79 m. ago Panic in Akwa Poly as ASUP announces strike action over minimum wage

From Isaac Job, Uyo The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), alongside the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) and Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Polytechnics (SSANIP), have declared a strike at Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, causing tension among students and staff. The Joint Council Unions cited the non-implementation of the ₦80,000 minimum wage and […] The post Panic in Akwa Poly as ASUP announces strike action over minimum wage appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago 8,196 Nigerians benefit from PTDF scholarship in 20 years – Agboola

From Isaac Job, Uyo Mrs Bolanle Kehinde Agboola, Head of Overseas Scholarship at the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), has disclosed that 8,196 Nigerians have been recipients of PTDF scholarships over the past 20 years. Speaking on Wednesday at a one-day sensitisation workshop for students at the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Agboola said the […] The post 8,196 Nigerians benefit from PTDF scholarship in 20 years – Agboola appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Akwa Ibom: Health Insurance Agency Targets 200,000 Residents In 1 Year

The Akwa Ibom State Health Insurance Agency (AKSHIA) has been named the Fastest Growing Agency in Health Care Coverage for 2025 by the Institute of Health Insurance and Managed Care, in recognition of its rapid strides towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in the country The award was presented at a ceremony held on Tuesday […]

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51 h. ago BREAKING: Tinubu Will Complete 8 Years In Office, Says Akwa Ibom Gov

Apparently not interested in his party regaining power at the centre in 2027, Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has said that President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) will be in office for two terms of eight years. Eno, a governor elected on the platform of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party […]

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56 h. ago Shock As Final Year AkwaPoly Student Slumps, Dies In Karate Pitch

Gloom has enveloped the Akwa Ibom Polytechnic (AkwaPoly) community at Ikot Osurua, in Ikot Ekpene local government area of Akwa Ibom State. It was a bleak weekend for the students of the Department of Journalism and Media Studies following the incident of their final year Higher National Diploma (HND) colleague, who slumped and died instantly […]

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57 h. ago FG hails A’Ibom gov’s investment in human capital development

The Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, has applauded Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno’s human capital development, saying it is worthy of emulation. Shettima stated this in Uyo on Monday while launching the ARISE Human Capital Development Strategic Plan at the Banquet Hall of Government House. He emphasised that investment in human capital Read More

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68 h. ago Shettima reaffirms Nigeria’s goal to join top 80 on human capital index by 2030, lauds Akwa Ibom

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to achieving a top-80 ranking on the global Human Capital Index (HCI) by 2030, emphasizing the importance of grassroots implementation and data-driven policies to transform the nation’s socioeconomic landscape.  Speaking in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Monday, Shettima launched the state’s National Human […] The post Shettima reaffirms Nigeria’s goal to join top 80 on human capital index by 2030, lauds Akwa Ibom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago A/Ibom LG  celebrates 74 years of grassroot democracy in W/Africa

From Isaac Job, Uyo Ikot Ekpene local government in Akwa Ibom state has recounted experiences as the first council in local government democratic experiment in West Africa by British colonial administration in 1951.  Speaking during a one day anniversary  symposium to commemorate the creation of the local government 74 years ago  on the theme: ” […] The post A/Ibom LG  celebrates 74 years of grassroot democracy in W/Africa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago PDP Govs’ Forum Hails Bala, Adeleke, Mbah, Eno On Conferment Of LEADERSHIP Awards

The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) has congratulated its chairman and Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, along with Governors Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom, Peter Mbah of Enugu and Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, on their conferment of the prestigious “Governor of the Year 2024” awards by the LEADERSHIP Group Limited. The Forum described […]

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7 d. ago Tinubu Gave 71 Northerners, 63 Southerners Appointments — Presidency

The Presidency has defended President Bola Tinubu’s appointment record, stating that a breakdown of recent appointments showed a fair distribution across Nigeria’s regions, with the North receiving slightly more slots than the South. According to the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, President Tinubu has so far appointed 71 […]

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8 d. ago Eno declares over 3,000 athletes winners as NDSF sports festival ends in Uyo 

From Isaac Job , Uyo   Akwa Ibom State governor pastor Umo Eno has declared over 3,000 athletes participated in the Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF) winners and congratulated them at the end of the maiden edition of the sporting event organized by Niger Delta Development Commission held in Uyo Akwa Ibom state capital.   […] The post Eno declares over 3,000 athletes winners as NDSF sports festival ends in Uyo  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Customs hands over 659 units of illicit drugs to NDLEA in Cross River

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River/Calabar Free Trade Zone /Akwa Ibom Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has handed over  659 units of illicit drugs to the Cross River State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency( NDLEA). The Area Controller of the command, Comptroller Chukwudi Ogbonna disclosed this at Command Headquarters in […] The post Customs hands over 659 units of illicit drugs to NDLEA in Cross River appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Akwa Ibom seeks partnership with MTN to boost tourism development

…as MTN Go MAD campaign reaches Plateau, Bauchi to empower residents Akwa Ibom State Government has solicited partnership with Mobile read more Akwa Ibom seeks partnership with MTN to boost tourism development

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1 week ago NDSF: Enabulele praises Team Edo for displaying resilience, consistency

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF), ongoing in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has brought together over 3,400 athletes from the nine Niger Delta states, including Edo State. As the event nears its close on April 8, 2025, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, has lauded Team […] The post NDSF: Enabulele praises Team Edo for displaying resilience, consistency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Akpabio Vs Natasha: Group Tackles Senate President’s Aide Over Botched Solidarity Rally

Stakeholders of a foremost socio-cultural organisation, Ukpum Ete Unity Association (UEUA), in the Ikot Abasi local government area of Akwa Ibom State, have condemned what they described as denigrating remarks against the group by Mr.Jackson Udom, the media aide to the Senate President, over the botched rally in solidarity with Senator Godswill Akpabio in the […]

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1 week ago Ekpo performs Ibesikpo CNG Plant groundbreaking, hails economic growth prospects

Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, at the weekend, performed the groundbreaking for Guelph Gas Limited’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Mother Station in Ibesikpo, Akwa Ibom State, noting that as the world shifts towards cleaner energy sources, Nigeria is poised to leverage its vast natural gas reserves to drive a just and equitable […] The post Ekpo performs Ibesikpo CNG Plant groundbreaking, hails economic growth prospects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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2 w. 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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