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How I nearly contested for President after June 12 struggle — Soyinka
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesNobel laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, has disclosed how he almost joined the presidential race following the June 12 pro-democracy struggle. He, however, said he dismissed the idea after 36 hours of serious contemplation, describing it as “crazy.” Soyinka made the revelation on Saturday during an interaction with journalists at Freedom Park, Lagos, at an…
Israel launches airborne onslaughts on Iran,takes out top military officers and nuke sites
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesOn a scale yet unprecedented, Israel, Friday, 13 February, by about 3 a.m., Israeli time, launched a blitz of air assaults on the Islamic Republic of Iran, killing scores and destroying military assets worth billions of dollars. In an operation dubbed in Hebrew, “Am KeLavi” (Rising Lion), Israel sent virtually its entire air force…
Democracy Day: Akpabio pays tribute to Tinubu as architect of Nigerian democracy
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has commended President Bola Tinubu as one of the architects of Nigeria’s democracy and taking courageous decision as the leader of Nigeria. Akpabio made the commendation in his remarks at the joint sitting of the House of Representatives and the Senate which was addressed by President Tinubu…
Eket Senatorial District Media Professionals set for 3-day symposium
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe Association of Eket Senatorial District Media Professionals is organizing a 3-day media symposium scheduled to take place from June 26 to 28, 2025, at Nissi Hall, Eden Hotels Ltd. The symposium’s theme is “Communication Dynamics and Corporate Governance in Akwa Ibom State,” with a sub-theme focusing on appraising the impact of corporate social…
June 12: You’re custodians of liberty, defenders of hope – Akpabio tells Nigerians
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesSenate President Godswill Obot Akpabio has congratulated Nigerians on the occasion of the 2025 Democracy Day, hailing them as custodians of liberty and defenders of hope. In a message posted on his official Facebook page, Senator Akpabio praised the resilient and determined spirits of Nigerians, acknowledging their roles in upholding the tenets of democracy…
Defection: APC consolidates on unity, progress in Eket Fed Constituency
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe political transition currently ongoing in Akwa Ibom State has assumed a new dimension as stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have gathered to consolidate on the party’s unity and progress in Eket Federal Constituency. The event at the Joddag Hotels and Suites, Eket on Monday, June 9, witnessed the expansion of grassroots…
Akpabio linking Akwa Ibom to FG through Massive Developments – Sen. Enang
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesSenator Ita Enang has praised Senator Godswill Akpabio, President of the Senate, for his tireless efforts in developing Akwa Ibom State. Responding to callers during a “Talk Radio” show on Inspiration FM, Uyo, Ita Enang said Senator Akpabio has been instrumental to various federal projects in the state, including the establishment of a Federal…
APC chieftain Etiebet welcomes Eno, others
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesFormer Minister of Petroleum and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State, Atuekong Don Etiebet, CON, has welcomed Governor Umo Eno and the PDP family into the APC with opened alms, noting that the decision of the governor to join the APC is very key to the development of Akwa…
2027: Gov Eno will fly APC flag and win by landslide – Nsima Ekere
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesObong Nsima Ekere, former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has predicted that Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State will fly the All Progressives Congress (APC) flag and win a landslide victory in the 2027 gubernatorial election. Speaking on Arise TV’s Sunday programme, Ekere dismissed concerns over the resignation of…
Akwa Ibom APC chair celebrates Cross River counterpart Eba on 50th birthday
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesObong Stephen Leo Ntukekpo, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State, has extended warm felicitations to Barr. Alphonsus Ogar Eba, his Cross River counterpart, on the occasion of his 50th birthday. In a goodwill message, Ntukekpo praised Eba’s dedication, resilience, and leadership as the Chairman of Cross River State APC,…