-As IGCC Captain’s Inaugural Tournament ends The Captain of Ibom Golf and Country Club (IGCC), Mr Isuamfon Archibong, has disclosed that Ibom golf is complementing the vision of the State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno for the tourism sector of the State. Mr Archibong, who spoke with newsmen during the closing ceremony of the tournament on Saturday, March 29, noted that with over 250 golfers from across Nigeria participating in the tournament, the event had significantly boosted the tourism and economic value of Akwa Ibom State. “Captain’s Inaugural Tournament is day usually set aside by Golf Clubs across the world to…
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Rivers State Governor Similaye Fubara has dismissed false and misdirected allegations put forth by former Head of Service Dr. George Nwaeke. On March 28th 2025 Channels Television broadcasted a media briefing where Dr. George Nwaeke made various allegations against Governor Similaye Fubara’s political and security activities. Governor Fubara released a press statement to clear up false claims because he wanted to stop incorrect information from causing dissatisfaction among Rivers State people and Nigerian citizens. The statement from Fubara described Nwaeke’s claim of being part of talks on Governor Fubara’s support for Bala Mohammed’s presidential run as distinctly “laughable.” Dr. Nwaeke…
Recently, Governor Umo Eno attended the graduation ceremony of trainees at Dakkada Skills Aquisition Centre(DASAC), Ikot Ada Idem in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area. At the event, 240 trainees were graduated after spending one year to be equipped with sustainable life skills that has positioned them as employers of labour rather than job seekers in the society. We recall that Dakkada Skills Aquisition Centre stands as one of the legacies of ex-Governor Udom Emmanuel, who built the centre while Governor Umo Eno brought the vision to full crystalization by providing all the needed support, constituting the technical team and harnessing…
The Assistant State Woman Leader, South of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Margaret Ekpeyong Okon, has officially resigned from the party. Her decision comes barely 48 hours after Emana Amawhe, the deputy governorship candidate for the 2024 general elections, also stepped down from the PDP. In a letter addressed to the Ward Chairman of Edem Odo Ward, Akpabuyo Local Government Area, Cross River State, Okon expressed gratitude for the opportunities and experiences she gained while serving the party. She reflected on her journey, which included roles as a ward executive member, councillor, and most recently as a member of the…
The Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CG’S SIS) in a swift response to an Intelligence tip-off has impounded a long Caravan Truck with an in-built tank fully loaded with stolen crude oil. The truck was sighted while on transit around Eleme flyover in Elelewon, Port Harcourt and was impounded by the CG’S SIS. In a brief interview with the CG’S SIS Boss; Commandant AS Dandaura hinted that his men were swiftly deployed to the crime scene and upon arrival they impounded a red head navy blue colour container truck with Registration number AGL574XY which was fully loaded with siphoned stolen…
Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has alleged that he was offered N5 billion to coordinate the impeachment of his principal. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Ehie claimed he has evidence of the bribe offer stored on his phone. “I can also open my phone to show you, in the beginning of October 2023, when they approached me with a bribe of N5 billion. It is here in my phone, “It was for impeachment. It’s here. I have it and I have printed it and distributed it, in case, in their evil…
Emmanuel Uduaghan, the husband of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has demanded a public apology from Ebonyi North Senator, Onyekachi Nwebonyi over his statement alleging that he married the suspended Kogi senator under duress. Mr Uduaghan, a traditional chief of Warri Kingdom in Delta State, South-south Nigeria, gave Mr Nwebonyi a 14-day ultimatum to issue a written apology and ensure its circulation across media platforms. He warned that failure to comply, the matter would lead to legal action. The demand was conveyed through a letter dated 27 March and written by Mr Uduaghan’s legal counsel, Ehiogie West-Idahosa, a Senior Advocate…
Following revelations by the former Rivers State Head of Service (HoS), George Nwaeke, claiming that the suspended governor, Siminalayi Fubara, ordered the bombing of the state assembly complex, among others, his wife has raised the alarm over the former HoS’ whereabouts. Earlier, Nwaeke, in a video press conference, claimed to be an eyewitness to the actions taken by Fubara, including the alleged plan to ruin President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid. According to him, the suspended governor ordered the destruction of the state assembly allegedly using his chief of staff, Edison Ehie. Giving reason for his resignation, Nwaeke explained that…
There is palpable tension in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital as the crisis rocking the national echelons of the People Democratic Party (PDP) and that of Rivers State is gradually moving to Bayelsa State. The rally scheduled for FCT Minister and Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, has been opposed by the Governor of the State, Sen. Douye Diri. There has been growing tension between George Turnah, the South-South Secretary of the party and an ally to the Wike and Bayelsa State chapter of the party, which led to Turnah’s suspension. The NEW associates led my Turnah, a literary acronym named…
By Iniubong Sam Traditional education systems alone do not provide adequate security for achieving successful outcomes in our modern swiftly changing world. Start Innovation Hub represents a bold solution for Nigeria’s evolving jobs market which has the potential to shape the future direction of young Nigerians. The foundation of Start Innovation Hub by Hanson Johnson in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State should be a target destination for parents anxious to set their children on a course toward the technological and entrepreneurial path. The Start Innovation Hub provides young Nigerians essential training through its cutting-edge programs to build financial independence and critical…