Akwa Ibom Opens New Chapter in Quest for Electricity Sufficiency
By | Destiny Young Akwa Ibom State has opened a new chapter in its drive towards electricity sufficiency with the inauguration of the Board of the Akwa Ibom State Electricity…
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Why Effective Communication matters in Government
By ETIM ETIM To mark Gov. Umo Eno’s third anniversary in office, his Commissioner for Information, Aniekan Umanah, and the entire cabinet organized a press conference in the Government House…
EFCC invasion: UUTH workers suspend strike as EFCC apologizes
Akwa Ibom State Government (AKSG) has successfully intervened in the altercation involving operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH), leading…
Mayhem at University of Uyo Teaching Hospital as NMA declares indefinite strike over EFCC raid
Isaac Samuel There was confusion and heightened tension at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH), Akwa Ibom State, on Tuesday following a confrontation involving operatives of the Economic and…
McCaire’s massive hotel investment
By ETIM ETIM I was at the Velvet Lounge of CEEDAPEG Hotel, Uyo, this afternoon with some friends, drinking and eating, as is our habit. The place has become a…
Gov. Eno approves N5.9 billion for schools improvement
Following Governor Umo Eno’s approval, a series of strategic reforms aimed at strengthening basic education, including the introduction of a new curriculum, recruitment of additional teachers, and a multi-billion naira…
Workers’ Day: Akwa Ibom announces N160m support fund, gifts labour leaders cars
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has announced a support fund of N160 million for Akwa Ibom State Workers and gifted the Chairman of Trade Union Congress (TUC) Comrade…
2027: What did Gov. Umo Eno discuss with the Senate President last night?
By ETIM ETIM Senate President Godswill Akpabio arrived Uyo Sunday afternoon and in the evening, Gov. Eno, accompanied by the two senators and 10 House of Reps members, went to…
CBN Deputy Governor, seven others receive honourary doctorate degree from Akwa Ibom University
By ETIM ETIM Akwa Ibom State University on Saturday conferred an honorary doctorate degree (Doctor of Business Administration) on Ms Emem Usoro, Central Bank Deputy Governor in charge of the…
Gov. Eno at 62: a day at the orphanages
By ETIM ETIM It’s not unusual for people to celebrate birthdays at orphanages, but, to the best of my recollection, Friday was the first time a governor in Akwa Ibom…
Road projects: Akwa Ibom releases over ₦123.5 billion to contractors
Following the State Executive Council’s approval of new road projects and the continuation of ongoing ones, the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved and released the sum…
Gov. Umo Eno Receives Ibom Deep Seaport Feasibility Report, Assures Project Will Materialize
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to the realization of the Ibom Deep Seaport Project, expressing confidence that the initiative, which started over 20…
Pastor Umo Eno: The Arise Agenda and the Metaphor of Resurrection
By Chijioke Amu-Nnadi Listening to Pastor Umo Eno, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, deliver his Easter message on Sunday, one was struck, again, by the warm humanity of his…
Nung Udoe – Afaha Offiong – Itreto Road
By ETIM ETIM I am gratified to learn that at State’s Executive Council meeting held Thursday, April 2, the government approved the expansion Nung Udoe – Afaha Offiong – Ikot…
2027: Gov Eno juggles conflicting interests as party primary looms
By ETIM ETIM With four weeks left before political parties get busy with conducting primaries to nominate candidates for various positions, Akwa Ibom State Chapter of APC is already brimming…
Eno promises more projects, approves ₦2.5 billion for palm seedlings
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, on Tuesday presided over the March Projects Delivery Meeting held at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Uyo, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to timely…
IBOM CONVENTION CENTRE: a piece of beauty unfolding
