# akwa ibom state (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover akwa ibom state. Page: Feed: --- ## [FG Awards Contracts To Rehabilitate 13 Police Training Institutions](https://thenewsdesk.ng/2026/08/27/fg-awards-contracts-to-rehabilitate-13-police-training-institutions/) _2026-08-27 · Publisher · The News Desk_ Thursday August 27, 2026 www.thenewsdesk.ng The Federal Government has awarded contracts for the rehabilitation of 13 police training institutions across... ## [Gov Eno Backs Itauma Ahead Of IBF Heavyweight Bout, Assures Home Support](https://thenewsdesk.ng/2026/08/27/gov-eno-backs-itauma-ahead-of-ibf-heavyweight-bout-assures-home-support/) _2026-08-27 · Publisher · The News Desk_ Thursday August 27, 2026 www.thenewsdesk.ng By Mfon PATRICK Akwa Ibom State Governor, His Excellency Pastor Umo Eno, has expressed his... ## [NLC General Secretary Dies At 60](https://thenewsdesk.ng/2026/08/27/nlc-general-secretary-dies-at-60/) _2026-08-27 · Publisher · The News Desk_ Thursday August 27, 2026 www.thenewsdesk.ng The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC has been thrown into mourning following the death of its... ## [Sports Commissioner Supports Safer Football As AKSFA, AKISEMSAS Partner](https://thenewsdesk.ng/2026/08/27/sports-commissioner-supports-safer-football-as-aksfa-akisemsas-partner/) _2026-08-27 · Publisher · The News Desk_ Thursday August 27, 2026 www.thenewsdesk.ng The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Sports, Elder Paul Bassey, has called for greater preparedness... ## [NFF President Gusau, Other Board Members Resign](https://thenewsdesk.ng/2026/08/27/nff-president-gusau-other-board-members-resign/) _2026-08-27 · Publisher · The News Desk_ Thursday August 27, 2026 www.thenewsdesk.ng The President of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Ibrahim Gusau, and other board members have resigned.... ## [Breaking: NFF Crisis: Gusau, board resign over N17bln fraud probe, World Cup failure](https://persecondnews.com/2026/08/27/breaking-nff-crisis-gusau-board-resign-over-n17bln-fraud-probe-world-cup-failure/) _2026-08-27 · Per Second News · Per Second News_ By Samuel Akpan Nigeria’s football governing body has been rocked by crisis following reports that NFF President Ibrahim Gusau and seven board members have resigned. The sudden departure comes amid mounting public outrage over systemic decay in the nation’s football administration and the widespread failure of the national teams. “Eight of the 13 board members \[…\] The post Breaking: NFF Crisis:… ## [US Uncovers Massive Asylum Scam: 420 Foreign Officials Enter on Diplomatic Visas, Refuse to Return Home](https://persecondnews.com/2026/08/27/us-tightens-diplomatic-visa-screening-after-hundreds-of-foreign-officials-seek-asylum/) _2026-08-27 · Per Second News · Per Second News_ The United States has ordered its embassies worldwide to intensify scrutiny of diplomatic and official visa applications following the discovery that hundreds of foreign government representatives entered the country on official assignments and subsequently applied for asylum. US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau disclosed this following a comprehensive State Department review of… ## [Expanded Local Training Reduces Need for Overseas Scholarships, Says Alausa](https://persecondnews.com/2026/08/26/109525/) _2026-08-26 · Per Second News · Per Second News_ By Omoyeni Ojeifo The Federal Government has defended scrapping select overseas scholarship schemes, with Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa citing soaring costs and the growing strength of Nigeria’s own universities. According to Alausa, local tertiary institutions now offer many of the specialized programs students previously had to travel abroad to study. PerSecondNews correspondent reports… ## [Tinubu Sets 90-Day Deadline for New National Security Strategy](https://persecondnews.com/2026/08/26/109522/) _2026-08-26 · Per Second News · Per Second News_ By Samuel Akpan In a bold move to overhaul Nigeria’s security network, President Bola Tinubu has ordered a new panel to deliver a comprehensive National Threat Assessment and a five-year rolling defence plan within 90 days. Secretary to the Government of the Federation Sen. George Akume, who inaugurated the team on Wednesday, said: “We must \[…\] The post Tinubu Sets 90-Day Deadline for New National… ## [Anti-Graft War: EFCC Incentivizes Whistleblowers with Up to 5% Cut for Overseas Asset Recovery](https://persecondnews.com/2026/08/26/anti-graft-war-efcc-incentivizes-whistleblowers-with-up-to-5-cut-for-overseas-asset-recovery/) _2026-08-26 · Per Second News · Per Second News_ The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced a reward of up to 5% for whistleblowers who provide reliable information that helps recover stolen Nigerian assets hidden overseas. