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Police rescue kidnapped victim, launch manhunt on abductors
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe Akwa Ibom State Police Command has announced the successful rescue of a kidnapped victim following sustained, intelligence-driven tactical operations across identified locations within the state. The incident occurred on February 10, 2026, at about 9:40 p.m., when armed men operating in an unregistered vehicle invaded a supermarket in Obotim village, Nsit Ibom Local…
NDDC Games: Governor Eno receives Torch
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesAkwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has officially received the torch for the second edition of the NDDC-sponsored sports competition. During the ceremony, the Governor assured stakeholders that the Akwa Ibom contingent would compete fairly and healthily, with a goal to “haul in medals” and make the state proud. Represented by the…
Return seized passport – El-Rufai’s counsel urges DSS, alleges constitutional violations
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesCounsel to former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has condemned what he described as an unlawful attempt to arrest his client by security operatives upon his arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Thursday. In a statement issued in Abuja, Ubong Esop Akpan of The Chambers of Ubong Akpan, alleged…
Leadership Award: Kalu inspired for more impactful laws
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesDeputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has expressed gratitude for being named LEADERSHIP Newspaper’s Legislator of the Year 2025, saying the honour inspires him to pursue more impactful legislation and effective representation. Speaking after receiving the award in Abuja, Kalu emphasized that nations are built and sustained by good laws,…
Real-time transmission of election results a disaster – Amokri
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesA former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has described calls for the use of Starlink for real-time transmission of election results in Nigeria as unrealistic and potentially dangerous. Omokri, who is ambassadorial-designate, made the remarks in a post published Wednesday on his verified Facebook page. In the statement, he questioned demands by some political actors…
Faleke commits to supporting President Tinubu’s re-election bid
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesHon. James Abiodun Faleke has pledged his support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, expressing readiness to work with stakeholders to ensure the President’s continued leadership. Faleke made the commitment while receiving an appointment and award of Grand Patron from the Relax Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria group. The delegation, led by State…
Appeal Court affirms Natasha’s suspension, says Senate acted within law
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe Court of Appeal, Abuja Division on Monday, affirmed the suspension of the Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by the Senate. The appellate court held that, the Senate has power to discipline any erring member and that, in the instant case, Natasha’s fundamental right was never breached as she alleged. Delivering judgement in an…
Oro finding its place as Niger Delta community – Barr Uno
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesUno Umoekeyo Uno Esq., of the Directorate of Legal Services, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has said that the Oro people are gradually taking their rightful place as a recognized oil-bearing community in the Niger Delta region, owing to purposeful leadership and sustained empowerment of youths. Barr. Uno made this assertion recently, while receiving…
Police raid criminal black spots, arrest 23 suspects, recover drugs in Ibaka
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Emmanuel Ntekim The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded a major operational success following a coordinated raid on identified criminal black spots within the Ibaka Fishing Port, leading to the arrest of twenty-three (23) male suspects and the recovery of suspected illicit drugs and other incriminating exhibits. The operation was carried out…
Zulum approves direct allocation payments to Borno Local Govts
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesWhile most governors are dragging their feet, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has approved the immediate commencement of direct monthly statutory allocation payments to the accounts of the state’s 27 local government areas (LGAs). The announcement was made by Acting Governor Umar Kadafur following the inauguration of newly-elected council chairmen in Maiduguri two days…