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Akakan Umoh A member of the House of Representatives, Dr. Unyime Idem, has unveiled plans to roll out the second phase of his N1 billion Family-based Agricultural/Business Support grant. The plan is targeting 1,000 farmers and entrepreneurs to boost agribusiness, support small businesses and stimulate economic growth in his Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency of Akwa Ibom. Under the initiative, beneficiaries will either receive ₦1 million support in cash, or agricultural/business equipment worth over ₦1 million, depending on the nature of their enterprises and the specific support to strengthen their businesses. The initiative is a build-up to first phase launched on…

Aniefiok Christopher President Bola Tinubu on Saturday praised the pivotal role of Rivers State voters in the 2023 presidential election that brought him into office, and courted them ahead of the January 16 Presidential election to consolidate his administration’s gains. Speaking at a campaign rally at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt, the President lauded the large turnout and praised the reconciliation between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The Rainbow Coalition, led by Wike, organised the rally, which brought together political leaders and supporters from across and beyond Rivers…

Edi Umoh Nigeria’s Flamingos won their first FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup title after defeating Japan 2-1 in Saturday’s final in Rabat, Morocco. Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku’s goals gave Nigeria a two-goal advantage before Japan mounted a late challenge. Still, the Flamingos held on to secure a landmark victory at the Mohammed VI Football Complex. By this winning, Nigeria has become the first African country to win the U-17 Women’s World Cup, ending the continent’s long wait for the title and giving the Flamingos their best-ever finish in the competition. Having lost their opening match to Poland, the Nigerian…

Aniefiok Christopher  For another umpteenth time, President Bola Tinubu has given nod for the speedy take-off of Ibom Deep-Sea Port in Akwa Ibom State. Tinubu, who announced the approval while addressing citizens of the state at a rally held in his honour at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Friday, pledged to upgrade Victor Attah International Airport in Akwa Ibom to international airport status. Recall that the President had pledged to establish a deep-sea port in Akwa Ibom during his 2023 presidential campaign rally at the same stadium, citing the Lekki Deep Sea Port, developed during his tenure as…

Aniefiok Christopher Candidates of African Democratic Congress are in limbo following nullification of the leadership of its National Working Committee led by former Senate President David Mark and invalidation of the emergence of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar as its presidential candidate for the 2027 elections. The candidates seeking elective positions into the offices of the President, National and State Assemblies are in a fix, though their party has rejected the Federal High Court judgment. The party has vowed to challenge the judgment through every available judicial process, arguing that the ruling raised concerns about the political rights of its members…

Priscilla Christopher-Akpanettot Journalists are a different breed of professionals. Tough, rugged, dogged and seemingly hard-skinned. They are trained to question everything, interrogate every claim and look beyond the eloquence of words to uncover the emotions, intentions and realities behind them. They are hardly swayed by fine speeches or impressive grammar. Their instinct is to probe, analyse and move on to the next story. But on Monday and Tuesday, 2-3 November 2026, something unusual happened. The usually composed, critical and ever-questioning journalists found themselves at the receiving end of conversations that went beyond the newsroom, headlines, breaking news and professional ethics.…

Edi Umoh Nigeria’s Flamingos have made history by reaching their first FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final, following a commanding 3-1 win over Brazil in their semi-final in Morocco. After a goalless first half, the Nigerians stepped up after the break, scoring three times to put the contest beyond Brazil before conceding a late consolation goal. Queen Joseph broke the deadlock in the 56th minute, turning home Oluwakemi Adegubyi’s assist to put the Flamingos ahead. Nigeria doubled their lead in the 71st minute through Awawu Bashiru, who finished off a pass from Joseph, before completing her brace nine minutes later.…

Akakan Umoh Fourteen Akwa Ibom-Nigerians have triumphed in the United States midterm elections held on November 3, 2026, securing positions in state legislatures and local government across several states. The list, updated on November 4, features 14 people, including candidates in Georgia, Texas, Maryland, Minnesota, Ohio, Connecticut, Michigan, New Mexico, Pennsylvania and Washington, DC. Ukeme Awakessien-Jeter, one of the winners, is from Nsit Ibom Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State. Their positions range from state representatives and a state senator to a county executive and a member of the Washington, DC, Council. Also read: US Midterms: Democrats Outpace Republicans…

Aniefiok Christopher A notorious robbery suspect has died following a confrontation with some youths of Mbiabet Ikpe Village in Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom, the State Police Command confirmed the story to press. The incident is said to have occurred on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at about 7:30 p.m., when some youths of the community reportedly attempted to apprehend the suspect, identified as Mkpowo, alleged to be the leader of a criminal gang responsible for terrorising residents of the area. A press statement signed by, DSP Timfon John, Akwa Ibom Police Public Relations Officer, said ‘‘In the course…

Agency’s Report A political earthquake has swept through United States midterms following Democratic Party outpacing Republican Party in the Senate and House of Representatives. Democrats have so far secured 53 Senate seats, based on post-voting projections, with many seats still undecided. The US Senate has 100 members, with 35 of the seats up for grabs in Tuesday’s election. Democrats needed to flip four seats to take control of the Senate but already flipped seven as of the time of this report, with CNN reporting that Democrats now have 53 seats. Republicans control the outgoing 119th Congress, with a 53-seat majority.…