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Bayelsa Education Trust Fund seeks stronger media partnership

The Bayelsa Education Trust Fund (EDTF) has called for a stronger partnership with the media to advance education and promote sustainable development in the state.

The appeal was made on Thursday by the Chairman of the EDTF, High Chief Fidelis Agbiki, during a familiarisation visit to the Federated Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bayelsa State Council. Agbiki led the Executive Secretary of the Fund, Prof. Ebimieowei Etebu, and other members of the newly inaugurated Board on the visit.

Mubanga
Jan 16, 2026

Bayelsa Education Trust Fund seeks stronger media partnership

The Bayelsa Education Trust Fund (EDTF) has called for a stronger partnership with the media to advance education and promote sustainable development in the state.

The appeal was made on Thursday by the Chairman of the EDTF, High Chief Fidelis Agbiki, during a familiarisation visit to the Federated Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bayelsa State Council. Agbiki led the Executive Secretary of the Fund, Prof. Ebimieowei Etebu, and other members of the newly inaugurated Board on the visit.

Mubanga
Jan 16, 2026

Olumegbon of Ajah felicitates Ex-APC chair Bisi Akande at 87

The Olumegbon of Ajah Ile and Ajah Okun Ajah, Oba Kolawole Akinwon IV, has congratulated a former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Adebisi Akande, on his 87th birthday.

In a statement issued from his palace on Friday, the monarch described Chief Akande as a towering figure in Yorubaland and Nigerian politics, whose legacy of integrity, principled leadership and selfless service continues to inspire younger generations.

Mubanga
Jan 16, 2026

Police take social media user to court over alleged defamatory posts

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has filed a six-count criminal charge against a social media user, God’sown Monday Udoito (female), also known as Princess God’sown Udoito, before the High Court of Akwa Ibom State sitting in Uyo.

The charges, which border on criminal defamation, threats, publication of false information and conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace, stem from a petition dated January 10, 2026.

Mubanga
Jan 15, 2026

Despite AFCON loss, Rabiu reaffirms $500,000 reward for Super Eagles

Billionaire industrialist and Chairman of BUA Group, AbdulSamad Rabiu, has reiterated his commitment to fulfilling the $500,000 cash pledge he made to the Super Eagles, despite the team’s exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

The Nigerian team bowed out of the tournament after losing 4–2 on penalties to host nation Morocco, following a goalless draw in their semi-final clash at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.

Mubanga
Jan 15, 2026

1979–2023: Anam votes, others represent in Ukanafun/Oruk Anam

In plural societies, representation in parliament is more than a cstitutional formality; it is a delicate political and social instrument that speaks to inclusion, history and collective identity. Against this backdrop, the question of which zone should produce the next member of the House of Representatives for Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency transcends individual ambition.

It raises deeper concerns about equity and justice, particularly the sustained exclusion of the Anam political bloc from representation in the House of Representatives since the inception of parliamentary democracy.

Mubanga
Jan 13, 2026

1979–2023: Anam votes, others represent in Ukanafun/Oruk Anam

In plural societies, representation in parliament is more than a cstitutional formality; it is a delicate political and social instrument that speaks to inclusion, history and collective identity. Against this backdrop, the question of which zone should produce the next member of the House of Representatives for Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency transcends individual ambition.

It raises deeper concerns about equity and justice, particularly the sustained exclusion of the Anam political bloc from representation in the House of Representatives since the inception of parliamentary democracy.

Mubanga
Jan 13, 2026

A’Ibom govt dismisses fake adultery bill, clears deputy governor

The Akwa Ibom State Government has dismissed as false reports alleging that the Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, sponsored an adultery bill before the State House of Assembly.

Some online platforms had claimed that the Assembly passed a bill criminalising sexual relationships with married men, purportedly sponsored by the Deputy Governor. The state government, however, described the report as misleading and without factual basis.

Mubanga
Jan 13, 2026

A’Ibom govt dismisses fake adultery bill, clears deputy governor

The Akwa Ibom State Government has dismissed as false reports alleging that the Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, sponsored an adultery bill before the State House of Assembly.

Some online platforms had claimed that the Assembly passed a bill criminalising sexual relationships with married men, purportedly sponsored by the Deputy Governor. The state government, however, described the report as misleading and without factual basis.

Mubanga
Jan 13, 2026

NOA urges A’Ibom citizens to support new tax reform

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has urged Akwa Ibom citizens to support the Federal Government’s new tax reform to enhance the economic development of the country.

The Akwa Ibom State Director of NOA, Mr Mkpoutom Mkpoutom, said this while briefing newsmen in Uyo on Monday.

Mkpoutom said that the new tax reform was a crucial milestone in the economic development of the nation.

Mubanga
Jan 12, 2026