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 … Governor unveils Clean Akwa Ibom Brigade ”’ as he warns against building on Drainage Channels Akakan Umoh Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has announced new measures aimed at tackling flooding and improving environmental sanitation in the state. The measures are the development of a new state flood and drainage master plan, the establishment of the Clean Akwa Ibom Brigade, the creation of a sanitation court, and stricter enforcement of environmental regulations. Governor Eno made the announcements on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, after an unscheduled inspection of the Judiciary Quarters project in Uyo. Also read Akwa Ibom Govt Approves…

Edi Umoh Argentina fightback sank England as they booked 2026 World Cup final spot as MetLife Stadium, New Jersey is set to witness the end of the first 48-team tournament on Sunday. Lautaro Martinez scored a 92nd-minute winner as Lionel Messi inspired World Cup holders Argentina to a stunning comeback to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday and set up a final with European champions Spain. England had been on course to reach their first World Cup final since 1966 after Anthony Gordon fired them into the lead 10 minutes after half-time in the semi-final in front of 68,239 fans in…

Edi Umoh Relentless Spain side overran toothless but tournament favourites France by 2-0 win to reach World Cup final in Dallas Tuesday evening. Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after a heady play by teenager Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro added another goal that prevented Les Bleus from reaching a third consecutive World Cup final, while Spain return to the showpiece for the first time since 2010. Both nations took their time to get to grips with eachother in the initial exchanges. When playing without the ball, Spain often deployed themselves in a 4-4-2 setup with ex-Leipzig star Dani Olmo shifting up. The latter would…

– Gov Eno raises bursary from N20,000 to N50,000 per beneficiary in tertiary institutions  Aniefiok Christopher Akwa Ibom Government has approved N3.2 billion for payment of bursary to students in tertiary institutions and payment of examination fees for students in the basic and secondary schools across the state. A breakdown shows that ₦1.3 billion is for payment of bursary to eligible students of the state origin for the 2025/2026 academic session. Another ₦1.968 billion is for examination fees for students at the basic and secondary education levels, showing Governor Umo Eno administration’s sustained commitment to expanding access to quality education…

Agency Report The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde’s call on the United Nations and other international human rights and accountability bodies to examine the circumstances surrounding the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area has sparked fears in some quarters. Makinde made the call on Monday in a statewide broadcast hours after the Nigerian military formally handed over the rescued pupils and teachers to the state government following their release after spending 56 days in captivity. Rattled by Governor’s call, the Presidency described it as unnecessary and politically motivated while and the Senate voted against the call. Mr Makinde…

Our Reporter The wife of the late Nigeria’s ex-President, Hajia Aisha Buhari, at an event put together to mark the one-year remembrance of the late President, snubbed the former Senate President and Chairman, Senate Committee on Defence, Ahmad Lawan in Abuja on Monday.  The memorial event held at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (International Conference Centre) in Asokoro, Abuja featured special Islamic and Christian prayers, including a public presentation of a commemorative book entitled: Tributes and Condolences in Honour of Muhammadu Buhari. Senator Lawan, who was said to have arrived at the venue on time to attend the event, went…

Akakan Umoh Every ward and every community in Ukanafun and Oruk Anam Local Government Areas of Akwa Ibom State is assured of stable electricity supply. So far, Ukanafun has 11 electoral wards and 87 gazetted villages while Oruk Anam has 13 electoral wards and 169 gazetted villages. The two-term member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Dr. Unyime Idem, announced this Sunday, during a joint meeting with members of the Implementation and Security Committees of the electrification project. Rep Idem made the pledge following the commencement of the second Phase of Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Electrification Rehabilitation and…

Aniefiok Christopher  Two prominent political figures – American Senator Lindsey Graham and British Ann Widdecombe – died over the weekend. Graham, elected as a Republican for South Carolina to the Senate in 2002, died Saturday night, his office confirmed early Sunday. Widdecombe, a former British lawmaker and former Tory Minister, was found dead with serious injuries at her home Thursday. Aged 71, Graham, a close political ally of President Donald Trump, died “from a brief and sudden illness,” his office said in a statement. Also read World Leaders mourn death of Shinzo Abe, Japanese Longest-serving PM US Democratic Presidential Candidate…

…Oil wealth without industrial growth is a promise unfulfilled Prince Ukpong Idiong Jr. Akwa Ibom has every reason to be an economic powerhouse. It is one of Nigeria’s highest crude oil-producing states, blessed with abundant natural resources, a strategic coastal location, a peaceful business environment, and one of the most educated populations in the country. Despite these undeniable advantages, one uncomfortable truth remains: the state is not attracting enough large-scale industries, multinational companies, or manufacturing investments to match its economic potential. This is no longer a political argument. It is an economic emergency. A simple comparison with Rivers and Delta…

Akakan Umoh A 38-year-old South African woman, Will Ann, who was arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, for allegedly attempting to smuggle 5.75 kilograms of heroin into Nigeria while travelling with her three-year-old son, has proved her Minister wrong. This came at the wake of some South Africans accusing some Nigerians in the country of peddling illicit drugs and deploying xenophobic attacks for them to leave South Africa. Before then, South Africa’s Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, had linked Nigerians to alleged drug dens, challenging Nigeria to disclose the locations…