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede revealed the incentive on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, during his lecture at the 43rd International Symposium on Economic Crime in Cambridge, United \[…\] The post Anti-Graft… ## [Anthony Ettinger on LinkedIn (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/FsCTSqOGDA6S) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Public LinkedIn profile at linkedin.com/in/anthonyettinger. ## [EuroMatch Group Seals $7.5m Three-Year NPFL Title Sponsorship Deal](https://persecondnews.com/2026/08/26/euromatch-group-seals-7-5m-three-year-npfl-title-sponsorship-deal/) _2026-08-26 · Per Second News · Per Second News_ By Samuel Akpan Nigeria’s top-flight football league has finally broken its decade-long title sponsor drought. EuroMatch Group secured a massive three-year agreement valued at $7.5 million. Consequently, the competition will officially change its name to the EuroMatch NPFL starting from the 2026/27 season. Persecondnews reports that this landmark agreement fills a sponsorship void left vacant \[…\]… ## [FG Drives Commercial Research with N365m Innovation Competition for Tertiary Institutions](https://persecondnews.com/2026/08/26/fg-drives-commercial-research-with-n365m-innovation-competition-for-tertiary-institutions/) _2026-08-26 · Per Second News · Per Second News_ By Omoyeni Ojeifo Young Nigerian innovators transforming classroom concepts into practical solutions for everyday national challenges will soon gain a major platform for recognition, funding, and growth through the Federal Government’s Tertiary Institutions National Laureate Prize. Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, Minister of Education Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa explained that the… ## [Guild of Corporate Online Publishers Mourns Loss of Ex-President Dotun Oladipo](https://persecondnews.com/2026/08/26/guild-of-corporate-online-publishers-mourns-loss-of-ex-president-dotun-oladipo/) _2026-08-26 · Per Second News · Per Second News_ The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has expressed profound grief following the death of its former President and The Eagle Online publisher, Dotun Oladipo, who died on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the age of 56. In a statement released Wednesday by Publicity Secretary Kemi Yesufu, GOCOP remembered Oladipo as a trailblazer whose vision \[…\] The post Guild of Corporate Online Publishers… ## [NFVCB Warns ‘Living in Colors’ Producers Against Planned Premiere](https://persecondnews.com/2026/08/26/nfvcb-warns-living-in-colors-producers-against-planned-premiere/) _2026-08-26 · Per Second News · Per Second News_ By Segun Adebayo The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has warned the producers of Living in Colors against proceeding with the planned premiere of the movie in Lagos, saying the film has not been submitted, vetted or classified by the regulatory agency. The warning follows the circulation of promotional materials for a media \[…\] The post NFVCB Warns ‘Living in Colors’ Producers… ## [CBN Launches N700bln Treasury Bills Auction For August Final Sales](https://persecondnews.com/2026/08/26/cbn-launches-n700bln-treasury-bills-auction-for-august-final-sales/) _2026-08-26 · Per Second News · Per Second News_ By Samuel Akpan Nigeria’s Central Bank has launched its second and final Treasury Bills primary market auction for August 2026. The apex bank is floating N700 billion in short-term sovereign debt on behalf of the Debt Management Office (DMO). The total financial offering is structured across three distinct tenors. Short-term 91-day and mid-term 182-day papers \[…\] The post CBN Launches N700bln… ## [Dolly Parton, Country Music Icon, Dies At 80](https://thenewsdesk.ng/2026/08/26/dolly-parton-country-music-icon-dies-at-80/) _2026-08-26 · Publisher · The News Desk_ Wednesday August 26, 2026 www.thenewsdesk.ng Dolly Parton, who rose from a loving if impoverished upbringing in the mountains of East... ## [Lady Helen Obareki Celebrates Birthday With Street Party](https://thenewsdesk.ng/2026/08/25/lady-helen-obareki-celebrates-birthday-with-street-party/) _2026-08-25 · Publisher · The News Desk_ Tuesday August 25, 2026 www.thenewsdesk.ng …Feeds Over 1,000 in Uyo The Coordinator of the office of the First Lady of... ## [US Consulate Equips Journalists with AI Skills for Modern Newsroom in Akwa Ibom](https://thenewsdesk.ng/2026/08/24/us-consulate-equips-journalists-with-ai-skills-for-modern-newsroom-in-akwa-ibom/) _2026-08-24 · Publisher · The News Desk_ Monday August 24, 2026 www.thenewsdesk.ng By Dennis UDOMA The United States Consulate General, Lagos, has commenced a two-day capacity-building programme... ## [2027 Election Debate: UNIUYO signs partnership deal with Committee](https://thenewsdesk.ng/2026/08/24/2027-election-debate-uniuyo-signs-partnership-deal-with-committee/) _2026-08-24 · Publisher · The News Desk_ Monday August 24, 2026 www.thenewsdesk.ng The University of Uyo and the Planning Committee for the Akwa Ibom 2027 Election Debate... ## [2027: Match Your Prayers With Action – PFN Chairman Tells Christians](https://thenewsdesk.ng/2026/08/24/2027-match-your-prayers-with-action-pfn-chairman-tells-christians/) _2026-08-24 · Publisher · The News Desk_ Monday August 24, 2026 www.thenewsdesk.ng As preparations for the 2027 general elections begin, Chairman of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria,... ## [Open directory of blogs for agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/b1YCMPTzHWTj) _2026-08-24 · **Sponsored**_ Submit URLs or OPML; receive feed pages with summaries, plus JSON/OPML/plain text ## [Ibeno Traditional Rulers Council Hails New Seplat Energy Chief, Urges Coy To Prioritise Host Community Relations](https://thenewsdesk.ng/2026/08/23/ibeno-traditional-rulers-council-hails-new-seplat-energy-chief-urges-coy-to-prioritise-host-community-relations/) _2026-08-23 · Publisher · The News Desk_ Sunday August 23, 2026 www.thenewsdesk.ng By Dennis UDOMA The Ibeno Traditional Rulers Council has congratulated Engr. Effiong Okon, FNSE, FEI,... ## [Tinubu’s Campaign Council Harbours Corruption Suspects, Says ADC](https://thenewsdesk.ng/2026/08/23/tinubus-campaign-council-harbours-corruption-suspects-says-adc/) _2026-08-23 · Publisher · The News Desk_ Sunday August 23, 2026 www.thenewsdesk.ng The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s emerging 2027 campaign council... ## [Northern Muslim Scholars Endorse Tinubu for Second Term Ahead of 2027](https://thenewsdesk.ng/2026/08/23/northern-muslim-scholars-endorse-tinubu-for-second-term-ahead-of-2027/) _2026-08-23 · Publisher · The News Desk_ Sunday August 23, 2026 www.thenewsdesk.ng More than 500 Islamic scholars, preachers and clerics drawn from Nigeria’s 19 northern states and... ## [Nigeria, Etihad Airways Deepen Aviation Partnership](https://thenewsdesk.ng/2026/08/23/nigeria-etihad-airways-deepen-aviation-partnership/) _2026-08-23 · Publisher · The News Desk_ Sunday August 23, 2026 www.thenewsdesk.ng By Idorenyin UMOREN Nigeria and Etihad Airways are exploring a broader strategic partnership aimed at... ## [Group Backs NCAA DG Najomo Over Aviation Reforms](https://thenewsdesk.ng/2026/08/23/group-backs-ncaa-dg-najomo-over-aviation-reforms/) _2026-08-23 · Publisher · The News Desk_ Sunday August 23, 2026 www.thenewsdesk.ng By Idorenyin UMOREN A group, Coalition for Good Governance in Africa, CGGA has commended the... ## [Just In: Olabiyi-Agoro Succeeds Festus Osifo as New PENGASSAN President](https://persecondnews.com/2026/08/23/just-in-olabiyi-agoro-succeeds-festus-osifo-as-new-pengassan-president/) _2026-08-22 · Per Second News · Per Second News_ The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has elected Bosun Olabiyi-Agoro as its new National President. Olabiyi-Agoro, who ran unopposed during the union’s first Quadrennial Delegates Conference in Abuja on Saturday, succeeds Festus Osifo, the current President of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC). PerSecondNews reports that the seasoned petroleum \[…\]… ## [PENGASSAN Elects Olabiyi-Agoro As New President](https://thenewsdesk.ng/2026/08/22/pengassan-elects-olabiyi-agoro-as-new-president/) _2026-08-22 · Publisher · The News Desk_ Saturday August 22, 2026 www.thenewsdesk.ng The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has elected Bosun Olabiyi-Agoro... ## [US Court Blocks Trump’s Visa Suspension for Nigeria, 74 Countries](https://persecondnews.com/2026/08/22/us-court-blocks-trumps-visa-suspension-for-nigeria-74-countries/) _2026-08-22 · Per Second News · Per Second News_ A US federal judge has