Delta Health Commissioner Alerts Residents to Fake Recruitment Scheme Public Advised to Ignore Fraudulent Employment Offers THE Delta State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, has cautioned residents against a growing employment scam involving fraudsters impersonating him to solicit money from job seekers with false promises of securing government jobs. The warning follows reports that […]
By UBONGABASI LINUS Akwa Ibom Government Disowns Fake Bursary Portal, Warns Students Against Online Fraud Government Issues Public Advisory Over Fraudulent Application Link THE Akwa Ibom State Government has warned students and members of the public to disregard a fraudulent online message circulating on social media claiming that applications for the 2026 Akwa Ibom State Students […]
By JOHN NDIFREKE From Academia to National Leadership: The Legacy of Dr. Clement Isong An Economist Who Helped Shape Nigeria’s Financial Institutions FEW Nigerians have left an imprint across academia, economic management, central banking and democratic governance as profoundly as Dr. Clement Nyong Isong. Remembered as Nigeria’s second indigenous Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria […]
By UBONG RICH Following the Seaport Trail How a Change in Location Sparked a Broader Conversation About Governance & Public Accountability A Different Perspective FOR many Akwa Ibom residents, conversations about the Ibom Deep Seaport have become increasingly emotional, often centring on identity, geography and politics. Yet, several public commentators argue that another issue deserves equal […]
By MANFRED EKPE Investigating Akwa Ibom’s Coastal Boundary Debate How Historical Maps, Colonial Records & Competing Narratives Continue to Shape Contemporary Land Disputes Introduction FEW issues in Akwa Ibom State generate as much emotional and political debate as questions surrounding the ownership of coastal territories, settlement history and administrative boundaries. For decades, disagreements involving communities within […]
Online Platform Targets Faster Voter Registration THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched a digital self-service platform aimed at making voter registration more convenient by allowing eligible Nigerians to complete much of the Permanent Voter Card (PVC) registration process online. The initiative forms part of the Commission’s Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) programme and seeks […]
Governor Says Local Government Autonomy Is Driving Grassroots Development AKWA Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for granting financial autonomy to local governments, saying the policy has strengthened grassroots governance by increasing funding for rural infrastructure and improving the quality of life in local communities. The governor made the […]
Fee Proposal Suspended After Public Outcry THE Federal Government has shelved plans to increase registration fees for the 2027 WAEC and NECO senior secondary school examinations following public concerns over the proposed adjustment. The Federal Ministry of Education confirmed that the earlier notice announcing the review had been withdrawn to allow for further discussions with […]
A Speech That Continues to Generate Debate MORE than a decade after the 2nd South-South Economic Summit held in Asaba, renewed attention is being drawn to a 2012 address delivered by then Akwa Ibom State Governor, Senator Godswill Akpabio, in which he outlined an ambitious vision for maritime infrastructure, industrialisation and regional economic transformation. Supporters […]
Development Agenda Shapes Governance Priorities AKWA Ibom State has continued to pursue an ambitious development agenda under Governor Umo Eno, with investments spanning infrastructure, healthcare, education, agriculture, security, tourism and economic development. Supporters of the administration argue that these initiatives reflect the practical implementation of the governor’s ARISE Agenda, which seeks to improve public services, […]