Akwa Ibom Airport Commences International Operations With Maiden Flight To Ghana

Today, the people of Akwa Ibom State rolled out the drums, once again, in celebration of a milestone achievement with the completion of the international terminal and the commencement of international operations at the Victor Attah International Airport.

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The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, was on ground, and officially declared the airport ready for international operations.

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The State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, expressed satisfaction with the development, saying, “I am indeed proud to be an Akwa Ibomite.”

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Presidential Media Aides Undertake Nationwide Ture Of Key Infrastructure Projects In The North West

The Federal Government has launched a comprehensive nationwide inspection of critical infrastructure projects, reinforcing its commitment to timely execution, quality standards, and accountability under the Renewed Hope Agenda, with a focus on the North West region on Thursday.

The exercise commenced along the Abuja–Kaduna–Kano Highway corridor, where the Engineers’ Representative, Engr. Chukwuma Kalu, guided the inspection team across the completed 108-kilometre stretch extending from Tungan-Maje in the Federal Capital Territory to Jere in Kaduna State.

He disclosed that while this segment has been fully delivered, work on Section II is progressing steadily and is projected for completion by November. He observed that the corridor, once plagued by setbacks, is now evolving into a vital artery for mobility, trade, and economic revitalisation.

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Also speaking, the Senior Project Manager of Infiouest International Limited, Mr. Robert Turner, lauded the Federal Government’s sustained efforts, particularly the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Honourable Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, for the visible advancements on the project.

He highlighted that approximately 80 per cent of the workforce comprises Nigerian professionals, underscoring the administration’s emphasis on local content and capacity development.

The delegation further assessed progress on the Nnamdi Azikiwe–Kaduna Western Bypass. Originally awarded in 2021, the project has witnessed accelerated development since 2023. The 21.47-kilometre dual carriageway is strategically designed to ease traffic congestion within Kaduna metropolis while unlocking new economic opportunities across adjoining communities.

Beyond routine evaluation, the ongoing inspection tour—spanning multiple states in the North West—is intended to deepen transparency, foster public confidence, and provide firsthand insight into government projects.

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In a related development, the Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Mr. Sunday Dare, explained that the Renewed Hope National Media Tour will encompass a broad spectrum of projects, including highways, rail infrastructure, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and renewable energy initiatives.

He noted that media representatives will document on-the-ground progress and independently assess the impact of these interventions.

The tour, which begins with the Abuja–Kaduna corridor, is set to spotlight strategic infrastructure and social development projects that underscore the administration’s drive to reposition the North West through sustainable investments.

Mohammed A. Ahmed,
Director, Information and Public Relations.
1 May, 2026.

Nigerian Navy Imposes 13-Hour Curfew On Calabar Waterways To Curb Kidnappings

The Nigerian Navy has imposed a 13-hour curfew from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. on all maritime activities along the Calabar waterways as part of efforts to curb kidnapping and other criminal activities along the Calabar–Oron channel.

This is contained in a statement by Lt.-Cdr. Suleiman Bala, spokesperson for the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) VICTORY, and made available to journalists on Friday in Calabar.

He said that in response to the recent spate of kidnappings along the Calabar–Oron channel, the Navy had also established a security outpost at Idung I (Peacock Crossing) on the island in Cross River.

Mr Bala said the outpost was strategically established to enable naval forces effectively monitor activities in the creeks.

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He said that the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) VICTORY and Forward Operating Base (FOB) IBAKA had conducted raids on fishing communities at Dayspring Island.

“The raids resulted in the clearance of suspected militant elements, who fled upon sighting personnel of NNS VICTORY and FOB IBAKA.

“However, troops of the Nigerian Navy alongside troops from the Nigerian Army’s 13 Brigade subsequently maintained dominance over the creeks and adjoining waterways.

“The sustained presence led to the discovery of a militant hideout belonging to a suspected militant known as “juju” in Idung,” he said.

Mr Bala disclosed that upon approach, the militant fled in haste, abandoning two boats fitted with engines which were confiscated, and the hideout structure was subsequently demolished.

Similarly, the NNS VICTORY spokesperson said troops tracked and apprehended one suspect identified through intelligence as an informant for the militant group.

“The suspect is currently in custody and undergoing interrogation, at the end of which he will be handed over to the appropriate security agency for further investigation,” he said.

On the deployment of troops, Mr Bala noted that prior to the deployment, militant groups operated freely within the area, engaging in kidnapping and extortion of riverine communities.

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According to him, the presence of troops has significantly constrained their activities, restricting them largely to the creeks and limiting their access to logistics support.

The spokesman said the Nigerian Navy had resolved to “sustain this aggressive posture until all undesirable elements hiding within the creeks and communities are eliminated.”