A cross section of dignitaries at the convention. By Anietie Akpan Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has called on the Akwa Ibom diaspora in the United States to leverage their skills, professional networks, and resources to drive tourism, investment, and cultural heritage promotion in their home state. The Governor in a release from…
Gov. Umo Eno. By Etim Etim It is a rare sight in this country for officials to submit themselves to unpaid-for media interviews, and more uncommon for a governor to open himself up for public appraisal and scrutiny. What we see often is a practice known as ‘’media chat’’, which is essentially a sponsored session…
Mkpang Ankot (2nd left) with wife and friends showcasing his Certificate of Recognition. By Ita Akpan, Calabar Calabar: – In a historic ceremony at the Efe-Asabo (Ekpe Shrine),Ekotetonko on Saturday, 2nd August 2025, His Royal Highness (HRH) Etubom Cobham Mkpang Boco, President of the Cobham Town Council, proclaimed the selection of Mkpang Ankot Boco as the…
By Dianabasi Effiong The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom has been told to provide the required leadership to checkmate the infiltration of the party by opposition elements in the State. The Executive Director, PDP Advocates for Peace and Justice (PAPAJ) Dr Tom FredFish, stated this on Friday in a statement in Uyo. FredFish…
One of the submerged farms. By Anietie Akpan Torrential rainfall has wreaked havoc in Northern Senatorial District of Cross River State destroying farmlands and houses worth millions of naira. The Cross River and its tributaries were dangerously overfilled thus sending the flood to farms and houses that have rampaged Ogoja, Yala and Bekwara Local Government…
By ltam Offor As part of initiatives to enhance rural infrastructure, improve access to essential services as well as strengthen emergency response, the State Legislature has recommended the procurement and distribution of outboard engines to riverine communities in Etung Local Government Area. The Legislators urged the State Government, through the Ministry of Transportation and Marine…