Month: September 2025

A’Ibom Launches ₦100M Creative Fund to Power Film, Music, Entertainment, Others

In a bold step to position Akwa Ibom as a leading creative hub in Nigeria, the state government has unveiled a ₦100 million Creative Industry Fund to support talent development, capacity building, and job creation across film, music, and entertainment…

US-Backed Gaza Peace Plan Faces Resistance from All Sides

US has mapped out a comprehensive 21-point proposal aimed at charting a postwar cause for Gaza. This was one of the outcomes of a strategic ceasefire meeting between President Donald Trump and Israeli PM, Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House…

Netanyahu Storms Washington as U.S. Presses for Hamas Ouster and Hostage Deal

In a high-stakes visit laced with political tension and military urgency, Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at the White House today for critical talks with President Trump.   Agency report monitored in Uyo said, top on the agenda of…

65th Independence Anniversary: Nigeria Must Be United, As Key to Survival, Greatness — Akpabio

Ahead of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary on Wednesday, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has called on Nigerians to embrace unity as the foundation for national survival and progress. Speaking at a special interdenominational church service held at the National Christian Centre…

Iran Threatens War with U.S. if Israel Launches New Strike – Iranian Official

Tehran — A senior Iranian official has issued a stark warning, declaring that Iran will enter into direct conflict with the United States if Israel carries out another military strike against the Islamic Republic. The statement came on Sunday from…

Consumer Forum Accuses PENGASSAN of Plotting Dangote’s Refinery Fall, Urges FG, DSS to Investigate

LAGOS – The Concerned Nigerian Consumers Forum has raised the alarm over what it described, as a calculated move by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) to sabotage the operations of the multi-billion-dollar Dangote Refinery….

From Muritala to Tinubu: Nigeria’s Return to Global Respect at the United Nations

By Mayowa Alakija   For over five decades, Nigeria’s international standing has experienced cycles of glory, decline, and recovery. In September 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, delivered a compelling national statement at the 80th…

Understanding Governor Umo Eno’s Cultural Attire Choice at Akwa Ibom’s 38th Anniversary: Political Symbolism Over Tradition

By Destiny Young | #AriseRenewedHopeMedia | September 26, 2025   The recent banquet held at the Akwa Ibom State Government House to celebrate the state’s 38th anniversary sparked widespread discussion due to the attire chosen by the Governor and his…

Outsiders Rule Akwa Ibom’s Crayfish, Dry Fish and Palm Oil Markets

…an Investigative Report on External Dominance and the Struggle for Local Control By Godwin Jarkwa Akwa Ibom is famous for its oil palm plantations, its rich riverine dry fisheries and the smoky aroma of Oron crayfish that defines kitchens across…

FG Declares Free Education In Technical Colleges Nation-wide

Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa has said that, the federal government has declared Free education in Federal Technical Colleges Nation-wide with immediate effect. The announcement, which came as a surprise package to Nigerians on Wednesday in Abuja the…