2 h. ago Minister performs Ibesikpo CNG plant groundbreaking, hails economic growth prospects

By Adewale Sanyaolu The Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Mr Ekperikpe Ekpo, today led the groundbreaking ceremony for Guelph Gas Limited’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Mother Station in Ibesikpo, Akwa Ibom State. He said Nigeria’s vast natural gas reserves will help create a fair energy shift as the world moves to cleaner sources. Ekpo’s […] The post Minister performs Ibesikpo CNG plant groundbreaking, hails economic growth prospects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Niger Delta Sports Festival in steady motion despite minor hiccup

Despite a brief misunderstanding in the Akwa Ibom State camp at the ongoing Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF), investigations reveal that the issue stemmed from misinformation and has since been resolved. Athletes, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the situation was quickly addressed, allowing the festival to proceed without further disruption. The incident occurred […] The post Niger Delta Sports Festival in steady motion despite minor hiccup appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Akpabio disowns planned solidarity rally in A’Ibom, warns supporters 

The President of the 10th Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio on Thursday dissociated himself from a solidarity rally being planned for him in his hometown in Akwa Ibom, saying he doesn’t know the organisers. The rebuttal was made in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media Matters, Jackson Udom. In the press release titled Read More

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45 h. ago NNPC board: League of Northern Democrats accuses Tinubu of ethnic bias

Tribune Online NNPC board: League of Northern Democrats accuses Tinubu of ethnic bias wants review of existing appointments The League of Northern Democrats (LND) has criticised the recent reconstitution of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) board by President Bola Tinubu, raising concerns over what it describes as “the dominance of individuals from the president’s Yoruba ethnic group in key government positions.” In a statement on […] NNPC board: League of Northern Democrats accuses Tinubu of ethnic bias Tribune Online

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3 d. ago CCD calls for full inclusion of PWDs in Akwa Ibom’s petroleum development plans

Tribune Online CCD calls for full inclusion of PWDs in Akwa Ibom’s petroleum development plans Centre for Citizens with Disabilities has demanded that Persons with Disabilities (PWD) be included in the development of the host community and the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act. Founding Executive Director of the Centre, Mr David Anyaele, said CCD has gathered key issues relating to disabilities in Akwa Ibom State, to create a form […] CCD calls for full inclusion of PWDs in Akwa Ibom’s petroleum development plans Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Niger Delta Sports Festival: Team Bayelsa Depart Yenagoa For Uyo

The commissioner for Sports Development in Bayelsa State, Hon. Daniel Igali, has expressed his support for the state’s contingent ahead of the Niger Delta Sports Festival, which will take place from 1st to 9th April 2025 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Igali commended the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for organising the event, highlighting its […]

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4 d. ago Hunger: Tinubu Tackling Food Challenges Squarely – Uyo Varsity VC

The Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), Akwa Ibom State, Prof Nyaudo Ndaeyo, has expressed concern that overcoming the prevailing hunger and malnutrition challenges in Nigeria would remain a mirage unless a holistic action plan involving governments, students and other stakeholders was in place to confront the problem. He noted that the […]

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4 d. ago Eno hails firm for provision of water project, 50,000 exercise books to A/ Ibom community

From Isaac Job, Uyo   Akwa Ibom state governor has lauded Amitec company for providing water project and donation of 50,000 exercise books to assist students in Ikot Ekaide ,Ikot Okoro and adjoining communities where 23km road project was constructed and commissioned in Akwa Ibom state last weekend.   Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Eno […] The post Eno hails firm for provision of water project, 50,000 exercise books to A/ Ibom community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago A’Ibom community decries school vandalism, seeks govt intervention

The Ekit Itam II community in Itu Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State has raised concerns over the vandalisation of St. Domino Primary School along the Uyo-Ikot Ekpene highway by hoodlums suspected to be scavengers. The community is calling on the state government to intervene and curb the menace. The Village Head, Eteidung Aloysius Read More

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5 d. ago Eno lauds Tinubu over prompt release of funds as road project inaugurated

Umo Eno, governor of Akwa Ibom State has expressed appreciation to the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his read more Eno lauds Tinubu over prompt release of funds as road project inaugurated

