# akwa ibom (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover akwa ibom. Page: Feed: --- ## [FG DEEPENS CLEAN COOKING DRIVE AS AKWA IBOM BECOMES SECOND STATE IN NATIONWIDE LPG ROLLOUT](https://theevangelist.com.ng/2026/08/21/fg-deepens-clean-cooking-drive-as-akwa-ibom-becomes-second-state-in-nationwide-lpg-rollout/) _2026-08-21 · theevangelist · The Evangelist News_ By Solomon OKPO|UyoPhoto caption FG Decade of Gas Grassroots LPG Drive Gains Momentum with Uyo Launch from Left: Minister of Youth Development Representative- Mrs. Leah Tolulope Akinfiresoye, the Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo,the executive governor of Akwa Ibom State Pastor Umo Eno, Dr. (Mrs.) Ekaette Unoma Godswill Akpabio, Deputy \[…\] ## [Akwa Ibom Hosts National LPG Drive as 3,000 Women Receive N100,000 Empowerment Grants](https://theevangelist.com.ng/2026/08/20/akwa-ibom-hosts-national-lpg-drive-as-3000-women-receive-n100000-empowerment-grants/) _2026-08-20 · theevangelist · The Evangelist News_ By Solomon OKPO | Uyo The Federal Government has taken its National Grassroots Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Penetration Programme to Akwa Ibom State, with 3,000 women receiving N100,000 each as part of efforts to promote clean cooking, expand domestic gas utilisation and strengthen livelihoods. The programme, activated in Uyo on Thursday, August 20, 2026, is \[…\] ## [2027 Elections: NUJ, Niger Delta Online Publishers Unite For Issue-Based Candidate Debates](https://theevangelist.com.ng/2026/08/20/2027-elections-nuj-niger-delta-online-publishers-unite-for-issue-based-candidate-debates/) _2026-08-20 · theevangelist · The Evangelist News_ By Solomon Okpo The Association of Niger Delta Online Publishers (ANDOP) has secured the backing of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), South-South Zone, for its proposed political debates involving candidates contesting the 2027 general elections across the Niger Delta region. The commitment was made when the Board of Trustees of ANDOP paid a courtesy \[…\] ## [EMR TAKES CORE OIL COMMUNITIES TOUR TO UDUNG UKO, SEEKS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT –Association engages council chairman on oil, maritime and blue economy opportunities](https://theevangelist.com.ng/2026/08/18/emr-takes-core-oil-communities-tour-to-udung-uko-seeks-sustainable-development-association-engages-council-chairman-on-oil-maritime-and-blue-economy-opportunities/) _2026-08-18 · theevangelist · The Evangelist News_ By Solomon OKPO | The Evangelist Oil/Gas Desk The Energy and Maritime Reporters (EMR), Akwa Ibom State Chapter, has taken its Core Oil Communities Tour to Udung Uko Local Government Area, where the delegation was received by the Executive Chairman of the council, Hon. (Elder) Godwin Okponung. The visit, which followed the association’s engagement with \[…\] ## [Shippers’ Council, EMR Forge Stronger Media Partnership to Unlock Akwa Ibom’s Maritime Potential –NSC identifies port, transport, blue economy investment opportunities](https://theevangelist.com.ng/2026/08/18/shippers-council-emr-forge-stronger-media-partnership-to-unlock-akwa-iboms-maritime-potential-nsc-identifies-port-transport-blue-economy-investment-opportunities/) _2026-08-18 · theevangelist · The Evangelist News_ By Solomon OKPO | Uyo UYO, The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) and the Energy and Maritime Reporters of Nigeria (EMR), Akwa Ibom State Branch, have pledged to strengthen collaboration towards promoting the state’s maritime assets, attracting investment and unlocking the vast opportunities in its blue economy. The commitment was made on Monday, August 17, 2026, \[…\] ## [There Is A Difference Between “God Allowed It” And “God Approved It”](https://theevangelist.com.ng/2026/08/16/there-is-a-difference-between-god-allowed-it-and-god-approved-it/) _2026-08-16 · theevangelist · The Evangelist News_ Scripture: “The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law.” — Deuteronomy 29:29. There is a profound difference between what God allows and what God approves. Understanding this difference is \[…\] ## [IMCA, NATIONAL ASSEMBLY MOVE TO STRENGTHEN INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS FOR NIGERIAN DIVERS –Global body targets the next generation of commercial divers as stakeholders seek stronger training, certification and safety framework](https://theevangelist.com.ng/2026/08/15/imca-national-assembly-move-to-strengthen-international-standards-for-nigerian-divers-global-body-targets-the-next-generation-of-commercial-divers-as-stakeholders-seek-stronger-training-certificat/) _2026-08-15 · theevangelist · The Evangelist News_ By Solomon OKPO | Uyo The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has intensified efforts to strengthen the training, certification and international recognition of Nigerian commercial divers as part of a broader initiative to develop the next generation of professionals for the country’s offshore and maritime industries. The IMCA leadership, led by its Chief Executive