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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…

Tony Okoh, Uyo An international socio-political group, Diaspora Network for Tinubu (DNT), has assured President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the total support of Nigerians in the diaspora for his re-election bid in the 2027 general election. The group, which has offices and members across Europe, Asia, North and South America,…

Tony Okoh Ibeno Clan Council has expressed concern over what it described as the Ekid People’s Union’s (EPU) purported declaration of a “Doctrine of Necessity,” warning that such a move could threaten peace and stability in Akwa Ibom State. The council called on the Akwa Ibom State Government and relevant…

Tony Okoh, Uyo Akwa Ibom State Government has said that its sustained humanitarian interventions under the ARISE Agenda have significantly improved the welfare of vulnerable citizens, with more than 650,000 households benefiting from various support programmes implemented across the state. The Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Umanah disclosed a…

Michael Olumide A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr. Monday Ubani, has alleged that the persistent hardship experienced in Nigeria’s rural communities is directly linked to the diversion and withholding of local government funds by state governments. Ubani asserted during an interview on Frontline, a current affairs programme on Eagle 102.5…

Tony Okoh, Uyo Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has commissioned the Arise Youth Skill Centre in Oron, describing the project as a strategic move to decentralise youth empowerment programmes and bring skills acquisition opportunities closer to young people at the grassroots. The Governor disclosed that with similar centres…

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…