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Politics

by Idongesit Inyang
December 23, 2020

Twist In C'River North As INEC Issues Jarigbe Fresh Certificate

Following Appeal Court ruling in Abuja which de-clared Mr Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe as the duly nominated candidate of the PDP and the rightful winner of the election, the Independent National Elector ...

Politics

by Eteobong Akpan
December 23, 2020

GovEmmanuel Restates Stand On Succession

T he state governor has restated his earlier resolve not to look for a third term through a surrogate or impose his successor on Akwa Ibom people but rather he would focus on his blueprint and br ...

Politics

by Eteobong Akpan
December 21, 2020

PDP Charges Buhari To Resign

Again, the national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, has charged President Muhammadu Buhari to do the honourable thing and resign after he admitted failure o ...

Politics

by Victor Essang
December 18, 2020

Be Grateful To God Whenever You Come To His Presence- Clergyman

Sunday, December 13, 2020 was a happy moment for the family of Officer and Mrs Ubong Akpan when they decided to go to church for thanksgiving and blessing of their marriage after the traditional ...

Sports

by Timothy Ekpo
January 11, 2021

NPFL: Ndifreke Effiong Propels Akwa United FC 2-1 Victory Against Abia Warriors

Early sixth minute goal and another in the second half by Ndifreke Effiong gave Akwa United 2-1 victory against his former team, Abia Warriors, in match day three in Uyo. The match was a home ga ...

Sports

by Enefiok Ndon
January 11, 2021

Ikot Etefia Ukam FC Wins SAMRUF Unity Football Tournament

T he Ikot Etefia Ukam Football Club has emerged the winners of SAMRUF Unity Football Tournament in Ukam, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area. At the final of the competition played at Ikpa Central ...

Sports

by Enefiok Ndon
December 29, 2020

Ronaldo Wins Century Player Award

Christians Ronaldo has clinched the Global player of the century award. At a ceremony in Dubai, the Juventus star and Pep Guardiola were among those to be honoured. Cristiano Ronaldo and Pep ...

Sports

by Enefiok Ndon
December 28, 2020

NPFL 2020/2021: Akwa United Versus Dakkada Rescheduled Derby Holds Today

The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) match-day one between Akwa United FC and Dakkada FC has been rescheduled for today at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. The match, acc ...

Business

by Emmanuel Ebong
November 18, 2020

Agric Commissioner Urges Farmers On Goat Vaccination

Farmers in Akwa Ibom have been advised to present their goats to veterinary doctors for free vaccination exercise against diseases in the state. Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr Glory Edet, who g ...

Business

by Emmanuel Ebong
November 18, 2020

A'Ibom Maize Farmers Decry Destruction By Herdsmen, Seek Govt Intervention

The leadership of Maize Growers, Processors and Marketing Association of Nigeria, Akwa Ibom gathered at the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) office at Atakpo Street, Uyo to condemn the d ...

Business

by Pioneer Team
October 21, 2020

2020 World Food Day:AKSG Shares Bags Of Rice, Garri, Bunches Of Plantains

This yearâ€™s World Food Day was marked by the Ministry of Agriculture with the donation of quarter bags of rice; garri and bunches of plantain to some groups in the state.

Business

by Emmanuel Ebong
October 14, 2020

NPPAN Frowns At CBN Loans Denial To Smallholder Oil Palm Producers

T he National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) has expressed displeasure over the lukewarm attitude of the Central Bank of Bank of Nigeria (CBN) towards granting loans to smallholder oil ...

Community

by Emmanuel Iyoho
December 28, 2020

FG Moves To End Impunity For Crimes Against Journalists

Attorney-General of the Federation and minister of justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has said that the Federal Government of Nigeria is determined to end impunity for crimes against members of the ...

Community

by Emmanuel Iyoho
December 28, 2020

Doctors' Welfare, Other Health Workers A Priority - Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has saluted the sacrifices of the doctors who were killed by COVID-19 in parts of the country. He gave an assurance that the welfare of doctors and other health worker ...

Community

by Enefiok Ndon
December 28, 2020

NCDC Launches 'Celebrate Responsibly' Campaign Amid Yuletide Season

A s part of its effort to contain the spread Coronavirus Disease (COVID19) the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has emphasized adherence to public health and social measures across the cou ...

Community

by Enefiok Ndon
December 28, 2020

COVID-19: FCTA Admonishes Residents On Personal Safety

Judiciary

by Idongesit Akan
February 03, 2020

Veteran Lawyer Highlights Prospect In Maritime Sector

A doctor of Law in the country has high lighted prospects for legal practitioners in the maritime industry.
Dr Adewale Olawoyin, SAN, stated this at a one-day training by the Young Lawyers F ...

Judiciary

by Pioneer Team
January 27, 2020

Be Worthy Ambassadors To Judiciary - CJ

The chief judge of Akwa Ibom has charged the 36 members of 2019 retirees of the state judiciary to continually project the sector in good light as its worthy ambassadors.
Justice Godwin Abrah ...

Judiciary

by Pioneer Team
January 20, 2020

Lawyers Charged On Rules, Professional Conduct

Lawyers have been charged to be guided by the rules and professional conduct they were called into in carrying out their duties.
Emeka Etiaba, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), gave the ch ...

Judiciary

by Idongesit Akan
January 13, 2020

Magistrate Recommends Ways To Curb Plights Of PWLD

A senior magistrate in Akwa Ibom has recommended ways to curb the plight of people living with disabilities (PLWD) whenever their rights are infringed upon or they are accused of committing criminal o ...

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