Officer, \[…\] ## [NCDMB Unveils Digital Portal To Fast-Track Access To Oil, Gas Funding –Board says over $400m already deployed to 130 indigenous firms](https://theevangelist.com.ng/2026/08/14/ncdmb-unveils-digital-portal-to-fast-track-access-to-oil-gas-funding-board-says-over-400m-already-deployed-to-130-indigenous-firms/) _2026-08-14 · theevangelist · The Evangelist News_ By Solomon OKPO | Uyo The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has unveiled a new digital compliance portal designed to eliminate bureaucratic delays and accelerate access to funding opportunities for indigenous companies operating in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. The Nigerian Content Fund Compliance Certificate (NCFCC) Portal was unveiled on Wednesday in Uyo, \[…\] ## [Group Unveils Roadmap For Ocean Jobs, Urges Tinubu To Establish Coast Guard](https://theevangelist.com.ng/2026/08/13/group-unveils-roadmap-for-ocean-jobs-urges-tinubu-to-establish-coast-guard/) _2026-08-13 · theevangelist · The Evangelist News_ By Solomon OKPO | Uyo. The Provisional Committee for the Proposed Nigerian Coast Guard (PC-NCG) has unveiled a roadmap aimed at creating five million ocean-based jobs by 2035, while urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to establish a Nigerian Coast Guard as a critical institution for achieving the country’s blue economy ambitions. The committee conveyed its \[…\] ## [Gov Eno Condoles Uko Udom, Family Over Elder Brother’s Death](https://theevangelist.com.ng/2026/08/13/gov-eno-condoles-uko-udom-family-over-elder-brothers-death/) _2026-08-13 · theevangelist · The Evangelist News_ By Solomon OKPO | Uyo Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has expressed his condolences to the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Uko Udom, SAN, and his family over the death of his eldest brother, Evangelist (Dr.) Ebong Udom. Evangelist Udom reportedly died recently following a brief illness. Governor Eno conveyed his \[…\] ## [Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/pK1xn5JsT11L) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell and margin trade BTC & ETH with fiat currencies ## [ANPA COMMENDS UKANAFUN COUNCIL BOSS FOR GRASSROOTS DEVELOPMENT –Publishers hail Ukpanah’s performance, projects, prudent use of allocation](https://theevangelist.com.ng/2026/08/13/anpa-commends-ukanafun-council-boss-for-grassroots-development-publishers-hail-ukpanahs-performance-projects-prudent-use-of-allocation/) _2026-08-13 · theevangelist · The Evangelist News_ By Solomon OKPO | Uyo The Akwa Ibom State chapter of the Association of Nigerian Publishers (ANPA) has commended the Chairman of Ukanafun Local Government Council, Hon. (Prince) Uyo Ukpanah, for what it described as a remarkable commitment to grassroots development and prudent management of public resources. The commendation followed an on-the-spot assessment of projects \[…\] ## [A’Ibom EMR Sets September 24 For World Maritime Day Celebration In Akwa Ibom](https://theevangelist.com.ng/2026/08/13/aibom-emr-sets-september-24-for-world-maritime-day-celebration-in-akwa-ibom/) _2026-08-13 · theevangelist · The Evangelist News_ By Solomon OKPO The Energy and Maritime Reporters of Nigeria (EMR), Akwa Ibom State Branch, has announced plans to host the 2026 World Maritime Day celebration in Uyo on Thursday, September 24, with a focus on unlocking the state’s maritime and blue economy potential. The celebration, scheduled for 10:00 a.m. at Jacksville Events Place, Plot \[…\] ## [Nnamdi Kanu’s wife recounts 2009 abduction, blames uwazuruike](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/nnamdi-kanus-wife-recounts-2009-abduction-blames-uwazuruike/) _2025-12-21 · admin · Biafra – New Nigerian Politics_ By Enioluwa Adeniyi Uchechigeme Anyanw??t?t? Okwu-Kanu, wife of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has recounted the circumstances surrounding her husband’s abduction in 2009, describing the episode as a painful milestone in their long struggle. In a social media post on Thursday, Okwu-Kanu said both she and her husband endured immense \[…\] ## [How Benin Palace shut down ‘Iyaloja’ politics in Edo markets](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/how-benin-palace-shut-down-iyaloja-politics-in-edo-markets/) _2025-10-12 · admin · Edo – New Nigerian Politics_ By Ozioruva Aliu • Oba Ewuare II reaffirms: only market women, not politicians, choose Iyeki BENIN CITY – FOR the past weeks, the media have been inundated with the inauguration of an Iyaloja of Edo Market and the subsequent visit to the palace of the Oba of Benin where His Majesty, Omo N’Oba \[…\] ## [IPOB rejects Tinubu’s speech linking it with Boko Haram](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/ipob-rejects-tinubus-speech-linking-it-with-boko-haram/) _2025-10-02 · admin · Biafra – New Nigerian Politics_ By Chimaobi Nwaiwu NNEWI——– THE Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has rejected what it called “President Bola Tinubu’s hate-filled independence speech” linking it with