The Pioneer Newspaper, Uyo (2024)

28/03/2024

OVER 50MILLION NAIRA FRAUD UNCOVERED IN EMOIMEE- HCDT BURSARY SCHEME FOR ONNA LOCAL GOVT. AREA. On the 8th of March, 2024, in response to concerns regarding the integrity of the bursary nominees, a verification committee was setup by the Board of Trustees Member, EMOIMEE- Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) for ONNA Local Government Area, Mr. Clinton Akpan. The committee was led by Hon....

OVER 50MILLION NAIRA FRAUD UNCOVERED IN EMOIMEE- HCDT BURSARY SCHEME FOR ONNA LOCAL GOVT. AREA. On the 8th of March, 2024, in response to concerns regarding the integrity of the bursary nominees, a verification committee was setup by the Board of Trustees Member, EMOIMEE- Host Community Development....

26/03/2024

By Solomon Umanah The Nigeria For Women Project (NFWP) is an initiative of the Federal Government of Nigeria with support from the World Bank, focused primarily on supporting improved livelihoods for women in targeted states of the federation, namely, Akwa Ibom, Ogun, Niger, Abia, Kebbi and Taraba. It is a five-year programme targeting 54,000 beneficiaries and 3,600 Women Affinity Groups (WAGs) in the respective states....

By Solomon Umanah The Nigeria For Women Project (NFWP) is an initiative of the Federal Government of Nigeria with support from the World Bank, focused primarily on supporting improved livelihoods for women in targeted states of the federation, namely, Akwa Ibom, Ogun, Niger, Abia, Kebbi and Taraba.....

26/03/2024

By Solomon UmanahORUK ANAMThe Nigeria For Women Project (NFWP) in Akwa Ibom has recorded significant milestone by exceeding World Bank’s targeted 54,000 number of beneficiaries and 3,600 Women Affinity Groups (WAGs). The head of Operations (HOP) in the State Project Coordinating Unit (SPCU), Mr Nicholas Nwomo, who disclosed this, recently, at the end of the media tour of some of the beneficiaries’ project locations in Oruk Anam and Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Areas, said, “despite the fact that we came in very late into the project, we have been able to attract 73,819 beneficiaries across the six implementing local government areas with 3,839 Women Affinity Groups (WAGs) formed, exceeding the World Bank’s targeted 54,000 beneficiaries and 3,600 Women Affinity Groups,” he maintained....

By Solomon UmanahORUK ANAMThe Nigeria For Women Project (NFWP) in Akwa Ibom has recorded significant milestone by exceeding World Bank’s targeted 54,000 number of beneficiaries and 3,600 Women Affinity Groups (WAGs). The head of Operations (HOP) in the State Project Coordinating Unit (SPCU), Mr ...

24/03/2024

... As He Receives Thousands Of Decampees From Other Political PartiesBy Bassey NkponamUYOIn his avowed commitment and loyalty to President Bola Tinubu’s leadership in the country, the Akwa Ibom governor has said he, alongside the PDP in the State, will continue to collaborate with the centre to bring dividends of democracy to the people. Gov Umo Eno, who stated this Friday, while receiving over 37,000 decampees from various political parties in the State back into the PDP, at a grand rally at the Ibom Hall Grounds, Uyo, promised not to fight the centre, but to maintain the level of commitment and loyalty he has for President Tinubu-led government....

… As He Receives Thousands Of Decampees From Other Political PartiesBy Bassey NkponamUYOIn his avowed commitment and loyalty to President Bola Tinubu’s leadership in the country, the Akwa Ibom governor has said he, alongside the PDP in the State, will continue to collaborate with the centre to b...

24/03/2024

In The Beginning: The Qua Iboe Church Leprosy Hospital, Ekpene Obom in Etinan Local Government Area was established by The Qua Iboe Church Mission in 1932 as a Leprosy Settlement before it eventually evolved into a full-fledged hospital. Over the years, the health facility has served as a referral hospital for the 31 local government areas in Akwa Ibom and the neighbouring states, especially in the treatment of Leprosy, Tropical Ulcers, and other Neglected Tropical Diseases....

