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Akakan Umoh Stakeholders in the agricultural sector have been enjoined to work in unity toward achieving food sufficiency in Akwa Ibom State. The Director, Agribusiness Unit, Governor’s Office, Uyo, Mr. Ofonmbuk Nelson gave the charge when the Chairman and members of Agro Input Dealers Association of Nigeria (NAIDA), Akwa Ibom State Chapter, visited him in his office on Thursday, April 23. Nelson stated that the Ministry of Agriculture is working tirelessly with the State Government to ensure all components of the agricultural sector function effectively toward achieving food security. Also read: Let Us Return To Farming- Varsity Don Begs A’Ibom…

Israel Umoh The return of Dr. Unyime Idem to House of Representatives for a third term has gained a solid ground as critical stakeholders in Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency have given him opportunity to serve again. Idem who is representing Ukanafun and Oruk Anam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives for a second term is asked to return to the Green Chambers for his superlative performance. On Monday, April 27, critical stakeholders from the Federal Constituency stormed his residence in Uyo unanimously endorsed and adopted him as consensus candidate ahead of the 2027 National Assembly Election. The stakeholders made…

Akwa Ibom Government has activated heightened COVID-19 surveillance following the confirmation of a new outbreak in a neighbouring state. In a statement issued on Sunday and jointly signed by the Commissioner for Health, Ekem John, and the Commissioner for Information, Aniekan Umanah, the state government said the development poses a potential risk due to “close geographic, social, and economic interactions” among populations. The statement said Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom, after receiving a briefing from the Ministry of Health, directed the immediate activation of heightened surveillance across entry points, health facilities, and communities. Also read: Reps direct Health authorities…

Aniefiok Christopher The House of Representatives has called on Federal Ministry of Works to allocate special intervention funds for the repatriation, rehabilitation, and empowerment of trafficked Nigerian girls in the 2027 budget estimates. The call followed adoption of a motion co-sponsored by Rt. Hon. Unyime Idem representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency of Akwa Ibom State, during a plenary on Thursday, presided over by the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas. Also, the House urged the Federal Ministries of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, and Foreign Affairs, as well as NAPTIP, to develop a comprehensive Repatriation and Reintegration Framework for Nigerian victims of human…

Retired Directors of AKBC   We sincerely appreciate thoughtful explanations and the effort to situate this decision within a broader reform agenda. We do not doubt the good intentions behind the proposed repositioning of state-owned institutions. However, we must respectfully express our deep reservations about the renaming of Akwa Ibom Broadcasting Corporation to Ibom Broadcasting Corporation (AKBC). First, AKBC is not just a name – it is a legacy institution, deeply rooted in the history, identity, and collective consciousness of our people since the creation of Akwa Ibom State in 1987. Over the years, it has built credibility, emotional connection, and…

Aniefiok Christopher The Senate has called on security agencies to ensure improved but coordinated security operations along Calabar-Oron waterways for safe and unconditional release of the abducted passengers. Straightnews had reported that on 16 April, armed sea pirates abducted about 15 passengers enroute Oron for Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) held on Saturday, 18 April 2026. The directive was sequel to a motion of urgent national importance sponsored by Senator Ekong Sampson (Akwa Ibom South), calling for a comprehensive investigation into rising insecurity along the Calabar–Oron waterways and urgent need to fast-track the reconstruction of Calabar–Itu–Odukpani Highway. In the…

Press Release Unauthorised but illegal splinter media groups in Akwa Ibom State risk sanctions by Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). This follows mushrooming of different media groups from the three Senatorial Districts in the state by members of the union using pseudo names to extort from some political office holders and unsuspecting members of the public. A statement by the Comrade Nsikak Esenowo, the State Secretary of the union on Thursday, drew attention to the rapid proliferation of unauthorized splinter media groups in the state. The statement entitled: Final warning on unauthorized, unrecognized unconstitutional media (splinter) groups reminded members and…

Aniefiok Christopher The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) shared N2.036 trillion among the federal government, states and the local government councils (LGCs). The revenue was shared at the April meeting of FAAC in Abuja. The N2.036 trillion total distributable revenue comprised statutory revenue of N1.320 trillion, Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N515.391 billion and augmentation of N200 billion. A communiqué issued by FAAC indicated that total gross revenue of N2.364 trillion was available in  March 2026. Also read: FAAC Shares N1.894trn February Revenue To FG, States, LGAs FAAC Shares ₦1.969tr December revenue to FG, states, councils at FAAC meeting…

Harrison Essien A 27-year-old man from Akwa Ibom was Wednesday sentenced to death for the murder of his uncle, Kufre Godwin Eno, over an allegation of witchcraft. Edinyanga Samuel Akpan was said to have stabbed his uncle in the chest with a knife during a disagreement at Ikot Inyang, Okon in Eket Local Government Area on Monday, 4 December, 2017. The victim was rushed to Emmanuel General Hospital, Eket, where he was later confirmed dead. Edinyanga, a native of Ikot Obioro in Eket and a primary school dropout, had initially pleaded not guilty during the trial. Also read: Septuagenarian, three…

Press Release Nigerian Senate has directed the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, and other service chiefs to carry out a comprehensive operational and logistical audit following recent attacks on military formations in Benisheikh and Monguno, Borno State. In a resolution passed during plenary on Wednesday, the Senate mandates an in-depth review of the circumstances surrounding the assaults, including an assessment of equipment adequacy and adherence to rules of engagement. Lawmakers also called on the Armed Forces to address any gap identified in the course of the audit. The Senate urged the military to investigate allegations of civilian…