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Supreme Court affirms Okon Abang’s dissenting judgment on FCT APC primaries
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesA decisive 4–1 judgment of the Supreme Court of Nigeria has conclusively resolved the dispute over the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2026 Bwari Area Council Chairmanship Election, affirming the dissenting judgment of Justice Okon Abang which declared Hon. Joshua Ishaku the lawful flag bearer of the party. Reading the lead judgment,…
President Tinubu, German Chancellor Merz to collaborate on security, power
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesPresident Bola Tinubu and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have resolved to improve bilateral relations between the two countries and to strengthen collaboration in the security, power, and railway sectors. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy reported in a release that the two leaders had a telephone conversation on Wednesday…
Akpabio hails Anyim @ 65
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON has congratulated former President of the 4th Senate, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim GCON on his 65th birthday. In a goodwill message, through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio praised his dedication to public service, leadership, and contributions to Nigeria’s growth…
I’ve just released additional₦2.3bn to clear gratuities backlog – Umo Eno
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved the release of an additional ₦2.3 billion for the payment of gratuities, as part of efforts to offset a long-standing backlog inherited by his administration. Announcing the development on his official Facebook page on Thursday, the governor said the latest disbursement brings the…
Ash Wednesday: Akpabio urges Christians to pray, seek repentance, humility
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesAs Christians today begin the lent season with Ash Wednesday, President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON has enjoined Nigerian Christian faithful to use the period as a time of prayer and sober reflection. Akpabio, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, also admonished Christians to…
APC chieftain raises concern over lack of consultation in Akwa Ibom congresses
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesA chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mrs. Glory Obot, has raised concern over what she described as a lack of consultation with respected party chieftains in Etinan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State ahead of the ward and local government congresses scheduled by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC). Mrs. Obot,…
Ramadan: Pray for peace, practice compassion – Akpabio to Muslims
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesAs the holy fast of Ramadan begins, President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON has enjoined the Muslim faithful to use the period to pray for peace in the country and the world. He also advised them to use the exercise to practice compassion and engender understanding among people. Akpabio gave the counsel…
Police raid drug den, recover hard drugs, weapons in A’Ibom
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Emmanuel Ntekim Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have raided a suspected drug den in Itam, recovering substances believed to be hard drugs and dangerous weapons during the operation. The raid, carried out yesterday, February 14, 2026, at about 11:35 a.m., took place at Ntak Inyang along the Calabar–Itu Road in…
Three US military planes arrive in Nigeria — Report
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThree US military planes arrive in Nigeria — Report Three United States aircraft carrying troops and weapons have reportedly arrived in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The New York Times reports that the first plane arrived in the capital city on Thursday night, noting officials from both countrie s said the first batch of…
Police dismiss three officers for kidnapping, N1.7m extortion
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesIn an uncanny twist of crime fighters turning criminals themselves, the Imo State Police Command has dismissed three of its officers, having found them guilty of kidnapping, car snatching, and the extortion of N1.7 million. The dismissed personnel were, former Sergeants Gift Ekwueme and Ikechukwu Eto, and Corporal Divine Okwuaru. Police spokesperson Henry Okoye…