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by chiemeka Ugwowo BRUNO FERNANDES TAKES OVER PORTUGAL CAPTAINCY AS RONALDO EXITS CAMP Manchester United midfielder leads Portugal against Denmark following Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes has been named captain of the national team for its UEFA Nations League clash against Denmark following Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure from the squad. Fernandes took over the captain’s armband for the October 1 encounter in Copenhagen, stepping into the leadership role in Ronaldo’s absence. The development followed Ronaldo’s sudden exit from Portugal’s training camp on Wednesday, September 30, amid reports of tensions with new head coach Jorge Jesus. Ronaldo, 41, announced his…

By Chiemeka Ugwowo RONALDO QUITS PORTUGAL CAMP AMID TENSION WITH COACH JORGE JESUS Cristiano Ronaldo has left Portugal’s national team camp in Copenhagen, Denmark, amid reported tensions with head coach Jorge Jesus, just hours before the team’s Nations League encounter against Denmark. The 41-year-old captain announced his departure on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, following a press conference by Jesus and a conversation with Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) President Pedro Proença. Ronaldo’s exit came days after he was left on the bench throughout Portugal’s 2–1 victory over Norway, a decision that reportedly left the Al-Nassr forward frustrated. Jesus had earlier acknowledged…

By chiemeka ugwowo, Abuja Tinubu: Nigeria Has Entered New Era of Prosperity President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that Nigeria has moved beyond the era of difficult economic reforms and entered a new phase focused on prosperity, job creation and improved living standards. Tinubu made the declaration on Thursday in his Independence Day address to Nigerians to mark the country’s 66th anniversary. The President said Nigeria had endured decades of economic challenges, insecurity, military rule and political upheavals, but remained resilient because of the determination and sacrifices of its citizens. He said independence was not merely about the national flag…

Eno Unveils Ikot Ekpene International Market Design, Begins Construction Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has officially unveiled the design and performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Ikot Ekpene International Market, describing the project as a strategic investment in trade, employment and economic development. The ceremony, held on Wednesday, September 30, as part of activities marking the 39th anniversary of Akwa Ibom State, took place in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area. Speaking at the event, Governor Eno said the project demonstrated his administration’s commitment to delivering tangible infrastructure across the state. He recalled earlier questions from…

2026 NECO: Akwa Ibom Not Among Lowest-Performing States, Commissioner Says The Akwa Ibom State Government has dismissed as false and misleading a report circulating on social media which purportedly ranked the state among the lowest-performing states in the 2026 National Examinations Council (NECO) results. The State Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Umanah, said the report was based on a performance chart that did not represent the official data released by NECO. Umanah explained that although NECO released the 2026 examination results on September 24, 2026, the performance chart published by Premium Times was not an official NECO document, contrary…

NILDS, EU Promote Girl-Child Education, Equality Through School Debate The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), in collaboration with the European Union (EU), has commenced an inter-secondary school debate aimed at promoting the education, protection, equal opportunities and meaningful participation of the girl child in public affairs. The initiative, organised as part of activities marking the International Day of the Girl Child, involves 12 secondary schools drawn from the six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The programme is being implemented under the European Union Support for Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN). Speaking at the opening…

AKSG Targets Youths in Seven LGAs for Skills Development Programme The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced the commencement of specialised youth skills development and empowerment programmes at seven newly commissioned Youth-Friendly Centres across the state. The initiative, approved by Governor Umo Eno, is part of the administration’s human capital development and youth empowerment efforts under the ARISE Agenda. According to the statement signed by the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information, Hon. Aniekan Umanah, the programme is designed to equip young men and women with practical and marketable skills that can promote self-reliance, entrepreneurship and economic empowerment. Training will…

By Oluchi Jacinta Okorie, Abuja Fr Banjo urges Christians to match faith with action at St Gabriel feast The Secretary General of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Rev. Fr. Michael Banjo, has urged Christians to demonstrate their faith through their daily conduct, saying true faith is measured not merely by words but by the way people live. Fr Banjo made the call in his homily on Sunday during the celebration of the Feast of St Gabriel at St Gabriel Chaplaincy, Abuja. Reflecting on the Gospel parable of the two sons asked by their father to work in his vineyard, the…

A’Ibom @39: Eno Thanks Past Leaders, Presents N160m, N30m Scholarship Awards Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has commended past leaders of the state for their sacrifices and contributions to the development of the state since its creation 39 years ago. Governor Eno made the remarks at a special variety night held at the ARISE Palm Resort, Uyo, as part of activities marking the 39th anniversary of Akwa Ibom State. Describing the event as a night of gratitude, the Governor said Akwa Ibom had every reason to celebrate its achievements at 39, while acknowledging the contributions of successive administrations…

Eno Presents Certificates to New Clan Heads, Assures Traditional Rulers of Better Welfare …Presents certificates to new Clan Heads, announces review of remuneration Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has charged traditional rulers across the state to continue to promote peace, unity and stability in their respective domains for sustainable development. The Governor also announced that modalities had been put in place for an upward review of the monthly remuneration of traditional rulers in the state. Governor Eno made this known on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, while presenting certificates of recognition to newly recognised traditional rulers at the State…