Ebong Eno, the first son of Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, has described his late mother, Patience, as “very kind, very loving, and very caring”. Ebong spoke during a funeral oration in honour of the departed Akwa Ibom First Lady, who was buried today, 29 November, at Governor Eno’s hometown of Ikot Ekpene Udo, Nsit Ubium Local … Read more
Controversy has continued to trail the outcome of the recent local elections in Akwa Ibom State. The man regarded as the political leader of Essien Udim Local Government Area in the state has insisted that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and not the All Progressives Congress (APC), won the chairmanship election in the council area. … Read more
The price of garri, a popular Nigerian staple, has witnessed a leap for the third time since the beginning of the year in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, despite the state government’s intervention. A PREMIUM TIMES survey of markets and retail shops in Uyo, in the last week of March, on Easter Sunday, showed that the … Read more
The Akwa Ibom State Government is expected to receive in 2024 fiscal year the sum of N51 billion from the federation account as arrears of 13 per cent oil derivation fund. The figure, which is contained in the state’s 2024 budget, is one of the projected revenue sources for the funding of the budget. Other … Read more
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has said that his predecessor, Udom Emmanuel, has not “brought any pressure” on him since he took over from him about seven months ago, on 29 May. “I will say here standing on this altar that you have never brought any pressure on me since I took over … Read more
