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17/06/2025

It could be recalled that Dr. Enyong had contested the 2023 Governorship election in Akwa Ibom State on the platform of the PDP. He

17/06/2025

The Akwa Ibom State Government has celebrated International Day of the African Child with the theme, "Planning and Budgeting for Children's

12/06/2025

Barely 12 days into the month of June, both teaching and non-teaching staff of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) are yet to receive the

12/06/2025

“I will not tolerate infighting and factions within the party. I want us to operate as a family. We are from Etinan local government area, we should be united and pray for peace and development.”

He disclosed that joining APC today is added advantage for the people of Etinan as his administration is determined to attract development to

03/06/2025

Breaking

AKSU Academic staff begin indefinite strike by noon

“We have not been paid domestic staff allowance but non-teaching staff have been paid. The teaching staff are given 8℅ of Learned Society Allowance but non-teaching staff are taking 25℅. We cannot continue like this. Something must be done.

“We have a compendium of several letters we have written to government and nobody has said anything.

“We are the only set of public servants that has not collected minimum wage. We have not been paid salary for the month of June and our minimum wage with accumulated arrears from November 2024 have not been paid.”

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) chapter is set to begin indefinite strike today June 3,

02/06/2025

Today, we bring to you the concerns of the famous Paramount Ruler of Ibeno, HRM Effiong Archianga on the defection plan of Pst Umo Eno. He examines the leadershipof the immediate past administration and warns Umo Eno of emulating his predecessor. Also, we bring to you the plight of residents of Nduetong community in Uruan LGA whose lives have been plunged into tears following outfall drain wrongly terminated into a residential area by Ras Premium Construction Ltd which has exposed houses and lives to danger. Again, proprietors of private schools in the state have finally come together. Check out these stories and other news.

26/05/2025

2025 Children’s Day: CPN, Children Parliament call on AKSG to prioritize education for children

A Non-Governmental Organization, Child Protection Network (CPN)Akwa Ibom State chapter in collaboration with the Children Parliament have called on the State Government to prioritize education as well as provide conducive learning environment for children.

They made the call on the heels of the 2025 Children’s Day celebration with the theme, “Our Future and Our Responsibility”.

Addressing newsmen in Uyo, the state capital on Wednesday May 21, the CPN State Coordinator, Mr. John Umotong flanked by the Honourable Speaker Children Parliament, Hon. Rhonda Vincent, reaffirmed their commitment to protecting and promoting the rights and welfare of children in the state.

The groups also advocated for increased investment in healthcare infrastructure and services in the state in order to tackle the health needs of children.

CPN and Children Parliament also harped on strong collaboration between relevant government agencies, civil society organizations, and stakeholders in advancing children’s interests.

“We urge the government to increase investment in education, healthcare, and child protection services.

“We call on parents, guardians, and stakeholders to prioritize children's needs and protect their rights.

“We commit to working together to create a safe and nurturing environment for children to thrive.”

Also present during the briefing were: Mrs. Uduak Umoh - CPN SS Zone Coordinator; Mr. Benjamin Omin - CPN State PRO; Amb. Peace Edem – Member; and Mrs. Helen Ubit – Member.

22/05/2025

Developing story:

Defection: Umo Eno lures lawmakers with automatic tickets in 2027

The Akwa Ibom state Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has presented automatic ticket to lawmakers in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly as a political bait to cajole them defect with him to the All Progressives Congress, APC.

The Governor declared this at a meeting with all commissioners, Special Advisers, Permanent Secretaries and Delivery Advisors at the government house on Thursday.

The Governor assured the lawmakers that he would ensure as many of them who join him to APC, will get automatic tickets back to the state House of Assembly in 2027.

It can be recalled that lawmakers had allegedly demanded for two hundred and fifty million naira as condition to follow the Governor to APC following uncertainty of their political future.

Although there is no information on what was Governor’s response to the financial demand by the lawmakers, available information this afternoon indicated that the Governor has promised automatic tickets to all lawmakers who will follow him to the APC.