Tag: Akwa Ibom State

Six States petition Supreme Court to cancel Presidential and National Assembly Elections

Six member states of the Federation have petitioned the Supreme Court to invalidate the Presidential and National Assembly elections held on February 25, 2023. Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo,…

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Aero Contractors suspends flight operations; Super Falcons lose on penalties to Morocco in WAFCON semi-final | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Aero Contractors suspends flight operationsPower supply to drop again, TCN alerts NigeriansIG orders Lagos CP to Investigate Portable over formation of One Million BoysSuper Falcons lose on penalties to Morocco…

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The Thread: “Akwa Ibom state inspires me” | Celebrating the achievement of AKS

Akwa Ibom state turns 30 years old on September 23rd and Etubom Uyai Iban celebrates the state's achievements. See below: ;

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Akpabio says ‘Godswill’ would be done in Akwa Ibom in 2019

Former governor of Akwa Ibom State, now senate minority leader, Godswill Akpabio, has stated that his party, the People's Democratic Party (PDP), will still govern the oil rich state in…

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Imeh Umanah: Dear Akwa Ibom youth, Gov. Akpabio’s wants to destroy your future

by Ime Umanah We are at a threshold in the history of our dear State, a time where we must determine whether to continue with the hypocrisy, the immorality and…

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Opinion: Before it is too late – An open letter to Godswill Akpabio

by Ime Umanah No one destroys his own house. But you have destroyed not only Akwa Ibom State but also polarized our ancestral Annang land. Your Excellency, one of the…

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Opinion: APC will put an end to Akpabio’s political dynasty

by Eneh John A reputation found on integrity must be nurtured by truth With the formal declaration of Buhari as the president-elect of our great country, it is a fact…

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Inibehe Effiong: The empty boasts of Gov. Akpabio, a drowning dictator

by Inibehe Effiong “Those who sow the seeds of dictatorship will be consumed by dictatorship” (Late Chief Gani Fawehinmi, SAN). Whenever the tragic story of the fall of the Peoples…

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Inibehe Effiong: How Gov. Akpabio killed and maimed in Akwa Ibom

by Inibehe Effiong When I consider the many threats to my life for refusing to dine with the scavengers of democracy in my dear State, it becomes morally compelling to…

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Opinion: Dear Gov. Akpabio, supporting your stooge is not by force

by Inibehe Effiong The truth is that no industrialisation has taken place. Akpabio has however consolidated his insatiable proclivity for wasteful spending, extravagance and suppression of dissenting voices. As politicians…

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Opinion: I challenge those who heap praises on Fashola

by Simon Utsu   ...the chant must change from "Fashola the best" to "Fashola the beast". I'm giving anyone and everyone who has spent the last four to seven years…

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Don’t sacrifice your lives for APC – Akpabio advises Akwa-Ibom youth

by Azubuike Azikiwe Governor of Akwa Ibom state, Godswill Akpabio, has warned the youths in the state against sacrificing their lives for the main opposition party, All Progressives Congress. Akpabio…

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Opinion: Why there’s a need to win over social media in election campaigns

by Emmanuel Egobiambu The McArthur Research Network on youth and participatory politics, those who are politically involved online are twice more likely to vote than those who are not. The…

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Woman throws 10 year old boy into Imo River over witchcraft

by Anike Jacobs How cruel! A 10-year-old orphan, Usen Okon, has been thrown into the Imo River in the Ikot Abasi area of Akwa Ibom State, over witchcraft accusation, Punch…

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Opinion: Why Godswill Akpabio Is wrecked by fear, panic, and paranoia

by Thompson Ikpafak On the basis of how he is running around the country and dispensing money in order to get his way, it is reasonably safe to say that the…

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Opinion: God is a dead man!

by Imoh David God is the practical synonym of a dead man! God is not different from the dead man who left his wife a widow on earth Mrs. Patience…

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HORRIBLE: Villagers set 2 children ablaze over witchcraft in Akwa Ibom

by S'ola Filani Two homeless children, Namanso Edet-Bassey, 8, and Kufre Effiong, 9 - have suffered burns in controversial circumstances in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. They were both…

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Abimbola Adelakun: By the time Akpabio turns 70…

by Abimbola Adelakun The amount of money that would be paid to Akpabio and his deputy for the next 18 years as medical allowance alone, should be enough to lay…

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N200 million annual pay pension law is in my state’s interest – Gov. Akpabio

by Oge Okonkwo Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio, has defended his N200 million annual pay retirement perks saying that the newly passed bill is in the interest of his state. The…

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SHOCKING: How we killed our children through witchcraft – 5 suspects confess to wizardry (PICTURED)

by Oge Okonkwo 5 old men threw the community of  Idiaba Ikot Udotan in Nsit Atai local government area of Akwa Ibom State into a state of confusion last Christmas as they confessed…

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Eric Osagie: Akpabio, loyalty and the president

by Eric Osagie Conversely,  good leaders, in serving their people so well, demonstrate uncommon loyalty. Loyalty to God and loyalty to God’s people.  So, we can in the same vein,…

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6 people killed, villages razed in Akwa Ibom as youth protest lack of basic amenities

by 'Jola Sotubo File photo A violent protest by youth in Akwa-Ibom State has left at least six people dead and a number of villages in ruins. The affected villages,…

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A rejoinder: A brotherly advice to Governor Akpabio

by Helen Ukpaukure It bears mentioning here that none other than the government of the United States has described Akpabio as a future Nigerian leader to watch out for. This…

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Opinion: Exposing the lies peddled by the UNIUYO Senate

by David Israel For the avoidance of doubt, the University of Uyo does not post students’ result online. Somebody lied. I woke up today to a press release from the Senate of…

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Sad: Collapsed water tank kills one, injures another in Akwa Ibom

by Rachel Ogbu One person was confirmed dead, another injured after an overhead tank of a mini-water project at Ukana Iba, Essien Udim Local Government, Akwa Ibom State collapsed on…

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2 buildings collapse after heavy rainfall in Akwa Ibom

by Rachel Ogbu Photo: BBC There has been no casualty so far following yesterday’s heavy rain in Oron, Akwa Ibom state which led to the collapse of two houses on…

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‘The work of professional happy home breakers’ – Ini Edo denies rumours of divorce, receiving N600m from Gov. Akpabio

by Isi Esene Actress, Ini Edo-Ehiagwina, has come out with venom to deny rumours going the rounds indicating that she received N600m from the Akwa Ibom State Government to build…

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#GrippingTales: Before we nail Aluu to the cross, we are all guilty

by Editi Effiong But guilt is easier to share behind the anonymity of community. So I will face my shame, the I too, am guilty. Not the broad guilt of…

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