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“You are a true man of peace”, Akpabio tells Eno as Enoidem joins APC
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesPresident of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has described Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, as a “true man of peace,” commending his efforts at fostering political unity across the state, following the defection of former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Legal Adviser, Emmanuel Enoidem, to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Akpabio gave the…
Uyo Plaza: NIPOST panics as customers threaten legal action over displacement
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Prof Des Wilson The new Plaza which was inaugurated before the last Christmas caused a disruption in the illegal services that had taken over the beautiful edifice which Governor Victor Attah had created as part of the beautification of the city centre. Before then the area which had become mired in filth and…
Infidelity: Hilda Baci breaks feminine ties with unusual advice to married women
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesPopular celebrity chef and entrepreneur, Hilda Baci, has stirred widespread debate on social media following a blunt post on X (formerly Twitter) where she challenged women who justify infidelity as retaliation against unfaithful husbands. In the viral post on Thursday noon, Baci questioned the logic behind what she described as “selective imitation of bad…
Akpabio dimisses support group appointments, says their activities voluntary
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe Office of the President of the Senate has dismissed claims circulating on social media linking Senate President, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, to alleged appointments within a political support group known as Team Akpabio for Tinubu (TAT), describing such narratives as misleading and unfounded. In a press statement issued by the Special Adviser on…
Chimamanda begins legal battle with hospital over son’s death
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesRenowned Nigerian author, Chimamanda Adichie, has demanded accountability from Euracare Hospital, a private hospital in Lagos, accusing it of medical negligence and professional impropriety following the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi, after a series of medical procedures. In a detailed legal notice dated January 10, 2026, solicitors acting for Adichie and her…
“Bring home trophy”, Akpabio charges Super Eagles after reaching semifinals
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesPresident of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON has congratulated the nation’s senior football team, the Super Eagles, for qualifying for the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) holding in Morocco. Akpabio in a congratulatory message released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, described the Super Eagles…
IADCL workers seal Victor Attah International Airport, protest unfair wages
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesWorkers of the Ibom Air Development Company Limited (IADCL) on Monday, January 5, 2025, sealed the main gate of Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, to protest what they described as unfair wages and poor working conditions. The peaceful protest, which temporarily disrupted activities at the airport, was led by the chairman…
Ibiono Ibom council chairman under fire over Ikot Ambang market mgt
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe Chairman of Ibiono Ibom Local Government Council, Hon. Asuakak Umoh, has come under intense criticism for allegedly undermining an existing agreement on the management of Ikot Ambang Market among host communities to ensure fairness and peace. This is coming from one of the lineages in the area, Nung Odiong, which claims that the…
Mbo EMOIMEE celebrates maiden cultural, sports festival
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe EMOIMEE Host Community Development Trust, Mbo, on Saturday, January 3, 2026, held the grand finale of its maiden annual cultural and sports festival, drawing community members and visitors together in a colourful celebration of culture and unity. The event, held in Mbo Local Government Area, marked a significant milestone for the Trust as…
Dr Inuikim pledges support for Ebughu-based NYSC members’ development project
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesSir Asuquo Edet Inuikim of Asak Ikang Ebughu has assured corps members serving in Ebughu community, Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, of his support for their proposed community development project aimed at improving environmental health in the area. Dr Inuikim gave the assurance on Sunday, January 4, during a courtesy visit…