Month: September 2025

Governor Eno’s ₦695B Supplementary Budget, Health Sector Emergency Signal Commitment To Service Delivery

Just in the meantime, the State Governor, Umo Eno at the Akwa Ibom State Executive Council (SEC), took a bold step to fast-track development by approving a whopping ₦695 billion supplementary budget, and declaring a State of Emergency on the…

Hilda Baci Completes Historic Jollof Rice Cook-a-thon, Awaits Guinness Confirmation

Celebrity Chef, Hilda Baci, has once again set the culinary world abuzz after completing another record-breaking attempt, for the largest pot of Jollof rice. The marathon cooking effort, which ended on September 12, 2025, saw Hilda prepare more than five…

CPS – Ekerete Udoh Seeks Collaboration With NUJ, Chats New Course

Akwa Ibom State Government has charged media practitioners in the state to uphold professionalism and embrace development-focused journalism as part of their contributions to state building and transformation. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Ekerete Udoh, gave the charge…

AKWA IBOM GOVT DECLARES HEALTHCARE EMERGENCY, PROPOSES ₦695BN SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET

UYO – The Akwa Ibom State Government has declared a State of Emergency on the health sector, as part of sweeping reforms to reposition healthcare delivery and align it with the ARISE Agenda of Governor Umo Eno’s administration. The Commissioner…

Sushila Karki Makes History As Nepal’s First Female Prime Minister, Moves To Dissolve Parliament

KATHMANDU – In a groundbreaking moment for Nepal’s democracy, Sushila Karki was sworn in yesterday as the country’s first female Prime Minister at Shital Niwas, the presidential palace in Kathmandu. Karki, who previously broke barriers as Nepal’s first female Chief…

British Envoy Applauds Gov. Eno’s Visionary Leadership, Pledges UK Partnership on Tourism, Trade

UYO – The British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Lagos Office, Mr. Jonny Baxter, has lauded Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, for his bold, people-centered infrastructural strides and strategic investments in tourism, agriculture, and aviation, describing his leadership…

Police Foil Fake “Obi of Lagos” Coronation, Arrest Four Suspects

LAGOS – The Lagos State Police Command has smashed a grand scheme by a syndicate to install a self-acclaimed “Obi of Lagos,” arresting four suspects and halting the unveiling of a ₦1.5 billion palace prototype in Amuwo Odofin. The ringleader,…

A’Ibom gov targets 24-hour power supply

Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has assured that the memorandum of understanding signed with the Rural Electrification Agency regarding the state’s rural electrification project will guarantee a 24-hour power supply in the state. The governor signed the MOU during…

Two Electricity Cables Vandals Arrested In A’Ibom

Akwa Ibom Police Command is intensifying the war against vandals in the State, following activities of bandits destroying public utilities and personal properties of the residents across the State. The lastest, is the arrest of two suspected vandals for allegedly…

Uyo Agog for SOSOCHAP as Organization Holds National Investiture and Inaugurates Governing Council Members

On Friday, September 5, 2025, the South-South Change Project (SOSOCHAP), the fastest-growing non-governmental organization in the world, held its first national event at Ceedepeg Hotels, Ewet Housing Estate, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital. The ceremony marked a significant milestone…