Boko Haram. The pro-Biafra group accused Tinubu of recklessly and falsely linking IPOB with Boko Haram, whilst in the same breadth exonerating ISWAP, Al-Qaeda in the Maghreb and Lakaruwa. A statement \[…\] ## [Why the Hullaballoo About Nnamdi Kanu’s Release – By Tochukwu Ezukanma](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/why-the-hullaballoo-about-nnamdi-kanus-release-by-tochukwu-ezukanma/) _2025-08-19 · admin · Biafra – New Nigerian Politics_ By Tochukwu Ezukanma | Lagos, Nigeria | August 20, 2025 – A court trial is the next logical step to Nnamdi Kanu’s arrest and detention. Kanu and his supporters should be thrilled about the prospect of his court trial, as it will provide him a forum to defend himself, and proclaim his message, of Biafranism, \[…\] ## [IPOB reacts as Kenyan court declares Nnamdi Kanu’s arrest, extradition illegal](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/ipob-reacts-as-kenyan-court-declares-nnamdi-kanus-arrest-extradition-illegal/) _2025-06-28 · admin · Biafra – New Nigerian Politics_ Nnamdi Kanu By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has hailed a landmark judgment by the High Court of Kenya, which declared the abduction and forced transfer of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, from Kenya to Nigeria in June 2021 as unlawful and unconstitutional. In a ruling delivered on 24 June \[…\] ## [Police oppose IPoB’s Biafra Day lockdown](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/police-oppose-ipobs-biafra-day-lockdown/) _2025-05-15 · admin · Biafra – New Nigerian Politics_ The Anambra State Police Command has said that it would protect residents going about their normal businesses, without any fear of humiliation, on May 30, 2025, a day the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPoB, has declared a sit-at-home. IPoB had declared that day a public holiday and sit-at-home across the South-East in honour of Biafra \[…\] ## [Kano govt deploys delegation to Edo over Uromi killings (No delegations when Fulani herdsmen kill in the south)](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/kano-govt-deploys-delegation-to-edo-over-uromi-killings-no-delegations-when-fulani-herdsmen-kill-in-the-south/) _2025-03-31 · admin · Edo – New Nigerian Politics_ Kano govt deploys delegation to Edo over Uromi killings By Kola Oyelere In response to the recent brutal killings of Kano indigenes in Edo State, the Kano State Government has concluded arrangements to deploy a powerful delegation to engage with the Edo State Government and the Hausa community in Edo. The delegation, set to depart \[…\] ## [Ohaneze Ndigbo: We’re happy Rivers man has been elected – IPOB](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/ohaneze-ndigbo-were-happy-rivers-man-has-been-elected-ipob/) _2025-01-11 · admin · Biafra – New Nigerian Politics_ Ohaneze Ndigbo: We’re happy Rivers man has been elected – IPOB By Chimaobi Nwaiwu NNEWI-THE Indigenous People of Biafra IPoB yesterday said it is not involved in any controversy ahead of the election of the Ohaneze Ndigbo President General Worldwide, all it wanted was for only candidates from Rivets State to contest and emerge \[…\] ## [AI QA That Opens Fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/SazE0FKYJ0fh) _2025-01-11 · **Sponsored**_ Runs browser QA, files issues with repro evidence, and opens fix PRs. ## [Edo State High Court stops 18 LG chairs’ suspension by House of Assembly](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/edo-state-high-court-stops-18-lg-chairs-suspension-by-house-of-assembly/) _2024-12-21 · admin · Edo – New Nigerian Politics_ By Udeze Ekene An Edo State High Court sitting in Benin has barred the Government of Edo State from stopping the suspended 18 local government chairmen and their deputies from performing their duties. The 18 local council chairmen suspended by the Edo State House of Assembly had approached the Court seeking an order against the \[…\] ## [Finnish gov’t freezes Simon Ekpa’s assets, detains him in notorious maximum-security prison](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/finnish-govt-freezes-simon-ekpas-assets-detains-him-in-notorious-maximum-security-prison/) _2024-12-15 · admin · Biafra – New Nigerian Politics_ By Ikenna Ngere Finnish authorities have frozen the assets of self-proclaimed Biafran agitator, Simon Ekpa, amid allegations of his involvement in terrorism-related activities. Ekpa, who has been in detention for several weeks, is being held at the Kylmäkoski prison, a high-security facility renowned as one of the world’s toughest prisons. The Finnish government has also \[…\] ## [TYRANNY & ILLUSION: Edo, Kogi, Cross River, Bayelsa part of Biafra, against their wishes – IPOB replies PANDEF, Igala group](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/tyranny-illusion-edo-kogi-cross-river-bayelsa-part-of-biafra-against-their-wishes-ipob-replies-pandef-igala-group/) _2024-12-08 · admin · Edo – New Nigerian Politics_ By Seun Opejobi The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Saturday