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Tony Okoh, Uyo Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has commissioned the newly completed administrative block of the Oron Local Government Council, describing the project as a clear demonstration of purposeful leadership and effective grassroots governance. The newly inaugurated complex, executed under the administration of the Chairman of Oron Local…

As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to commemorate the 2026 Children’s Day celebration, the President of Hope Restored Advocacy Organization, Dr. Philomena Onoyona, has urged Nigerian children to remain focused on their education and never lose hope despite the nation’s prevailing economic and social challenges. Speaking in a…

Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa; Chairman, Council of Igbo Business Leaders; Mr Mark Okoye, MD/CEO, South-East Development Commission and other attendees at the meeting on Monday Amah-Ugbor Samuel South-East Bureau Chief Critical stakeholders in the South-East region have intensified efforts towards economic development and regional integration as the Council of Igbo Business…

You and Your Governor with Pastor Solomon Essiet The political atmosphere in Akwa Ibom State during the week under review was dominated by the successful conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries, culminating in the emergence of Governor Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, PhD, as the party’s governorship candidate ahead…

Tony Okoh, Uyo Akwa Ibom State chapter of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors has congratulated the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), party faithful and stakeholders over what it described as the peaceful and orderly conduct of the party’s presidential primaries and other internal elections across the state. In a…

Chairman, Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, Hon. Alabi Olateju Michael, has disclosed that security operatives are closing in on armed abductors responsible for the recent coordinated attacks on schools in Esiele community, expressing optimism that the kidnapped pupils, students and teachers would soon regain freedom. The council chairman…

Senior Advocate of Nigeria and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Olisa Agbakoba, has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s fiscal health, warning that the country may be losing as much as ₦20 trillion annually through systemic revenue leakages, weak institutional controls, and poor enforcement of constitutional financial provisions. Agbakoba…

Michael Olumide National Coordinator, Obidient Movement Worldwide, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, has attributed the wave of political realignments within Nigeria’s opposition bloc to deep internal crises, alleged infiltration of political parties, and prolonged legal disputes, which he says are weakening opposition cohesion ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an…

Anene Aike, Sokoto A leading opposition figure in Sokoto State, Ambassador Faruk Malami Yabo, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of undermining Nigeria’s democratic system through alleged political infiltration, suppression of opposition parties, and attempts to impose what he described as a “one-party dominance” across the country. Yabo,…

Michael Olumide The 2026 edition of the renowned Ojude Oba Festival will go ahead as scheduled despite the current vacancy in the stool of the Awujale of Ijebu land, according to the Awujale Council of Chiefs. The clarification was made by the Baagbimo of Ijebu and Secretary of the Awujale…