By Samuel Ayara When the Late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, in September 2009, braved a groundswell of dissent to perform the groundbreaking for the Ibom Tropicana Centre, in Uyo, those…
How Nentawe Yilwatda Turned AKSU’s Convocation into a Thinking Festival
By Abimbola Tooki There are convocation lectures. And then there are moments. The 6th, 7th and 8th Combined Convocation Ceremony of Akwa Ibom State University belonged firmly to the second…
Building an Efficient Civil Service: The Umo Eno Strategy
By Chijioke Amu-Nnadi I just got a call from a friend whom we call Mkpouto-Abasi. She works with one of the radio stations in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. While I…
Akpabio Commends Governor Eno On Peaceful State Congress
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has commended the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno for the peaceful conduct of the State congress of All Progressives Congress.…
A debt-free Akwa Ibom State
By ETIM ETIM Akwa Ibom State government announced this week that it had cleared all outstanding bank debts totaling N39.831 billion, including principal and interests and reduced gratuity backlog owed…
Gov. Umo Eno’s campaign group begins tour of the state
By ETIM ETIM It is about two months to the commencement of party primaries and nine months to the beginning of the governorship campaigns, yet the political terrain in Akwa…
Jet Bridges Arrive Victor Attah International Airport in Akwa Ibom
Passenger Boarding Bridges, also known as jet bridges, for the international wing of Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, arrived on Sunday, 15 February 2026. The equipment reached the airport after…
Akwa Ibom estate in Abuja
By ETIM ETIM Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State announced recently that the state government is acquiring a large parcel of land in Abuja to develop a housing estate…
Yinka Yusuf: Akwa Ibom Government speaks
Akwa Ibom State Government has given reasons that led to the cancellation of the Pastor Yinka Yusuf’s crusade in Uyo that was slated for February 9. In a detailed press…
Can any good come out of defection?
By ETIM ETIM Etim Ekpo LGA of Akwa Ibom State has been the most violent place during the last three general elections in Akwa Ibom State. People were murdered and…
Senate President, Gov. Eno expected at Enoidem’s defection rally Friday
By ETIM ETIM Senate President Gpdswill Akpabio and Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State are some of the dignitaries and APC bigwigs that will attend the defection rally of…
Stubbs Creek reserve, militancy and 2027 politics
By ETIM ETIM Since many people might not have not heard of Stubbs Creek Reserve before, I will begin with a little description. It is a forest reserve located in…
Visiting Ibesikpo-Asutan
Across 30 LGAs in Akwa Ibom state, a similar event took place simultaneously this morning. It was the turning of the sod to mark the commencement of the construction of…
The ARISE Palm Resort: a city within a city (Pics)
By ETIM ETIM A journalist friend of mine, Chijioke, came into Uyo on Friday from Port Harcourt and requested to visit The Arise Palm Resort and the Medical Corridor, two…
2027: Umo Eno’s political platform launched
….We must Build Akwa Ibom in Unity and Development – Gov. Umo Eno ….Ours is Political Movement to Deliver the APC with Impressive Margins- Uwem Okoko, President General ….Our Collective…
Akwa Ibom: Parties in early push for 2027 elections
By ETIM ETIM Political parties in Akwa Ibom State have commenced early preparations for the 2027 elections. APC in particular is setting off in ernest, signaling readiness to fend off…
Okobo LGA Takes the Spotlight Today at Christmas Unplugged 3.0
Today, Wednesday 24 December 2025, Okobo Local Government Area brings its rich cultural heritage to the Village Square at Christmas Unplugged 3.0. With the Offiom cultural performance leading the presentation,…
Obot Akara Day: A Historic Celebration of Culture and Community at Christmas Unplugged
By: Utitofon Morgan Today marks a significant moment in the calendar of Akwa Ibom’s cultural celebrations. On Tuesday, 23rd December 2025, Obot Akara Local Government Area steps into the spotlight…
