Gov. Umo Eno
16 Jan
The Speaker, Akwa Ibom House of Assembly, Mr. Udeme Otong, has urged medical doctors in the state to stay committed to their core responsibility of saving lives. Otong made the call in Uyo at a meeting with the leadership of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, chapter. The speaker…
22 Nov
Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom says he will soon issue an executive order that will provide legal backing to prosecute those involved in indiscriminate waste disposal in the state. Eno stated this while inaugurating newly acquired equipment meant for the Akwa Ibom State Environmental Protection and Waste Management Agency (AKSEPWMA). The governor expressed displeasure at…
5 Oct
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has appointed his daughter, Mrs. Helen Obareki, as the Acting First Lady of the state following
28 Sep
Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has expressed his deep condolences to Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom over the death of his wife, Mrs. Patience Eno. Soludo's condolences were conveyed in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Christian Aburime, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka on Saturday.…
28 Sep
The 1981 Alumni Association of Victory High School Ikeja, Lagos, has consoled Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom on the death of his wife, Pastor Patience Eno. In a condolence message by it President, Pastor John Abiodun on Saturday in Abuja, the alumni described the late Eno as a cheerful woman, who impacted many lives…
8 Sep
Acting Nigerian High Commissioner to the UK, Ambassador Mohammed Maidugu, has commended the Governor of the state, Umo Eno, for the achievements
1 Sep
Akwa Ibom State Government has approved the immediate acquisition of two Bombardier CRJ aircraft to increase the number of aircraft in Ibom Air fleet. The approval was granted during the State Executive Council meeting for the month of August 2024, presided over by the state Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, at the EXCO Chambers, Government House,…
29 May 2024
Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to embark on projects that will trigger sustainable developments i
19 May 2024
Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom, has urged parents to take the upbringing of their children seriously in the interest of their future and that of
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Sunday called for his ministers and other senior officials to step down, as tensions soared in the government days after he lambasted his team on live television. The demand came after Petro on Tuesday subjected his cabinet to a five-hour public dressing down on state TV, in which he said…
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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has sanctioned Ethiopian Airlines, Air Peace, and three other airlines for various issues. The other airlines are the Royal Air Maroc, Arik, and Aero Contractors.“Yesterday, the five airlines received their letters of sanctions. The five airlines mentioned in that case have received their letters of sanctions officially," NCAA spokesman…
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UK immigration enforcement teams made over 600 arrests in January, a 73 percent increase on the same period a year ago, as part of the new Labour government's plan to tackle undocumented migration and people smuggling gangs, officials said on Monday. The 609 arrests, compared to 352 in January 2024, were made during visits to…
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The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Shippers Council (NSC), Akutah Pius, has said the council can generate over $30 billion annually when fully developed. This is just as the Nigeria Shippers Council is set to transform into the Port Economic Regulatory Agency. While receiving the "Regulator of the Year Award" from…
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The European Union will retaliate by replicating any tariffs imposed on it by the United States, the French foreign minister said on Monday, warning Washington against a trade war. "There is no hesitation when it comes to defending our interests," Jean-Noel Barrot said in an interview with TF1 after US President Donald Trump announced on…
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The United States will move to impose 25-percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports this week, President Donald Trump said Sunday, the latest in a slew of trade levies he has announced. Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that the tariffs, which he will announce on Monday, will apply to "any steel coming into…
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Nearly all nations missed a UN deadline Monday to submit new targets for slashing carbon emissions, including major economies under pressure to show leadership following the US retreat on climate change. Just 10 of nearly 200 countries required under the Paris Agreement to deliver fresh climate plans by February 10 did so on time, according…
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The Nigeria Police Force has denied rumors of the reinstatement of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). The force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on Monday, dismissed the rumours as misinformation. “The Nigeria Police Force wishes to debunk circulating rumors and misinformation speculating the return of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) with a reformed…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has vowed to prosecute corrupt public officers who enrich themselves. The EFCC chairman, Ola Olukoyede, made this declaration at the opening ceremony of a three-day workshop on Anti-corruption, Fiscal Responsibility, Transparency and Good Governance organised by the EFCC and the House Committee on Financial Crimes for state and…
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Former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has dismissed the belief that Nigerian politicians are bitter rivals, saying their perceived fights are exaggerated and largely staged to entertain the public. Speaking at his 60th birthday thanksgiving service at St. Martins’ Catholic Church in Isan Ekiti on Sunday, Fayemi described political disagreements as mere…