In The Beginning: The Qua Iboe Church Leprosy Hospital, Ekpene Obom in Etinan Local Government Area was established by The Qua Iboe Church Mission in 1932 as a Leprosy Settlement before it eventually evolved into a full-fledged hospital. Over the years, the health facility has served as a referral h...

24/03/2024

NSIT IBOM Women especially widows have been advised not to literary die with their husbands or see the death of their husbands as the end of the world. The village head, Oboetim Nsit in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area, Eteidung Imobong Duff Akpan gave the charge recently in a goodwill message he delivered at the African Heritage Women in Education and Empowerment, AHWEE programme held at Noah Udo Inyang Junction, Oboetim Ikot Ekong to mark the 2024 International Women’s Day Celebrations....

NSIT IBOM Women especially widows have been advised not to literary die with their husbands or see the death of their husbands as the end of the world. The village head, Oboetim Nsit in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area, Eteidung Imobong Duff Akpan gave the charge recently in a goodwill message he del...

23/03/2024

Former Chelsea FC star files for divorce after finding out the two children he raised were fathered by his wife's ex' A former Chelsea player, Geremi, 45, has filed for divorce having discovered that the twin children that he raised were fathered by his wife's ex.

Former Chelsea FC star files for divorce after finding out the two children he raised were fathered by his wife’s ex’ A former Chelsea player, Geremi, 45, has filed for divorce having discovered that the twin children that he raised were fathered by his wife’s ex.

23/03/2024

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has congratulated the wife of the Secretary to State Government, Dr (Mrs.) Inemesit Uwah on the occasion of the conferment of Doctor of Philosophy ( PhD) degree in Management by the University of Calabar, at its Convocation, taking place, today. In a congratulatory message personally signed by the Governor, and released by his Chief Press Secretary , Mr Ekerete Udoh, Governor Eno said:...

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has congratulated the wife of the Secretary to State Government, Dr (Mrs.) Inemesit Uwah on the occasion of the conferment of Doctor of Philosophy ( PhD) degree in Management by the University of Calabar, at its Convocation, taking place, today. In a congratu...

22/03/2024

Popular Nollywood actor and spokesperson for the Labour Party Presidential Campaign, Dr. Kenneth Okonkwo, has criticised President Bola Tinubu's administration. He said Nigeria is not Lagos where the former Lagos State Governor sits and decrees things and expect them to work that way. Speaking on Mic On Podcast with Seun Okinbaloye, which was shared on his X handle on Thursday, Okonkwo said he thought that former President Muhammadu Buhari’s regime was the worst until he realised that the current administration surpassed the former President in nine months....

Popular Nollywood actor and spokesperson for the Labour Party Presidential Campaign, Dr. Kenneth Okonkwo, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He said Nigeria is not Lagos where the former Lagos State Governor sits and decrees things and expect them to work that way. Speaking on ...

22/03/2024

In a carnival-like atmosphere, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, today, at the Ibom Hall Grounds, Uyo, received thousands of defectors from other political parties in the state to the ruling party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The defectors comprised top former office holders, such as the former House of Representatives Member, representing Oruk Anam, Ukanafun Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon....

In a carnival-like atmosphere, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, today, at the Ibom Hall Grounds, Uyo, received thousands of defectors from other political parties in the state to the ruling party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The defectors comprised top former office holders, such as....

22/03/2024

The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated the black stars of Ghana 2-1 in a friendly played in Marrakech, Morocco, on Friday evening.The two West African rivals took advantage of the FIFA international break to face each other.The Super Eagles dominated early proceedings and took the lead through Cyril Dessers.Dessers calmly stroked home the ball from the penalty spot in the 38th minute....

