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Tony Okoh, Uyo Governing Council, Management, and Academic Board of Maurid College of Nursing Sciences have announced the institution’s 2nd Matriculation Ceremony scheduled to hold on Saturday, 13th June, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the College Sports Ground, Mbiaso, Nsit Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. According to…

Henry Iyorkase, Makurdi Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has lauded the House of Representatives for passing the bill seeking to establish state police across the country, describing the development as a bold and commendable step toward strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture. The governor made his position known on Friday during…

Michael Olumide The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has called on security agencies to launch a comprehensive investigation into allegations made by former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose regarding recent kidnapping incidents in Oyo State, insisting that the matter should not be ignored despite its political undertones. Speaking on Frontline, a…

Michael Olumide The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has expressed concern over the rising wave of insecurity across the South-West, blaming the worsening situation on the inadequate funding and operational limitations of the regional security outfit, Amotekun Corps. The group warned that despite efforts by state governments to strengthen security, kidnappings…

Henry Iyorkase, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has called on civil servants in the state to pay their last respects to the late Head of Service, Dr. Moses Agbogbo Ode, whose burial is scheduled for Thursday. Governor Alia appealed on Wednesday during a valedictory session held in…

Tony Okoh, Uyo Group of media professionals under the aegis of the Uyo Senatorial District Media Practitioners Forum (USDMF) has dismissed allegations of financial mismanagement levelled against Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, describing such claims as unfounded and politically motivated. Addressing journalists on Tuesday in Uyo, the Chairman…

Tony Okoh, Uyo Special Assistant to Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno on Social Media, Revd. Richard Peters has defended the fiscal management approach of the state government, maintaining that the administration operates strictly within the confines of an approved budget and established financial regulations. Speaking during a live radio…

You and the Governor with Solomon Essiet In politics, promises are easy to make. What often separates leaders is their ability to translate those promises into measurable outcomes that impact the lives of ordinary citizens. Three years after assuming office as Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno…

Tony Okoh, Uyo The Ibeno Clan Council has commended the Akwa Ibom State Police Command for its recent security operations in Ibeno Local Government Area, describing the recovery of a firearm and suspected illicit drugs as a significant step towards restoring peace and safety across the coastal communities. Reacting to…

Tony Okoh, Uyo Peoples Democratic Party Advocates for Peace and Justice (PAPA-J) has strongly defended the rights of Akwa Ibom citizens to criticize government policies and demand accountability, describing recent comments by former Senator Effiong Bob as an attempt to discourage democratic engagement ahead of the 2027 general elections. In…