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To ease tension in the political class, Akwa Ibom government on Tuesday announced October 26 for the election of Chairmen and councillors into the 31 local government areas of the state. The 31 local government chairmen and 329 councillors in the state will be elected and will be sworn in December 7, 2024 upon the expiration of the tenure of transition chairmen. Governor Umo Eno made this announcement in Uyo during a stakeholders engagement meeting organised by the Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC). Represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Frank Archibong, Eno also presented…

Deceased Andrew Amechi Ochekwo, a businessman in Aba, Abia State, linked with the disappearance of Celine Ndudim and Afiba Tandoh, two ladies who went missing on April 27, 2024, is wanted in the United Kingdom (UK) for sexual assault. Ochekwo is said to have been shot dead when he wanted to escape en route Abuja for more investigations after his arrest in Aba. FIJ found that the UK police had declared Ochekwo, also known as Andrew Ucheckwo, and David Okorocha, wanted in March 2023. He was wanted in connection with the sexual assault of a woman in Milton Keynes in June…

President Bola Tinubu has directed Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, to present a new minimum wage template in 48 hours following the agreement reached between the government and the organised labour.  Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation made the announcement on Tuesday, June 4, while briefing State House Correspondents after a negotiation team met with the president at Aso Rock. Idris said; “All parties to the negotiation of the new minimum wage would work together with the organised labour to present a new minimum wage for Nigerians in one week. “All of us will work together assiduously within the next…

The Federal Government has instituted a legal action against the governors of the 36 states of the federation at the Supreme Court over alleged misconduct in the administration of local government councils. The suit filed by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, is seeking full autonomy for all local government areas in the country. In suit, the Federal Government specifically prayed the court to issue an order, prohibiting state governors from embarking on unilateral, arbitrary and unlawful dissolution of democratically elected local government leaders. The governors of the 36 states were sued through…

Four suspected kidnappers dressed in military uniform met dead end in Akwa Ibom as operatives of state Police Command arrested them and rescued their victims. The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Timfon John, stated this in a statement issued in Uyo and made available to journalists on Sunday. John said on May 24, the Command received a distress call about a kidnap incident at Utang Street by Gibbs Street in Uyo metropolis. The PPRO said the Command’s Anti-Robbery Squad immediately swung into action and mobilised to the scene where the four suspects were arrested. Also read Police harvest…

Apprehension and fear of reprisal severely grip Kano as rival supporters of the Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi, and his deposed predecessor, Aminu Ado-Bayero, took to the streets with dangerous weapons after the deposed Emir returned to the state. This comes after Sanusi Lamido Sanusi was reinstated on Friday, May 24, as the Emir of Kano by the Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf. However, his deposed predecessor, Aminu Ado-Bayero returned to the ancient city, Saturday morning, May 25, two days after his dethronement, and proceeded to the Gidan Nasarawa palace since the Gidan Rumfa palace is already occupied by the…

Against its abundant natural resources like coal, tin, and iron ore, Nigeria is one of the wealthiest countries in Africa, according to GDP. Akwa Ibom which joined the league of 10 richest states in the country occupies the third position. The richest states in Nigeria are the main drivers of this wealth, significantly contributing to sectors such as tourism, cultural heritage, education, and intellectualism. These states, with their robust economies and developed infrastructure, play a crucial role in the nation’s economic prowess. Their rankings are determined by major industries, contributions to the national GDP, and the abundance of natural resources.…

Manchester United pulled off an almighty upset on Saturday when they defeated a clearly exhausted Manchester City side 2-1 to win their 13th FA Cup at Wembley Stadium. The first goal was scored in the 30th minute by Alejandro Garnacho who capitalised on a mistake by Josko Gvardiol and goalkeeper Stefan Ortega and the second one was by rising star Kobbie Mainoo in the 39th minute. City, who last week for the Premier League title for the 4th year running, looked to be out of sorts in the match with chances they would normally put away getting wasted. Erling Haaland…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the immediate commencement for the construction of sections three and four of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project, Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Dave Umahi announced.  This directive will see construction begin from Cross River and Akwa Ibom states, as the federal government moves forward with the project’s procurement process. Umahi said, “Let me announce that Mr. President has directed that section 3 that is starting from Calabar and section 4 starting from Akwa Ibom, should commence immediately and we’re in the process of concluding the procurement. “For those who have been saying why not start…

Aniefiok Christopher Henceforth, any market union in Akwa Ibom that intimidates, harasses or hinders commodity sellers from selling their goods at various market formations in the state will face severe sanctions. Giving the warning at the popular Etaha Itam Market in Itu and Afaha Market in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Areas of the state during an enlightenment tour on Thursday, Akwa Ibom Traders Cooperative Association vowed to impose severe sanctions on recalcitrant traders. The group led by Pastor Moses Sambo, the BOT Chairman, Etaha Itam Traders Development Association, Elder Godwin Ebong and other market leaders were received amidst jubilation from…