The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated the black stars of Ghana 2-1 in a friendly played in Marrakech, Morocco, on Friday evening.The two West African rivals took advantage of the FIFA international break to face each other.The Super Eagles dominated early proceedings and took the lead through Cyril D...

22/03/2024

...Harps On Transparency And Accountability The Evangelist news Online edition Friday March 22, 2024. Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has inaugurated the Board of the State's Bulk Purchasing Agency with a charge on members to ensure transparency and accountability as spelt out in the blueprint for the interventionist agency. The Board has Rt. Hon. Dan Akpan as Chairman, Hon....

…Harps On Transparency And Accountability The Evangelist news Online edition Friday March 22, 2024. Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has inaugurated the Board of the State’s Bulk Purchasing Agency with a charge on members to ensure transparency and accountability as spelt out in the blue...

22/03/2024

Grammy-winning singer, Damini Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy has explained why he doesn’t do giveaways online like his colleagues. In an Instagram live session with fans, he stated that contrary to people’s perception, he does lots of charity work. According to him, he does his giveaways mostly offline because he believes the people who are in dire need of help are not on social media....

Grammy-winning singer, Damini Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy has explained why he doesn’t do giveaways online like his colleagues. In an Instagram live session with fans, he stated that contrary to people’s perception, he does lots of charity work. According to him, he does his giveaways mos...

22/03/2024

The Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC, on Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Abuja, unveiled a crescent named after the Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno. The crescent located in the Idu Industrial area of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, was named after Governor Eno in recognition of his track records as governor, News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, reports. The naming of the crescent is seen as a fitting tribute to the Akwa Ibom Governor’s achievements and a testament to his contribution to the advancement of the area....

The Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC, on Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Abuja, unveiled a crescent named after the Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno. The crescent located in the Idu Industrial area of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, was named after Governor Eno in recognition of his trac...

22/03/2024

The Transition Committee Chairman of Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area, Hon. (Comr.) Nsikanabasi Ukobot, Thursday, 21st March 2024 led other members of the committee on paid a courtsey visit to the palace of the paramount Ruler of Ibiono Ibom, HRM Okuku (Dr.) Ime Udousoro Inyang to interface with the leadership of the traditional institution in the area. The visit marked a pivotal moment in the Chairman’s first 100 days in office, showcasing his dedication to inclusive governance and stewardship....

The Transition Committee Chairman of Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area, Hon. (Comr.) Nsikanabasi Ukobot, Thursday, 21st March 2024 led other members of the committee on paid a courtsey visit to the palace of the paramount Ruler of Ibiono Ibom, HRM Okuku (Dr.) Ime Udousoro Inyang to interface with th...

22/03/2024

As part of measures towards enhancing performance and productivity amongst its workforce, the Akwa Ibom State Government has pledged continuous commitment to staff welfare and motivation. This position is based on the realization that, it is only a properly motivated and well positioned workforce that can meet the target of maximum performance and effective Service delivery. The Commissioner for Information, Comrade Ini Ememobong stated this Tuesday in Uyo, while celebrating the birthday anniversary of three staff of his Ministry in keeping with the corporate practice of the organisation under his leadership....

As part of measures towards enhancing performance and productivity amongst its workforce, the Akwa Ibom State Government has pledged continuous commitment to staff welfare and motivation. This position is based on the realization that, it is only a properly motivated and well positioned workforce th...

22/03/2024

The Ibiono Ibom Transition Committee Chairman, Hon. (Comr.) Nsikanabasi Ukobot, on Thursday, 21st March 2024 led other members of the committee on a courtsey visit to the palace of the paramount Ruler of Ibiono Ibom, HRM Okuku (Dr.) Ime Udousoro Inyang to interface with the leadership of the traditional institution in the area. The visit marked a pivotal moment in the Chairman’s first 100 days in office, showcasing his dedication to inclusive governance and stewardship....

