By Ifiokabasi Abia Akwa Ibom State stands to gain significant economic, tourism and cultural benefits from hosting C54 News in Uyo, the Executive Director of the Federal Housing Authority, Arc. Ezekiel Nya-Etok, has said. Nya-Etok made this known during a media briefing at Ibom Towers, Uyo, on Wednesday, ahead of the unveiling of the media organisation. He described its presence in the state as a major opportunity to project Akwa Ibom’s identity, heritage and hospitality to a wider African audience. He said the establishment of C54 News in Uyo would give the state greater continental visibility, attract visitors and investors, and create opportunities for local entrepreneurs, artisans, hospitality operators and young people. Describing C54 News as the “Voice of Africa,” Nya-Etok explained that the organisation’s production hubs in Kenya, South Africa, Ghana and Uyo, Nigeria, could promote cultural exchange and strengthen connections among African countries. According to him, the ...
. . . FORESEES UNCERTAINTY AHEAD OF 2027 ELECTIONS His Grace, Prophet Ekong Ituen, has called on Nigerians to commit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to prayers, expressing concern over what he described as troubling spiritual revelations about the President’s health and the political future of the country. In a statement dated October 7, 2026, the cleric urged President Tinubu to give priority to his health and personal well-being, stressing the importance of taking necessary precautions to avert any possible medical emergency. Prophet Ituen appealed to Nigerians, irrespective of political affiliations, to remember the President in their prayers, citing the biblical injunction in 1 Timothy 2:1–3, which encourages prayers and intercessions for those in positions of authority. According to him, a recent spiritual experience had raised concerns that, in his view, deserved serious reflection and prayers for the nation's leadership. Looking ahead to the 2027 general elections, the prophet...