By Isaiah Eka Mr Iniabasi Ekanem, the 12th International President of Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio (MMI) has urged Akwa Ibom people to live in unity and togetherness for the growth of the state. Ekanem made the remark at his inauguration as the 12th International President of MMI and other executive membersContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The Akwa Ibom Government has unveiled an Olympic-size boxing ring as part of efforts to boost sporting activities in the state. Speaking at the event on Friday in Uyo, the Commissioner for Sports, Paul Bassey, said that the state was committed to reviving combat sports. Bassey saidContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The Akwa Ibom Government says it has cleared all inherited bank debts totalling N39.83 billion including the principal and interest. The Commissioner for Finance, Mr Emem Bob, disclosed this at the state government’s monthly news briefing in Uyo on Monday. Bob further said that as at Dec.Continue Reading
By Isaiah Eka Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom says his administration is reviving maritime infrastructure in the state to grow the blue economy. Eno said this at the maiden edition of the Niger Delta Blue Economy Investment Summit in Ikot Ekpene on Tuesday. Represented by Mr Uko Udom, theContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The Akwa Ibom Government has procured world class equipment aimed at boosting sports in the state. Speaking at a brief ceremony in Uyo, Paul Bassey, the Commissioner for Sports, said that some of the equipment were sourced from outside the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) has urged relevant authorities to ensure mandatory geoscientific investigations before mining activity is carried out in the country. The President of the Society, Ms Rose Ndong, made the remark in Uyo at a news conference which was part of activitiesContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka No fewer than 200 farmers in Akwa Ibom have benefitted from the Arise Grant of the state government, to boost food production in the state. The state’s Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr Offiong Offor, disclosed this during an interaction with farmers in Uyo on Tuesday. Offor said thatContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The Akwa United Football Club has urged players to maintain hard work, so as to conquer the Nigeria National League (NNL) 2025/2026 and enter next season’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Chairman of Akwa United FC, Joseph Eno, gave the charge on Wednesday, during a media chatContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka Mr Moses Essien, the member representing Ibiono Ibom in the Akwa Ibom House of Assembly, has donated work tools, business starter packs and cash to empower members of his constituency. Speaking at the empowerment programme on Monday at Ikpa Pavillion, Essien said that the gesture was toContinue Reading
