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The New Agenda: Akwa Ibom Exco Strategizes For Economic Growth And Governance At Retreat

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The New Agenda: Akwa Ibom Exco Strategizes For Economic Growth And Governance At Retreat....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Akwa Ibom State Executive Council has successfully concluded a four-day retreat held at the Eko Hotel in Lagos, where it reaffirmed its commitment to improving public service delivery throughout the state.

Led by the State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, this retreat featured notable participants such as the immediate-past governor of the state, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, and Mr. Bismarck Rewane, the CEO of Financial Derivatives, among other distinguished resource persons. The theme of the retreat was ‘ARISE Agenda: Mapping the Future,’ with a focus on strategic discussions concerning economic growth, infrastructure funding, and effective governance.

During the retreat, resource persons facilitated knowledge-sharing sessions, which included the analysis of the nation’s and the state’s economic outlook. Targets were set for the state government as a whole and specific ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) to bolster the economy of Akwa Ibom State.

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Governor Eno, who actively participated in all sessions, emphasized that the overarching goal of the ARISE Agenda is the complete transformation of Akwa Ibom State from a predominantly civil service-driven state to an industrial hub and attractive destination for investors. He commended the retreat facilitators for their excellent contributions and expressed gratitude to Mr. Udom Emmanuel for delivering the keynote address at the retreat and for his continued selfless service to the state.

A significant outcome of the retreat was Governor Eno’s announcement of 31 projects, one for each Local Government Area, aligning with his administration’s ‘one project per Local Government Area’ initiative. He stressed the importance of adhering to project timelines and quality standards, emphasizing that EXCO members and other appointees would be evaluated based on these criteria.

Governor Eno expressed optimism that the projects and his administration’s efforts would have a positive impact throughout the state, and he announced the imminent commencement of these projects with the available resources.

The retreat was attended by key stakeholders, including members of the State Executive Council (SEC), the chairman of the State Internal Revenue Service, select Permanent Secretaries, aides of the governor, and representatives from labor unions and journalists’ associations.

In his comments on the retreat, which took place from October 3 to 7, the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information, Comrade Ini Ememobong, expressed confidence that the initiatives stemming from this four-day event would bring positive changes to the entire state and usher in a new era of progress and prosperity.

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AMVCA 2026 Shock: Funke Akindele Misses Out Despite Massive Online Hype

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Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele missed out on the Best Supporting Actress award at the 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), losing to her colleague Linda Ejiofor for her performance in The Herd.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Reports indicate that Akindele, despite widespread expectations, left the ceremony without a win even though her film Behind the Scenes received four nominations across major categories.

The movie, which grossed over ₦2 billion at the box office, was nominated for Best Movie, Best Lead Actress, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Supporting Actress.

However, Ejiofor clinched the Best Supporting Actress award in a highly competitive category that included top stars, with Akindele also among the favourites due to strong online buzz surrounding her performance.

Other nominees in the category included Bisola Aiyeola (Gingerrr), Sola Sobowale (The Covenant), Nadia Dutch (Aljana), Amal Umar (The Herd), Juliebrenda Nyambura (MTV Shuga Mashariki), and Olamide Kidbaby (Oversabi Aunty).

Ejiofor’s winning role in The Herd saw her portray the wife of a kidnapped man played by Daniel Etim-Effiong in a socially driven satirical drama focused on insecurity and societal challenges in Nigeria.

Although The Herd had a modest box office performance compared to Behind the Scenes, it gained stronger traction on streaming platforms and secured multiple AMVCA nominations.

Ahead of the awards, Akindele had topped several online prediction polls, but the final decision rested with the AMVCA jury chaired by veteran actress Joke Silva.

In the Best Supporting Actor category, Bucci Franklin emerged winner for his role in To Kill A Monkey, beating nominees including Lateef Adedimeji, Gabriel Afolayan, Femi Adebayo, Femi Branch, Uzor Arukwe, and Simileoluwa Hassan.

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“It Is A Lie” — Lere Olayinka Debunks Claims Of Supreme Court Ruling Against Wike-Backed PDP Faction.

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Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed reports claiming that the Supreme Court nullified the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) convention held in Abuja on March 29–30, 2026.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Reports suggest that Olayinka’s reaction follows claims tied to a Certified True Copy (CTC) of a recent Supreme Court judgment in the PDP leadership dispute, which allegedly favoured one faction over the other.

There were also claims that the apex court declared the Abuja convention invalid and upheld the suspension of key figures in the Wike-backed faction, including Senator Samuel Anyanwu and Kamaldeen Ajibade.

However, speaking in an interview with ARISE Television on Saturday, Olayinka insisted that such claims were false, stating that the issue of the March 29 convention was never before the Supreme Court.

He argued that the Supreme Court only dealt with matters that originated from the Court of Appeal, stressing that the apex court cannot rule on issues not presented before it.

Olayinka explained that the case in question concerned the suspension of Samuel Anyanwu, which he said was addressed at the appellate level and affirmed by the Supreme Court.

He further maintained that if a matter or individual was not referenced at the Court of Appeal, it could not suddenly become part of the Supreme Court’s judgment, insisting that claims about the convention being nullified were misleading.

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2027: Seriake Dickson Declares “Everyone Is Free To Contest Any Position” In NDC

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The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, has stated that all aspirants in the party are free to contest any position in the 2027 elections without restrictions.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Reports indicate that Dickson made the remark on Saturday during the party’s first national convention held in Abuja.

He explained that the NDC does not have internal factions like other political parties in the country and is not facing any legal disputes or internal conflicts.

According to him, there is currently no court case or appeal against the party, and all members are at liberty to contest for any leadership position in the 2027 elections.

Dickson also emphasized that the party remains united, stressing that no group or bloc exists within its structure that could create division.

He further maintained that any actions taken in the past that appeared to challenge freedom of association were violations of constitutional rights.

Reaffirming confidence in the party’s future, Dickson said the NDC, despite early opposition, has come to stay and has gained unprecedented public acceptance within a short period.

He claimed that no political party in Nigeria’s history has enjoyed the level of trust and enthusiasm currently being shown toward the NDC.

The former Bayelsa State Governor also stressed the importance of sustaining multiparty democracy in Nigeria, noting that the NDC was formed after concerns that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had been weakened.

He recalled the legal and administrative challenges faced during the party’s registration, which was eventually approved by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following a court ruling.

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