By our Reporter Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has disclosed plans for a youth engagement and empowerment rally on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at the Uyo Township Stadium, to appreciate the youths structure and youths of the State. He noted that the event will be used to flag-off a special support programme for […]
Henshaw NYONG in Uyo. The House of Representatives member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency in Akwa Ibom State, Unyime Idem, has raised serious concerns over the hazardous gas leaks affecting the oil-rich communities of Ikot Ukpong and Ikot Inyang Abia in Ukanafun Local Government Area. TheHILL gathered that these leaks, stemming from a ruptured pipeline […]
By our Reporter The Super Eagles camp in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State Capital, has opened ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with seven players already in attendance, including Captain William Troost-Ekong. Joining Ekong as early arrivals are Ademola Lookman, Taiwo Awoniyi, and Ola Aina. Others who reported to camp on Monday […]
By our Reporter The former CEO of MTN Group, Sifiso Dabengwa, passed away in the early hours of today (Monday) after a prolonged battle with cancer. TheHILL gathered that, Dabengwa served as the CEO of MTN Group from March 2011 until his resignation in 2015. His departure came as the company sought to navigate a […]
By John NTEKIM Rep. Martins Esin, Member representing Oron/Mbo/Okobo/Udung Uko/Urueoffong Oruko Federal Constituency has called for concerted efforts towards youth development in the constituency, emphasizing the crucial role of vocational skills in securing a prosperous future for young people. Esin gave the charge while delivering the keynote address at the recently concluded 32nd Annual […]
In its determined drive to increase the number of aircraft in Ibom Air fleet, Akwa Ibom State Government has approved the immediate acquisition of two Bombardier CRJ aircraft. The approval was granted during the State Executive Council meeting for the month of August 2024, presided over by the Governor-in -Council, Pastor Umo Eno, at […]
The Personal Assistant to the Governor on Youth Matters, Hon. (Mrs.) Peace Kokoette Enoh, has extended warm congratulations to Senator Aniekan Bassey on the occasion of his birthday on Friday, 30th August, 2024. Mrs. Kokoette, who is also the Female Youth President (Lemon), Uruan Chapter, praised Senator Bassey for his unwavering commitment to public […]
The Commissioner of Police for Akwa Ibom State, Waheed Ayilara, has passed away, as confirmed by sources. It was exclusively gathered that Ayilara died early Thursday morning, 29 August 2024, at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) in Ikeja. According to reports, Ayilara underwent surgery for prostate cancer on Wednesday, 28 August 2024, […]
…Family Cries for Justice The family of Samuel Hezekiah Isaiah of Afaha Ikot Akpa Idem village in Ukanafun Local Government Area is crying out for justice following the brutal killing of their son. Samuel, a 32-year-old father of a 3-year-old boy, was allegedly shot and killed in June 2023 by gunmen, drove in a […]
Ibesikpo Asutan PDP Chairmanship aspirant and pro-masses advocate, Obong Nsikak Oku, widely known as G4, has expressed deep gratitude to security agencies in the country and churches in Akwa Ibom for their crucial roles in securing the release of Akwa Ibom-born NYSC member, Solomon Bassey Daniel. G4 shared his sentiments on Sunday while speaking […]