By Ukpong Ukpong Akwa Ibom state is undergoing significant transformation, offering attractive investment opportunities for discerning investors worldwide. Strategically located at the point where the River Niger flows into the Atlantic Ocean, the state boasts a natural deep ocean trough of approximately 50 feet, capable of accommodating large post-Panamax vessels without dredging. The government has launched facelift projects to develop the coastal areas for maritime trade and investment. This initiative begins with the reconstruction of the long-abandoned Oron Beach, which was once a thriving commercial terminal and melting pot of African trade, culture, and tourism. On March 16th, 2025, Governor…
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-Declares Open A 2-Day Free Medical Exercise For Workers -To enlist all senior staff on state health insurance scheme The Commissioner for Special Duties and Ibom Deep Seaport, Comrade Ini Ememobong, has stressed the need for workers to stay healthy so as to be active and productive at work and in personal endeavours. Comrade Ememobong, speaking at the opening of a two-day free medical exercise held in the conference hall of the Ministry on Monday, 17 March 2025, at the State Secretariat in Uyo, indicated his commitment to ensuring workers are protected against any form of harm in the cause…
By Iniubong Sam The ongoing political crises in Rivers State has taken a dramatic turn as the State House of Assembly has officially initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Ordu. In a formal notice dated Friday, March 14, 2025, but made public on Monday, March 17, 2025, 26 members of the Assembly signed a petition citing allegations of gross misconduct against the governor. The letter, addressed to Speaker Martin Amaewhule, was titled “Notice of Allegations of Gross Misconduct Brought Pursuant to Section 188 of the Constitution of The Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) 1999.”…
By Iniubong Sam Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested a 32-year-old man, Ndifreke Isaiah Nelson, for allegedly murdering his girlfriend, Emem Monday Effanga, 39, and stealing her mobile phone after the crime. According to a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, the police received a report in February 2025 that the deceased was found dead in her apartment under suspicious circumstances. “Upon arrival at the scene, officers observed visible marks of violence on her face and neck, indicating that she had been strangled and beaten to death, DSP Timfon John said.…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says 1,319 deaths have been recorded in the country’s ongoing diphtheria outbreak. The NCDC said this in its latest situation report from the National Diphtheria Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) published on Sunday via its official website. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. It typically affects the mucous membranes of the throat and nose, where the bacterium produce a toxin that can lead to complications such as breathing difficulties, heart failure or nerve damage. Vaccination is the primary means of…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has commended the courage of Ushie Uguamaye, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Lagos, who recently came under fire for criticising President Bola Tinubu’s government over the state of the economy. In a post on his verified X account on Sunday, Atiku described the corps member, popularly known as Raye on social media, as a symbol of a new generation of Nigerian women who are fearless in demanding accountability and transparency in governance. He noted that her boldness and outspokenness reflect the spirit of iconic female activists who championed the cause of…
The Conference of Professionals in the Peoples Democratic Party (CP-PDP) has called for the expulsion of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, accusing him of undermining the party. In a statement on Sunday, the group criticised Wike for endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid and attacking the PDP’s National Working Committee (NWC). “Wike has crossed the red line. He is demarketing the party and insulting its leadership,” said Barr. Obinna Nwachukwu, Protem National Coordinator of CP-PDP. At a recent event, Wike vowed to support Tinubu, stating, “Politics is about interest. People must not use and dump others.” The CP-PDP accused…
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, at the Federal High Court, Abuja, over his failure to reverse the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, for peaceful exercise of her right to freedom of expression. However, Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, condemned the ongoing political feud between Akpabio and Akpoti-Uduaghan, labelling it a distraction from the pressing economic hardship faced by ordinary Nigerians. While some politicians canvass the recall of the Kogi Central senator due to the feud, her constituents declared their unalloyed support for her, vowing that nothing could make them recall…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reaffirmed that the state has no dispute with Cross River State over the ownership of 76 oil wells. Speaking today during the monthly prayer meeting at the Government House Chapel, he stated that the Supreme Court had twice ruled in favor of Akwa Ibom, declaring Cross River a non-littoral State. He urged citizens not to engage in a matter that has been legally settled. Governor Eno also emphasized the importance of respecting and honouring past and present leaders for their contributions to the State’s development. He condemned external influences attempting to discredit…
Angry Ijaw women of Kalabari extraction on Saturday vandalised giant billboards bearing the pictures of Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The billboards which were erected at the junction leading to Abalama was in honour of Wike who is being hosted to a grand reception by the Ijaw stakeholders under the platform of NEW Associates. The reception comes amid protest from traditional rulers and people of Kalabari over a scheduled IYC Eastern zone meeting at the same venue. Hundreds of women decked in black attire with white scarf had in the early hours of Saturday barricaded the road…