ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Jackson Udom The Senator Godswill Akpabio-led 10th Senate last month, ended its Second Parliamentary Session and has embarked on its Annual Vacation from Plenary sittings, while committee meetings and other parliamentary engagements continue with full participation of members, in preparations for the commencement of the Third Parliamentary Session on the 7th of October,…
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Godwin Jarkwa When Nigeria’s cities are often described with words like “chaotic,” “crowded” or “unplanned,” Akwa Ibom State tells a different story. In over a quarter of a century, successive governments here have placed unusual emphasis on beauty – roundabouts turned into landmarks, highways lined with greenery and public spaces designed not just…
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Ofonime Honesty The weather forecast for Saturday in and around Etinan-Nsit Ibom-Nsit Ubium Federal Constituency promised thundery showers, but reality defied meteorology. A light drizzle in the early hours of the day gave way to clement weather, as if nature itself had conspired to bless Governor Umo Eno’s homecoming. The Governor returned to…
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Ken Harries Esq In the kaleidoscopic turbulence of Nigerian politics, where discord often drowns out dialogue and egos flare like Harmattan wildfires, the 10th Senate under Senate President Godswill Akpabio has emerged as a lighthouse of stability, reform, and nation-building. Since its inauguration on 13 June 2023, following the proclamation of President Bola…
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Hon Eseme Eyiboh As Nigeria marks 26 years of uninterrupted democracy and commemorates the second anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, it is timely to reflect on the pivotal role played by the 10th Senate under the leadership of Senator Godswill Akpabio. In two years, the Red Chamber has emerged as a…
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Ofonime Honesty In the court of public opinion, it is easy to condemn before understanding, to vilify before verifying. While Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno and millions of Akwa Ibom people’s decision to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) has gone down well with a great percentage of the populace, the Governor,…
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Ezekiel Ibok The Oron Branch of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) on Saturday, June 14, hosted its 11th Annual Public Lecture in honour of one of Nigeria’s most revered engineers, Sir Edet James Amana. Amana who pursued academic excellence while obtaining his education, bagged first class in all three of his degrees…
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Ken Harries It is often said, “There is no morality in politics”. In other words, in politics, anything goes. Unfortunately, many people who have found themselves in positions of authority have adopted this line of thought, thereby desecrating the sacredness of leadership, because it is ordained by God. But to the President of…
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesMany people sure have a thing or two to say about Hon. Robinson Uwak. Many have said many things and others are still saying theirs. But as a man inclined to more than just a view on transient moments, I choose to crack the bones, and not to chew the flesh. Truly, there are…
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Hon. Eseme Eyiboh The President of the 10th Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON, is known for his mastery of brinkmanship in Nigerian politics. His ability to navigate complex political landscapes and negotiate contentious issues has earned him a reputation as a skilled and strategic leader. Hence, brinkmanship has been a hallmark of Akpabio’s…
