… Government to take over Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, earlier today, visited the centre of the communal clash between Ibeno, Eket and Esit Eket Local Government Areas to see the extent of damage that occurred in the area. Flanked by Service Commanders of the various security agencies, stakeholders from the affected communities and other top government functionaries in the State, Governor Umo Eno, sounded both as a peacemaker in line with his calling as a Pastor and the Chief Security Officer of the State, where he talked tough and asked those responsible for…
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In keeping with his campaign promise to regularly pay down gratuities and other entitlements, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, today, authorized the release of additional 2.7 billion Naira for the payment of gratuities to retired workers and leave grant for primary school teachers. The breakdown of the payment is as follows: * N725 million for 2023 Leave Grant for primary school teachers * N500 million for the payment of gratuity for primary school teachers * N500 million for the National Union of Local Government Employees ( NULGE) and: * N975 million for the payment of gratuity for retired…
The management of The Guide Newspaper has appointed Mr. Moses Tom as the Editor-in-Chief of the Newspaper. He is now in charge of both the online (theguidenews.ng ) and print edition of the newspaper. Mr. Moses Tom is a graduate of Communication Arts from the University of Uyo. He had been Editor of The Radar Newspapers, The Informer, National Newstrack, Morenews.ng and Copy Editor of Nigerian Pulse Newspapers. His appointment takes immediate effect. Meanwhile, The Guide Newspaper hits news stand on Wednesday, 6th March, 2024. Anyone with publishable material can forward same to the Editor-in-Chief through email: tommoses879@gmail.com or call…
In a historic move, the Transition Chairman of Itu Local Government Council, Barr. Etetim Onuk, has revealed plans for the official coronation of the paramount ruler of Itu local government, His Royal Majesty, Edidem (Dr) Edet Akpan Inyang. The coronation comes after 19-years on the throne. The announcement was made during an event held on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at the Itu Council Secretariat in Mbak Atai Itam. The occasion also marked the inauguration of the Central Planning Committee tasked with organizing the coronation ceremony. Mr. Emmanuel Ndon, the Secretary to Itu Local Government, will lead the…
The member representing Eket/ONNA/Esit Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Okpolupm Etteh, has appealed to residents of the federal constituency to embrace peace and unity, amidst the eruption of tensions and violence in Eket, Esit Eket and Ibeno Local Government Areas of Akwa Ibom State, for development to thrive. The National Assemblyman, who made this known on Wednesday in a press release he signed and made available to newsmen in Uyo, said though the event “has led to the tragic loss of lives and the destruction of properties, such avoidable acts of violence only deepen wounds…
… Distributes Upland Rice Seeds To Over 300 Farmers Ukpong Ukpong Towards reversing incessant hike in price of rice in Akwa Ibom State, a former commissioner for agriculture, Obong Eno Akpan, has recently launched a campaign to boost production and end hunger. Speaking while distributing upland rice seeds to over 300 farmers at a training program for rice farmers in Uyo, Akpan, now the chairman, board of trustees, Large-scale Farmers’ Development Association, Akwa Ibom (LSFDA), stated that considering the current reality, government needs the support of large-scale farmers to feed citizens. He revealed that his association…
Hon. Okpolupm Etteh, Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on University Education and Member representing Eket/ONNA/Esit Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency, has emphasized the need for collaboration and cooperation to promote efficient regional parliamentary operations. He underscored the importance of fostering effective partnerships among regional parliaments at the just concluded 64th Session of the Organization of African, Caribbean, Pacific States (OACPS) Parliamentary Assembly and Constitutive Meeting/1st Session of the OACPS-European Union Joint Parliamentary Assembly (OACPS-EU JPA) which took place in Luanda, Angola. The event, held from the 17th to the 21st day of February 2024, revolved around the theme “A New Dawn…
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has re-stated its commitment to complete all its on-going development projects, especially those with key impact potentials, in the Niger Delta region. Speaking during an inspection of the 21-kilometre Okossi-Mfokpo Eyokan Ubodung-Etebi Road and bridges, in Okossi, Urue-Offong/Oruko Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, the NDDC Executive Director Projects, Sir Victor Antai, said the Commission would fulfill the requirements stated in the performance bond it signed recently with the Ministry of Niger Delta Development. The Executive Director, who was accompanied by other NDDC Directors and engineers, said the road traversed three Local Government…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has described late GMD/CEO of Access Holdings Plc, Dr Herbert Wigwe as a dear brother who not only planted his footprints in the sands of time but also impacted the world. Governor Eno made the assertion during a condolence visit Friday on Pastor Shyngle and Lady Stella Wigwe, the aged parents of late top banker and entrepreneur at their Northern Foresehore Estate, Lagos residence. The State Chief Executive while consoling the Wigwes noted that their son was a star and urged them to take heart and be strong. He assured them that he,…
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, says neither he nor former President Muhammadu Buhari gave any approval for the disbursement of $6,230,000 to international election observers. Boss Mustapha spoke on Tuesday while testifying as the second prosecution witness in the trial of Godwin Emefiele, former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The EFCC alleged that Mr. Emefiele, in January 2023, forged a document titled: “RE: PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE ON FOREIGN ELECTION OBSERVER MISSIONS,” dated 26 January 2023 with Ref No. SGF.43/L.01/201. According to the amended charge marked CR/577/2023, Emefiele, on February 8, 2023, connived…