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Akwa Ibom AFAN Appoints New Spokesman

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2 years ago

April 9, 2024

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The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Akwa Ibom State chapter, has appointed Samuel Enobong Akpan as the new Head of Media to handle its publicity and media relations.

Akpan is the immediate-past General Manager and Head of Station of Inspiration 105.9 FM, Uyo.

Announcing the appointment in a press statement issued in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital and signed by the State Chairman of AFAN, Prince Bassey Inwang, he hinted that the New Media Head of the umbrella body of all farmers in the State was bringing in a wealth of experience spanning over 25 years in the media.

According to Prince Inwang, Mr. Akpan will help shape AFAN’s image in Akwa Ibom by ensuring that all activities of the Association are adequately captured by the thriving media houses in the State and beyond.

He noted that Samuel Enobong Akpan, a member of the Prestigious Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) and the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) is also an Organic Poultry farmer and was the producer and presenter of a popular Agric program on radio in Akwa Ibom State known as ‘Agriculture and You’.

He was the first Channels Television Correspondent in the Niger Delta region based in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. He was also a former Head of News of AIT & Raypower FM in Port Harcourt before joining Love FM Crowther Radio, Abuja as the General Manager/Head of Station.

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Naira Exchange Rates Friday, 3 July 2026

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20 hours ago

July 3, 2026

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BLACK MARKET RATES

US DOLLAR (USD) Buy ₦1, 397 Sell ₦1,405

GREAT BRITISH POUND (GBP) Buy ₦1,850 Sell: ₦1,865

EURO (EUR) Buy ₦1, 580 Sell ₦1,600

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EURO (EUR) ₦1,568.28

SWISS FRANC (CHF) ₦1,1705.44

JAPANESE YEN (JPN) ₦8. 51

CHINESE YUAN (CNY) ₦201. 80

WEST AFRICAN CFA (XOF) ₦2.38

WEST AFRICAN UNIT ACCOUNT (WAUA) ₦1,859. 98

SAUDI RIYAL (SAR) ₦364.91

SOUTH AFRICAN RAND (ZAR) ₦84. 32

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Issue: Cloning Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC)

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2 days ago

July 2, 2026

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The Presidency says the bodies allegedly used by Adeyemi—including the so-called Presidential Economic Advisory Council, Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, and Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council—do not exist as government agencies.

The Presidency says a man identified as Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew allegedly created and operated fake government agencies, forged appointment letters, and falsely claimed to have been appointed by Femi Gbajabiamila.
According to the statement:
The Office of the Chief of Staff discovered the alleged scheme after complaints from the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) that an unauthorized body was operating in a way that conflicted with its functions.

The Chief of Staff petitioned the Department of State Services and the Nigeria Police Force in October 2025 to investigate alleged forged appointment letters.

The Presidency says the bodies allegedly used by Adeyemi—including the so-called Presidential Economic Advisory Council, Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, and Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council—do not exist as government agencies.

Investigators allege Adeyemi operated from an office in the Federal Secretariat Complex, held meetings with diplomats, and sought diplomatic support to obtain U.S. visas for members of the alleged organization.
Police reportedly recovered forged documents and other exhibits during searches of his office and residence.

The investigation allegedly found that Adeyemi operated 34 bank accounts, including several in the names of fictitious organizations, and used forged documents to open a Central Bank of Nigeria account.

The Presidency says no government funds were paid into that account.
Police charged Adeyemi and two others before the Federal High Court on multiple counts, including forgery, impersonation, and obtaining by false pretence. The case is scheduled for hearing on July 27.

The Presidency also denied claims that Gbajabiamila appointed Adeyemi, stating that appointments to federal offices are issued through the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, not the Office of the Chief of Staff.

Current status

The Presidency maintains that:
the agencies in question are fictitious,
the appointment letter was forged,
Adeyemi is an impostor,
and the allegations against him should be resolved by the court.

As the case is pending before the court, the allegations remain subject to judicial determination.