Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has performed the groundbreaking for the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) Renewed Hope Estate at Ekpene Ukim in Uruan Local Government Area. The groundbreaking performed on Thursday, 6 November, 2025, marked the formal commencement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Housing Project in...
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Four candidates have emerged as front runners in the race for the position of the new Vice Chancellor of the University of Uyo (UniUyo), which becomes vacant on December 1. Among the top contenders are Prof Christopher Ekong, a Professor of Economics and dean, Faculty of Social Sciences; Patrick...
Mayor of Housing, My-ACE China, who is on a business and job creation trip to Akwa dyouths to embrace productivity through entrepreneurship. Mr China, regarded as one of Nigeria’s fastest growing real estate investors, also urged youths of Akwa Ibom State to take their destinies in their hands through...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – Acting Vice Chancellor of Akwa Ibom State University, Professor Otoabasi Akpan, has promised to deploy sports as a tool to improve the well-being of students and also address cultism and other social vices. Prof. Akpan made the pledge during the final of the 2025...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – An agribusiness expert, Howard Usen has lauded the climate-smart initiative, describing it as a veritable platform that would ensure sustainable agriculture and boost food production in an all-year-round basis. The climate-smart village initiative was one of the major outcomes of the 4th agribusiness international...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – Akwa Ibom State Health Insurance Agency (AKSHIA) has continued to record a steady influx of individuals seeking enrollment into the scheme for being affordable and accessible. A visit to the agency’s office showed that dozens of residents are turning up at the Agency’s head...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye has paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Evangelist Uma Ukpai in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State describing him as a friend and a true general of the faith....
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – A new socio-political organization, E’Ekpede Initiative in Akwa Ibom State has thrown its weight behind the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio and Governor Umo Eno in the 2027 general elections to ensure continuity and national development. Chairman of...
ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo Akwa Ibom State Police Command has successfully dismantled an illegal firearms fabrication factory and apprehended two suspects in a targeted intelligence-led operation. Credible intelligence had earlier indicated that Aniekan Aniedi, a 39-year-old male resident of Itam Village, Itu Local Government Area, was actively engaged in the...
Celebrated Nigerian singer and entertainer, Davido has revealed Akwa Ibom as the premier destination for his highly anticipated music concert, citing the state’s world-class facilities as the decisive factor behind this strategic choice. Davido in his remark at a pre-concert reception hosted by Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno...
After much public outcry following the re-appearance of potholes on roads within Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital with both commuters and residents expressing serious concerns, the failed sections are to be repaired, according to the Commissioner for Information, Aniekan Umanah. Akwa Ibom is noted for a good network...
Youths in the south south region of the country have pledged their commitment towards amplifying regional voices for climate justice, policy inclusion and innovation linking local solutions to global efforts for a just transition and a climate resilient society. They have also affirmed their commitment for a sustainable and...
Newly qualified members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Akwa Ibom State have been urged to remain focused, disciplined and be committed to professional excellence. Accountant General of Akwa Ibom State, Uwem Andrew-Essien, gave the advice when he hosted the May, 2025 set of ICAN Uyo...
Uyo fashion week, a yearly masterclass on creativity is gradually emerging as a standout tourism event and is showcasing talented designers to boost their entrepreneurship skills in Akwa Ibom. Now in its fifth year, it has become a platform to reach designers on how to commercialise their enterprise in...
Akwa Ibom State Government has approved the implementation of an upward review of salaries and special allowances for doctors and other health workers with effect from November 1, 2025. This followed an approval by Governor Umo Eno during the state Executive Council meeting held on October 13th. The state...
House of Representatives Committee on Health Services has advised that Primary Healthcare Centres should not be run by National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) medical doctors because they are on transit during the national service. Instead such healthcare facilities should have medical doctors employed by the government posted to the...
Pentecostal Federation of Nigeria (PFN), a major block within the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has announced elaborate plans to celebrate Rev. Uma Ukpai, a founding member of the association, who died on Oct. 6. PFN which marks its 40th anniversary this month, said the late Rev Ukpai was...
Seplat Energy which acquired the assets and liabilities of Mobil Producing Nigeria has announced the award of scholarship to 200 students mostly from the host community in Akwa Ibom. The oil company’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Ogechukwu Udeagha, said so far 475 students have benefited from the scheme. “So...
Former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of renowned Evangelist, Rev. Uma Ukpai, describing his death as an “irreplaceable loss and indescribable pain.” The popular evangelist passed on October 6 but his death was announced yesterday by the family which has seen...
National Orientation Agency (NOA) has advised youths to make informed decisions on safe sex that would ensure a healthy lifestyle. The State Director, National Orientation, Akwa Ibom Directorate, Mkpoutom Mkpoutom stated this while addressing youths during medical background conference held in Uyo. Mkpoutom advised the youths to make informed...