The city of Uyo is set to host the 49th Plenary of the Unity Schools Old Students Association (USOSA), bringing together old students of Nigeria’s Unity Schools from across the country and beyond for a weekend of fellowship, leadership, networking, intellectual engagement and celebration. The grand gathering is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026, at … Read more
The Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal College of Education (FCE), Ididep, Mr. Cletus Obun, has been conferred with the prestigious “Ntrukpom” (Eagle) chieftaincy title by the Paramount Ruler of Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, His Royal Majesty, Okuku (Dr.) Ime Udousoro Inyang. The conferment formed a major highlight … Read more
Nigerian media and public affairs professional and U.S. Exchange alumnus, Aniekeme Finbarr, has engaged the new United States Consul-General in Lagos, Mr. Brandon Hudspeth, on opportunities for deeper collaboration between the United States and Nigeria, particularly in support of development initiatives in Akwa Ibom State. Finbarr participated in a breakfast meeting with the Consul-General, senior … Read more
The Nigerian Navy has strengthened its maritime security capability with the induction of Security Support Vessel (SSV) KALI 3 at Asemoku Jetty, Delta State, today, 18 August 2026, to enhance the protection of critical energy infrastructure and Nigeria’s maritime interests._ _The induction ceremony was presided over by the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral … Read more
I first met Amarachi Ubani in December 2023 at an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) Alumni Dinner. It was not a long conversation, not sure we had one, nor was it one of those encounters that demanded grand introductions. Yet, one thing announced itself before anything else could, her smile, her composure, like She was … Read more
As part of its commitment to sustainable community development and strengthening host community relations, Ibom Developers FZE has supported the restoration of electricity in Ohanso Umumba Ama-Ano Ndoki Community, Ukwa East Local Government Area of Abia State. The presentation, which took place on Saturday, was made on behalf of the company by the Community Development … Read more
As part of activities marking her 2026 birthday, Nigerian scholar and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) advocate, Divine Archibong, has called for the establishment of a Ministry or Department of Men Affairs to address the growing social, economic, and psychological challenges confronting boys and men in society. Archibong made the call while highlighting her proposed Change … Read more
Sumedha Energy Limited, the joint venture between Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company (SEEPCO) and NNPC Exploration & Production Limited (NEPL), Thursday hosted the Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard M. Doro, during a courtesy visit to the company’s Base Office in Iko Town, Eastern Obolo Local Government Area of … Read more
Former Governor of Akwa Ibom State Udom Emmanuel, CON, in the company of his wife Deaconess Martha Emmanuel, on Sunday joined worshippers, ministers and dignitaries at the 64th Superintendency Anniversary Celebration of the United Evangelical Church (UEC), Lagos Township Superintendency held under the theme, “The Reality of Exceeding Great Joy” (Acts 8:8). Speaking during the … Read more
Stakeholders in the OML 13 Host Communities Development Trust (HCDT) have taken a significant step towards sustainable community development with the formal presentation of a comprehensive Needs Assessment Report for host communities within the OML 13 area. The presentation ceremony, held on Monday in Uyo, brought together representatives of government regulatory agencies, oil and gas … Read more