Tag: Uyo
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CAF CC: Rivers United Pip USM Alger 1-0 in Uyo
Port Harcourt based side, Rivers United recorded a 1-0 win victory over visiting Algerian side, USM Alger in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final clash at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Sunday.
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CAF CC: Algerian side, USM Alger lodge complain to CAF over timing ahead Rivers United clash in Uyo
USM Alger of Algeria have lodged a complaint to the Confederation of African Football over the timing of of their CAF Confederation quarter-final clash with Rivers United. The match has been fixed for 2pm at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo this Sunday.
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EFCC arrests suspected currency racketeer in Uyo
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has arrested one Simon Bassey Idio over alleged currency racketeering in Uyo.
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Tribunal dismisses APC’s petition against Akwa Ibom gov, Eno
The Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State has dismissed a petition brought by the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Akanimo Udofia, challenging the election of Pastor Umo Eno of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of the March 18 poll. Udofia sought the disqualification…
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AFCON Qualifiers: 23 players arrive Uyo as Super Eagles hold first training session
The Super Eagles Uyo camp on Wednesday bubbled with over 20 players sweating it out in training at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. The Super Eagles will clash with Sao Tome and Principe on Sunday in the final 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo.
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MAN raises alarm as illegal mining drains National income
As activities of illegal miners of solid minerals continue to drain the national resources in the country, governments at various levels especially states and Federal Government, FG, have been urged to effectively regulate the sector by putting tougher measures in place to check unwholesome practices by unscrupulous elements, noting that the trends have over the…
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Ayu hands over PDP flag to Atiku as presidential campaign kicks-off in Uyo
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), kicked off its 2023 presidential campaign in Uyo on Monday with its candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar handed the party flag by the national chairman, Iyochia Ayu. Atiku appealed to Akwa Ibom people and all Nigerians to vote for the PDP to restore unity, salvage the economy, and ensure the security…
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Akwa Ibom @ 35: Peace beyond understanding – By Udeme Nana
As Akwa Ibom State rolls out the drums to celebrate the milestone of attaining 35 years in existence, one resource stands out unmistakeably. Although it’s silent and not tangible, it pervades everywhere in the state and shines through beckoning indigenes , non indigenes and visitors alike to embrace and cherish it.
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Gov. Emmanuel sets up panel to investigate collapsed building in Uyo
Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has set up a panel of inquiry to investigate the unfortunate collapse of a four-storey building at Iman street, off Aka road in Uyo on Saturday. Emmanuel announced this while commiserating with the families of relatives trapped and those who died in the building. He said that the panel…
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Uyo to host 2022 CAF Confederation Cup final match
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Wednesday announced Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo as venue of the 2021/2022 CAF Confederation Cup final match scheduled for May 20. This is the first major continental club competition final match to be played at the venue, which is the home ground of Nigeria Professional Football League…