APC announces death of chapter chairman in Akwa Ibom
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State has announced the death of its chairman, Ini Titus Okopido.
He died in the early hours of today after a brief illness.
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NIRSAL commences distribution of farm inputs to women in Uyo
Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) has commenced the distribution of farm inputs to Uyo Women Agro Link Multipurpose Cooperative Union under the…
Akwa Ibom announces reopening of hotels, leisure centres as curfew is relaxed
Akwa Ibom has announced the reopening of hotels and relaxation centres as part of efforts to unlock the economy which was shut following the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.
The…
‘COVID-19 mothers should be encouraged to initiate, continue breastfeeding’
As this year’s World Breastfeeding Week is being marked globally, mothers with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 have been encouraged “to initiate or continue breastfeeding as the benefits of…
Cabinet reshuffle as Udom sacks three commissioners in Akwa Ibom
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has sacked three commissioners in a major cabinet reshuffle that also saw the appointment of eight new members into the state executive council as…
Controversy, condemnation greet creation of new wards in Akwa Ibom
Controversy and condemnation have trailed the creation of 39 new political wards by the Akwa Ibom State Electoral Commission (AKISIEC) ahead of the local government elections.
The…
Nigeria has no direction, says Uche Secondus
As Nigeria grapples with numerous economic and security challenges, Uche Secondus, the national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lamented that the country has lost its…
Diversion over new flyover project claims lives in Akwa Ibom
Residents of Ediene Ikot Obio Imo community in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital have decried incessant accidents in an area that has claimed many lives following the diversion of the Abak…
Civil society demands accountability on N3bn COVID-19 fund in Akwa Ibom
The Forum of Civil Societies Organisation (CSO) in Akwa Ibom State has demanded an explanation from Governor Udom Emmanuel how N3 billion was reportedly spent on COVID-19 pandemic.…
PDP elects new Exco as Udom seeks party loyalty
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom has elected a new executive committee at its congress held in Uyo, the state capital with Governor Udom Emmanuel demanded loyalty and…