Special Courts to tackle rising Gender-Based Violence

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 June 2025 0

By Theresa Donatus Amid a disturbing rise in cases of gender-based violence (GBV), the Akwa Ibom State Government is taking steps to establish special offences courts to handle such cases more efficiently. The move, being considered under the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Law) 2020, aims to accelerate justice delivery for victims of GBV and ensure […]

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Tragedy strikes A’Ibom Polytechnic as final-year Journalism student slumps, dies at Karate training

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 April 2025 0

By Theresa Donatus A dark cloud hangs over the Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic community following the sudden and tragic death of a final-year Higher National Diploma (HND) student in the Department of Journalism and Media Studies. The deceased, identified simply as John, reportedly collapsed and died during a routine karate training session on campus. According […]

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A’Ibom Marks 2025 Int Women Day with Calls for Action on Gender Equality

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 March 2025

By Theresa Donatus The 2025 International Women’s Day was celebrated in Akwa Ibom on March 8, with key leaders outlining the importance of accelerating efforts to achieve gender equality. Lady Helen Eno Obareki, Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady, led the charge in recognizing progress made while urging continued work to address the […]

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Former Akwa Ibom Deputy Governor excited as MCSN opens new office in the state

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 October 2024 0

BY ORJI ONYEKWERE The pioneer Director General of the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), Dr. Moses Ekpo has welcomed the decision by the Musical Copyright Society Nigeria Ltd/Gte (MCSN) to open a branch office in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital. Dr Ekpo who is also the immediate past Deputy Governor of the state, was delighted […]

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Akwa Ibom LG Poll: NOA Director urges residents on participation

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 4 October 2024 0

By Theresa Donatus The Director of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Mkpoutom Mkpoutom, has called on residents with valid Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to actively participate in the upcoming local government elections. Speaking in Uyo on Wednesday, Mr. Mkpoutom emphasized the significance of these elections, particularly for rural dwellers, as

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Akwa Ibom at 37: A Celebration of unity, peace, progress – Gov. Eno

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 September 2024 0

By Theresa Donatus As Akwa Ibom State commemorated its 37th anniversary and Nigeria’s 64th independence, the state’s Governor, His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno has reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to foster unity and peace. Speaking at a special interdenominational thanksgiving service as part of activities to celebrate the anniversary, themed:“Peace

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Akwa Ibom Govt distributes food palliatives to ease economic strain

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 September 2024 0

By Theresa Donatus In a concerted effort to mitigate the impact of the nationwide food crisis, the Akwa Ibom State Government has begun distributing food aid to vulnerable residents in the Ibesikpo Asutan local area. Governor Pastor Umo Eno, addressing the economic challenges facing many Nigerians, has spearheaded this initiative to provide crucial support to […]

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Charles Udoh visits Akwa Ibom State Hotels Management and Tourism Board

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 March 2024 0

By Orji Onyekwere Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Akwa Ibom State, Sir Charles Udoh , paid a visit to the Akwa Ibom State Hotels Management and Tourism Board recently where he was warmly received by the Chairman, Mr Ini Akpabio, and the board’s staff. In his welcome address, Mr Akpabio expressed gratitude to the Honorable […]

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One killed, Eno’s aide flee as market revenue groups clash in A’ Ibom

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 January 2024 0

By Isaac Job There is tension in Ukam community, Mkpat Enin local government area of Akwa Ibom State as armed Policemen laid ambush around the house of the Personal Assistant to governor Umo Eno, Mr Akanimo Bob, after the clash of two market revenue groups at Ikot Akpabong market which resulted in the death of […]

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Akwa Ibom counts gains for hosting Guild of Editors

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 December 2023 0

Recently, Akwa Ibom State government hosted Nigeria Guild of Editors to a four day conference. In this interview with the state Commissioner for Information Comrade, Ini Ememobong by ISAAC JOB in Uyo , the Commissioner highlights benefits of the Editors Summit in the state. Excerpts The Nigeria Guild of Editors were in the state for […]

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A’ Ibom to donate 14 patrol boats to military to fight waterways crimes

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 October 2023 0

By Isaac Job Akwa Ibom State government has promised to donate 14 brand new patrol boats to military as support to tackle criminalities along waterways in the state . The partnership deal was consummated at the weekend when the state governor Pastor Umo Eno, hosted the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja at […]

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New speaker emerges for A’ Ibom 8th Assembly

Ihesiulo Grace 11 June 2023 0

By Isaac Job The member representing Abak state constituency in Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party, Hon Udeme Otong has emerged the Speaker of the state 8th Assembly while his counterpart representing Itu State constituency, Hon Kufre Edidem was elected as the Deputy Speaker respectively . Otong, a […]

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FTAN felicitates Akwa Ibom gov elect, says tourism must define state economy

Ihesiulo Grace 6 April 2023 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Akwa Ibom State-born travel logistics expert and President of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), Mr Nkereweum Onung, says the coming of Akwa Ibom governor-elect, Pastor Umo Enoh, will help deepen the vision of the founding fathers of the state, who spent enormous energy and money to position the cultural […]