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  ...H𝑜w P𝑟i𝑛c𝑒 𝐼k𝑖m’s L𝑒a𝑑e𝑟sℎi𝑝 𝑊i𝑙l M𝑜b𝑖l𝑖s𝑒 𝐴k𝑤a I𝑏o𝑚 𝐶o𝑚m𝑢n𝑖t𝑖e𝑠 𝐴h𝑒a𝑑 𝑜f tℎe 2027 𝑃r𝑒s𝑖d𝑒n𝑡i𝑎l E𝑙e𝑐t𝑖o𝑛 Uyo - Akwa Ibom State  As Nigeria moves steadily towards the 2027 general election, political success is increasingly defined not only by national visibility but by the strength of grassroots structures that translate vision into votes. Within this evolving landscape, Akwa Ibom State is emerging as a critical arena where local mobilisation intersects with national ambition, and the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Group is positioning itself as a strategic bridge between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda and the people at the community level. The Renewed Hope Ambassadors Group in Akwa Ibom State, under the leadership of Prince Ikim, has outlined a deliberate and structured approach to political engagement that prioritises inclusion, consistency, and sustained presence across wards, local government areas, and informal com...

  Now, let's read about a c ertain man named Prince Ikim. His story unfolds like a well-scripted play, each scene revealing another layer of service, another act of duty. In Akwa Ibom, his name is synonymous with efficiency. As a man with much laurels in his antecedence, he doesn't just do the job; he performs a miracle. We can recount how, under his watch, Akwa Ibom became  the ‘Cleanest State’ in Nigeria, not once, but multiple times. At that, it didn't come on a silver platter - he was always on the streets, cleaning the State and the results was palpable! There was pride in that achievement. Tangible, visible pride. Day and night, Prince Ikim rolls up his sleeves to keep the State neat and tidy. This, he has done with dignity and prestige. Waste management, hitherto despised, is now made attractive. That is by the way!  But life, like politics, has a way of shifting the stage beneath our feet. Recently, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu  handed Prince Ikim a ne...

 

    Warmest wishes to my fellow Christians, family, and friends globally, especially those within the student community.  This season, let us commit to unity and progress, walking in the peace that the scriptures charge us to maintain. As we celebrate with loved ones, I urge us to reflect the true spirit of the holidays through sacrifice and selflessness. May we also remain prayerful for the continuous advancement of our academic community, our state, and our nation. Cheers! Comr. Heritage Akan, Treasurer, National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) National Headquarters. 25-12-2025

 

 May this season usher in Renewed Hope and Renewed vitality  for you and your family, as together we continue to keep the Nigerian flag flying high with pride, unity and purpose . With compliments from renewed hope ambassadors, Akwa Ibom State. Obong Prince Ikim,  Coordinator, Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Akwa Ibom State 

 

  NANS Treasurer Lead Students to Ukanafun Traditional Day Celebration  Comr. Heritage Akan, National Treasurer of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), led a group of students to the Ukanafun Traditional Day celebration in the ongoing Xmas unplug at Christmas village, udo udoma field, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The event showcased the rich cultural heritage of Ukanafun people, featuring traditional dances, music, foods, crafts and attire. The celebration aimed to promote cultural preservation, community engagement, and unity among the people of Ukanafun. By attending, Comr. Heritage Akan and the students demonstrated their support for cultural heritage and commitment to community development. The event highlighted the importance of preserving traditional practices and values, while also fostering a sense of belonging and identity among the students. The event was well attended by dignitaries from Ukanafun including the Executive Chairman, Hon Uyo Ukpana: Hon. Aku...

 

  Detained in 1983 for leaking a cøup against Shagari, k!lled in 1986 for concealing a coup against Babangida Sometimes, life is not fair. That was the case of Major Daniel Idowu Bamidele, a fine military officer who was first detained for revealing a plot to overthrow President Shehu Shagari in 1983 and later exēcüted for keeping quiet and failing to leak a plot to overthrow the government of Ibrahim Babangida allegedly by Mamman Vatsa. His first close shave with dæth occurred in October 1983 when as a loyal officer, he heard of a plan to remove Shagari from office. Immediately he returned to Jos from his trip to Kaduna, he went to Major General Muhammadu Buhari, who was then his General Officer Commanding (GOC) and told the latter what he heard, not knowing that Buhari was even a prime plotter of the cøup. Exactly one week after, Bamidele was arrested and brought to Lagos, detained by the Directorate of Military Intelligence at Tego Barracks on claims that he was plotting to over...

  Gunmen launched a deadly attack late Tuesday night, killing twelve residents, injuring five others, and leaving three persons missing, suspected to have been abducted. The attack occurred at about 11:00 p.m. on December 16, 2025, when armed assailants stormed the area, opening fire on unsuspecting residents. The bodies of the twelve victims have been recovered and deposited at the mortuary, while burial arrangements are currently underway. The injured victims are receiving treatment at nearby hospitals. As of the time of this report, the whereabouts of three residents remain unknown, raising fears of possible kidnapping.  Viewer Discretion Advised: Images from the scene are disturbing. This tragic incident appears to confirm earlier warnings of planned Christmas-season attacks in parts of Plateau State. Residents across Barikin Ladi and surrounding communities are urged to remain vigilant, intensify local surveillance, and promptly report suspicious movements.  Security...

 

  Before 2018, Uyo's dirty environment was a total mess, posing serious health risks and environmental concerns. The consequences of such neglect were far-reaching. The streets, dumpsites were an absolute disaster, a huge health hazard and environmental nightmare all rolled into one.  The neglect was crazy, and the consequences were severe. Waterborne diseases like cholera and typhoid were basically having a field day in those unsanitary conditions. And don't even get me started on the malaria breeding gutters and grounds ... it was like the city was inviting mosquitoes over for a party. The blocked drains were like mini lakes, flooding homes and businesses, and disrupting lives big time. Trash and waste were just dumped everywhere, polluting the air and triggering respiratory issues and other health problems.  The stench and ugly sights were a total turn-off, affecting people's mental well-being and the local economy . And let's not forget about the local ecosystems su...

  •Beneficiaries Hail Founder, Dr. Chris Okongko  By Kendi Jumbo  In demonstration of its resolve to “meeting needs” of the vulnerable families and communities in the world, especially the African continent, the Okongko Charity Foundation, a Canadian-based humanitarian services provider has recently added no fewer than two Akwa Ibomites into its Scholarship Roll. The recent Beneficiaries of the Foundation's humanitarian gesture are — Adams Amaria Orlando, a 100-level student of University Uyo and Johnathan Monday Isaiah, a 100-level student of School of Nursing, Ikot Ekpene both in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. #Adams Orlando hails from Nsit Atai while #Johnathan hails from Obot Akara LGAs in Akwa Ibom State, respectively. A statement from the African Representative of the Foundation, Mr. Daniel Ekanem, has confirmed the payment of their full session school fees by the Foundation, Tuesday, 15 and Wednesday, 16 December 2025, respectively. The statement reads in part: “The Oko...