Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have recorded another major breakthrough in Nigeria’s counter-insurgency campaign following the surrender of a senior Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) finance operative in Borno State. The Nigerian Army announced the development in a statement issued late Saturday by the Acting Military Information Officer, Northeast Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni, describing the surrender as a significant blow to the terrorist group’s operational and financial network. According to the Army, the senior terrorist operative voluntarily surrendered to troops of 3 Battalion under the 24 Task Force Brigade at about 6:45 a.m. on Saturday, July…
Author: Ini Sam
A final-year Mathematics Education student of the University of Uyo, Mfoniso Solomon, has said the 2026 Akwa Ibom Career Clinic exposed her to emerging opportunities in technology, artificial intelligence and remote work, while helping her overcome some of the confidence challenges that had affected her career journey. Solomon, who spoke with newsmen on Friday at the sideline of the career clinic organised by Jobberman in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation in Uyo, said the programme had broadened her understanding of the opportunities available in the technology space and encouraged her to use social media more productively. She said she had…
“He who despises kings and elders cuts short his own days”, – Zambian proverb With the advent of the all-comers social media, good writers who know their onions have many and better ways to create a trademark presence on their social media handles than indulge in campaigns of calumny and delusive insinuations to gratify their imbecility. Checks have shown that this is the stock-in-trade of one Ata Ikiddeh. He constantly reminds readers of “the courage to do nonsense”, one of the memorable artistic inventions attributable to Ray Ekpu, a renowned Journalist and one of the greatest literati Nigeria has ever…
Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has backed the ongoing investigation into Thursday’s runway incident involving the state-owned airline, Enugu Air, stressing that safety remains non-negotiable in the airline’s operations. Mbah, in a statement personally signed by him and made available to journalists on Friday, commended aviation authorities for swiftly launching a probe into the incident and assured the public of the state’s full cooperation with investigators. He also expressed sympathy with the passengers and crew members who were on board the aircraft. The governor said: “The Enugu State Government is aware of the runway excursion incident involving Enugu Air…
The Vice-Chancellor, University of Uyo, Prof. Christopher N. Ekong, has handed over 10 brand new official vehicles acquired by the University to the principal officers, among other top- ranking officers in the University. The presentation held today Friday, July 24, 2026 at the foyer of the Central Administrative Block, Main Campus, Nwaniba Road, was witnessed by members of the University Community. Briefing the newsmen at the ceremony, Prof. Ekong said, the acquisition of the vehicles was part of management’s commitment to enhance administrative efficiency and provide necessary mobility for the smooth running of the University. He expressed optimism that the…
The Akwa Ibom State Government has reminded residents that maintaining a clean, safe and healthy environment is a shared civic responsibility, warning that anyone who violates the State’s environmental sanitation laws will face enforcement actions and prosecution. In a public notice issued on Friday, July 24, 2026, the government said the directive is pursuant to the Environmental Protection and Waste Management Agency Law, Cap. 51, Vol. 3, Laws of Akwa Ibom State, 2022, and the Public Health Law, Cap. 119, Vol. 5, Laws of Akwa Ibom State, 2022. The government advised residents to comply fully with the State’s environmental sanitation…
Excitement is building ahead of the much anticipated novelty football match between the Old Boys of Cardinal Ekandem Seminary, Uyo, and their counterparts from Queen of Apostles Seminary, Afaha Obong, scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, July 25. The friendly encounter is one of the major activities lined up to kick off the Golden Jubilee celebration of Cardinal Ekandem Seminary, which marks 50 years of faith, formation and excellence since its establishment in 1976. The match, billed for 3:00 p.m. at the Cardinal Ekandem Seminary Football Field, is expected to reunite alumni from both institutions in an atmosphere of friendship, sportsmanship and…
…Urges PPMC to Act Fast By Udeme Boniface Hosea The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council has called on the Akwa Ibom State Petroleum Products Monitoring Committee(PPMC) to immediately enforce safety standards on cooking gas retail outlets in the Uyo metropolis, warning that unregulated gas plants pose serious safety hazards. According to a communiqué issued at the end of its Congress on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at the NUJ Press Centre and jointly signed by Comrade Nsibiet John, State Chairman and Comrade Nsikak Esenowo, State Secretary, the Union said the indiscriminate siting of gas outlets in residential…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army’s operational structure from eight to 12 divisions as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture and enhance the military’s operational effectiveness. The Presidency disclosed this in a statement, noting that the approval also includes the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel, acquisition of critical military platforms and equipment, improved troop welfare, and sustained support for operational readiness and force modernisation. According to the statement, the expansion reflects President Tinubu’s commitment to equipping the Armed Forces to effectively address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges and further strengthen the country’s defence…
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has approved the elevation of 68 legal practitioners to the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). The decision was reached during the committee’s 174th Plenary Session held on Thursday, July 23, 2026, under the chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. According to the committee, the successful candidates comprise 67 advocates and one academic applicant. The newly elevated SANs also include four women. The advocates were listed in order of seniority at the Bar as follows: 1. Ibrahim Gamdeh Adamu, Esq. 2. Jude Chukwuemeka Okafor, Esq. 3. Godwill Achibong…