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  By Ifiokabasi Abia In a strong show of commitment to education and youth development, Eboho Nto Annang Foundation has distributed over 7,500 customized exercise books and other educational materials to pupils across eight local government areas of Akwa Ibom State under what they tagged " Operation Jak Ajen Aka Ngwed" The week-long outreach, which also featured sensitization programs and career counseling sessions, was designed to complement the Akwa Ibom State Government's free and compulsory education policy and to encourage pupils to remain focused on their studies despite socio-economic challenges. Speaking during one of the distribution ceremonies, the President of the Foundation, Adede. Victor Edwin Abel, described education as the most valuable investment any child can receive, noting that its rewards are immeasurable. “Education is the best thing that can happen to you,” he told the pupils. “I was once like you. I endured hardship and discipline in school, and to...

  By Ekemini James As part of sustained efforts to deepen access to affordable, efficient and environmentally friendly transportation, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, will on Saturday January 24, 2026, flag-off the Construction of Ibom Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Mass Transit Terminal. The flag-off ceremony which is scheduled to take place by 4pm and is expected to mark another strategic step in the administration's drive to reposition public transportation in line with national clean energy and cost-reduction initiatives. The Ibom CNG Mass Transit Terminal is designed to serve as a hub for CNG-powered public transportation, providing commuters with a safer, cheaper and cleaner alternative to conventional fuel-powered mass transit systems. The project also positions the state to take advantage of emerging opportunities within Nigeria’s evolving clean energy ecosystem. Implemented as part of the government’s broader commitment to economic relief and improved quality of li...

  OPINION: Akwa Ibom’s New Politics of Unity: A Turning Point We Must Protect By Ifiokabasi Abia For the first time in the political history of Akwa Ibom State, something profoundly different is taking root—an atmosphere of unity replacing years of quiet suspicion and ethnic fault lines. The familiar narrative of Ibibio versus Annang politics is gradually losing relevance, ступing ground to a broader, more mature consciousness: that Akwa Ibom’s future is indivisible. This shift did not happen by accident. It is the product of deliberate leadership and a clear vision. Governor Pastor Umo Eno has distinguished himself not merely as an administrator, but as a unifier who understands that development cannot thrive where division is nurtured. His leadership style—calm, inclusive, and people-focused—has restored confidence across communities and rekindled a sense of shared ownership of the Akwa Ibom project. What is emerging today is more than political harmony; it is social healing. Com...

  The Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Offiong Offor, has inaugurated the Akwa Ibom State Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) vaccination team, charging members to carry out their duties with diligence and professionalism. Speaking at the Ministry’s Conference Room, Offor said the exercise is aimed at strengthening livestock production through effective disease prevention, urging livestock farmers to fully embrace the programme.  She noted that the vaccination drive will improve animal health, reduce losses, and boost food sufficiency in the State. The Commissioner appreciated Governor Umo Eno for his unwavering support for the agricultural sector, stressing that initiatives like the PPR vaccination will encourage farmers to invest more confidently in animal husbandry. Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Dr. (Mrs.) Atim Okoko, recalled the vital role livestock once played in sustaining rural households, while commending the Commissioner’s ...

  A controversial prophetic warning has stirred political conversations in Akwa Ibom State following a public caution issued by Prophet Ekong Ituen to renowned lawyer and political figure, Barrister Emmanuel Enoidem, SAN. In a message described as a divine revelation, Prophet Ituen cautioned Barr. Enoidem against defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC), warning that such a move could place his political future in serious jeopardy. According to the cleric, the revelation revealed a political trap allegedly awaiting the senior advocate should he abandon his current political alignment. “Don’t decamp to the APC. If you do, you will be messed up. In my revelation, I saw a political trap waiting for you, and your political future will be jeopardised,” the prophet warned. The prophetic message, which has since gained traction among political observers and faith-based communities, comes at a time when speculations are rife about possible defections and realignments ahead of futur...

  *To Participate in 10,000-Man Solidarity Walk for Tinubu, Akpabio, Umo Eno’s Peaceful Governance Beyond 2027 Distinguished Senator Aloysius Etok has endorsed the forthcoming Ikono/Ini Peace and Unity Summit, scheduled to hold on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, at the Council Hall of the Ikono Local Government Secretariat, Ibiaku Ntok Okpo. The former lawmaker also pledged to participate in the 10,000-man Solidarity Walk in support of peaceful governance by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Akwa Ibom State Governor Pastor Umo Eno, beyond 2027. Senator Etok, a highly respected and experienced legislator who has served in the State House of Assembly, Federal House of Representatives, and the Senate, made this commitment while receiving members of the Ikono/Ini Media Professionals’ Global during a courtesy visit, acknowledging the vital role of the media in promoting community development and sustaining peace, he assured the delegation of his full suppor...