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Akakan Umoh The Nigerian Government on Thursday inaugurated a high-powered Technical Committee to evaluate and fast-track the proposed Integrated Gas, Power and High-Speed Rail Project put at $200 billion. The inauguration, which took place at the Conference Room of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Shehu Shagari Complex, Abuja, was performed on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by the SGF, George Akume. The project, being promoted by De-Sadel Nigeria Limited, is widely regarded as one of the most ambitious private-sector-driven infrastructure initiatives in Nigeria and West Africa, combining gas monetisation, power generation, high-speed…

Akakan Umoh Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno has dropped a bombshell that the development of Ibom Deep Seaport is “not a sprint but a marathon,” cautioning people against politicising the project. But, Eno reiterated his administration’s commitment to realisation of the project started over 20 years ago to see the light of day. The Governor stated this Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the Banquet Hall of Government House, Uyo, during the presentation of the project’s feasibility report by the Technical Committee Chairman, Mrs. Mfon Usoro. Receiving the report, the Governor thanked the Committee members for their detailed and professional work,…

Aniefiok Christopher In a sustained crackdown on criminals in the state, Police raided a compound used as a church front by members in Akwa Ibom and arrested seven suspects.  The police command, propelled by intelligence-driven operation, busted another major breakthrough in crime prevention in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police to decisively combat crime. ‘‘Acting on credible intelligence indicating that suspected criminals were hibernating in a compound disguised as a church, the Command swiftly mobilized for a targeted operation. At about 0600hrs on 8th April 2026,’’ ‘‘The operation led to the arrest of seven (7) suspects, namely:…

Akakan Umoh As the 2027 general elections draw closer, Nsit Atai Chapter of National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has pledged to support the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Umo Eno. The chapter also pledged its support towards the implementation of the Governor’s ARISE Agenda aimed at holistic development of the state. Making the pledge when members of the body paid the state Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Princess Emem Ibanga a courtesy visit on Saturday 4 April, the NYCN Coordinator, Nsit Atai Chapter, Comrade Ndianabasi Nkpounam Bassey, said the re-election would help them to complete ongoing development projects…

Agency’s Report After a month and a half of spiraling conflict in the Middle East, the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday – less than two hours before US President Donald Trump’s deadline to wipe out a “whole civilization.” That threat, which critics warned could be a war crime if carried out, appears to have been staved off for now at the 11th hour. But there remains a gulf between the two countries, who each portrayed the temporary truce as a victory for their nations. The ceasefire is a starting point for further negotiations, and it remains…

Akakan Umoh A University of Calabar (UNICAL) student, Eno-Obong Iyakakwa Okpodighi has emerged as the sole First Class overall best in Engineering Faculty. Okpodighi achieved the remarkable academic milestone ever recorded in UNICAL to become the first Class graduate in her set ahead of the institution’s forthcoming convocation. She achieved an exceptional Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 5.00 on a 5.00-point scale, making her a best graduating student in her department.  In what could be described as a historic academic feat, Okpodighi also clinched the prestigious title of Overall Best Graduating Student in the Faculty of Engineering & Technology, becoming the first female to ever…

Akakan Umoh Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, is relentless over the ceding of 76 oil wells to Akwa Ibom State by the Supreme Court. Hence, he has galvanized elders and stakeholders to unite behind his administration’s battle to reverse the state’s controversial removal from the oil-producing bloc— a decision he attributed to a long-standing dispute with neighboring Akwa Ibom State. At the high-powered gathering, attended by former governors Donald Duke and Pam Ogar, ex-deputy governors, lawmakers, and current Deputy Governor Peter Odey, Otu used a weekend “State of the Union” address in Calabar by zeroing in on the…

…State of public primary and secondary schools in AKS is disturbing … Chides Commissioner for punishing school administrators and teachers instead of rescuing Akakan Umoh A Nigerian journalist, Ibanga Isine, has raised serious concerns over the ‘’deplorable’’ state of many public primary and secondary schools in Akwa Ibom State. In a letter entitled: Holy Week Reflections on Akwa Ibom State and dated 6 April, Isine, the Chief Executive Officer/Editor of GuardPost Newspaper, alerted Governor Umo Eno ‘‘Sir, the state of many public primary and secondary schools in Akwa Ibom is very disturbing. ‘‘What is more upsetting is that schools in…

Aniefiok Christopher Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has hailed a member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, Dr. Unyime Idem, for his remarkable intervention in donating 25 units of 500 KVA transformers to the 24 wards of the constituency. Governor Eno particularly lauded his effort and consistency in rehabilitating and restoring electricity to the communities of Ukanafun and Oruk Anam that wallowed in darkness for 15 years. He hailed Idem who is also the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Public Procurement, during an Easter Service at All Nations Christian Ministry International, Eket, on Sunday at a church service attended…

Agency Report Israel has struck a key Iranian petrochemical facility in Asaluyeh, Israeli defence minister Israel Katz revealed. Iranian media reported a number of production units have been damaged but no casualties have been reported. The latest attack comes after US President Donald Trump warned of bigger strikes against Iranian infrastructure in an expletive-laden social media post Trump said Tuesday will be “Power Plant Day and Bridge Day” if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz – a key choke point where around 20% of the world’s oil passes through Meanwhile, strikes have continued across the Middle East and the Israel Defense…