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6 d. ago Akwa Ibom primary school teachers seek timely payment of pensions, salaries

Tribune Online Akwa Ibom primary school teachers seek timely payment of pensions, salaries Primary School teachers and their next of kin in Akwa Ibom State have appealed to the Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, to ensure the smooth payment of pensions and gratuities, as well as the salaries of retired and serving Primary School teachers, notwithstanding the issue of Local Government autonomy. Akwa Ibom primary school teachers seek timely payment of pensions, salaries Tribune Online

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7 d. ago VP slot: Wike’s aide accuses Atiku of lying during holy month of Ramadan

Tribune Online VP slot: Wike’s aide accuses Atiku of lying during holy month of Ramadan Atiku, in a recent interview, had claimed, “So in 2023, I told the party to set up a committee to recommend three names. The committee ranked Okowa as the top choice, with Wike in second place and former Akwa Ibom Governor, Udom Emmanuel, in third. So I picked number one.” VP slot: Wike’s aide accuses Atiku of lying during holy month of Ramadan Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Scores Convicted For Violating Environmental Sanitation Laws In Akwa Ibom 

The Environmental Sanitation Court sitting in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital has convicted some offenders for violating Saturday’s environmental sanitation laws of the State. The suspects were arrested by a combined team of regular Police personnel and those of Ibom Community Watch (ICW) for their failure to participate in the routine end-of-the-month environmental sanitation […]

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7 d. ago Akpabio never known for harassing women, known him for 50 yrs – Classmate

A former classmate to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Mr Charles Zuofa, has defended allegations of sexual harassment against the former, saying such character is inconsistent with the ex-Akwa Ibom State governor. Zuofa, who hails from Kaiama in Kolokuma-Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State said for over 50 years he had known the Senate Read More

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7 d. ago Akpabio lacks traits of sexual harassment, known him for 50 yrs – Classmate

A former classmate to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Mr Charles Zuofa, has defended allegations of sexual harassment against the former, saying such character is inconsistent with the ex-Akwa Ibom State governor. Zuofa, who hails from Kaiama in Kolokuma-Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State said for over 50 years he had known the Senate Read More

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9 d. ago Eno expands medicare access, inaugurates model primary health centre

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has inaugurated a model Primary Health Centre in Utu Ikot Okpo, Etim-Ekpo Local read more Eno expands medicare access, inaugurates model primary health centre

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9 d. ago What I Told My Players After Osimhen’s Goal Against Zimbabwe – Eric Chelle

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has revealed what he told his players after Osimhen’s goal against Zimbabwe in their frustrating 1-1 draw in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Tuesday. The Warriors’ body language showed they were in Uyo to frustrate the Super Eagles and hand them a blow in their bid to qualify for […]

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9 d. ago A’Ibom community petitions police over alleged arrests, demands ptobe

Stakeholders of Ifa Ikot Akpan Etoi village in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have petitioned the Commissioner of Police, Baba Mohammed Azare, urging him to investigate the arrest and detention of residents by officers on trump-up allegations. In the petition, which was written through their lawyer, Ubong Peters Esq, a copy of Read More

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9 d. ago Natasha: “Akpabio Is Known For Abusing Women Even As Governor” – Atiku

Former Peoples Democratic Party  presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has described Senate President Godswill Akpabio as corrupt and women abuser. Atiku, in his reaction to the sexual harassment allegations levelled by Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, against Akpabio, said that the former governor of Akwa Ibom State is known with corrupt history. The former vp also […] The post Natasha: “Akpabio Is Known For Abusing Women Even As Governor” – Atiku appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Akwa Ibom gov fulfils pledge to woman who cried for business support

By John Ogunsemore Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno has presented a fully furnished factory, equipment, and N2 million as working capital to Mrs. Ifeoma Itoro, a local food processor. During the equipment handover ceremony for over 2,000 entrepreneurs at Uyo Township Stadium on March 11, 2025, the entrepreneur has approached the governor […] The post Akwa Ibom gov fulfils pledge to woman who cried for business support appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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