struck down the Trump administration’s policy suspending the issuance of immigrant visas to nationals of 75 countries, including Nigeria. US District Judge Jeannette Vargas, sitting in Manhattan, ruled on Friday that the policy exceeded the statutory authority of Secretary of State Marco Rubio and conflicted with US immigration law. The \[…\] The post US Court Blocks Trump’s… ## [Peter Obi Launches 2027 Presidential Campaign with New Blueprint for Nigeria](https://persecondnews.com/2026/08/22/peter-obi-launches-2027-presidential-campaign-with-new-blueprint-for-nigeria/) _2026-08-22 · Per Second News · Per Second News_ Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has officially kicked off his 2027 campaign with a promise to transition Nigeria from a consumption-based to a production-driven economy. Speaking at a press conference at his Onitsha home to mark the start of the presidential and National Assembly campaigns, the former Anambra State \[…\] The post Peter Obi Launches… ## [2027: Yari Accepts Appointment As DG Of APC Presidential Campaign Council](https://thenewsdesk.ng/2026/08/22/2027-yari-accepts-appointment-as-dg-of-apc-presidential-campaign-council/) _2026-08-22 · Publisher · The News Desk_ Saturday August 22, 2026 www.thenewsdesk.ng Former Zamfara State Governor and Senator representing Zamfara West, Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari, has formally accepted... ## [Sync bookmarks across every browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/FdL82jiLzh8H) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync across Chrome, Firefox and Safari; built-in ad and tracker blocker. ## [Tinubu, Shettima Head APC Presidential Campaign Council, Yari Named DG](https://persecondnews.com/2026/08/22/tinubu-shettima-head-apc-presidential-campaign-council-yari-named-dg/) _2026-08-22 · Per Second News · Per Second News_ President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima have been named chairman and vice chairman of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the January 2027 elections. The APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, will also serve as vice chairman, while former Zamfara State governor, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, has been appointed director-general of \[…\] The… ## [Tinubu Sets Up 2027 Presidential Campaign Machinery, Appoints Yari DG, Uzodimma Secretary](https://persecondnews.com/2026/08/22/tinubu-sets-up-2027-presidential-campaign-machinery-appoints-yari-dg-uzodimma-secretary/) _2026-08-22 · Per Second News · Per Second News_ To kick off electioneering ahead of the 2027 general elections, President Bola Tinubu has constituted the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council. Under the new council structure, former Zamfara State Governor Senator Abdulaziz Yari will lead campaign operations as Director-General, with Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma appointed as Secretary. The appointments were confirmed… ## [Tinubu suspends 3 Perm Secs as ICPC uncovers another fake agency](https://persecondnews.com/2026/08/22/109383/) _2026-08-22 · Per Second News · Per Second News_ President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate suspension of three Permanent Secretaries following the discovery of another fake agency operating within the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). Chairman ​‌‌⁠‌‍⁠⁠‌‌‍⁠‌​‌‌​‌​of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Aliyu, disclosed this on Friday while briefing State \[…\]… ## [IGP Disu Hosts ICAN President, Seeks Stronger Partnership On Forensic Accounting, Financial Crime](https://thenewsdesk.ng/2026/08/21/igp-disu-receives-ican-president-seeks-stronger-partnership-on-forensic-accounting-financial-crime/) _2026-08-21 · Publisher · The News Desk_ Friday August 21, 2026 www.thenewsdesk.ng By Idorenyin UMOREN Private Investigator and Security Evaluator The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan... ## [Actors Converge on LTV 8 for Ogogo Special Prayer Session](https://persecondnews.com/2026/08/21/actors-converge-on-ltv-8-for-ogogo-special-prayer-session/) _2026-08-21 · Per Second News · Per Second News_ By Segun Adebayo No fewer than 100 veteran actors, colleagues and friends of ailing Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, have converged on Lagos Television (LTV 8) for a special prayer session over his deteriorating health. The gathering, which is currently underway, is being held to seek divine intervention for the