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Government · Premium Times · Fri, 16 Oct 2026

Senate passes bill backing Akwa Ibom’s federal university of technology

The Nigerian Senate passed a bill to give legal backing to the Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi in Akwa Ibom State, which was established five years ago without an Act of Parliament. The bill was sponsored by Senator Ekong Sampson, and the university's Vice-Chancellor described the development as a significant step that will secure the institution's legal status.

Pidgin: Nigerian Senate don pass bill wey go give legal backing to Federal University of Technology Ikot Abasi for Akwa Ibom State wey dem establish am five years ago without Act of Parliament. Senator Ekong Sampson na im sponsor the bill, and di university Vice-Chancellor call di development di best gift of di year wey go secure di school legal status.

How this affects you: Federal University of Technology Ikot Abasi (FUTIA) is affected by now having a legal framework for its administration and operations.

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Politics · Channels TV · Fri, 16 Oct 2026

2027 Elections: INEC Decries Exclusion Of PwDs From Elective Positions In Akwa Ibom

INEC decried that no political party in Akwa Ibom fielded any Persons with Disabilities as candidates for elective positions in the 2027 elections. The commission reaffirmed its commitment to an inclusive process and is strengthening staff capacity to assist PwDs with PVC collection and on Election Day.

Pidgin: INEC don talk say no single political party for Akwa Ibom put any Persons with Disabilities as candidate for any elective position for 2027 election. Dem reaffirm say dem dey committed to inclusive process and dem dey strengthen their staff to help PwDs during PVC collection and on Election Day.

How this affects you: Persons with Disabilities in Akwa Ibom are excluded from elective positions by all political parties, denying them the chance to be elected and a sense of belonging.

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Government · Premium Times · Thu, 15 Oct 2026

One in four children under five stunted in Akwa Ibom, survey shows

Nearly one in four children under five in Akwa Ibom State is stunted according to the 2023–2024 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey which puts the prevalence at 24.1 per cent. The figure was highlighted at the inauguration of Local Government Committees on Food and Nutrition across the state's 31 local government areas organised by the Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning in collaboration with UNICEF.

Pidgin: Nearly one in four pikin wey never reach five years for Akwa Ibom State don get stunting according to di 2023–2024 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey wey put di rate at 24.1 per cent. Dem highlight dis figure during di launching of Local Government Committees on Food and Nutrition for all di 31 local government areas for di state wey di Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning organize with UNICEF.

How this affects you: Children under five in Akwa Ibom State experience stunting that can impair physical growth, brain development, learning, and future productivity.

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Government · Premium Times · Thu, 15 Oct 2026

Eno reveals lawmaker leaking Akwa Ibom Assembly’s secrets to him

Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno revealed that the Leader of the State House of Assembly, Otobong Bob, secretly informs him of any plots by lawmakers against him. Eno praised Bob as his 'son' and the stabiliser of the assembly during a constituency briefing.

Pidgin: Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno talk say di Leader of di State House of Assembly, Otobong Bob, dey secretly tell am anytime lawmakers dem dey plan against am. Eno praise Bob as im 'pikin' and di stabiliser of di assembly during one constituency briefing.

How this affects you: No direct impact stated in source.

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