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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given a 48-hour ultimatum to the Governor of Niger State, Umar Bago, to immediately reverse his decision to shut down Badeggi FM, a privately owned radio station based in Minna. In an open letter dated 2 August and signed by SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, the organisation described the move as “arbitrary and unlawful,” urging the governor to “reinstate the station’s licence, withdraw the threat to demolish the premises, and end the crackdown on freedom of expression and media freedom in Niger State.” The group also called on the governor “to immediately…

Press Release Following the expiration of the two-term Comrade Amos Etuk’s administration on August 2, new leaders have emerged to run Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council for the next three years. At the breath-taking election held at NUJ Press Centre, Information Drive, Uyo,  Comrade Nsibiet John, publisher of The Ink Newspaper, was elected State Chairman of the union. Comrade John, a member of the Federated Chapel of the union, emerged victorious after polling 555 votes to defeat Comrade Nene Afia of the State Ministry of Information Chapel, 92 votes, Effiong Edet, 21 votes and Esther Effiong,…

EDITORIAL The completion of the Nigeria Union of Journalists  (NUJ) Auditorium Complex, Akwa Ibom State Council, which looked like a herculean task, has become a fulfilled dream.  The inauguration of the magnificent but state-of-the-art Auditorium, completed by Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has resulted in a celebration, posing a challenge to many who dare to try and believe in the can-do spirit. The project, sited at NUJ Press Centre, Information Drive, Uyo, was initiated and executed by the EXCO of Comrade Israel Umoh as Chairman; Bassey Eyo (now Dr) – Vice Chairman; Justice Udousoro – Secretary; Charles Obot (now…

Akakan Umoh The Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Akwa Ibom State, Lady Helen Eno-Obareki has hailed King’s Kids Christian Schools, Uyo for inculcating academic excellence and discipline among the pupils and students. Eno-Obareki who spoke this during the schools’ graduation/prize giving ceremony tagged: Next Level held on Thursday, also lauded management of the schools for producing a 40-page magazine for readership. After unveiling the magazine, she donated N500,000 to aid its production. The Director, King’s Kids Christian Schools, Professor Etim Isaac Udoessien said the opportunity celebrates the pupils and students not only they have come but where they are headed:…

After months of rumours, kite flying and negotiations from rival clubs, Galatasaray have sealed the deal to bring the Nigerian superstar back to Istanbul in what is one of the biggest signings in Turkish football history. Osimhen touched down in Istanbul on the evening of Wednesday, 30 July, where he was greeted like royalty at Atatürk Airport by thousands of screaming fans. Now, His transfer shattered the previous record set by Fenerbahce when they signed Youssef En-Nesyri from Sevilla on a five-year contract for 20 million euros in July last year. Also read; Osimhen rejects Al Hilal’s improved N53 billion…

Akwa Ibom Police Command gave a commendation letter to a senior police officer attached to the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, CSP Ebong Thompson, for rejecting  N800,000 bribe. The bribe was offered in an attempt to secure the release of a suspected robber and cover up the crime. The spokesperson of the command, DSP Timfon John, in a statement said the incident occurred on Wednesday, 30th July, 2025. According to her, the prime suspect, 53-year-old David Samuel Isaac, was arrested after a Samsung smartphone, reportedly stolen at gunpoint, was traced to him.…

Israel Umoh The Nigerian Union of Journalists Auditorium Complex, Akwa Ibom State Council started by Comrade Israel Umoh was inaugurated by Governor Umo Eno on Friday. The project initially sponsored by Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited later ExxonMobil and now Seplat started 20 years ago. The multinational had paid to the union an initial N2.5 million for the commencement of the auditorium that could comfortably sit 2,000 guests. The foundation was laid and construction work began in earnest. The auditorium with a large gallery taken to lintel level before the end of Israel Umoh administration could not continue due to paucity…

Nigeria has begun moves to douse the ongoing tension with Ghana over the growing agitation by Ghanaians that Nigerians must leave their country. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to maintaining robust relations with Ghana during a visit. Odumegwu-Ojukwu who stated this Wednesday during her ongoing two-day visit to the West African country said the relationship would not stop at government level but extend to citizen-to-citizen level. Also read: Ghana Supreme Court soft pedals on anti-LGBTQ Law Nigeria’s Ibom Air roves Ghana airspace, commences regional flight  Ghanaian Footballer Rescued from Turkey Quake Rubble According…

Nigerian Government has planned to establish cattle breeding centres across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, being part of efforts to modernise livestock production and improve food security. A post shared by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, said the announcement was highlighted as part of the President Bola Tinubu administration’s renewed effort to revamp the agricultural sector. Nigeria’s Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, who spoke this during the second day of the Citizens-Government Engagement and Midterm Assessment of the Tinubu administration, organised by the Sir…

Press Release The Akwa Ibom State Police Command secured 23 convictions on various criminal offences from January to July 2025, showing a remarkable progress in the fight against crimes in the state. The convictions, ranging from a minimum of two weeks to three years imprisonment, were for such offences as stealing, assault, burglary, felony, and escape from lawful custody. A press release by DSP Timfon John, Police Public Relations Officer, Akwa Ibom Command on Tuesday, said the outcomes reflect the Command’s intensified efforts on crime prevention, professional investigation, and effective prosecution. Also read Viral Video: Akwa Ibom Police Command demotes…