NUJ Chairmanship: Ink Newspaper Publisher, Nsibiet John, Pledges Commitment to Journalists’ Welfare
By Edet ikotidem As preparations intensify for the rescheduled Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa…
NUJ Chairmanship: Ink Newspaper Publisher, Nsibiet John, Pledges Commitment to Journalists’ Welfare
By Edet ikotidem As preparations intensify for the rescheduled Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council elections slated for August 2, 2025, frontline chairmanship contender, Comrade Nsibiet John, has reiterated his commitment to repositioning the union by making the welfare of journalists a top priority. Comrade John who is the Publisher of The…
350 Farmers Receive Starter Packs, Cash in Akwa Ibom
Some of the beneficiaries. By Anietie Akpan Renewed Hope Initiative (ASP-RHI), the pet project of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has empowered 350 persons in Akwa Ibom State. The beneficiaries are 250 farmers and 100 pupils and students in 10 primary and secondary schools in the state. A release from the Media Unit, Office…
Udom Gave A’Ibom Identity, EPU President…Says Attempt to Grab Ibibio Land For Obolo State, Catastrophic
The President General, EPU, Dr. Samuel Udonsak, (right) with former Governor Udom Emmanuel. By Anietie Akpan The President General of Eket People’s Union (EPU), Dr. Samuel Udonsak, has said that former Governor Udom Emmanuel’s administration gave Akwa Ibom its first sense of identity. He such identity came through the creation of a state anthem, State…
Gov Otu Pours Encomium on Imoke as He Clocks 64
Gov. Bassey Otu (left), former Gov. Liyel Imoke. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu has paid glowing tribute to former Governor Liyel Imoke, as he clocks 64 today. Otu described him as “a statesman of uncommon grace” whose life and leadership continue to inspire generations. In a heartfelt congratulatory…
50 Years After, Second Federal University Coming to Cross River
Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong. By Kelvin Obambon 50 years after, a second federal university is coming to Cross River State as the Nigerian Senate has passed the Federal University of Technology, Odukpani Bill at its plenary session on Thursday, July 10. The bill, sponsored by the Senator representing Cross River South Senatorial, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, has…
OPINION: State Governments in Aviation Business
Gov. Umo Eno By Etim Etim The successful operation of an airline by the Akwa Ibom State government since 2019 has spurred two other states – Cross River and Enugu – to jump into the business, but is this a sustainable business for the sub national governments to pump in scarce resources into? Aviation is…
