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How Akpabio used INEC, thugs to rig Akwa Ibom election – APC guber candidate
The Akwa Ibom governorship election was marred by irregularities, manipulation, voter and electoral officers' intimidation as well as harassment, however it was overshadowed by similar and much publicised events in…
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Akwa Ibom governor to dispose Akpabio-acquired private jet
The new governor of Akwa Ibom state, Udom Emmanuel, is reported to be prepared to sell the private jet acquired by the immediate past governor of the state, Godswill Akpabio. According to…
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“Buhari will sweep the broom owners with their broom” | A Bishop has a prophecy
by Ranti Jaoseph A prominent clergy in the South-south region, Bishop Emma Isong, has hinted that he sympathizes with the sycophants in the All Progressive Congress (APC) because they have no…
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Don’t waste your money at election tribunal | Akpabio has a word for the losers
by Azubuike Azikiwe Akwa Ibom State Governor, Godswill Akpabio, has advised defeated governorship candidates in the 2015 general elections, against wasting their time, effort and money at the election tribunal. According…
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According to Akwa Ibom govt, Ponmo can give you cancer, liver, hypertension… and so on
by Azubuike Azikiwe The Akwa Ibom State government has warned its citizens against the consumption of cow hide and skins. The cow skin, popularly referre to as Ponmo is believed…
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I will be the first poor man to govern Cross River – Is Senator Ayade trying to pull a GEJ?
by Azubuike Azikiwe Remember the famous "I grew up with no shoes" campaign line of President Goodluck Jonathan? It earned him a lot of votes back in 2011, when he…
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N350m is causing trouble trouble between Cross River APC and its leaders
by Ranti Joseph The leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River have passed a vote of no confidence on the executives of the party in…
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Dear APC, go to court… because INEC will not cancel Rivers, Akwa Ibom election
by Kolapo Olapoju Anyone who's got a problem with the recently concluded elections can take their case to court, as INEC says it can't do anything. The Independent National Electoral…
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With this statement, APC hopes to convince INEC to cancel elections in Rivers, Akwa Ibom
by Jewel Stephen The All Progressives Congress has become the dominant political party in Nigeria, yet seeks to have it all. The new-ruling party has released a statement asking the…
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“I cannot talk because PUNCH hates PDP” – Guess what governorship candidate said this today
by Azubuike Azikiwe The nature of the relationship between Nigerian politicians and the media is a love-hate one. Sometimes, they work together in accord, other times, they are at loggerheads.…
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Akpabio needs a lesson from Oshiomhole on ‘how to allow the opposition use your stadium’
by Azubuike Azikiwe We are certain that- Godswill Akpabio needs a lesson from Adams Oshiomhole on 'How to allow the opposition party use your stadium'. Just in case you haven't…
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Opinion: Prof. Jega’s silence on Akwa Ibom is a crime against democracy
by Inibehe Effiong Prof. Jega should rise above any primordial consideration and defend the integrity of INEC and the electoral process in Akwa Ibom State. My first physical encounter with…
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Akwa Ibom residents celebrate Buhari’s victory
by Ranti Joseph Thousands of Akwa Ibom residents thronged the streets of Uyo, the state capital, and other towns Tuesday, singing songs and waving brooms the symbol of the All…
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Opinion: The probability of Mr. Fani Kayode’s 23 states claim is very low
by Abdulmumin Ajia, Ola Adeola Both of the two major gladiators in this contest would most probably meet the constitutional threshold but the candidate with the majority vote between the…
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How APC House of Assembly candidate was killed in Akwa Ibom
by Azubuike Azikiwe A House of Assembly candidate in Akwa Ibom State, Okon Uwah, was killed on Wednesday, March 18 while on campaign in Ward Three in the Ukanafun Local…
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It looks like we’ll win 90 percent of votes || Akpabio has seen a vision
by Azubuike Azikiwe Governor of Akwa Ibom, Godswill Akpabio, has boasted that the party’s presidential candidate, President Goodluck Jonathan, would win over 90 per cent of the votes cast across…
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Pres. Jonathan’s campaign rally in Cross River, Akwa Ibom was massive (See Photos)
Azubuike Azikiwe On Friday, January 30, President Goodluck Jonathan, had what is perhaps his largest audience since the presidential campaign tour commenced. At the Calabar, Cross River rally, which was…
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“APC goes to Ghana” – 7 things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)
by Kolapo Olapoju 1. No governor's support, no ambition. Dear gubernatorial aspirants, if you don't have the support of the incumbent governor, you are wasting your time. Akwa Ibom State Governor,…
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“Let’s see how the party will win” – 22 gov’norship aspirants dump Akwa Ibom PDP
by Azubuike Azikiwe Twenty two disgruntled governorship aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party in Akwa Ibom State, known as G-22, have defected from PDP to All Progressives Congress. The defecting…
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We’ve shared missing money from the treasury – Gov. Akpabio’s statement is a bit confusing
by Azubuike Azikiwe The Governor of Akwa Ibom, Godswill Akpabio says the alleged missing money from the nation's treasury has been shared by all the governors. Former president, Olusegun…
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Yay! Akwa Ibom choir breaks Guinness World Record
by Iyobosa Omoregie The Akwa Ibom State choral group has broken the world record for the largest number of Christmas carol singers in the world. The record was broken…
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Akwa Ibom set up court to handle child witchcraft cases
by Azubuike Azikiwe A family court has been created by the Akwa Ibom state government to handle cases of child witchcraft. Justice Theresa Obot of the State High Court disclosed this while speaking…
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“My two favorite people in the world” – Ini Edo wants you to meet her parents (LOOK)
by Damilola Jagun Marriage crisis or not, Ini Edo is having fun, and seemingly moving on. The Nollywood actress was in her hometown of Awa Iman in Onna Local Government…
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Three deaths and several injuries reported in #AkwaIbomStadium opening
by Azubuike Azikiwe Three persons reportedly died and over 20 were injured in a stampede that ensued during the launch of the Akwa Ibom International Stadium, Uyo, on Friday, 7…
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Today’s Daily Brief: Akpabio says PDP has always suspected Tambuwal, Kwankwaso declares presidential bid, PDP rejects 2 presidential aspirants, and more
We deliver your news brief for Tuesday, October 28, 2014. Its majority status in the House of Representatives far from overwhelming, after a series of defections, the Peoples Democratic…
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@Chude: Let’s talk about our 34 million problems
by Chude Jideonwo Being a Keynote Address given by Chude Jideonwo, Managing Partner of Red Media Africa(RED) & Founding Executive Director, The Future Project at Youth Link Forum 2014 by…
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Photo of the day: PDP in murky waters
by Akan Ido Indeed, transformation is needed in many parts of the country as the ruling party, People's Democratic Party, continues its quest to transform Nigeria. An Akwa Ibom PDP bus…
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Today’s Daily Brief: Fayose identifies the real troublemakers, APC expects ‘fresh insurrection’ in Ekiti, CNPP chairman defects to the PDP, and more
We deliver your news brief for Tuesday, October 7, 2014. Ekiti State Governor-Elect, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has faulted the opinion of the Lagos-based legal practitioner, Mr Femi Falana (SAN)…
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ALSCON to change hands as BFI Group gets court approval to take over
by James Sambo The drawn out squabble over the sale of Nigeria's Aluminum Smelter Company (ALSCON), Ikot Abasi in Akwa Ibom State is finally over. The Federal High Court, sitting…
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Miracle baby survives being buried in shallow grave
by Akan Ido A baby has been rescued, seven hours after being buried alive by its mother, Patience Aaron of Afaha Abia village, Nsit Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom…
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