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Akwa Ibom: Eno Sets December 2026 for Commissioning of Oron Maritime Infrastructure … announces November 1 prayer session to kick-start APC campaign in Akwa Ibom Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has announced that the Oron Maritime Infrastructure Project will be commissioned in December 2026, describing it as a major step towards boosting coastal transportation, trade, tourism and economic development in the state. The governor disclosed this on Saturday, October 17, 2026, during the October edition of the Government House Monthly Prayer Service held at the Latter House Chapel, Government House, Uyo. Eno reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming…

Gov Eno Honours Cameroonian-Born Teacher Who Taught Him French From 1975 to 1977 Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has honoured his former French teacher, Mr M.O. Moore, nearly five decades after he taught him at St. Francis Secondary School, Ikot Ataku, Eket. Governor Eno visited the Cameroonian-born veteran teacher in Okon Clan, Eket Local Government Area, on Friday, October 16, 2026, to appreciate his contributions to his education and personal development. Moore taught the governor French between 1975 and 1977, during his secondary school years. During the visit, Eno expressed gratitude to his former teacher for the knowledge,…

Triton Aviation Aircraft Loses Door Mid-Air, Lands Safely in Abuja A CL60 aircraft operated by Triton Aviation has made an emergency landing at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, after its crew reported that a door had opened and gone missing while the aircraft was airborne. The aircraft, with registration number T7-SEI, departed Abuja for the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at 4:17 p.m. on Thursday. According to a serious incident report, the aircraft was about three nautical miles from the airport and at an altitude of 3,000 feet when the crew issued a “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY” distress call at…

Akwa Ibom Set to Welcome Tinubu as President Pledges State Visit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given a firm commitment to undertake an official visit to Akwa Ibom State to commission projects, raising expectations of a presidential visit to the state as the administration continues its engagements across the country. The President gave the assurance on Thursday, October 15, 2026, when he received the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, at the State House, Aso Rock, Abuja. The high-level meeting brought together three prominent political leaders with strong connections…

By Chiemeka Ugwowo, ABUJA FRCN, Chinese Embassy Mark 456 Days of ‘Ni Hao China’ Bulama highlights cultural diplomacy, digital broadcasting and stronger Nigeria-China ties The Director-General of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Mohammed Bulama, has reaffirmed the corporation’s commitment to strengthening cultural diplomacy, promoting language learning and deepening people-to-people relations between Nigeria and China through broadcasting. Bulama stated this at the celebration of the 456-day anniversary of Ni Hao China, a collaborative programme of FRCN and the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, held at Radio Nigeria. He described the programme as a successful initiative that had moved beyond what…

By chiemeka Ugwowo, Abuja NUJ FCT Hails FRCN-China Partnership, Says ‘Ni Hao China’ Deepens Bilateral Ties The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has hailed the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) and its Chinese partners for using broadcasting to strengthen Nigeria-China relations, promote cultural diplomacy and deepen mutual understanding, as the “Ni Hao China” programme marked 456 days on air. NUJ FCT Council Chairman, Comrade Grace Ike, gave the commendation in a goodwill message at the anniversary celebration, praising the collaboration involving FRCN, the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Nigeria and the…

Umo Eno Has Not Suspended Daughter, Akwa Ibom Govt Insists The Akwa Ibom State Government has dismissed a report by The Guide Newspaper alleging that Governor Umo Eno suspended his daughter, Mrs. Helen Eno Obareki, as Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady and locked her out of the office building. The government described the report as false and misleading, insisting that Mrs. Obareki remains in her position as Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Hon. Aniekan Umanah, the government explained that the building housing the office is…

Tinubu Hails World Bank Report, Says Reforms Delivering Results By Chiemeka Ugwowo ABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed findings from the World Bank, saying they affirm that his administration’s economic reforms, including the removal of the petrol subsidy, are beginning to stabilise Nigeria’s economy. Tinubu said the decision to end the petrol subsidy, although difficult, was necessary to address economic distortions and improve the country’s fiscal position. The President maintained that the reforms were aimed at restoring economic stability, strengthening government finances and creating conditions for sustainable growth. However, the impact of the policies remains a major concern…

Enugu Govt Denies Deaths in NDC Violence, Says One Injured By Israella Njasi The Enugu State Government has denied reports of fatalities in recent political violence involving members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), disclosing that one party member sustained a gunshot injury during a clash at the party’s state secretariat. The Secretary to the State Government, Professor Chidiebere Onyia, made this known on Sunday while briefing journalists at the Government House, Enugu. Onyia said the injured party member, identified as 43-year-old Ifeanyi Nworie, was initially taken to the Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Park Lane, before being transferred to…

SUPER FALCONS EYE OLYMPIC QUALIFICATION AFTER 2-0 COMOROS WIN By chiemeka Ugwowo The Super Falcons of Nigeria have intensified preparations for the second leg of their Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games qualifying campaign after securing a 2-0 victory over Comoros in the first leg. The nine-time African champions held a recovery session at the Dipo Dina Stadium in Ijebu-Ode on Saturday, October 11, 2026, as the technical crew focused on restoring the players’ fitness ahead of Tuesday’s decisive encounter. Nigeria secured the first-leg advantage at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne through second-half goals from Michelle Alozie and Uchenna Kanu.…