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Aniefiok Christopher  As a result of the commencement of the second planting season in Akwa Ibom State, the Transforming Lives Through Nutrition project of Helen Keller International (HKI), has donated high-yielding seedlings to farmers in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area. Presenting Okro, Vitamin A fortified Maize, and groundnut to the project participants in the area, the Programme Manager, Ms Gift Alfred stated that the free distribution exercise which is sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in collaboration with HKI, Vitamin Angels and iDE, was part of the organisation’s global initiative to fight malnutrition and enhance food security…

Agency’s Report Canadian poet, translator and classical scholar Anne Carson has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature, the Swedish Academy announced on Thursday, October 8. The Academy recognised the 76-year-old for her “bold and inventive” body of work, praising its “playful dialogue” with classical literature and its creation of new literary forms. Carson becomes the second Canadian to receive the prize, following Alice Munro’s win in 2013. Born in Toronto in 1950, Carson studied Classics at the University of Toronto, completing her doctoral thesis in 1981. She has taught at several universities and built a literary career combining poetry,…

Akpandem James The pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the recently converted Akwa Ibom State University of Education, Afaha Nsit, Professor Philip Afaha, has pledged to turn the institution into a world-class centre of academic excellence, innovation and human-capital development. Prof. Afaha made the commitment on Thursday, October 8, 2026, during the university’s first interactive session with members of its community. Until last month, the institution was a College of Education. The university was established following the signing into law, on July 28, 2026, by the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, of legislation upgrading the former Akwa Ibom State College of…

Aniefiok Christopher The Federal Government has announced a 30-day discount on petrol sold by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, with public transport operators to receive priority under the arrangement. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, stated this on Thursday during a press briefing on petrol prices and subsidy-related issues in Abuja. Oyedele said the measure was designed as a margin discount at NNPC stations and was not a return to petrol subsidy. “We are offering a discount on petrol dispensed by NNPC Limited for the next 30 days in the first instance with…

Edi Umoh Nigeria rounded off this international window with a 3-3 draw with Russia in a friendly match on Tuesday night. Kelechi Iheanacho opened the score against Russia in the 10 minutes. And Lechi Sadulaev equalised for Russia in the 30 minutes. Another Russian, Matvey Kislyak scored for his side before half time to put his country 2-1. In the 54th minute, Aleksey Miranchuk extended the goal feast for Russia to 3-1, thus putting Nigeria in a tight corner. Also read FIFA rankings: Super Eagles Soar to 26th, 3rd in Africa after AFCON Outing  As fate would have it, Peter…

Edi Umoh Temi Nkem, whose real name is Temitope Nkemdilim Chigbue, has emerged as the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 11 at the grand finale on Sunday, after 70 days in the house. Temi secured 25.87% of the final votes, while Aikou finished with 23.68% and Sheba received 9.80%. The 21-year-old finance student and lifestyle creator had earlier secured her place in the Top 3 alongside Aikou and Sheba after a series of evictions narrowed the final field. The finale began with nine housemates in contention, with Barry becoming the first finalist to leave the competition. Oyin and Ricky…

Aniefiok Christopher As a major boost to the teachers’ welfare, Akwa Ibom Government has approved about N1 billion wardrobe allowance for estimated 20,000 teachers in both public primary and secondary schools in the state. Governor Umo Eno announced this on Monday, October 5, 2026, at the Uyo Township Stadium during the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Akwa Ibom State Wing. The Abia State Governor, Mr. Alex Otti announced a similar gesture of N1 billion Teachers’ Appreciation Fund to be shared among serving teachers across the state. Also read I’ll dissolve EXCO, Boards soon-…

Akakan Umoh Four persons from Akwa Ibom State have been sent abroad on scholarships to study for their Master’s degree in different disciplines. The beneficiaries, sponsored on scholarships by Rt. Hon. Unyime Idem, the member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, form part of the third batch of Akwa Ibom persons sent for their Master’s and PhD programmes in the United Kingdom. The beneficiaries are Blessing Emediong Godwin – University of Exeter, United Kingdom (MSc Public Health); Edidiong Michael – University of Manchester, United Kingdom (MSc Public Health), Idongesit Godswill Wilson – University of Exeter, United…

Aniefiok Christopher President Bola Tinubu has declared a three-day national mourning over the Ondo military aircraft crash, calling for a probe into the incident. Tinubu also directed that flags should be flown at half-mast throughout the country as a mark of respect to the officers. In a statement on Monday, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said Tinubu “extends his deepest condolences to the family of the 25 passengers and seven crew members involved, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, and all officers, airmen and airwomen of the Nigerian Air Force.” The passenger aircraft with 32 persons…

Agency’s Report Two twin sisters working in the medical profession in Yobe State who died within three days of each other after battling sickle cell disease had been buried. Dr.Hadiya Usman, a medical doctor undergoing her internship at the Federal Medical Centre, Nguru, died on Friday, while another twin sister, Aidah Usman, a pharmacist at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, died on Sunday. The sisters’ deaths came after both had received medical treatment for complications linked to sickle cell disease, leaving their family, colleagues and friends mourning the loss of two young healthcare professionals. Hadiya had been admitted to…