Following the directive from Governor Umo Eno to the Akwa Ibom Investment Corporation, AKICORP, to revitalize the moribund state owned Peacock Paint, a group, Open Forum, has urged him to carry out a forensic audit to determine how the N526 million invested in the company ended up. It could be recalled that the former governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel within his first 100 Days in office in 2015, sunk in the said amount to revamp Peacock Paint company. However, there has not been any visible result from the investment. Addressing journalists in Uyo, the founder of Open Forum, Matthew Kofi Okono…
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The Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaete Fabian-Obot, has advised the newly appointed Chief Registrar of the state’s judiciary, Affiong Usimkah to close her ears from unnecessary gossip in the the course of discharging her official duties. Usimkah was appointed on December 23, 2024, to replace her predecessor, Winnifred Umohandi. The CJ, in a statement in Uyo, the state capital, on Friday, said she was grateful to God for making it possible to successfully appoint the new chief registrar. “I’m happy that today, we’ve been able to successfully appoint another person. It was a very rigorous interview. A…
-reveals potential economic impacts on the people By Shadrach Okon The Executive Chairman of Akwa Ibom State Internal Revenue Service (AKIRS) Sir Okon Okon, has given an expert’s opinion on the tax reform bills before the National Assembly and the potential economic impact of the bills on the people of Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria at large. Sir Okon Okon, who commented on the proposed fiscal reforms while fielding questions from journalists recently in Uyo, said the bills will help to review some stale laws in the field of taxation, relief lower income earners from tax burdens and bringing high…
The Calabar Carnival 2024 came to a close on December 28, 2024, with Akwa Ibom State emerging as the overall winner after a month-long celebration of music, dance, and culture. The carnival, one of the largest and most popular in Africa, attracted thousands of visitors from around the world. The event featured a variety of activities, including street parties, cultural performances, and competitions. The grand finale of the carnival was held at the U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar, where thousands of revelers gathered to watch the final performances. The event showcased a range of acts, including music, dance, and acrobatic…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), under the Federal Government’s Special Intervention for 2024 Flood, has provide succour to flood victims in Akwa Ibom State by distributing essential relief materials to flood victims in seven Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Akwa Ibom State. The benefiting LGAs include Uyo, Ibesikpo, Uruan, Nsit Atai, Eastern Obolo, Ikot Abasi, and Mkpat Enin. The relief items comprised 600 bags of rice, 350 cartons of spaghetti, 60 cartons of vegetable oil, 60 cartons of tin tomatoes, 60 cartons of seasoning cubes, and 30 bags of iodized salt. During the distribution exercise on Saturday, NEMA Director…
Super Eagles B coach, Daniel Ogunmodede, has expressed his joy after Nigeria secured their place in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) for the first time in six years The Akwa Ibom State Football Association has extended hearty congratulations to the Super Eagles B team and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) following Nigeria’s 3-1 victory over Ghana’s Black Galaxies in Uyo, securing qualification for the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN). Speaking after the match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Mr Umoh hailed the Super Eagles B for their spirited performance, describing the win as a testament to the quality and…
In a bid to keep Nigeria clean and safe, the Federal Government has introduced guidelines for the National Policy on Plastic Waste Management implementation, which will reduce plastic leakage into the environment and promote circular economy principles and practices. Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, who showcased the policy in Abuja, said that the guidelines mark a significant step in the collective journey towards a sustainable future that prioritises environmental integrity, public health, and community resilience. The minister highlighted the challenges that plastic waste poses to the environment, adding that globally, millions of tons of plastic are produced each year, with…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is poised to win all the South South states in the 2027 general elections. Akpabio also described the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo as Edo State governor in the September 21 off-season election as divinely ordained by God to bring respite to the people of the state. The Senate president spoke at the weekend when he received Governor Okpebholo at his residence in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital. Among the six states in the South South geo-political zone, the APC is in control of only Edo and Cross…
By Emmanuel Sam and Henry Akpabio In the spirit of the Christmas season, the Unique Precious Care Foundation, a non profit organization dedicated to alleviating poverty among Nigeria’s less-privileged populations, has brought joy to over 150 widows and women across Akwa Ibom State. Through its visionary Chairman and Founder, Pastor (Mrs.) Florence Umana, the Foundation distributed Christmas gifts, including rice, wrappers, and cash, to women in three Local Government Areas— Ibesikpo, Ika and Ikot Abasi. At Ibesikpo LGA, over 40 women gathered at the Will of God Evangelical Mission Church, where they received rice, wrappers, and cash gifts to celebrate…
There was a mild drama on the floor of the House of Representatives on Wednesday during the presentation of the 2025 budget estimates to a joint sitting of the National Assembly when President Bola Tinubu mistakenly referred to the 10th session of the Assembly as 11th Assembly. Tinubu’s slip of tongue, which stirred immediate reactions from Senators and members of the House of Representatives in an attempt to correct the President, led to a standing ovation when the President said his factual error implied that all the lawmakers were re-elected. Stipulated standard has it that 11th session of the National…