The Ibiono Ibom Transition Committee Chairman, Hon. (Comr.) Nsikanabasi Ukobot, on Thursday, 21st March 2024 led other members of the committee on a courtsey visit to the palace of the paramount Ruler of Ibiono Ibom, HRM Okuku (Dr.) Ime Udousoro Inyang to interface with the leadership of the traditi...

22/03/2024

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has declared readiness of the State government to partner with the Nigerian Army to provide affordable housing for personnel which they continue to use on retirement The Governor made this known during a courtesy visit by a team of the Post-Service Housing Development Limited (PHDL), led by the MD/CEO, Major General J. D. Omali....

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has declared readiness of the State government to partner with the Nigerian Army to provide affordable housing for personnel which they continue to use on retirement The Governor made this known during a courtesy visit by a team of the Post-Service Housing De...

20/03/2024

…announces enrollment for skills acquisition at DASAC In line with his commitment to build a network of economically significant roads across Akwa Ibom State, Governor Umo Eno has flagged off the construction of 8.6Km Ediene Abak-Ikot Ekan road, linking Abak, Etinan and Uyo Local Government Areas. He also flagged-off the 7.9Km dual carriage Ring Road-3 extension to link the three LGAs of Uyo - through Idoro, Ikono - through Itak and Ibiono Ibom at the Ikot Ekpene Road axis to the existing Ring Road III....

…announces enrollment for skills acquisition at DASAC In line with his commitment to build a network of economically significant roads across Akwa Ibom State, Governor Umo Eno has flagged off the construction of 8.6Km Ediene Abak-Ikot Ekan road, linking Abak, Etinan and Uyo Local Government Areas....

21/02/2024

By Bassey NkponamIBENO The Akwa Ibom governor has reassured the people of his government's readiness to partner creative entrepreneurship drive, and support them to thrive.Pastor Umo Eno stated this Tuesday, at the 2Africa Submarine Cable Landing - a high speed broadband infrastructure by MainOne Equinix Company, at Qua Iboe Beach, behind ExxonMobil Qua Iboe Terminal, Ibeno.Eno, who celebrated the coming of the proposed project in the State, said government will provide the right of way, as the cable makes its way through Akwa Ibom to the South South and South East....

By Bassey NkponamIBENO The Akwa Ibom governor has reassured the people of his government’s readiness to partner creative entrepreneurship drive, and support them to thrive.Pastor Umo Eno stated this Tuesday, at the 2Africa Submarine Cable Landing – a high speed broadband infrastructure by MainOn...

21/02/2024

By Bassey NkponamUYO The wife of the Akwa Ibom governor, Pastor Patience Umo Eno, has launched her pet-project, tagged: Golden Initiative For All(GIFA).The project, aimed at touching lives of Akwa Ibom people, has eight thematic areas, namely: maternal and child health; improved environmental health; care for people living with disabilities;gender-based violence elimination; women empowerment; fight against diseases;enhancing literacy as well as care for the elderly....

By Bassey NkponamUYO The wife of the Akwa Ibom governor, Pastor Patience Umo Eno, has launched her pet-project, tagged: Golden Initiative For All(GIFA).The project, aimed at touching lives of Akwa Ibom people, has eight thematic areas, namely: maternal and child health; improved environmental health...

16/02/2024

By Bassey Nkponam OKOBO Akwa Ibom governor, Pastor Umo Eno, on Tuesday took Oron Federal Constituency by storm, flagging off massive road projects and the ferry service that looks set to turn the Oron beach into a tourist’s haven. The governor flagged off the dualisation of the 13.5 km Okopedi- Uya Oron Road by East- West Road (Phase 11) in Okobo Local Government Area amid joyous celebrations by the people of Okobo....

By Bassey Nkponam OKOBO Akwa Ibom governor, Pastor Umo Eno, on Tuesday took Oron Federal Constituency by storm, flagging off massive road projects and the ferry service that looks set to turn the Oron beach into a tourist’s haven. The governor flagged off the dualisation of the 13.5 km Okopedi- Uy...