veteran actor, \[…\] The post Actors Converge on LTV 8 for Ogogo… ## [FG Declares Public Holiday For Eid ul Mawlid](https://thenewsdesk.ng/2026/08/21/fg-declares-public-holiday-for-eid-ul-mawlid/) _2026-08-21 · Publisher · The News Desk_ Friday August 21, 2026 www.thenewsdesk.ng The Federal Government has approved Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as a public holiday in observance... ## [Eid ul Mawlid: FG Declares August 25 Public Holiday](https://persecondnews.com/2026/08/21/eid-ul-mawlid-fg-declares-august-25-public-holiday/) _2026-08-21 · Per Second News · Per Second News_ By Omoyeni Ojeifo The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, a public holiday, giving Nigerians a work-free day to commemorate this year’s Eid-ul-Mawlid. Mr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior, extended felicitations to Muslims in Nigeria and across the diaspora on the celebration, as he announced it in a statement obtained by PersecondNews on his \[…\] The post Eid ul Mawlid: FG… ## [FG to Diplomatic Missions: Bypassing Official Channels No Longer Welcome](https://persecondnews.com/2026/08/21/fg-to-diplomatic-missions-bypassing-official-channels-no-longer-welcome/) _2026-08-21 · Per Second News · Per Second News_ By Omoyeni Ojeifo Foreign embassies in Abuja face a tighter diplomatic environment as the Federal Government cracks down on protocol breaches. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Sola Enikanolaiye, issued the warning on Thursday in Abuja during a courtesy visit by the Ambassador of the Philippines to Nigeria, Mersole J. Mellejor. Enikanolaiye commended \[…\] The post FG to Diplomatic… ## [Edo Governor’s Feud with Davido Escalates: Singer Barred From State Over WAEC Result Leak](https://persecondnews.com/2026/08/21/edo-governors-feud-with-davido-escalates-singer-barred-from-state-over-waec-result-leak/) _2026-08-21 · Per Second News · Per Second News_ By Segun Adebayo Apostle Kassy Chukwu, Senior Special Assistant on Digital Media to Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, has declared Afrobeats star Davido unwelcome in the state. In a viral video obtained by PerSecondNews, Chukwu warned that the singer is barred from performing in Edo for the remainder of Governor Okpebholo’s tenure. The aide’s warning \[…\] The post Edo Governor’s Feud with Davido… ## [Just in: Senator Dumps APC](https://persecondnews.com/2026/08/21/just-in-senator-dumps-apc/) _2026-08-21 · Per Second News · Per Second News_ Citing unresolved fallout from the APC’s recent governorship primary election, Senator Saliu Mustapha (Kwara Central) has tendered his formal resignation from the ruling party. In a letter addressed to party leadership on Thursday, Mustapha disclosed that his decision was reached after thorough deliberation on recent internal developments. PerSecondNews recalls that 10 governorship aspirants in… ## [Tinubu to Adeleke: You Won an Election, You Didn’t Conquer Political Foes](https://persecondnews.com/2026/08/21/tinubu-to-adeleke-you-won-an-election-you-didnt-conquer-political-foes/) _2026-08-21 · Per Second News · Per Second News_ President Bola Tinubu hosted Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke at the Presidential Villa on Thursday, reminding him that he won an election, not a conquest. Tinubu cautioned the governor against targeting or stigmatizing his political opponents in the wake of the recent poll. “Do not stigmatize any of your opponents. The people of Osun State \[…\] The post Tinubu to Adeleke: You Won an Election,… ## [Osun Gov. Adeleke Visits Aso Villa, Presents Certificate of Return to Pres. Tinubu](https://persecondnews.com/2026/08/21/osun-gov-adeleke-visits-aso-villa-presents-certificate-of-return-to-pres-tinubu/) _2026-08-20 · Per Second News · Per Second News_ President Bola Tinubu received Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday evening. Arriving alongside National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, the governor—dressed in navy blue traditional attire—met with the President for the first time since the recent governorship election. The visit follows a congratulatory phone call from President \[…\] The post… ## [Flourish Her Africa, iLEAD Africa Train Abuja Youth on AI, Digital Safety](https://persecondnews.com/2026/08/21/flourish-her-africa-ilead-africa-train-abuja-youth-on-ai-digital-safety/) _2026-08-20 · Per Second News · Per Second News_ By Omoyeni Ojeifo Young professionals, creatives, business owners, and NGO leaders were on