insisted that Biafra territories cover Edo, Kogi, Cross River and Bayelsa states. IPOB made the remark while faulting the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, and an Igala group for condemning the inclusion of the Niger Delta and Kogi State in the Biafra territories. PANDEF \[…\] ## [Why Northerners Don Want Regionalism: Southern states contribute N387.06bn to VAT pool — allocated N149.09bn in August 2024 {FULL BREAKDOWN OF ALL STATES)](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/why-northerners-don-want-regionalism-southern-states-contribute-n387-06bn-to-vat-pool-allocated-n149-09bn-in-august-2024-full-breakdown-of-all-states/) _2024-11-26 · admin · Edo – New Nigerian Politics_ By Adam Mosadioluwa The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has revealed that Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue generated in the southern states of Nigeria significantly exceeded the allocation received by these states from the VAT pool in August 2024. According to recent data released by the FIRS, the nationwide VAT revenue for August stood at \[…\] ## [Simon Ekpa arrested in Finland over terrorism activities](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/simon-ekpa-arrested-in-finland-over-terrorism-activities/) _2024-11-21 · admin · Biafra – New Nigerian Politics_ Simon Ekpa, a Finnish-Nigerian separatist agitator and self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government In-Exile, has been arrested in Finland alongside four other individuals for alleged terror-related offenses. Local reports indicate that Ekpa was remanded in custody by the Päijät-Häme District Court on charges of public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent. \[…\] ## [Sources reveal Gov Obaseki’s location after reports of fleeing Nigeria](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/sources-reveal-gov-obasekis-location-after-reports-of-fleeing-nigeria/) _2024-11-12 · admin · Edo – New Nigerian Politics_ Sources reveal Gov Obaseki’s location after reports of fleeing Nigeria By George Oshogwe Ogbolu Outgoing Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki was recently seen in Lagos, countering allegations from governor-elect Senator Monday Okpebholo that Obaseki had fled the country. Sources confirmed Obaseki’s presence in Lagos on Sunday evening. Obaseki has served as the Governor of Edo \[…\] ## [Biafra: Nigeria’s representative at AU Commission blocked our petition – Ekpa claims](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/biafra-nigerias-representative-at-au-commission-blocked-our-petition-ekpa-claims/) _2024-09-26 · admin · Biafra – New Nigerian Politics_ By Ogaga Ariemu The Simon Ekpa-led Biafra Republic Government In-Exile, BRGIE, has alleged that its petition on Biafra’s declaration for self-rule to the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights, an organ of African Union, was blocked unjustly by the Commission’s Acting Secretary-General and Nigeria’s representative, Abiola Idowu-Ojo. Ekpa, self acclaimed Prime Minister of BRGIE \[…\] ## [I’m vindicated, hope Obaseki learned his lesson – Philip Shaibu on Edo election](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/im-vindicated-hope-obaseki-learned-his-lesson-philip-shaibu-on-edo-election/) _2024-09-24 · admin · Edo – New Nigerian Politics_ I’m vindicated, hope Obaseki learned his lesson – Philip Shaibu on Edo election By Ochogwu SundayReinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu says the outcome of the just concluded governorship election in the state justified his claims that the incumbent Governor, Goodwin Obaseki was unpopular. Shaibu, who spoke on Monday during a program on \[…\] ## [PDP govenorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, wins Akpata’s polling unit](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/pdp-govenorship-candidate-asue-ighodalo-wins-akpatas-polling-unit/) _2024-09-22 · admin · Edo – New Nigerian Politics_ By Enioluwa Adeniyi The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Asue Ighodalo, has defeated the candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Olumide Akpata, at his (Akpata) polling unit. According to the result announced at Polling Unit 11, Ward 06, Oredo Local Government Area, Ighodalo polled 41 votes while Akpata trailed with 32 votes. \[…\] ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/xKYGtaLCZIO4) _2024-09-22 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [Edo Guber: INEC uploads 73.67% of results on IREV](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/edo-guber-inec-uploads-73-67-of-results-on-irev/) _2024-09-22 · admin · Edo – New Nigerian Politics_ By Francis Ugwu The Independent National Electoral Commission has uploaded over 73.67 per cent of the results from the Edo governorship election onto its Result Viewing Portal. DAILY POST reports that 3329 results out of 4,519 polling units where elections held in the state have been uploaded. Recall that Anugbum Onuoha, the Resident Electoral Commissioner \[…\]