Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Wards 5 and 6, Ukpom, Ikono Local Government Area, have unanimously passed a vote of confidence in the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, endorsing them for the 2027 general elections. The landmark joint meeting, held over the weekend at the residence of Barr. Imo Effiong Akpan, Federal Commissioner, Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), brought together about 184 party stakeholders, former and current elected officials, signaling a united front and a robust grassroots mobilisation effort. Convened by the…
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The Akwa Ibom State Government, under the leadership of Governor Umo Eno, has formally adopted a Treasury Single Account (TSA) system for all state revenues, effective from today, January 1, 2026. The announcement was made by the Governor during his New Year State-wide broadcast. The TSA policy is a central pillar of the state’s 2026 “People’s Budget of Consolidation and Expansion,” aimed at enhancing fiscal transparency and accountability. Governor Eno decisively declared that “the Treasury Single Account for the payment of all Government Revenues takes effect from today, January 1st 2026”, adding that “the era of MDAs generating and spending…
The Akwa Ibom State Civil Service Commission has officially scheduled the 2024 and 2025 Pre-Compulsory Examination cycle, a critical career advancement exercise for Executive Officers and Allied Grades. The process will be conducted in two stages: a mandatory preparatory seminar followed by the main examination. In a circular signed by Ini I. Udo on behalf of the Permanent Secretary, all registered candidates are directed to attend both events. The Pre-Examination Seminar is set for Monday, 29th December 2025 at the Civil Service Training Centre in Uyo, starting at 8:00 a.m. Its purpose is to brief candidates on the examination format,…
As political activities begin to gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general election, the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Group in Akwa Ibom State is preparing to intensify its grassroots engagement from the first quarter of next year. At the centre of this mobilisation effort is Prince Ikim, the Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Group, Akwa Ibom State Chapter. In this interview with the Media Directorate of the group, Prince Ikim outlines the strategic direction, organisational focus, and mobilisation philosophy that will guide the group’s efforts to align President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda with community level participation across the…
The North Central Development Commission (NCDC) has alerted the public to the activities of fraudsters impersonating the commission through a fake website and email addresses. In a strongly worded disclaimer issued on December 28, 2025, the commission distanced itself from any entity using the domain www.ncdc-gov.com or emails such as info@ncdc-gov.com, describing them as unauthorised and misleading. The statement, signed by James Abel Uloko, JP, Executive Director, Corporate Services, emphasised that the commission, established under the North Central Development Commission (Establishment) Act, 2024, with its board constituted in 2025, has no link to these impostors. It specifically rejected claims of…
Former Flying Eagles midfielder Daniel Daga has been suspended by his Norwegian club, Molde FK, as he faces a police investigation over an alleged sexual assault. The club confirmed the development in an official statement on Friday, noting that the alleged incident was first reported to the police in late April 2025. Daga has been formally charged with committing a sexual act without consent, an offence under Section 297 of the Norwegian Penal Code. Legal proceedings are expected to take place in March 2026 at the Nordmøre and Romsdal District Court. Molde FK stated that both the player and the…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, has disbursed the sum of ₦250 million for the empowerment of military and paramilitary widows in the state, reaffirming his commitment to compassionate, inclusive governance under the ARISE Agenda. The disbursement took place on Friday, December 19, 2025, at the Women Development Centre, Uyo, through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare. Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Hon. (Mrs.) Inibehe Silas Etukudo, described the initiative as a clear demonstration of Governor Umo Eno’s empathy and support for widows, noting that it was both a…
Staff of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in Akwa Ibom State and their families were treated to a festive end-of-year get-together and award ceremony on Friday. The event is now a cherished annual tradition, under the leadership of Apostle Abasiandikan Nkono, Commissioner representing Akwa Ibom State in the NDDC Governing Board. Hosted at the commission’s Uyo office, the celebration saw Apostle Nkono, assure employees of a markedly improved working environment and welfare in the coming year. He revealed that the construction of the commission’s permanent office site in the state is over 80% complete and is scheduled for commissioning…
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Cross River/Akwa Ibom States Branch, has honored renowned industrialist, Otuekong Sunny Jackson Udoh, with a meritorious award in recognition of his enduring contributions to the growth and stability of the manufacturing sector in Cross River and Akwa Ibom States. The honor was conferred at the Association’s 18th Annual General Meeting held at the Banquet Hall of Vinpy Hotels & Suites, Uyo. The event brought together manufacturers, captains of industry, policymakers and other key stakeholders to review developments in the sector and deliberate on strategies for sustainable industrial growth in the region. Otuekong Udoh was…
DSP John (left) presenting the award to Dr Osung of Sterling Global In a significant endorsement of its corporate ethos and community impact, Sterling Global Oil was celebrated with dual honours by the Petroleum Products Retailers Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), Akwa Ibom State Chapter. The company received the prestigious Pillar of Industry award at the association’s annual recognition ceremony held last weekend. The award which was presented by DSP Timfon John, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, who served as the event’s Special Guest of Honour, was received by Dr. Sam Osung,…