By Iniubong Sam Governor Umo Eno’s sustained commitment to environmental sanitation has become a defining feature of his administration’s efforts to build a cleaner, healthier and more resilient Akwa Ibom State. Through regular environmental sanitation exercises, continuous desilting of drainage channels, prompt evacuation of refuse, stricter enforcement of environmental regulations and sustained public sensitisation, the government has demonstrated that environmental cleanliness is fundamental to public health, flood prevention and sustainable development. These initiatives reflect the Umo Eno administration’s broader vision under the ARISE Agenda to improve the quality of life of the people of Akwa Ibom through responsible governance and…
Author: Ini Sam
Prominent alumni of Cardinal Ekandem Seminary, Uyo, including the Akwa Ibom State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Stephen Ntukekpo; Chairman of Etinan Local Government Area, Uko Umoh; and the Member representing Okobo State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Hon. Pius Bassey, joined other old boys, clerics and guests to celebrate the institution’s 50th anniversary. The golden jubilee celebration, which climaxed on Saturday, July 26, at the seminary grounds in Uyo, began a day earlier with a road show and a novelty football match between the seminary’s Old Boys Association and Queen of Apostles Seminary,…
By Substance Nature If every detail must be part of it, the pace-setting 21-months scorecard of the Executive Chairman of Etinan Local Government Area, Hon. Uko Umoh, FCLM cannot safely be chronicled in articles or pictures on pages of newspapers. It probably can only be well captured in a voluminous compendium or a full-length book for most parts not to be omitted. But in the meantime, the record can be served in piecemeal, or slices, as the workaholic chairman aggressively unfolds his compacted programme of action for the present and future. His commitment to the mandate constantly reminds us of…
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…
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…