Thursday in Abuja exposed to harnessing practical AI tools for productivity, business growth, digital tasks, and content creation. Speaking at the event, Flourish Her Africa Founder and Executive Director Uwakmfon Nsa emphasized the group’s mission to demystify emerging technologies and put them \[…\] The post… ## [E-Hailing Services Not Banned at Nigerian Airports – FAAN](https://persecondnews.com/2026/08/21/e-hailing-services-not-banned-at-nigerian-airports-faan/) _2026-08-20 · Per Second News · Per Second News_ By Omoyeni Ojeifo The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) clarified that its ongoing discussions with e-hailing platforms like Uber and Bolt are aimed at resolving security, safety, and traffic management issues—not imposing a total ban. The agency emphasized that these talks focus on improving operational visibility, passenger safety, and accountability for airport pickups. “FAAN \[…\] The… ## [US Backs NDLEA’s Anti-Drug Operations, Promises Continued Partnership](https://persecondnews.com/2026/08/21/us-backs-ndleas-anti-drug-operations-promises-continued-partnership/) _2026-08-20 · Per Second News · Per Second News_ By Omoyeni Ojeifo The United States has pledged to build on its existing partnership with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), while commending the agency’s recent operational successes in the fight against illicit drugs. Mr. Derek Tolliver, Country Director of the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Bureau (INL) in Nigeria, gave the assurance during \[…\] The post US Backs… ## [Gospel Artist Asu Ekiye and Wife Part Ways After 28 Years](https://persecondnews.com/2026/08/21/gospel-artist-asu-ekiye-and-wife-part-ways-after-28-years/) _2026-08-20 · Per Second News · Per Second News_ By Segun Adebayo Gospel singer Asu Ekiye has publicly announced the end of his 28-year marriage to his wife, Kunemofa Asu, revealing that the couple actually separated about a year ago. In a candid statement shared on his social media platforms obtained by PerSecondNews, Ekiye explained that disclosing the split was a deeply personal choice \[…\] The post Gospel Artist Asu Ekiye and Wife Part Ways… ## [FG Plans Flagship Agritourism Villages Across Nigeria, Unveils 40-Hectare Abuja Project](https://persecondnews.com/2026/08/21/fg-plans-flagship-agritourism-villages-across-nigeria-unveils-40-hectare-abuja-project/) _2026-08-20 · Per Second News · Per Second News_ By Omoyeni Ojeifo The Federal Government has announced plans to develop flagship agritourism villages across the country, combining modern agriculture, tourism and agro-processing to create jobs, attract investment and strengthen rural economies. The plan was disclosed at the International Agrotourism Investment Stakeholders’ Forum in Abuja on Thursday, where the Nigerian International Agritourism… ## [Commissioners Brainstorm On 2026 Akwa Ibom Sports Festival](https://thenewsdesk.ng/2026/08/20/commissioners-brainstorm-on-2026-akwa-ibom-sports-festival/) _2026-08-20 · Publisher · The News Desk_ Thursday August 20, 2026 www.thenewsdesk.ng By Mfon PATRICK The Main Organising Committee (MOC) of the Akwa Ibom State Sports Festival... ## [Alleged Abuja Police Brutality: Journalist Beaten with Electric Cable, Phone Destroyed](https://persecondnews.com/2026/08/20/alleged-abuja-police-brutality-journalist-beaten-with-electric-cable-phone-destroyed/) _2026-08-20 · Per Second News · Per Second News_ By Joycelyn Ellakeche Adah Police operatives in Lugbe, Abuja, have been accused of beating a journalist with an electric cable during a demolition exercise while he attempted to document the operation. The Coalition for Whistleblower Protection and Press Freedom (CWPPF) said the Editor of Pinnacle Daily, Sunday Michael Ogwu, was allegedly beaten twice by officers of \[…\] The post Alleged Abuja… ## [Concerns mount over Ogogo’s health as colleagues hold special prayer session](https://persecondnews.com/2026/08/20/concerns-mount-over-ogogos-health-as-colleagues-hold-special-prayer-session/) _2026-08-20 · Per Second News · Per Second News_ By Segun Adebayo Colleagues of veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Babatunde Hassan, widely known as Ogogo, will gather for a special Islamic prayer session on Friday, August 21, 2026. Organised exclusively for industry peers, the gathering reflects growing concern across the film community following the actor’s Stage 4 cancer diagnosis, which has sparked widespread anxiety among \[…\] The post Concerns…