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…
…as Gov Eno Reaffirms Vision to Make State Destination of Choice Akwa Ibom State on Saturday, April 18, 2026, joined the global community in commemorating World Heritage Day with a…
By ETIM ETIM By INEC timetable, party primaries that would nominate candidates for next year’s election will commence nationwide Thursday next week. They’ll last six weeks – From April 23…
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…
By Reuben Abati There is an urgent assignment for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. It is the need to intervene and seek to resolve the festering conflict between Cross Rivers 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…
By ETIM ETIM From every indication, Nigeria’s online newspaper, Premium Times and its editors seem to hold a grudge against Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, and will stop…
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…
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…
By Akpandem James I have a sneaking suspicion that the Revenue Mobilisation and Fiscal Allocation Commission (RMFAC) is not decidedly intent on reallocating the controversial 76 oil wells situated in…
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…
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…
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…
The Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District Liaison Office has rejected recent claims questioning the quality of representation at the National Assembly by Senator Aniekan Bassey, describing the allegations as misleading…
By ETIM ETIM The news that the Akwa Ibom State-owned Victor Attah International Airport (VAIA) would commence scheduled international flight operations effective April is pleasant in many ways. It is…
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…
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…
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’…
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…
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…
By ETIM ETIM The International Press Institute (IPI) is a global organization that champions press freedom and promotes quality journalism. Founded in 1950, the IPI has members from over 120…
By Akpandem James Every year, about this time, governments across Nigeria, both states and federal, shift attention to fiscal proposals for the coming financial cycle. By then, the Medium-Term Sector…
By ETIM ETIM While I wait for the Commissioners for Budget and Finance to give further details on the N1.39 trillion budget presented to the House of the Assembly by…
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…
By ETIM ETIM What manner of a funeral event would bring Vice President Kashim Shetima; Senate President Godswill Akpabio; Prince Nduka Obaigbena, Chairman of Thisday & Arise News group; Inspector…
By ETIM ETIM From my observation, many PDP members in Akwa Ibom State have been seriously troubled by the movement of Gov. Eno into the APC. The symptoms of these…
By ETIM ETIM Since Gov. Umo Eno defected from the PDP to APC in June, the few remnants in the PDP have presented severe symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).…
By ETIM ETIM The National Working Committee of the PDP dissolved the executives of the Akwa Ibom State Chapter of the party last Tuesday in apparent bid to reinvigorate it…
Fellow Akwa Ibomites. 1. I come to you this morning full of gratitude to God and to you my dear people for the great journey of purpose we have collectively…
… targets 2034 to achieve quality power for all The 2-day Electricity Summit convened by the Akwa Ibom State Government has ended with Governor Umo Eno disclosing plans to set…
Akwa Ibom State has taken a major step towards energy independence with the launch of its first-ever Electricity Summit, aimed at creating a State-controlled electricity market to deliver reliable, affordable,…
Gov Umo Eno has launched the Akwa Ibom State Security Trust Fund (AKSTF), with stakeholders pledging billions in support to strengthen the state’s security architecture. Contractors announced a ₦10 billion…
By ETIM ETIM The visit of former Governor Udom Emmanuel to Akwa Ibom State last Wednesday has triggered spirited discussions in some quarters, particularly because some appointees of Gov. Umo…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has said hospitality facilities belonging to the state government would no longer be run at a loss, under his administration. Governor Eno gave…
By ETIM ETIM I’m pleased that the ARISE Recreational & Leisure Park will open for business in December, according to Gov. Umo Eno who toured the facility yesterday. The park…
Comfort Isaac Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno has inaugurated a committee to combat illegal mining activities in the state. He also directed that all lands procured by oil…
By ETIM ETIM I watched the Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency Town Square meeting on TV yesterday and was surprised to hear Gov. Umo Eno announce that some of his political appointees…
Comfort Isaac Over 15,000 job seekers have submitted applications for 3000 vacant positions in the Akwa Ibom State civil service The state government in June announced plans to recruit 3000…
Comfort Isaac The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Uyo Zonal Directorate has handed over the sum of One Hundred Million Naira (N100,000,000) draft to the Federal Ministry of Solid…
Comfort Isaac Host communities of Sterling Petrochemical and Fertilizer Limited, SPFL, in Akwa Ibom State, under the aegis of Mboho Ikot Abasi, have appealed to Governor Umo Eno and the…
By Aniekan Umanah Open governance is more than a political buzzword. It is a deliberate philosophy of transparency, accountability, and citizen participation , a belief that leadership should not merely…
By ETIM ETIM Less than two months after he joined the APC, Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has pledged to build a new secretariat for the party in…
By AmanamHillary Umo-Udofia Linus Obogo’s article, “Cross River’s 76 Oil Wells and the ‘Abiku’ Paradox,” is undeniably eloquent and steeped in mythic imagery. But when stripped of metaphor and reduced…
By Okoi Obono-Obla In recent times, some concerned individuals from Cross River State have been urging the State Government to return to the Supreme Court of Nigeria and file a…
Comfort Isaac The Chief Judge (CJ) of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaete Obot, has freed an 18 year old mentally challenged inmate and 122 others during her 2nd quarter, 2025…
Comfort Isaac The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced plans to shut down health facilities in the state that employ unqualified workers. This decision aims to ensure that healthcare services…
Comfort Isaac The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced plans to open its portal for the process of Continuous Voter Registration, CVR, in Akwa Ibom State ahead of the…
By ETIM ETIM There’s been a flurry of articles in recent times warning Gov. Umo Eno of certain elements who recently moved into APC with him, but have displayed signs…
Comfort Isaac President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reassured Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno that he would never forsake him in the course of his political career. The President…
Comfort Isaac The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says it has arrested 19 suspected internet fraudsters in both Akwa Ibom and Cross River States. EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale disclosed…
