ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesNigeria is trapped by its own invention. Political parties introduced zoning as a remedy for our fractured polity, promising that rotating power between North and South would deliver justice, equity, and fair play. What we got instead is a system struggling under the weight of ethnic suspicion, religious tension, and personal ambition, all while…
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly (AKHA) has expressed concern over the increasing excesses associated with “sign-out” celebrations in educational institutions, urging an immediate clampdown on all forms of unregulated activities linked to the practice. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by the Member representing Esit Eket/Ibeno State Constituency, Hon. Udobia Friday Udo,…
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe Cell Norbert Zongo for Investigative Journalism in West Africa (CENOZO) has condemned the reported removal of journalists from Magistrate’s Court 7 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, during proceedings involving allegations of farmland destruction by cattle and herders. In a statement issued from Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, on Thursday, CENOZO described the exclusion of journalists…
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesNobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka, is set to headline the 2026 World Heritage Day celebration in Akwa Ibom State on Saturday, April 18, drawing widespread attention to the state’s cultural heritage and tourism potential. The event, themed “Akwa Ibom Heritage Alive,” will showcase the state’s rich cultural identity through a series of vibrant activities designed…
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesAkwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has honoured Elder Etim Eyakenyi, husband of the Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, as the State’s Man of the Year, citing his loyalty, consistency, and dedication to family life. The Governor made the declaration during Elder Eyakenyi’s 80th birthday celebration and thanksgiving service at Insight Bible Church,…
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesA growing wave of resignations within the administration of Udung Uko Local Government Area has intensified political tensions ahead of the 2027 general elections, as agitation mounts for the emergence of Engr. Bobby Onofiok as Member representing Oron Federal Constituency. In what observers describe as a significant political shift, three key aides to the…
ShareShareTweetPin0 Shares•Throws weight behind Tinubu, Akpabio, Eno A former Akwa Ibom deputy governor, Obong Nsima Ekere, has called on the people of the state to always evaluate leadership by measuring tangible achievements. Ekere made the observation weekend at the Eket Senatorial District Stakeholders Meeting held at the Eket City Hall, throwing his weight behind President…
ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Ofonime Honesty For nearly six years, Iniobong Okon Essien stood trial for an offence that could have sent him to prison for years. He was the prime suspect in the alleged theft of 20 million Naira belonging to the Akwa Ibom State Judiciary. When judgment finally came on February 18, 2026, it was…
ShareShareTweetPin0 Shares“I can do anything” – Dr John allegedly boasts Fresh allegations of impunity and abuse of office have surfaced at the Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Health, deepening concerns over governance in the sector. The crisis comes on the heels of negative developments in the ministry that prompted Governor Umo Eno to declare a…
ShareShareTweetPin0 Shares●Insists Supreme Court ruling on matter subsists The Akwa Ibom State Government has dismissed circulating media reports suggesting a planned “return” of its oil wells to Cross River State, describing the claims as speculative, legally baseless, and a fruitless attempt to distort constitutional realities. At a press briefing held today, 16 February 2026, at…
