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Tony Okoh, Uyo Akwa Ibom State Association of Nigeria, USA Inc. (AKISAN), through its reigning Mr AKISAN 2025/2026, Idoteyin Umana, has launched a humanitarian initiative aimed at supporting school children in Akwa Ibom State with footwear to enhance their educational experience and well-being. The initiative, tagged “Footprints of hope –…

Tony Okoh, Uyo Senior Special Assistant on Research and Documentation and Board of Trustees Chairman of Eket Senatorial District Media Professionals, Dr. Essien Ndueso, has called on journalists and media practitioners to uphold professionalism, credibility, and responsible journalism amid the growing influence of citizen journalism and social media reporting. Ndueso…

Tony Okoh, Uyo A youth activist and Chairman of Moral Compass for the Activation of Democracy and Good Governance in Nigeria, Dr. Tom FredFish, has called on members of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) to rise above political silence and collectively defend justice, fairness, and democratic principles in the ongoing…

Tony Okoh, Uyo Stakeholders in the justice sector in Cross River State have called for stronger collaboration, improved funding, police reforms and full implementation of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) to ensure speedy and fair dispensation of justice in Nigeria. The call was made during a series of…

Tony Okoh, Uyo Ibeno Clan Council has urged the Akwa Ibom State Government to disregard the controversial Akwa Ibom State Map Establishment Law, 2023, insisting that only the National Boundary Commission (NBC) possesses the constitutional authority to delineate coastal boundaries and determine host communities for the implementation of the Petroleum…

Tony Okoh, Uyo A renowned international businessman and oil and gas magnate, Chukwuemeka Obielom, has congratulated Prof. Offornze Amucheazi on his reappointment as the Commissioner for Lands in Anambra State by Governor Chukwuma Soludo. Obielom, a philanthropist and respected entrepreneur, gave the commendation in a press statement sent from Russia…

Michael Olumide In what many observers have described as one of the boldest energy reforms by any sub-national government in Nigeria, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has unveiled an ambitious plan to deliver a stable and uninterrupted electricity supply across the state. The governor disclosed the initiative during an…

Anene Anike, Sokoto Sokoto State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling insecurity across the state, promising stronger collaboration with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and security agencies to combat banditry, kidnapping and terrorism. Governor of Sokoto State, Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, pledged during activities marking the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration…

Anene Anike, Sokoto Political atmosphere in Sokoto State, the seat of the caliphate, is increasingly attracting national attention as discussions surrounding the 2027 general elections continue to gather momentum. At the center of these conversations is Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto, whose growing political visibility and close association with President Bola…

Ahmed Aliyu Joda, Kano United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Nigeria has commended stakeholders for their active participation and robust engagement at its recently concluded Sustainability Research and Policy Forum, held to strengthen collaboration between research, policy, and practice in advancing sustainable development across the country. In an appreciation…