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Stakeholders and political leaders in Esit Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have unanimously endorsed Dr Eunice Thomas as their preferred candidate for the Eket Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The endorsement was reached during a high-level consultation meeting on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, at the residence of the area’s political leader, Mr Benjamin Udobia.
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The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, Baba Mohammed Azare, has paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Justice Ntong Ntong of the Court of Appeal at his residence.
The visit was aimed at strengthening institutional collaboration, fostering mutual understanding, and exploring strategies to further enhance the relationship between the Nigeria Police Force and the judiciary. The engagement highlighted the importance of synergy between both institutions in the effective administration of justice and the maintenance of law and order across the state.
BoT Chairman, Alabo Dumo Lulu-Briggs, disclosed this while briefing journalists after more than four hours of the board’s inaugural meeting held on Sunday in Yenagoa.
Lulu-Briggs, who also heads the Oruwari Briggs War Canoe House in Abonnema, Rivers State, said following consultations with the National Electoral Committee, there was no turning back on the polls. He added that voting could be conducted either physically or electronically.
In a modest boxing gym in Akwa Ibom State, the rhythm of gloves striking bags echoes with purpose. At the centre of it all stands Effiong Asuquo Okon — a former Olympian who has traded the roar of international arenas for the quieter, but no less significant, task of shaping future champions.
Okon’s journey is one defined by sacrifice, resilience and an unwavering commitment to grassroots sports development. Having competed on some of the biggest stages in boxing, he could easily have pursued opportunities abroad. Instead, he chose a different path, one that led him back home.
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The Managing Director of Renaissance Africa Energy Limited, Mr Tony Attah (an engineer) has said renewable energy does not threaten the oil and gas sector but will instead complement it by offering consumers more options.
Speaking on Friday at the second Nigerian Content Academy virtual forum on the oil and gas sector, Attah maintained that while renewable energy would remain part of the global energy mix, it could not replace fossil fuels.
