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SPECIAL REPORT: Decay, Abandonment: The Death of Government Secondary School Ibotio

  • • •Host Community to Oil Watches Legacy Rot Away Uboho David, Inido Abaikpa & Bassey Blessing   In Ibotio and Ndon Ibotio, two oil-bearing villages in Ikpa ibom clan, Mkpat Enin local government area, there is a grief that does not make the news. It is the grief of watching your fathers’ legacy rot away. It is the grief of a once-proud boarding school that produced Akwa Ibom’s best, now reduced to one leaking classroom, palm trees growing through laboratories, and cattle grazing where students once marched during inter-house sports. This is the story of Government Secondary School Ibotio, formerly, Ibotio and Ndon Secondary School. This is the story of a community that feels forgotten, blacklisted, and buried under 16 years of broken promises. Eteidung Engr. Sunday Gaius Bassey of Ibotio still remembers when the school was the pride of the area.   “When I was in secondary school age, our parents built that school. It was fully boarded, with everything. I...
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ONLY GOD CAN SAVE, ENO TELLS CHRISTIANS AMID LIFE’S STORMS

  …Urges believers not to fear opposition, conspiracies When the storms of life rage, opposition mounts and every human door appears closed, believers must remember that their ultimate hope is not in man, but in God. Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, gave this message of faith and reassurance on Sunday, August 9, 2026, as he ministered at All Nations Christian Ministry International, Eket, where he preached on the theme, “My Shield.” Drawing from Psalm 3:1-3, Governor Eno urged Christians not to interpret difficult seasons, opposition or conspiracies as evidence that God has abandoned them. According to him, life may sometimes present situations capable of frightening even the strongest believer, but such moments should become opportunities to deepen one's faith and trust in God's unfailing protection. Referencing Psalm 3:2, which says, “Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God,” the Governor cautioned believers against allowing the voices of ...

Small Hello, Na Billing': Whitemoney Laments Nigeria's Modern Dating Culture

 Small Hello, Na Billing': Whitemoney Laments Nigeria's Modern Dating Culture Reality TV star and entertainer Whitemoney has expressed frustration over Nigeria's evolving dating culture, saying it has become increasingly difficult to find a genuine and compatible partner. Speaking humorously, the reality TV star said: "I can't even lie, I'm getting old. Dating culture in Nigeria is becoming something else. Abeg, where una dey see better women now? Una get referral code? Any small thing, na billing. Small 'hello,' billing. 'How are you?' billing." His remarks have sparked conversations across social media, with many Nigerians agreeing that financial expectations have become a major feature of modern dating, while others argued that the issue should not be generalized.

"We Lost a Goat and Two Chickens, Not Human Lives” — Nkemba Residents Debunk Flood Death Reports

  "We Lost a Goat and Two Chickens, Not Human Lives” — Nkemba Residents Debunk Flood Death Reports …commend Gov Eno for prompt emergency response  Residents of the Nkemba Street axis in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, one of the communities benefiting from the flood intervention by the government have dismissed reports circulating in some national newspapers and online platforms claiming that two people died during the flash floods caused by the recent torrential rainfall in the State capital.  The residents made the clarification during the monitoring of an ongoing desilting exercise on the Nkemba by the Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Environment in collaboration with the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP). Some national dailies, notably The Leadership Newspaper, had reported the killing of two persons in the flood disaster at Nkemba Street.  But speaking on behalf of the community, the Youth President of Iboko Offot, Mr. Francis Jumbo, described the repor...

'Indigenous Bishop or Nothing': Anglican Faithful Protest in Uyo

  'Indigenous Bishop or Nothing': Anglican Faithful Protest in Uyo Tension is mounting in Uyo ahead of the episcopal election of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, 2026, as indigenous Anglican faithful under the umbrella of Mboho Ndito Akwa Ibom (MNAI) intensified their call for the election of an Akwa Ibom indigene as Bishop. The group staged a peaceful protest across the Uyo metropolis, carrying placards with inscriptions such as: "Indigenous Bishop or Nothing," "Oh God of Justice, Fight for Us," "Akwa Ibom Has Only One Diocese, Elect an Akwa Ibom Son," "We Need an Akwa Ibomite for Church Growth and Indigenisation," and "No Indigenous Bishop, No Bishop in Uyo." In a communiqué issued on July 10, 2026, the group described the absence of an Akwa Ibom indigene among the over 170 Bishops of the Church of Nigeria as a longstanding injustice that deserves urgent correction. "We are maki...

Why AKSG Must Partner Erojim Design

…Established in Akwa Ibom By Ifiokabasi Abia “Good shoes take you to places, but great shoes make the journey unforgettable.” This simple but powerful saying reflects the spirit and ambition behind Erojim Design Limited—a fast-rising fashion and manufacturing powerhouse redefining quality, innovation, and economic value within Nigeria’s growing fashion industry. In a rapidly evolving global economy, fashion has transcended aesthetics. It has become a language of identity, a measure of confidence, and a driver of economic opportunity. What people wear tells a story—of culture, of status, and of aspiration. Erojim Design has stepped confidently into this space, delivering premium shoes, clothing, and bags that meet both local expectations and international standards, while proudly carrying a Nigerian identity. At the core of Erojim Design lies a bold industrial vision. The company operates with a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility powered by advanced machinery designed for large-sca...

2027: “God Has Revealed 20 Future Governors,” Says Prophet Ekong Ituen

  By Ifiokabasi Abia  As political conversations around the 2027 governorship elections gather momentum across Nigeria, a prominent cleric, Prophet Ekong Ituen, has stirred fresh debate with a bold spiritual declaration — claiming divine insight into the outcome of several key races. Speaking with a tone of conviction and urgency, the prophet revealed that God has shown him the names of 20 individuals who will emerge victorious in their respective states. While he did not disclose the identities, his message carried a strong appeal for calm, unity, and spiritual reflection among Nigerians. He cautioned citizens against inflammatory statements capable of deepening divisions in an already sensitive political climate. According to him, power ultimately rests in the hands of God, who alone determines the destiny of leaders and nations. “Whatever anyone becomes in life is exclusively in the hands of God,” he stressed, urging Nigerians to embrace humility and restraint as the politi...