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Akwa Ibom State Government’s Destructive Actions: A Blow to Small Businesses and the Economy

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2 years ago

June 21, 2024

In a shocking display of insensitivity, the Akwa Ibom State Government, through the Uyo Capital City Development Authority (UCCDA), has demolished roadside kiosks, pos stands, and food joints along Stadium Road, leaving numerous small business owners in ruins. This destructive act comes at a time when the state is already grappling with economic downturn, exacerbating the suffering of the people.

The demolition exercise, described as barbaric by citizens, has not only destroyed livelihoods but also perpetuated poverty and hunger. The affected business owners, who were already struggling to make ends meet, are now left with nothing. The question on everyone’s lips is: how will these people survive now that their only source of income has been brutally taken away?

The government’s actions are a stark contradiction to their supposed mandate to provide for and support their citizens. Instead, they have chosen to inflict more pain and hardship on the very people they are meant to serve. This callous decision raises questions about the government’s priorities and their understanding of the economic realities facing the state.

Akwa Ibom State citizens have condemned in totality, the Government’s destructive actions and demand that they take immediate steps to address the plight of the affected business owners. The government must provide alternative solutions and support to help these entrepreneurs recover from this devastating blow.

The people of Akwa Ibom deserve better from their government. It is time for the government to prioritize the welfare of its citizens and work towards creating an enabling environment for small businesses to thrive, rather than destroying them. — feeling sad.

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“Early marriage is better than fornication” – Mixed reactions as young Nigerian couple trends after welcoming a child

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1 week ago

March 5, 2026

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A young Nigerian couple are currently trending on Arewa social media circles after they welcomed their first child.

The pictures taken by a Kaduna-based photographer have sparked mixed reactions, with some people saying that the girl is underaged and not old enough to be a wife and mother.

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PRESIDENT TINUBU SENDS 5-PERSON DELEGATION TO ATTEND JESSE JACKSON’S BURIAL

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1 week ago

March 5, 2026

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent a five-person delegation to represent him and the country at the final burial rites of Rev. Jesse Jackson, the American civil rights leader, activist and former presidential candidate.

Jackson passed away at age 84 on February 17, 2026, in Chicago.

Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, is the leader of the delegation.

Other members are the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu; the Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa; the Special Presidential Envoy for Global and Pan-African Affairs, Brian Browne; and the Senior Special Assistant, Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaye.

The delegation will deliver President Tinubu’s message of condolences to the Jackson family.

In an earlier tribute, President Tinubu described Reverend Jackson as a great friend of Nigeria and Africa.

“He was a moral voice and a formidable resistance to apartheid in South Africa. He played a leading role in the campaign for the release from prison of Nelson Mandela and other African National Congress leaders. He won critical support for sanctions against the then apartheid government”, President Tinubu wrote.

The burial programme for the civil rights leader began on February 26, with a lying-in-state at Rainbow PUSH Coalition in Chicago. Services in South Carolina and Washington, D.C., and a lying-in-state at the South Carolina Statehouse were scheduled for March 1-5.

On March 6, a “People’s Celebration” will take place at House of Hope in Chicago, followed by a private homegoing on March 7 at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President,
(Information and Strategy)
March 4, 2026

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The Moment Gov. Adeleke Danced And Sang To Celebrate Pastor Adeboye On His 84th Birthday (Video)

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1 week ago

March 4, 2026

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On Monday, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke joined in celebrating the 84th birthday of Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God.

In a video shared by the governor’s Special Assistant on Digital Media, Oni Lawrence, Adeleke was seen serenading the cleric during a courtesy visit.

The video was captioned, “Yesterday night, Governor Ademola Adeleke rejoices with Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye on the joyous occasion of his 84th birthday.

“He celebrates a life devoted to faith, humility and service to humanity, a spiritual father whose teachings and prayers have shaped generations across Nigeria and beyond.”