Pastor Eno: The Slow, Steady Journey to the Mountain Top
By Essien Ndueso On December 18, 2025, the serene premises of the Prayer City, Mountain of Fire Ministries, Magboro, became the setting for a deeply reflective and inspiring moment as…
Keyamo: Akwa Ibom airport to be ready soon for international flights
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, has commended Akwa Ibom State Government for its level of preparedness towards the scheduled take-off of International flights from the Victor…
A Cultural Doubleheader: Experience Ini and Itu’s Heritage This Tuesday at Christmas Unplugged
By: Utitofon Morgan This Tuesday, December 16th, the Village Square at Unity Park in Uyo transforms into a stage for a unique cultural journey. Day 16 of the Ibom Christmas…
Gov Eno Grants Automatic Employment to Once-Abandoned Girl Raised at Government Home
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, PhD, has approved the immediate employment of Miss Abigail Okon Edet, a young woman once abandoned at birth and raised in a…
Beyond the Stage: How Christmas Unplugged is Your Gateway to Experiencing Ikono LGA
By: Utitofon Morgan The Ibom Christmas Unplugged 3.0 festival is a magnificent celebration, offering a brilliant curated highlight of our state’s diverse heritage. For the discerning cultural tourist, it serves…
Experience the Heart of Annang Culture at Ika Day, Christmas Unplugged 3.0
By: Utitofon Morgan If you are looking for a cultural experience that goes beyond the ordinary, Ika Day at Christmas Unplugged 3.0 is the moment to mark on your calendar.…
Ibesikpo Asutan Day: A Powerful Display of Heritage at Christmas Unplugged 2025
By: Utitofon Morgan Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area brought life, colour, and deep cultural pride to the Christmas Unplugged Village Square on 9 December 2025. Their outing was not just…
A Cultural Experience You Cannot Miss: Christmas Unplugged in Akwa Ibom
Utitofon Morgan Every December, the city of Uyo transforms into a lively cultural hub through Christmas Unplugged, a festival that has become a defining attraction for visitors across Nigeria and…
Gov. Eno’s Encounter With Blind ‘Bartimaeus’ ChrisVic: A Testament To Faith And Compassion
By UduakAbasi Ikpat The story of Jesus healing Blind Bartimaeus (Mark 10:46-52) is a powerful testament to the transformative power of compassion and kindness. This miracle not only restored Bartimeus’…
SOUND AND FURY OVER “BAN” OF EKPO MASQUERADE IN AKWA IBOM
By Akpandem James Political scientists and historians broadly recognise that governing a democratic society comes with a distinct and often demanding set of challenges, frequently viewed as more complex than…
Akwa Ibom is best place to invest in, declares Alhaji Indimi
The Executive Chairman of Oriental Energy, Alhaji Mohammed Indimi OFR, has declared that Akwa Ibom State remains the best State for investments given the peace and security across the State…
GOV ENO SECURES INTERNATIONAL STATUS APPROVAL FOR VICTOR ATTAH AIRPORT
…International Flights Set to Resume in Uyo, First Quarter of 2026 Akwa Ibom State has achieved a historic milestone as the Federal Government has officially approved Victor Attah International Airport…
A Budget of Hope: Governor Eno’s N1.39trn Vision for Akwa Ibom’s Prosperity
By Uduakabasi Ikpatt The 2026 “People’s Budget of Expan5sion and Growth” presents a bold and comprehensive roadmap for sustainable development, with a clear focus on infrastructure, human capital, and economic…
Gov Umo Eno Presents N1.3 Trillion 2026 Budget Estimates to AKHA
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has presented a budget of N1,39 trillion for the the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly. Governor Eno made the…
APC Homecoming: How Gov. Eno is rebuilding party for 2027
By ETIM ETIM By the time Gov. Umo Eno joined APC in June, the Akwa Ibom branch of the party was a disparate and disenchanted group of people that were…
Individual Contributions and Community Development
By ETIM ETIM One morning early this year, I was at a barber’s shop in Shelter Afrique estate when a 10-year-old boy hawking stewed beef sauntered into the premises. ‘’Why…