NUPRC clears Eket HCDT of EMOIMEE misconduct allegations
Assam Abia A mild controversy recently rippled through Eket after a petition by a little-known group, “Concerned Ekid People,” accused…
PDP condemns ambassadorial list as scandalous, reflective of presidency
The Peoples Democratic Party strongly condemns the list of Ambassadorial nominees as submitted by President Bola Tinubu. This list comprises…
A’Ibom APC, ambassadorial snub: Call for reflection, inclusion
The newly released ambassadorial list, which should reflect national fairness, competence, and unity, has completely excluded Akwa Ibom State. Not a single nominee was considered worthy of representation, either as a career or non-career ambassador.
This omission is shocking, insulting, and deeply revealing.
US attack on Venezuela: Russia condemns US military operation in Venezuela
[ad_1] Russia has the US military attack in Venezuela and condemned the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro as an “act…
UniPort final-year student sentenced to death for killing girlfriend
A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has sentenced 26-year-old Damian Okoligwe, a final-year Petrochemical Engineering student of the University of Port Harcourt (UniPort), to death by hanging for the murder of his girlfriend, 300-level Biochemistry student Justina Otuene.
Justice Chiwen Nsirim Nwosu delivered the judgment on Friday, ruling that the prosecution, led by Charles Obediah-Mbaba, proved beyond a reasonable doubt that Okoligwe killed Justina in October 2023 at his residence.
Conservation foundation inaugurates business advisory group on biodiversity
Nathan Tamarapreye, Yenagoa The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), in partnership with Nature Eco Capital, Business for Nature, and other stakeholders,…
Eno’s 900km road claim fuels backlash as 2027 nears
Governor Umo Eno’s claim during Tuesday’s budget presentation that his administration has constructed 900 kilometres of roads has drawn widespread criticism, with many residents disputing the accuracy of the figure.
The governor’s claim has ignited debate online and offline, as citizens question how his one-and-a-half-year administration could have delivered “hundreds of kilometres” of roads.
“The Wire”: Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. has died
[ad_1] Isiah Whitlock Jr. is dead. Mostly due to the TV series The Wire Well-known US actor died in New…
2 Brigade wins A’Ibom security agencies’ small arms contest
Headquarters 2 Brigade of the Nigerian Army has emerged overall winner of the 2025 Akwa Ibom State Security Agencies Small Arms Competition held at Wellington Bassey Barracks, Ibagwa, Abak.
The brigade clinched the top spot with 376 points, ahead of the DSS, which came second with 267 points, while NNS Jubilee placed third with 255 points.
Mushroom pâté: Pâté with saucy mushrooms
[ad_1] Mushroom pâté doesn’t hurt anyone. © Photo: Kate Whitaker/The Observer. A Monty Python would devour it straight away: pâté…