Former Akwa Ibom State Governor and elder statesman, Obong Victor Attah, has been described as “arguably the best president Nigeria never had”, as preparations intensify for the celebration of his 87th birthday in Abuja on Thursday. The remark came from…
The leadership of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) Youth Wing has expressed profound appreciation to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, for appointing Mr. Michael Ekpo, one of its pioneering youth leaders, as a Senior Legislative Aide. In a letter…
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has appreciated HE Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, President of the 10th Senate, on his appointment of Mr. Michael Ekpo as Senior Legislative Aide. In a letter signed by Chief (Engr.) Donben Donyegha, PANDEF National…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General O. Oluyede, has condemned the recent outburst by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, during a confrontation with a naval officer in Abuja, describing the officer’s conduct as…
The South-South Development Commission (SSDC) is exploring a potential collaboration with indigenous pharmaceutical manufacturer Innovative Biotech Limited for the procurement and local manufacturing of vital vaccines, a move aimed at bolstering health security in the region. The discussions took place…
The Senate on Tuesday approved a bill to redirect revenue from excise duties on sweetened, carbonated, and non-alcoholic beverages toward health programs and infrastructure. The amendment, sponsored by Senator Ipalibo Harry Banigo (Rivers West), passed second reading and was referred…
The Chairman of Ikono Local Government Area, Engr. Oto-Obong Essien, has reaffirmed her commitment to building a standard sports development facility in Ikono, inspired by Governor Umo Eno’s sustained investment in sports and grassroots development across Akwa Ibom State. She…
The Ikono Local Government Council has debunked reports alleging that teenage female footballers from the area were stranded and abandoned in Abuja by the Council Chairman, Hon. Oto-Obong Essien. In a statement issued by the Council’s Special Assistant on Media,…
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has assured that modalities have been put in place to improve the Senate President’s U-18 Unity Cup annual tournament, and for nurturing of grassroots football talents across Nigeria. Akpabio disclosed this on Sunday at…
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Akwa Ibom State Command, on Friday, held a nationwide sensitisation campaign against migrant smuggling, with the theme “Say No to Migrant Smuggling.” Speaking during the event in Uyo, the Deputy Comptroller of Immigration, DCIS, Hellen…