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Edi Umoh President Bola Tinubu has directed a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football following a major shake-up in the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).  Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga stating  this in a statement issued on Thursday, explained that the move became necessary to overcome repeated failures to qualify for major regional, continental and world tournaments. “The reform must respond to a longstanding need to strengthen governance, administration, stakeholder representation, development pathways, domestic competitions and accountability across Nigerian football,” quoted Tinubu. Related news NFF Loses N13bn Bonus as Nigeria Crashes Out of 2026 World Cup Race Obi seeks NFF…

Israel Umoh A retired Akwa Ibom High Court Judge, Hon. Justice Ifiok Ukana has advocated the democratisation of the Judiciary as an arm of government to enhance free flow of information to the public. Speaking during a one-day symposium organised by Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom Council, in collaboration with Akwa Ibom Judiciary, on the theme:  Effective Crime and Court Reporting: The Role of the Media in the Administration of Justice. Justice Ukana described the Judiciary as a closed and mystery organization. Not much is known about it.’’ Justice Ukana, who presented a paper on the topic: Navigating…

Agency Report Canadian Prime Minister, ​Mark Carney Thursday, said that Lake Ontario will continue to ​be called by ​that name, daring U.S. ⁠President Donald Trump ​after he renamed ​it as “Lake America.” “The name is more than 400 years ​old, predating ​both the Confederation of Canada ‌and ⁠the Declaration of Independence of the United States of ​America,” Carney ​said ⁠on X. “Canadians also know that ​naming reality ​means ⁠calling it Lake Ontario – then, now ⁠and ​always.” Earlier in the day, Trump had signed documents ordering that Lake Ontario be renamed “Lake America” as he and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney…

Aniefiok Christopher The Akwa Ibom State Government has criminalised the use of ambulances to transport corpses for burial across the state. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Ekem John, announced the new measure during the Ministry of Information’s monthly media briefing organised by the Ministry of Information on Thursday, August 27, 2026. John said the regulation applies to all ambulances, whether privately owned, operated by religious missions or owned by the government, warning that any ambulance caught conveying a corpse could be impounded. Also read: Gov Umo Eno to Partner Youths in Boosting Blue Economy and Tourism “His Excellency has…

Israel Umoh Journalists in Akwa Ibom State have been urged to verify allegations and anonymous messages before publication to protect the credibility of their media and avoid tarnishing the reputation of people.  The Regional Editor of Premium Times, South South and South East Regions, Mr. Cletus Ukpong made the call during a one-day symposium organised by Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom Council, in collaboration with Akwa Ibom Judiciary, on theme:  Effective Crime and Court Reporting: The Role of the Media in the Administration of Justice. Ukpong reasoned that ‘‘Everybody can publish. But you know what? Not everybody can…

Akakan Umoh The Akwa Ibom Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare has warned against “trial by media,” insisting that it is the court that determines a defendant is guilty, not the Police, social media or conventional mass media. Azare made the call on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, while presenting a paper entitled: The Role of the Media in the Administration of Justice: Towards Effective Crime and Court Reporting at a symposium organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council, in collaboration with the Akwa Ibom Judiciary for journalists at the NUJ Press Centre, Uyo. The…

Aniefiok Christopher The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Kingibe, has accused the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, of obtaining loans without the approval of the National Assembly. Speaking on Channels TV recently, the senator said she had raised concerns with the Senate leadership over the FCT minister’s borrowings. “I have never seen Wike come to the national assembly and before the senate to ask for approval of anything,” she said. Kingibe said FCT budgets are usually presented to the Senate through the relevant committee for consideration before being approved by the upper legislative chamber. Also read: Wike Reminds…

Aniefiok Christopher Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has kicked against the establishment of ranches without the agreement of his administration and the people. This follows federal government’s plans to rehabilitate grazing reserves and establish modern ranching settlements in six areas identified as major conflict flashpoints nationwide. After the meeting with President Bola Tinubu, Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha while addressing journalists, had on August 11, identified Adamawa, Kaduna, Benue, Plateau, and Nasarawa states, as well as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as priority areas for the intervention because of their history of farmers-herders conflicts. Yoruba Leaders Reject Ceding Their…

Edi Umoh Country music icon, Dolly Parton, whose career spanned music, TV and film, and included 11 Grammys and inductions into the Country Music and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, has passed on at 80. “My name is Brin Seaver, son of Cassie Parton, and I’m representing the Parton and Owens family today announcing the passing of my aunt, Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean, Sister, Sis and Granny to one generation and Gigi to the next,” Seaver said in a video. “This video announcement is something Dolly asked of me years ago, before I fully absorbed it as a future…

… Akwa Ibom Integrated Trade and Technology (AITTTF) is bold shift to innovation … a policy Blueprint for Transitioning from Traditional Handiwork to the Digital & Green Economy Prince Ukpong Idiong Jr and Ekerete Umoren Preamble: The gradual disappearance of practical education from our basic school system presents an urgent economic vulnerability. However, merely restoring the traditional crafts we once knew as handwork is insufficient. The nature of work has evolved, and our policy must reflect this reality. Crucially, we must acknowledge a stark economic baseline: Akwa Ibom currently possesses a minimal manufacturing base. Therefore, an updated educational framework cannot…