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Akakan Umoh Akwa Ibom Governor, Umo Eno has dismissed the long-held belief that Nigeria first discovered crude oil  at Oloibiri in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State in 1956, insisting that historical records point to an earlier discovery in Akwa Ibom. Eno who expressed displeasure at what is regarded as distortion of history noted that crude oil was first discovered at Ikot Akpa Ekop Village then in Opobo Division but now in Mkpat Enin Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom by Shell (British Petroleum) in 1953. Although the Governor did not produce any empirical evidence from the Ministry of…

… We have decentralized the Science Park … Because we have replicated the Science Park in the Youth Development Centres Akakan Umoh Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has eroded the importance of the abandoned Science and Technology Park executed 20 years ago in Uyo, the state capital , vowing not to complete it. Speaking at the event held at the premises of recently revamped the Akwa Ibom Agricultural Development Programme (AKADEP), Uyo, Thursday, May 28, Governor rather said, ‘‘We have decentralized the Science Park.’’ Recall that ex-Governor Victor Attah, who ruled from 1999 to 2007, initiated the project in…

The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON has felicitated Nigerian children on this year’s Children’s Day Celebration, admonishing them to shun drugs and cultism, but to embrace hard work and national consciousness. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio said children were a special gift from God, who must be jealously guarded, protected and loved. “Today, as we mark Children’s Day 2026, I join millions of Nigerians to celebrate the joy, wonder and boundless potential in every one of you and limitless opportunities for growth and prosperity. “Children’s Day is about nurturing…

Edi Umoh The PSG vs Arsenal predicted lineups are intriguing with some massive decisions for both teams to make ahead of the UEFA Champions League final in Budapest on Saturday. PSG Coach, Luis Enrique and Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta have hard choices to make in the selection of players to do the magic. Below are the PSG vs Arsenal predicted lineups in full, with analysis on how Enrique and Arteta should line up their teams. Also read: PSG Set up UCL final against Arsenal After beating Bayern Munich PSG predicted lineup —— Safonov ——- —- Hakimi —- Marquinhos —- Pacho…

Aniefiok Christopher Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has won the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress for the 2027 general elections. The result was announced on Wednesday night in a statement shared on the party’s official X page, which declared that Atiku defeated former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi and former banker, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen in the contest. “Atiku defeats Amaechi, Hayatudeen to secure ADC Presidential Ticket. “Final result: Atiku 1,855,787, Amaechi 509,397, Hayatudeen 180,903. Total votes cast in the election: 2,546,457. Total party membership for the election: 3,113,599. Congratulations to Waziri Atiku,” the statement added. A breakdown of the…

Aniefiok Christopher  The Akwa Ibom Children’s Parliament has sought inclusion in the budgeting process to help them to make meaningful inputs on matters affecting the welfare of children in the state.  The Speaker of the Children’s Parliament, Miss Rhoda Vincent made the call during the 2026 Children’s Day celebration held at Uyo Township Stadium under the theme Future Now: Promoting Inclusion for Every Nigerian Child. Doing this, Miss Vincent explained, would allow the members of the parliament selected from the 31 local government areas of the state to identify specific areas of need in such relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies…

Press Release Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has felicitated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, his Vice, Kashim Shettima and Muslim faithful in Nigeria and around the world on occasion of Eid El Kabir celebration. In a congratulatory message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, the Senate President said the occasion calls for prayer and sober reflection on the theme of sacrifice. “This sacred occasion reminds us of Prophet Ibrahim’s unwavering faith, obedience, and willingness to sacrifice for the sake of Almighty Allah. Also read: FG Approves Wednesday, Thursday As Eid-El-Kabir Holiday “These timeless virtues of…

Aniefiok Christopher The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has appealed the judgment of a Federal High Court in Abuja, which nullified its revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections. In a motion on notice attached to the appeal, INEC prayed the court for an order staying the execution and/or further execution of the judgment of the High Court delivered on 20 May, 2026, pending the hearing and determination of the appeal it filed against the judgment at the Court of Appeal. Justice Muhammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, had nullified guidelines issued by the…

Aniefiok Christopher Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt on Monday sentenced twin brothers and five others to death by hanging over the kidnap and murder of Rev. Edwin Isaiah Dokubo-Harry.  The deceased was abducted and killed in 2013 in a community in Asari Toru Local Government Area of the state. The convicts faced a 25-count charge bordering on conspiracy, kidnap, m8rder, possession of illegal fire arm and criminality. Justice Boma Diepiri, who sat on the case, discharged and acquitted Emmanuel Israel and Nephew Philemon. Also read: Ekiti Lecturer Faces death by Hanging for Robbery The court said the convicts…

Akakan Umoh The recent President Bola Tinubu’s approval of certification and compliance procedures for five proposed deep seaport projects in five states, targeting the recovery of over 70 per cent of Nigerian-bound cargo currently handled by neighbouring African countries has not settled well with many. The five are the Badagry Deep Sea Port in Lagos State, Olokola Deep Sea Port in Ondo State, Ibom Deep Sea Port in Akwa Ibom State, Bakassi Deep Sea Port in Cross River State and Bonny Deep Sea Port in Rivers State. In Akwa Ibom, the announcement has not settled with many people who have…