15/02/2024

YENOGOA The Akwa Ibom State governor has called for teamwork by leaders of government at various levels to enhanced nation building in Nigeria. Pastor Umo Eno made the call, Wednesday, while fielding questions from journalists shortly after the inauguration of Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa for a second term which was held at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenogoa, Bayelsa State....

YENOGOA The Akwa Ibom State governor has called for teamwork by leaders of government at various levels to enhanced nation building in Nigeria. Pastor Umo Eno made the call, Wednesday, while fielding questions from journalists shortly after the inauguration of Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa for a se...

15/02/2024

By Timothy Ekpo UYO The Akwa Ibom government has directed indigenous engineers who performed excellently to mentor the younger ones as a means of producing competent hands that could be relied upon in the discharge of their duties. The governor, Pastor Umo Eno, announced this when he received the national executive of Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) in Government House, Uyo, as part of the society's national retreat which took place in the state....

By Timothy Ekpo UYO The Akwa Ibom government has directed indigenous engineers who performed excellently to mentor the younger ones as a means of producing competent hands that could be relied upon in the discharge of their duties. The governor, Pastor Umo Eno, announced this when he received the na...

12/01/2024

On December 21, 2023, His Excellency, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno signed a 2024 Budget of N849.97 Billion into Law. At theevent, he hinted on the determination of his administration to increase the revenue base of the state while reminding the people that, it was not enough to make an elaborate budget but how to service or fund it. What the statement portrays is that the revenue base of the state should be expanded beyond the monthly allocation from Federal Government, monies from market tickets and other receipts from taskforce(s)....

On December 21, 2023, His Excellency, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno signed a 2024 Budget of N849.97 Billion into Law. At theevent, he hinted on the determination of his administration to increase the revenue base of the state while reminding the people that, it was not enough to make an elaborate budget but...

12/01/2024

By Timorhy EkpoIBESIKPOASUTAN The Akwa Ibom Government has indicated its readi-ness to encourage institu- tions that are willing to contribute to the educa- tional development of the state as the Lutheran Church of Nigeria (LCN) raises funds to establish its university in Uyo.The governor, Pst. Umo Eno, stated this when he featured as a special guest of honour at the 2024 an- nual synodical convention and fund raising for the Lutheran University project, at the Lutheran Church of Nigeria, Obot Idim, Ibesikpo Asutan Lo- cal Government....

By Timorhy EkpoIBESIKPOASUTAN The Akwa Ibom Government has indicated its readi-ness to encourage institu- tions that are willing to contribute to the educa- tional development of the state as the Lutheran Church of Nigeria (LCN) raises funds to establish its university in Uyo.The governor, Pst. Umo....

12/01/2024

By Bassey NkponamUYO The Akwa Ibom State government has reached a new phaseof partnership with the gov- ernment of the federation to advance its investments in the areas of agriculture, avia- tion and the blue economy.The partnership was the hallmark of discussions in a meeting between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, at the State House, Abuja....

By Bassey NkponamUYO The Akwa Ibom State government has reached a new phaseof partnership with the gov- ernment of the federation to advance its investments in the areas of agriculture, avia- tion and the blue economy.The partnership was the hallmark of discussions in a meeting between President Bol...

12/01/2024

The legal tussle over the March 18, 2023 gubernatorial election in Akwa Ibom State came to a decisive end on Thursday with the ringing affirmation of Governor Umo Eno’s victory by the Supreme Court, Nigeria’s apex court. The general expectation was that there would be a final fierce battle at the Supreme Court between Eno’s legal team and those of the three main opposition candidates challenging his election but what was seen at the end was an anti-climax as the challengers practically surrendered after being made to realise the futility of their challenge....

The legal tussle over the March 18, 2023 gubernatorial election in Akwa Ibom State came to a decisive end on Thursday with the ringing affirmation of Governor Umo Eno’s victory by the Supreme Court, Nigeria’s apex court. The general expectation was that there would be a final fierce battle at th...