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It was historic as the United States Congress backed President Donald Trump’s call for possible military action against terrorists in Nigeria. During a special joint session late Friday night, the 285 out of 383 members overwhelmingly voted in favour of the action. The resolution gives the President authority to use targeted military force against armed groups accused of carrying out widespread attacks on Christian communities in Northern and central Nigeria. President Trump, who has described the violence as “nothing short of genocide against Christians,” immediately welcomed the result, posting on Truth Social: “HUGE WIN! Congress just voted 285–98 to let…

A Professor of Criminology in the University of Uyo,  Aniekan Brown, has called on journalists to avoid the use of stereotyping, inflammatory language, or ethnic profiling in their profession as a way of instilling peace and development in the society. Prof. Brown, who made the call on Monday, further asked journalists to promote factual, contextual reporting during crises, provide platforms for constructive dialogue and uphold peace journalism principles. Brown who was a Guest Lecturer during the Information Managers Symposium and launching of the Surveillance Magazine vol.2, organised by the State Information Chapel, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Akwa Ibom Council,  Uyo,…

A Pastor from Akwa Ibom, Uduak Ikpat has slammed his colleague, Michael Bush for criticizing Governor Umo Eno over his alleged ‘poor’ governance of the state.    Pastor Ikpat who in a press release signed for APC Foundational members has slammed his colleague, Pastor Bush, also a chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party in Akwa Ibom for criticising Governor Eno’s governance. Bush, also renowned journalist, had accused Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom of “deceiving” the people with his “Akwa Ibom United” political slogan. In a his Facebook post, Bush, under the topic: ”Sssh, stop rambling: Focus on the crystal ball,”…

Twenty-four schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls’ Day Secondary School, Maga, in Sokoto/Kebbi border axis, have regained their freedom following coordinated security operations. The students were kidnapped on November 17 when gunmen invaded their school community in Sakaba Local Government Area of Kebbi State. This was as the bandits shot and killed the school’s Vice-Principal, Hassan Yakubu Makuku, and a security guard for resisting. A statement on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Tinubu welcomed the release of the 24 schoolgirls. Related news: DSS Intel Failed To Stop 25 Maga Schoolgirls’ Abduction- Governor…

The Member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, Rep. Unyime Idem, Ph.D, has secured jobs into the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) for two young  persons from Akwa Ibom.  The beneficiaries are Blessing Nse Esitikot and Iniobong Bassey Essien. So far, Idem who is also the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Public Procurement, has facilitated more than 100 jobs for his constituents since his inauguration into the House of Representatives. This is coming as Idem has provided ₦1 billion empowerment scheme for the Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, to uplift 1,000 families with ₦1 million each to start or grow their businesses.…

Akwa Ibom State Internal Revenue Service (AKIRS) has constituted committee to implement new tax reforms recently introduced by the Federal Government. The Executive Chairman, Akwa Ibom State Internal Revenue Service (AKIRS), Sir Okon Okon speaking in Uyo recently explained that the tax reforms would relieve the citizens of the tax burden, particularly those within the low-income bracket. Okon who spoke when the Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Akwa Ibom State Command, Mr. Francis Ajatta visited him, noted that this was part of ongoing engagements towards the implementation of the new reforms scheduled to commence in January 2026. Related…

Jamaican reggae music icon, Jimmy Cliff has d!ed at the age of 81, his family said in a statement shared on social media. “It’s with profound sadness that I share that my husband, Jimmy Cliff, has crossed over due to a seizure followed by pneumonia,” Latifa Chambers said in a statement posted on Cliff’s Instagram account. “I am thankful for his family, friends, Jamaican fellow artists and coworkers who have shared his journey with him. To all his fans around the world, please know that your support was his strength throughout his whole career … Jimmy, my darling, may you…

Israel Umoh Akwa Ibom Police Commissioner, Baba Mohammed Azare, wants the citizens in the state to take charge of security by exposing criminal elements. Addressing a high-level Stakeholders’ Security Meeting at the Police Command Headquarters, Ikot Akpan Abia in Uyo Local Government Area on Monday, Azare emphasized the need for communities to take ownership of security. He said they could do this by exposing criminal elements, including those involved in armed robbery, cultism, vandalism, drug peddling, and other unlawful activities, noting that ‘‘No community can be truly safe if some residents shield or protect criminals.’’ Reviewing the security situation in…

Press Release A former Minister of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Chief Nduese Essien, has urged the Federal Government to refrain from the culture of excuses and stop political diversions in a bid to solve security challenges in the country. In a press release issued in Uyo, Akwa Ibom capital on Monday, Chief Essien frowned at wanton killings, arsons, kidnappings and armed robbery cases, stating that the foundation of the country was under serious threat. ‘‘Nigeria must abandon the culture of excuses and political diversions that mask the real issues. The primary responsibility of government is to protect its citizens,…

Agency’s Report Brazil’s COP30 presidency sealed a compromise climate deal on Saturday to boost finance for poor countries coping with global warming without any pact on fossil fuels. Brazil hoped to demonstrate global unity even after the United States declined to send an official delegation. Acknowledging that the deal left many frustrated, the head of the U.N. climate secretariat (UNFCCC) praised the delegates for coming together in an year of denial and division. “I’m not saying we’re winning the climate fight. But we are undeniably still in it, and we are fighting back,” UNFCCC Executive Secretary Simon Stiell said in…