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Aniekeme Finbarr As part of its commitment to sustainable community development and strengthening host community relations, Ibom Developers FZE has presented a cheque of N2.5 million for restoration of electricity in Ohanso Umumba Ama-Ano Ndoki Community, Ukwa East Local Government Area of Abia State.  Presenting the cheque for purchase of electrical accessories on behalf of the company on Saturday, the Community Development Programmes Coordinator, Ms. Grace Inyang reaffirmed the company’s commitment to delivering on its promises and fostering meaningful partnerships with its host communities. Ms. Inyang noted that Ibom Developers FZE has consistently maintained a reputation for making positive impacts…

Press Release Dr Alex Egbona, a member of the House of Representatives, has mourned Mr Anietie Ben Akpan, publisher of the Calabar-based The Pillar Today newspaper, who departed this earth on Sunday, August, 2. Egbona, the member representing Abi/Yakurr Federal Constituency in the House from Cross River State, described the loss as a terrible loss to his family, the journalism profession in the Niger Delta and the NUJ family in Cross River State. He said on Wednesday that he had difficulty believing that Akpan had died when the journalism world was still in need of his services. Saying that the…

Akakan Umoh The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), on Wednesday, announced that 1,200,514 candidates, representing 61.54%, obtained credits and above in a minimum of five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics. This was WAEC released the results of the 2026 Computer-Based WASSCE for School Candidates. Announcing the results in Lagos, Head of the WAEC Nigeria National Office, Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut, said this represents a 1.42% decrease compared to 2025. According to him, a total of 1,959,668 candidates from 24,207 schools enrolled for the examination across Nigeria, Benin Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, and Equatorial Guinea. Also read 2025 WASSCE: WAEC Releases…

The collapsed wooden bridge linking Ikot Obong Akan in Oruk Anam Local Government Area and Ikot Akpabong in Mkpat Enin of Akwa Ibom has crippled livelihoods of the people. The youth leader, Etimbuk Udoh said the collapsed bridge has cut off economic links between the two neighbouring local government areas and disrupted transportation, farming and commercial activities for traders and residents, who depend on Etim Market, popularly known as Urua Akpudo for their livelihood. Udoh, who spoke with Daily Sun in the area, said the bridge was constructed through community efforts using woods to help market women and other road…

Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has urged Christians to use exemplary character, purposeful leadership and an unwavering commitment to godly values to counter negative influences. Governor Eno made the call on Sunday, August 2, while delivering the keynote message at the Special Leadership Sunday Service of Shepherd’s House Assembly International, Apo Resettlement, Abuja, where he spoke on the theme, Becoming the Voice of Influence.  The Governor further challenged Christians to emerge as compelling voices of truth, integrity and righteousness in an era increasingly shaped by fleeting social trends. Also read Ibom Plaza to Get Flyover – Declares Gov Umo…

Press Release The Federal Government has directed vice-chancellors, rectors and provosts in the country to immediately dismiss any student found culpable, after due investigation, of involvement in kidnapping or other violent crimes. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, giving the directive on Tuesday during a meeting with the Governing Council and management of the Federal University of Lafia, Nasarawa State, said this was part of fresh measures to strengthen security across tertiary institutions. The meeting, led by the university’s Pro-Chancellor, Lola Akande, focused on campus security, infrastructure, student welfare and the Federal Government’s ongoing higher education reforms and concerns raised…

Akakan Umoh The former Director-General of the West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM), Professor Akpan Ekpo has asked Nigerians to demand greater public scrutiny of government finances at all levels. Speaking during an interview on ARISE News on Tuesday while discussing Nigeria’s debt profile and public finance, Ekpo said Nigerians should call for scrutiny of government finances in view of the increased revenue to different tiers of government, saying, “We need to ask ourselves where is the money going to? We need to get answers.” Ekpo further urged Nigerians to demand greater accountability from governments at all…

Aniefiok Christopher The Federal Government has stopped contract awards until the supervising Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs) secure approved budgetary provision and release of funds to ensure seamless implementation and timely completion of projects. The Government has also directed respective supervising MDAs to capture processing and payment of contractors executing projects in the capital component of the budget and return of same to eliminate unnecessary delays. Consequently, the federal government has directed the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF), to issue a circular to that effect. Also read Era of Procurement Laws as mere formalities Over- Idem…

Akakan Umoh Delta State Government has unveiled a $100 million Viability Gap Fund, put at about ₦133 billion, to attract strategic investments and accelerate economic development across the state. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori announced the initiative in a statement via the X handle of the state government on Monday, August 3, saying the fund is designed to reduce investment risks and encourage private sector participation in key development projects. Oborevwori said the US$100 million (approximately ₦133 billion) Viability Gap Fund will provide investors with greater confidence by de-risking strategic investments while supporting projects capable of stimulating economic growth and improving livelihoods.…

Our Reporters The Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, John Onaiyekan has been caught in the political crossfire following his criticisms of President Bola Tinubu administration. Speaking during an interview on Prime Time, a programme on Arise News, on Friday, Onaiyekan said members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria raised economy and security concerns during their meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja on July 28. But in a swift response, the Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, Daniel Bwala fired salvos on Cardinal Onaiyekan over his comments on the…