CHRAN raises alarm over JAMB’s failure to recognize Akwa Ibom University of Education
A civil rights organisation in Akwa Ibom State, the Centre for Human Rights Accountability Network (CHRAN), has expressed concern over JAMB’s refusal to recognize the Akwa Ibom State University of Education, Afaha Nsit, for the 2026/2027 UTME. The institution was upgraded from a College of Education to a university by the state government in December […]
Group urges Gov Eno to review water project abandoned 14 years in MkpatEnin
Open Forum, a Civil Society Organisation in Akwa Ibom State, has urged Governor Umo Eno to revisit the Ikot-Akpaden water project in Mkpat Enin that has remained abandoned for over fourteen years. The call followed complaints from community elders during a radio programme about the dire lack of potable water in the area. Citizen Mathew […]
Akwa Ibom Assembly orders sanction over d3ath of pregnant woman and newborn
The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly’s Health Committee has directed the Ministry of Health and the State Hospitals Management Board to discipline any medical personnel responsible for the death of a pregnant woman and her newborn at Ikot Ekpene General Hospital. Thirty-two-year-old Mrs. Ndiana Sunday Amos and her baby died last weekend, reportedly due […]
NMA threatens to withdraw services in two Akwa Ibom hospitals
The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Akwa Ibom State chapter has warned that doctors working in Ibom Multi-Specialist Hospital and St. Luke’s Hospital may soon stop work if the welfare of its members continues to be ignored and they are paid very low salaries. The association called on the state government to step in by setting […]
Defection: I’m chasing elephant, no barking dog will distract me – Governor Eno
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has explained why he decided to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and join the All Progressives Congress (APC). He compared his move to chasing a big elephant and said he won’t let barking dogs (distractions) stop him. He shared this while speaking in Uyo on Wednesday, shortly after […]
I don’t know whether I’ll be in PDP or APC tomorrow – Governor Umo Eno reacts to defection rumours
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has spoken openly about his uncertain political future. He shared this during a Thanksgiving Service held at The Apostolic Church, Maboju Assembly in Lagos. His words have added more fuel to earlier rumors about him possibly leaving his current party. The governor said he doesn’t know if he […]
Gov Eno Swears In Six New High Court Judges
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has sworn in six new judges for the State High Court, reaffirming his commitment to a safer and more secure community. The judges—Umohandi Winifred, Ekanem James, Essien Iwakowo, Morrison Henry, Ntekim Ekpo, and Eddie Julius—officially took office on Monday. Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Eno explained that this […]
Tributes Pour In as Late Akwa Ibom First Lady Patience Umo is Laid to Rest (Photos)
The late Patience Umo, the beloved First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, was laid to rest on [insert funeral date] in her hometown, Ikot Ekpene Udo, in the Nsit Ubium Local Government Area. The ceremony was a deeply emotional event, with numerous tributes pouring in from family, friends, and state officials, all honoring her life […]
Governor Eno Supports His Daughter’s Appointment and Addresses Constitutional Issues
After the unexpected passing of his wife, Patience Umo Eno, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State made the decision to appoint his daughter, Helen Obareki, as the Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady. This appointment sparked some debate, with questions about whether the role is officially recognized in Nigeria’s constitution. Governor Eno […]
Governor Umo Eno to Begin Groundbreaking Ceremony for Ibom Towers in Lagos
Governor Umo Eno is ready to lead the groundbreaking ceremony for the Ibom Towers project in Lagos. This new construction marks an exciting step in the development of the city’s infrastructure and shows the governor’s dedication to modernizing Lagos. Ibom Towers is expected to become a significant landmark in Lagos. The project will create job […]