Amandla Ebeye: Nollywood star’s rise, impact, legacy

Amandla Ebeye: Nollywood star’s rise, impact, legacy

April 24, 2026 Markup 0

Amandla Ebeye has continued to cement her place as one of Nollywood’s most dynamic and influential actresses, with a career marked by versatility, resilience and consistent growth.

Widely regarded for her ability to embody diverse roles, Ebeye has built a reputation as a compelling screen presence. Managed by CMC Media, led by public relations strategist Ambassador Cornell Udofia, she has maintained a strong professional profile both in Nigeria and the diaspora.

NGO demands end to criminalising street children

NGO demands end to criminalising street children

April 23, 2026 Markup 0

A non-governmental organisation, Street Mentors Network (SMN), has urged the Akwa Ibom State Government to strengthen child protection laws and end the criminalisation of street-connected children.

The Executive Director of SMN, Anita Michael, made the call in Uyo during a press briefing and stakeholders’ engagement to mark the 2026 International Day of Street Children, themed “Protect, Don’t Punish.”

N'Delta stakeholders decry gas flaring, oil spills

N’Delta stakeholders decry gas flaring, oil spills

April 23, 2026 Markup 0

The concerns were raised during a summit in Ntak Inyang, Esit Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, as Nigeria joined the global community to mark the 2026 World Earth Day.

Participants lamented that decades of oil exploration activities by indigenous and international oil companies have led to widespread environmental degradation, severely affecting livelihoods and public health. They linked persistent gas pollution and oil spills to rising cases of cancer, blindness and other airborne diseases in host communities.

Man sentenced to death for killing uncle over witchcraft

Man sentenced to death for killing uncle over witchcraft

April 22, 2026 Markup 0

An Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Eket has sentenced a 27-year-old man, Edinyanga Samuel Akpan, to death for the murder of his uncle, Kufre Godwin Eno, over allegations of witchcraft.

Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Pius Idiong found the defendant guilty of a one-count charge of murder.

The incident occurred on 4 December 2017 at Ikot Inyang, Okon, in Eket Local Government Area. During a disagreement, Akpan was said to have stabbed his uncle in the chest with a knife.

Earth Day: HOMEF demands clean energy shift

Earth Day: HOMEF demands clean energy shift

April 22, 2026 Markup 0

The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has called for accelerated action on clean energy, environmental restoration and stronger protection of ecosystems.

The ecology-focused non-governmental organisation made the call in a statement on Wednesday to mark the 2026 World Earth Day. The statement was signed by Miss Kome Odhomor, Communications/Media Lead at HOMEF.

Judge threatens contempt in Malami case hearing

Judge threatens contempt in Malami case hearing

April 21, 2026 Markup 0

Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, warned counsel appearing before her against engaging in conduct capable of stalling proceedings, threatening to invoke the court’s contempt powers where necessary.

The warning came during proceedings in a matter involving the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, over property linked to him.

Court jails man for five years for ‘Yahoo School’ recruitment

Court jails man for five years for ‘Yahoo School’ recruitment

April 21, 2026 Markup 0

The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of one Goodluck Ejimiyare for recruiting young boys into an internet fraud training syndicate, popularly known as a “Yahoo School”.

Justice (Prof.) C. A. Obiozor of the Federal High Court, Benin City, on Monday, 20 April 2026, sentenced Ejimiyare to five years’ imprisonment, with an option of a ₦1 million fine.

Tinubu sacks Edun, Dangiwa in cabinet reshuffle

Tinubu sacks Edun, Dangiwa in cabinet reshuffle

April 21, 2026 Markup 0

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a minor reshuffle of the Federal Executive Council, removing the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa.

A statement issued on Tuesday by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Yomi Odunuga, said the decision was conveyed in a memo signed by the SGF, George Akume.

Eyiboh endorses Sampson’s second term, praises performance

Eyiboh endorses Sampson’s second term, praises performance

April 21, 2026 Markup 0

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Eseme Eyiboh, has endorsed the re-election bid of Senator Ekong Sampson, who represents Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District.

Speaking during a media chat with journalists in Uyo on Monday, Eyiboh described Sampson’s performance in the Senate as commendable, stating that he deserves a second term to consolidate on his achievements.

Abak APC stakeholders reject speaker’s third-term bid

Abak APC stakeholders reject speaker’s third-term bid

April 21, 2026 Markup 0

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have passed a vote of no confidence in the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Udeme Otong, who represents Abak State Constituency.

The group also rejected an alleged move by the Speaker to circumvent a zoning arrangement agreed and endorsed by political leaders in 2023, accusing him of attempting to secure a third term in office.

Police ramp up joint efforts to free kidnapped students on Calabar-Oron waterways

Police ramp up joint efforts to free kidnapped students on Calabar-Oron waterways

April 20, 2026 Markup 0

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has further intensified ongoing operations aimed at the swift rescue of victims abducted during the recent pirate attack along the Calabar-Oron waterways and the immediate arrest of all perpetrators behind the act.

In close synergy with the Cross River State Police Command and the Nigerian Navy, the Command has deployed a formidable combination of marine, tactical, and intelligence assets to dominate the waterways and adjoining creeks, with a view to tracking down the criminals and securing the safe release of the victims.

NUJ slams NBC directive as threat to press freedom

NUJ slams NBC directive as threat to press freedom

April 20, 2026 Markup 0

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has expressed grave concern and deep disappointment over the “formal notice” issued by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) on April 17, 2026.

The union described the directive—warning broadcasters to ensure “strict and uncompromised compliance” in the face of alleged breaches of professionalism—as a veiled attempt to stifle the media and institutionalise censorship.

EFCC arraigns man over alleged N25.6m beans fraud

EFCC arraigns man over alleged N25.6m beans fraud

April 18, 2026 Markup 0

The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Mohammed Abdullahi Korimi before Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court in Maiduguri over an alleged N25.6 million fraud.

Korimi was arraigned on Thursday, 16 April 2026, on two counts bordering on criminal misappropriation and obtaining by false pretence, involving N25,647,000.

Ijaw scholar urges governance overhaul, backs plural leadership

Ijaw scholar urges governance overhaul, backs plural leadership

April 18, 2026 Markup 0

A US-based Ijaw scholar has called for a strategic rethink of governance structures across the Ijaw nation, warning that over-reliance on a single institutional authority could undermine accountability and long-term development.

In a candid reflection on recent developments, Prof. Mondy Selle Gold urged the leadership of the Ijaw National Congress (INC) to embrace what he described as “institutional plurality”, the coexistence of multiple credible organisations to strengthen governance, representation and transparency within the Ijaw socio-political space.

PTI matriculates 2,101 students for 2025/2026 session

PTI matriculates 2,101 students for 2025/2026 session

April 18, 2026 Markup 0

The Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun, Delta State, has matriculated 2,101 students into its 2025/2026 full-time and School of Industrial and Continuing Education programmes.

The Principal and Chief Executive of PTI, Dr Samuel Onoji, administered the institute’s oath to the new students on Friday. He was represented at the ceremony by the Director of Research and Development, Dr Tina Isichei.