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Profiles, appointments, achievements, interviews, milestones, tributes and human-interest stories about notable individuals and communities making an impact in public and private life.

Unyime Idem addressing local government workers from Ukanafun and Oruk Anam Federal Constituency during a Workers Day visit
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Unyime Idem to Sponsor LG Workers for Foreign Training in India, Japan

Unyime Idem has announced plans to sponsor selected local government workers from Ukanafun and Oruk Anam for foreign training in…

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Prof Chris Ekong, economist and former Dean of Social Sciences, has emerged as the new Vice Chancellor of the University of Uyo.
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Meet Prof Chris Ekong, UNIUYO’s New Vice Chancellor

Discover Prof Christopher Nyong Ekong, the new Vice Chancellor of University of Uyo (UNIUYO). From economics professor and Dean of…

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Efiong Ekere during the inaugural CANAM Council of Knights investiture at Holy Trinity Church in Houston, Texas
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Efiong Ekere Among Inaugural Knights Invested by Church of Nigeria North America Mission

Akwa Ibom-born engineer joins CANAM’s maiden Council of Knights as church expands mission work across North America and Canada

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Anthony Joshua during a public appearance as reports emerge that he has listed the UAE as his country of residence in company filings

Anthony Joshua Declares UAE Residence in Fresh Company Filings

British Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua has sparked fresh reports of a move…

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Akwa Ibom APC Congress: Nsima Ekere Congratulates New State Exco
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Akwa Ibom APC Congress: Nsima Ekere Congratulates New State Exco

In a statement made available to journalists, Ekere described Ntukekpo’s re-emergence as…

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Akwa Ibom Oil Wells Not Negotiable, Ibibio Socio‑Cultural Group Declares
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Akwa Ibom Oil Wells Not Negotiable, Ibibio Socio‑Cultural Group Declares

Akwa Ibom’s foremost Ibibio socio‑cultural group, Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio, has waded into…

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Arc Nya Etok Ezekiel Explains Endorsement of President Tinubu for 2027 Elections
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Arc Nya Etok Ezekiel Explains Endorsement of President Tinubu for 2027 Elections

Arc Nya Etok Ezekiel, Executive Director of Estate Services at the Federal…

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Essien Udim Women Back Eno’s Grassroots Agenda, Declare Support for 2027 Polls
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Essien Udim Women Back Eno’s Grassroots Agenda, Declare Support for 2027 Polls

Women groups in Essien Udim Local Government Area have endorsed Governor Umo…

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Tinubu, Elumelu Review Tax Reforms and Power Supply to Boost SMEs
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Tinubu, Elumelu Review Tax Reforms and Power Supply to Boost SMEs

President Bola Tinubu on Friday held talks with businessman and philanthropist Tony…

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PROFILE OF SENATOR ITA S. J. ENANG
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PROFILE OF SENATOR ITA S. J. ENANG, LLD, OFR

PROFILE OF SENATOR ITA S. J. ENANG, LLD, OFR Legal Practitioner and…

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