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As a way of enhancing a conducive host community environment in Nigeria, Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs) have remitted more than N358.67 billion to benefiting communities. A breakdown shows that HCDTs remitted N122.34 billion, and more than $168.91 million to the beneficiaries as of October 2025. HCDTs were incorporated by Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), detailing  ‘‘As of around mid‑2024, 103 HCDTs had been incorporated. By July 2025, 146 HCDTs had been fully incorporated NUPRC.’’ You may also read: Nigeria sets 2026 oil output target at 2.5 million barrels daily – NUPRC  NUPRC Unveils Domestic Crude Oil Refining Requirements and production…

The desperate chase for quick cash and new status has driven some university students in Akwa Ibom to selling parts of themselves, ranging from sperm, blood to eggs at IVF centres. The biting hardships pervading many poor homes have undoubtedly put serious pressure on youths to go extra mile to making both ends meet, according to a report by Leadership. The students engage in selling what they refer to as “body resources”, including sperm, blood, and eggs , which are in high demand at In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) centres. At the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), town campus, along Ikpa Road, students…

The founder and Lead Pastor of Streams of Joy International, Pastor Jerry Eze, has once again emerged as Nigeria’s highest-paid YouTuber, retaining the crown for the second consecutive year. According to a fresh report released by Playboard, a global YouTube analytics platform, Pastor Eze leads the country’s YouTube earnings chart in 2025, with cumulative revenues surpassing ₦10.7 billion. Eze’s channel, which streams the globally acclaimed New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations (NSPPD), currently boasts 2.87 million subscribers and over 2,900 uploaded videos, attracting an average of 282,451 live viewers per stream. You may also read; Viral video: Nigerian Pastor Quizzed for…

Imisioluwa Ayanwale, popularly known as Imisi, has emerged as the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10. The reality-TV sensation, who has been the talk of the town since the show’s premiere, clinched the grand prize after weeks of intense competition. The grand finale, hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu on October 5, featured performances from popular artistes Adekunle Gold and Iyanya, adding to the excitement and nostalgia of the evening. The 23-year-old actress and fashion designer won the coveted N80 million cash prize, an SUV, and other rewards after a fierce competition with nine other finalists. Also read 10 housemates make…

Popular Nigerian Nollywood Actress, Ini Edo has become the first female from Akwa Ibom State to own a private Jet worth $240,000 (N351,500,444). An indigene of Onna Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom, Edo is seen in the social media standing beside the jet. Recall that she had already bought N40 million 2014 G-Wagon, and a house at Lekki, Lagos for N75 million. Born on April 23, 1982, Edo is a famous Nigerian actress and movie producer from Akwa Ibom State. She joined the Nigerian film industry in 2003 and gained prominence for her role in the 2004 movie “World Apart.” Edo…

The Nigeria Police Force says it has not yet been officially served with the Federal High Court order directing parties to maintain the status quo in the ongoing tinted glass permit dispute. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, who assumed the role in September, clarified on Saturday, October 4, that while reports of the ruling are circulating, the police have not received formal notification. Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong had earlier shared on X that has ordered the Nigeria Police and Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to maintain the status quo regarding the enforcement of the tinted glass permit, effectively halting its implementation. You may also…

Liverpool crashed to a third successive defeat as Estevao Willian’s last-gasp strike condemned the spluttering Premier League champions to a 2-1 defeat against Chelsea on Saturday. Arne Slot’s side were rocked by Estevao’s close-range finish in the final seconds at Stamford Bridge after Cody Gakpo’s second half equaliser had cancelled out Moises Caicedo’s brilliant opener for the Blues. After making a perfect start to the season with seven wins in all competitions, including five in the Premier League, Liverpool have suffered an unexpected blip with shock defeats at Crystal Palace, Galatasaray and Chelsea. Also read: Man City, Chelsea, Newcastle Secure…

Israel Umoh News Commentary Akwa Ibom State is, again, on the track of making lasting impact and creating history. The dissolution of boards, statutory and non-statutory commissions to be followed by their reconstitution provides the corridor to reinvigorate the moribund and strengthen the existing ones to redeem the state from being plunged into political abyss, social malaise and economic doldrum. The state government’s recent move to reinvigorate several dissolved boards and commissions is more than just a bureaucratic shuffle—it is a golden opportunity to restore public trust, enhance quality service delivery, and reposition governance structures to meet the challenges of…

The ‘forceful’ take-over of 2,560 oil wells and gas resources at Effiat Mbo Mangrove Islands in Mbo Local Government Area of Nigeria’s Àkwa Ibom by Republic of Cameroon has led to loss of huge revenue accruable to the state, Open Forum alleged. Apart from annexing the islands, Cameroon is also accused of taking over parts of Bakassi Peninsula, which Nigerian Government under former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration, formally handed over to Cameroon in August 2008, following the ruling by International Court of Justice (ICJ) at Hague, Netherlands. The court used the Anglo-German Agreement of 1913 as a key document in…

Israel Umoh Members of Akwa Ibom State Media Advocacy Group on Family Planning have been enjoined to sustain, encourage the group and expand its focus to other health issues while maintaining momentum in family planning awareness. Mr. Mayowa Adeniran, Media Officer of DevComs, who made call during a media review meeting held in Uyo, facilitated by The Challenge Initiative (TCI) and Development Communications Network (DevComs), stressed the need for the group to strengthen its advocacy efforts as donor-supported initiatives transition to local ownership. Adeniran, who acknowledged that Akwa Ibom State occupies number One position on family planning publicity, commended the…