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Israel Umoh Veteran labour leaders reunited in Uyo, Àkwa Ibom capital, reliving brotherhood and camaraderie among them at the maiden get-together. Hosted by Rt. Hon. (Sir) Udo Kierian Akpan, Honorary Special Adviser to Governor Umo Eno on Labour Relations, the get-together brought together a glitterati of past Chairmen and Secretaries from various labour unions in Àkwa Ibom State. Gathered at New Point Hotel, Uyo on Sunday night, the leaders most of whom had retired from public service were treated to familiar musical tunes and other forms of merriment. A galaxy of leaders from Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress…

Ata Ikiddeh From 1999 to 2007, the South East held the Senate Presidency as a man grips his walking stick in old age, firmly and without apology. Eight uninterrupted years. Evans Enwerem. Chuba Okadigbo. Anyim Pius Anyim. Adolphus Wabara. Ken Nnamani. One after another like masquerades emerging from the same shrine. Nobody disturbed them. Nobody cried foul. The South South called it equity with firm lips. Believing that when it’s their turn their brothers will support them. And do not tell me there were no capable men. Did the South South not have Senator Udo Udoma, learned silk, ministerial timber,…

Aniefiok Christopher The management of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH) has faulted medical report brought to the hospital for authentication by operatives of Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC). EFCC operatives were said to have assaulted, harassed and arrested some personnel in the hospital due to altercation between them and UUTH staffers. Speaking during a Press Conference on Wednesday, the Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Prof. EmemAbasi Bassey, said “When the file was eventually retrieved, we discovered that some persons had opened a fake folder with no proper hospital documentation attached to it. The medical report being…

Aniefiok Christopher  During a midnight raid, Akwa Ibom Police Command arrested a robbery suspect and recovered his weapons and charms in Midim Clan, Abak Local Government Area of the state.  This was another major breakthrough in the command’s ongoing crackdown on robbery and violent crimes across the state. According to a press release issued on Wednesday, May 13 by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, operatives of the command acted on credible intelligence received during a routine patrol operation at about 3:00 a.m. The intelligence reportedly exposed the activities of a notorious gang known for attacking and robbing…

Akakan Umoh As part of efforts to fight malaria scourge in local Nigerian communities, Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company Ltd, SEEPCO, is working with Akwa Ibom State government and Vcare for Development Foundation (VCDF), a Non-Governmental Organisation, to educate community dwellers on how to live a malaria-free life. The company sponsored an outreach in selected local government areas in Akwa Ibom to enlighten nursing mothers on malaria prevention, early diagnosis and the importance of using available malaria services. At Mbiokporo in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area, the nursing mothers received health counsel on how to avoid the scourge,…

Agency Report The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the names of the top-performing candidates in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The list was unveiled during JAMB’s 2026 policy meeting in Abuja. The names of the highest scorers were unveiled during the board’s 2026 policy meeting on admissions into tertiary institutions held in Abuja. According to the list released by JAMB, the 16-year-old Ekiti-born Owoeye Daniella Jesudunsin, who sat for the examination in Ogun State, was ranked as the highest scorer for the 2026 UTME. An applicant to study Medicine and Surgery at the University of Lagos, she…

Aniefiok Christopher Following alleged assault on its members by security agents, Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Akwa Ibom State Branch has announced plans to commence an immediate but indefinite strike action and withdrawal of medical services in the state. This forms part of a nine-point communiqué issued at the end of an Emergency General Meeting (EGM) virtually via Google Meet on Tuesday, 12 May, 2026. NMA had accused Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged assault, arrest, and detention of Professor Eyo Ekpe, Deputy Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee (DCMAC), University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH), and Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery,…

Aniefiok Christopher Two suspected vandals are in Akwa Ibom Police custody for looting and theft of items from accidented truck along Calabar-Itu Highway.  The police were said to have relied on information from a tricycle operator that some criminal elements vandalised and stole items from a truck that fell into a valley at Afaha Ube along Calabar–Itu Highway.  A press release issued by DSP Timfon John, the command’s Police Public Relations Officer for the State Commissioner of Police in Uyo on Monday, said ‘‘The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded another operational breakthrough following the arrest of suspected vandals…

Akakan Umoh The consistent training of his constituents for global competitiveness has earned Rt. Hon. Unyime Idem, the member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency of Akwa Ibom the sobriquet: ‘China Man.’ Governor Umo Eno nicknames Idem: ‘China Man’ owing to the high number of Akwa Ibom persons he has sent to China for training in different fields of human endeavour. Already, four persons from the Federal Constituency have departed for China to undergo advanced training on Climate Change and Climate information Service, courtesy of Dr. Idem, the member in the 10th House of Representatives, Abuja. The trainees, who are Kufre…

Edi Umoh Victor Osimhen powered a brace to lead Galatasaray to a dramatic 4-2 victory over Antalyaspor on Saturday triumphing the Turkish Super Lig title holder for a record-extending 26th time. The victory secured Galatasaray’s fourth consecutive league crown, matching the club’s historic run between 1996 and 2000 and further cementing their status as Turkey’s most successful football club. Osimhen delivered spectacular performance as Galatasaray officially clinched their record-extending 26th league championship, continuing their dominance in Turkish football with a fourth consecutive title triumph. Also read: Galatasaray set to sign Victor Osimhen on a Permanent basis In a tense and…