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  President of the Okongko Charity Foundation, Dr. Chris Okongko, has charged Nigerian students to become catalysts for sustainable societal change by embracing discipline, responsibility, and positive action-driven leadership. Speaking during an engagement with leaders of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) via WhatsApp call, Dr. Okongko emphasized the importance of combining formal education with vocational and entrepreneurial skills, noting that such a holistic approach equips students with practical tools for self-reliance and long-term socio-economic sustainability beyond graduation. Highlighting the core values and milestones of the Okongko Charity Foundation, Dr. Okongko reiterated that education remains the heartbeat of his philanthropic vision, stressing that youth and students represent the most strategic demography for driving institutional reforms and national development. He commended the evolving posture of NANS, noting its transition from confrontati...

Godswill Akpabio was on Saturday night decorated as a grand patron of Arise With Renewed Hope Initiative, a support and campaign group of the All Progressives Congress in Akwa Ibom State. Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the group, the Executive Director of Projects of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Dr. Victor Antai assured at the ceremony that the group will work vigorously for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio and the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno.  Managing Director of Hensek Integrated Services Limited, Engr Uwem Okoko said the group is made up of a galaxy of grassroots politicians in Akwa Ibom State who are committed to working for the success of APC candidates in Akwa Ibom State. Governor Umo Eno who was also in attendance had earlier been decorated as a Patron of the Group.

  ... says GIFA's 2nd Anniversary will hold February 20 Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has appealed to citizens of the state to accept the apology tendered by the lead pastor of Household of Love Churches, Rev Yinka Yusuf, following his reported unguarded utterances and inflammatory comments against the state and its people. Speaking at the February edition of the Government House Covenant Service held at Banquet Hall, Government House, Uyo, the Governor said since Rev Yinka has apologized, Akwa Ibom people should accept and put the entire thing behind. He noted that Akwa Ibom people are very hospitable and accommodating, hence should accommodate Rev Yinka, and not hold his unfair utterances against him. "As a State, we have put this behind us. We have accepted the apologies. And, we are even more blessed by the Founder and General Overseer of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor W.F. Kumuyi, who was here in the State at the same time for a five-day crusade of hi...

....THIS IS OUR NUMBER ONE POLITICAL STRUCTURE- GOV ENO The President of the Nigerian Senate and Chairman of the National Assembly, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has formally endorsed the ARISE With Renewed Hope Initiative, describing it as his political structure and machinery for the 2027 general elections in Akwa Ibom State. Speaking in Abuja on Saturday during a visit by the leadership of the Initiative, Senator Akpabio described the engagement as historic, noting that it was the first of its kind and a defining moment for political unity in Akwa Ibom State. According to him, the emergence of the ARISE With Renewed Hope Initiative signals stability, readiness, and victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 polls. “With this Group, Akwa Ibom State is safe and ready for the elections. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Umo Eno and I will work with this Group to achieve its set targets,” Akpabio said. He expressed confidence that Akwa Ibom State would record ...

  . . . Vows 10 Million Votes By Ifiokabasi Abia  The City Boy Movement, Akwa Ibom State Chapter, has formally adopted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, PhD, as its sole candidates for the 2027 general elections, pledging to mobilise massive grassroots support and deliver no fewer than 10 million votes. The unanimous decision followed a vote of confidence passed on the trio during the maiden general meeting of the movement held in Uyo, marking what members described as a strategic alignment with tested leadership and performance-driven governance. Addressing delegates drawn from across the state, the State Coordinator of the City Boy Movement, Engr. Iboro Johnny, FNSE, welcomed chapter coordinators and described the movement as a platform committed to promoting good governance and consolidating democratic gains. He said the endorsement was based on a careful review of the leadership records and perform...

  By Ifiokabasi Abia  In a deliberate move to spotlight indigenous enterprise and encourage homegrown innovation, the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council, undertook a facility tour of the Erojim Shoe and Garment Factory, a rising name in Nigeria’s creative and manufacturing landscape. Welcoming the journalists, the General Manager of Erojim Design, Mrs. Lucy Ejelonu, revealed that the company, though just over one year in existence, has carved a niche for itself by prioritising quality, excellence, and professionalism in every stage of production. She described the journey so far as one driven by passion, resilience, and an unwavering belief in Nigerian-made products. Mrs. Ejelonu stressed that Erojim Design’s vision goes far beyond profit-making, noting that the company is deeply committed to giving back to society. According to her, Erojim Design has donated more than 1,000 pairs of shoes to public schools across Akwa Ibom State through the Ministry ...

  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...

By Ifiokabasi Abia Uyo, the calm and welcoming capital of Akwa Ibom State, is steadily emerging as a city of new possibilities. Blessed with a green and serene environment, rich African continental cuisine, and a growing reputation for hospitality, the city is increasingly attracting attention for tourism, business, leisure, and innovation. In a defining moment for its evolution, Uyo is set to host the maiden Nigeria Tech Rally, a move widely seen as a bold transition from a traditionally civil service–driven economy to a fast-rising technology destination. The historic rally, scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on January 27, 2026, is being organized by the Hi-Tech Centre for Women and Youths, Uyo, in collaboration with the National Board for Technology Incubation, Abuja. The event is expected to spark a new wave of innovation, optimism, and economic opportunity across the South South region and beyond. More than a routine technology gathering, the Nigeria Tech Rally comes at a critical point in ...

  By Ifiokabasi Abia In a significant stride toward engineering excellence, innovation, and industrial growth, the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Abak Branch, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Imeduk Industries Limited, both based in Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The landmark partnership marks a new chapter in collaborative efforts aimed at fostering research, professional development, industrial advancement, and the adoption of global best practices within the engineering and manufacturing sectors. Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Chairman of NSE Abak Branch, Engr. Nsikak Akpan, expressed the branch’s readiness and willingness to partner with Imeduk Industries Limited to translate shared visions into tangible outcomes. He described Imeduk Paint as a growing force and a strength within the paint and coating industry in Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria at large. According to the provisions of the MoU, the agreement is designed to establish a ...