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Aniefiok Christopher US President, Donald Trump has reportedly scolded Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an expletive-laden phone call earlier today over Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon, calling Netanyahu “f***ing crazy” and accusing him of being ungrateful. The comments were reported by US outlet Axios, citing two US officials and a third source briefed on the call. In the US President remarks, a Washington official said, “You’re f***ing crazy. You’d be in prison if it weren’t for me. I’m saving your a**. Everybody hates you now. Everybody hates Israel because of this.” Also read: Trump Brands NATO allies “cowards” as…

Press Release Three persons from Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency in Akwa Ibom are set to depart for China to undergo advanced training on Investment, Financing and Capital Operations. The beneficiaries are the 21st batch of the 1,000 youths sponsored by Dr. Unyime Idem, member representing the Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. This was after the House of Representatives member had surpassed the initial target of 100 youths trained overseas. Also read Two more Constituents Depart for China training, Credit to Rep Idem  Idem Halts illegal Electricity fees Extortion in Ukanafun and Oruk Anam  Idem Trains Another 150 Constituents…

Small and medium-scale female entrepreneurs in some communities of Akwa Ibom and Rivers are currently benefitting from an empowerment training as a way of boosting their economy and making them financially literate and independent. The training, an initiative of the Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company Limited, SEEPCO, is being driven by the VCDF, the foundation that coordinates the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility programmes. The training, which was christened financial literacy programme, started last year for about 1,000 women drawn from the company’s host communities who were broken into various clusters for ease of coordination. The beneficiaries were equipped…

Akakan Umoh The World ​Health Organization said there have been 321 confirmed cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of ‌Congo outbreak and 116 suspected cases, marking a large drop in the number of suspected cases as hundreds were ruled out after investigation. The agency said on Tuesday there had been 48 deaths and six people had recovered in Congo. The Congolese authorities first put out ​the new case numbers on Monday. In Uganda there have been nine confirmed cases and one associated ​death, WHO spokesperson Christian Lindmeier told reporters in Geneva. Also read: How Ebola Lesson is Helping Sierra…

Aniefiok Christopher Contract for the construction of a 2.2km Tabernacle Road and its environs traversing Uyo and Itu Local Government Areas with 0.97KM underground outfall drain is on the line for termination in by Akwa Ibom State Government. Speaking during a media briefing at Government House, Uyo marking the third anniversary of his administration on Saturday, 30 May, Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno vowed to terminate the road contract handled by NSIK Engineering Company Limited by July if the company fails to deliver the job on schedule. Eno frowned at the slow pace of work done by the engineering firm…

Aniefiok Christopher  Akwa Ibom Government has committed ₦16.5 billion lifeline to Anchor Insurance Limited recapitalization to strengthen the financial base of its assets in the state.  The State Governor, Umo Eno, stated this during a Media Briefing as part of the activities marking the third anniversary inauguration of his administration in Uyo on Saturday. “Yesterday, I coughed out N16.5 billion to keep Anchor Insurance in business today and sustain its operations. The question is: what’s going on? My job is not to investigate, but now that I have put in government money, I will commission a forensic audit on the…

Agency Report A Nigerian-born Catholic priest, Anthony Odiong, has been convicted by a jury in Texas, United States, for sexually assaulting women under his spiritual care. Mr Odiong, a naturalised US citizen, was ordained in Nigeria in 1993 and later served in Catholic parishes in Texas and Louisiana, two neighbouring states in the US. The 57-year-old convict was found guilty on one count of first-degree sexual assault and two counts of second-degree sexual assault after a trial in Waco, Texas. Also read: Catholic Priest Arrested For Desecrating Church Altar Catholic Priest Shuns Sermon As Catechist Officiates Funeral Mass Of Nigerian…

Akakan Umoh The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has busted robbery gang and arrested three suspects in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom. In its ongoing fight against violent crime, the command also recovered several stolen properties. A press release signed by DSP Timfon John, the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer for Commissioner of Police on Saturday, said ‘‘On 25th May, 2026, at about 1600hrs, the Command received a distress report from a concerned individual that three armed men had invaded his residence and forcefully dispossessed him of valuable items. ‘‘Upon receipt of the report, detectives immediately commenced a…

Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO) has empowered 100 women in host communities especially in Eastern Obolo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State to encourage their participation in the local economies. Organised by Vcare for Development Foundation in partnership with Akwa Ibom Government, the training sessions equipped participants with knowledge and skills on entrepreneurship development, financial literacy and business. The World Bank’s Global Findex Database 2025, highlights that financial inclusion supports income stability and long-term economic resilience for women and households. Prior to the financial literacy and entrepreneurship development programme, over 1,000 women from SEEPCO’s host…

Edi Umoh Paris Saint-Germain retained their UEFA Champions League title after edging Arsenal 2-1 on penalties following a dramatic 1-1 draw that could not be separated after 120 minutes of pulsating football. The French champions showed remarkable resilience to recover from an early setback before holding their nerve in a tense shootout to successfully defend the European crown. Arsenal made the perfect start when Kai Havertz capitalised on a defensive lapse to put the Gunners ahead in the sixth minute. The German forward surged into the penalty area and rifled a superb finish beneath the crossbar beyond goalkeeper Matvey Safonov.…