The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, on Monday barred journalists from covering the trial of six suspected coup plotters facing prosecution by the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The directive, issued by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, saw reporters ordered out of the courtroom ahead of proceedings, effectively restricting media access to one of Nigeria’s most…
Economic growth means producing more goods and services over time, usually measured by rising Gross Domestic Product (GDP). When this segment of the economy is supported in a coordinated way, the impact spreads quickly across households and local businesses. In Akwa Ibom, this understanding is shown in the ₦2 billion traders grant initiative under the…
Rivers United have returned to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) standings following a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Plateau United, as the title race intensified with just a few matches left in the 2025/26 season. The decisive encounter, played on Sunday, saw Rivers United edge their opponents courtesy of an early goal…
The national leadership of the City Boy Movement has appointed IniAbasi Akpabio, daughter of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, as the State Director of the organisation in Akwa Ibom State, marking a significant development in the group’s expansion strategy across Nigeria. The appointment, confirmed in an official statement issued over the weekend, is part of broader…
Modern aviation does not operate in isolation; it depends on a network of supporting systems that ensure efficiency, safety and continuity. The Aviation Village in Uyo reflects this understanding by providing an organized environment that supports airport operations beyond the runway. It stands as a deliberate effort to strengthen the foundation upon which air transport…
Transportation, as often noted, is a key driver of economic growth and development. The 28-kilometer dual carriage road project leading into Oron Federal Constituency reflects a major step toward improving movement and unlocking economic potential across the coastal axis. It represents a deliberate effort to translate infrastructure into lasting development. Before the current administration, movement…
US President Donald Trump has ordered the United States Navy to begin enforcing a naval blockade targeting Iranian maritime activity in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, following the collapse of high-stakes peace negotiations with Iran, officials confirmed on Monday. The directive came after talks between US and Iranian representatives in Islamabad failed to produce an…
The safety of citizens and confidence of investors hinge on a strong and reliable security framework. In Akwa Ibom, this reality is being addressed through the development of the Command and Control Centre, a modern facility designed to coordinate security operations and strengthen public safety through technology and integration. Under the leadership of Governor Umo…
Umo Eno, Governor of Akwa Ibom State, has approved the release of ₦123.5 billion to contractors handling newly approved and ongoing road construction projects across the state, in a move aimed at accelerating infrastructure development. The approval, announced in an official statement dated April 10, 2026, followed deliberations by the State Executive Council, according to…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal have accused Nigeria’s electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), of bias and interference in opposition politics, amid growing tensions within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking in an interview with BBC Newsday, Atiku alleged that INEC had acted in a partisan…
