-recovers stolen products Troops of the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, in conjunction with other security agencies, have arrested eight suspected oil thieves and recovered over 90,000 litres of stolen products in the Niger Delta region. The feat, recorded between December 23 and 29, 2024, includes the dismantling of 20 illegal refining sites and the deactivation of 21 boats used for illegal activities. Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Port Harcourt, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, who confirmed the development in a statement yesterday, said the troops responded to a tip-off on illegal activities around Buguma general…
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Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno has declared Champion Breweries Plc the official beverage for Ibom Air, Akwa Ibom’s flagship airline. Speaking at an event commemorating the launch of Champion Breweries’ new canned products, Eno described the brewery as a symbol of Akwa Ibom’s heritage and excellence. The Governor said: “This is the drink for our people and it comes in different brands – Champion Lager Beer and Champ Malta, Champion Lager with Ginger Extract, Champ Malt with Butter Cookies and Champ Malt with Tiger Nut. In fact, Champ Malta at some point in this country won an award for being…
The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced plans to establish an Elderly Care Centre within the State Medical Corridor to cater for the health needs of senior citizens in the State. Governor Umo Eno announced this during an end of year get-together for the elderly tagged ‘Old Skool Night’ held as part of Christmas Unplugged 2.0 at the on going Christmas Village, Amphitheater, Unity Park, Uyo. He said that the Elderly Care center which is the vision of his late wife, Pastor Patience Umo Eno, will offer world class medical services to people not below 65 years, noting that the…
By Shadrach Okon It was a fun-filled day and a memorable experience for children in Akwa Ibom State, when Unique Care Precious Foundation treated over five hundred children to a Christmas Party in Uyo. The Children’s Christmas Party organized by Unique Precious Care Foundation founded by Pastor (Mrs) Florence Umana is a yearly all- inclusive Christmas Party where the foundation gathers children from all socioeconomic backgrounds as well as children from orphanage homes across the three Senatorial Districts of Akwa Ibom State to fest and celebrate the birth of Christ together. Earlier in her address, Mrs Florence Umana, the Chairman…
By Shadrach Okon It was a fun-filled day and a memorable experience for children in Akwa Ibom State, when Unique Care Precious Foundation treated over five hundred children to a Christmas Party in Uyo. The Children’s Christmas Party organized by Unique Precious Care Foundation founded by Pastor (Mrs) Florence Umana is a yearly all- inclusive Christmas Party where the foundation gathers children from all socioeconomic backgrounds as well as children from orphanage homes across the three Senatorial Districts of Akwa Ibom State to fest and celebrate the birth of Christ together. Earlier in her address, Mrs Florence Umana, the Chairman…
BY INIUBONG EMMANUEL SAM The recent tragedies at charity gatherings in the country, have in a very stark way exposed the nation’s dire economic crisis. Desperation has caused many families to risk their lives for basic necessities, transforming charity events that were expected to court public goodwill into deadly stampede scenes. A CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER FOR ALL THE WRONG REASONS Three charity events just before Christmas saw at least 67 people lose their lives in a shocking series of incidents. Chaos broke out in many states including Anambra, Ibadan and Abuja where thousands went in a desperate bid to get…
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…
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…