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Emmanuel Chidiogo September 18, 2014

This is the PDP’s time-table for its upcoming elections

by Laila Ibrahim The ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of Nigeria has revealed a timetable for it's elections, form sales and resignation for its members. The National Working Committee (NWC)…

Kolapo Olapoju September 16, 2014

Cash strapped: Akwa Ibom says its unable to pay contractors for new projects

by Azubuike Azikiwe The Government of Akwa Ibom state says it does not have the financial capacity to pay contractors for new projects due to the the fact that it…

Kolapo Olapoju September 12, 2014

Three kids accused of witchcraft escape lynching in Akwa Ibom

by Kolapo Olapoju Following the death of their father, who was accused of witchcraft, three children were almost lynched by youths, who are residents of Unyenge, Mbo LGA, Akwa Ibom.…

Isime Esene September 2, 2014

He never hesperer’it! How OBJ robbed me of victory in 1999 elections – Falae opens up

by Isi Esene Former presidential aspirant, Olu Falae, in an interview with ThisDay Newspapers on Sunday, described former President Olusegun Obasanjo's victory in the 1999 presidential elections as "the greatest shock" he…

Op-Ed Editor August 29, 2014

Opinion: Before Akpabio destroys Akwa-Ibom with tribalism

by Inibehe Effiong We are approaching another election year in Akwa Ibom State and the gladiators are up in arms against one another. Nobody is talking about competence and credibility.…

Op-Ed Editor August 19, 2014

Opinion: How primary school teachers are suffering in Akwa Ibom

by Inibehe Effiong If there is a class of civil servants in Akwa Ibom State that have been perennially marginalized, deeply stigmatized and greatly insulted, it is teachers in the…

Isime Esene August 11, 2014

“I have not been submissive enough to men” – TV host, Vixen Ekwere speaks on #TheYNaijaInterview

by Wilfred Okiche Television presenter and entertainment journalist Yvonne ‘Vixen’ Ekwere is one of the pioneering faces of the modern red carpet scene. She has been off the grid…

writer July 31, 2014

Attention, youth ‘corpers’: NYSC announces plans for 7 states under Boko Haram attack [DETAILS]

by Mayowa Aboah The National Youth Service Corps has announced the redeployment of corps members from seven northern states. The affected states are Adamawa,Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Jigawa, Kano and Yobe…

June 6, 2014

Tunde Leye: Senator ex-Governor and his pension

by Tunde Leye When the pension bill for a governor is within the range of 1.5 to 2 billion annually and that of the deputies are also in Lagos and…

May 28, 2014

Ayo Sogunro: Akwa Ibom and this sense of shame

by Ayo Sogunro Therefore, one has to wonder if Governor Akpabio has not finally discovered the loophole in the countless campaigns against corruption: why should you go through the trouble…

May 28, 2014

Opinion: On Gov. Akpabio’s insensitive pension bill

by Enenim Ubon The ‘uncommon transformer’ and his supporters believe he has done a lot, but one area I know Akpabio has failed is Human Capital Development, which to me…

January 21, 2014

Gusau, Obanikoro, others named among Jonathan’s ministerial nominees

by Oge Okonkwo The names of the 12 new ministerial nominees have been submitted to the Senate for consideration and confirmation by President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday. In a letter read by Senate President,…

January 19, 2014

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…

January 11, 2014

Ekereteh Udoh: TB Joshua and the makings of a national icon

by Ekereteh Udoh But going by what the Man of God has done, I think Nigerians should begin to see and examine the prophet for what in my opinion he…

January 6, 2014

Bank branch ‘shut down over juju scare’ in Akwa Ibom (PICTURED)

by Tutu Akinlabi According to reports, a banking hall in Akwa Ibom is expected to remain shut after the workers were threatened with black magic aka 'juju'. The Plaza branch…

December 26, 2013

‘The baby was hanging in-between her legs’: Househelp forcefully delivers 6-month-old (Viewer Discretion)

by Oge Okonkwo According to reports from Linda Ikeji's blog, the incident happened at Utak Street, off Nkemba Street, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. About 3 months ago, a working single…

December 9, 2013

Defecting governors maintain stance, turndown president’s overtures

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Sokoto State governor, Governor Aliyu Wamakko has insisted that his defection along with the five other governors from the People's Democratic Party(PDP) to the All Progressives Congress(APC) is…

December 9, 2013

PDP crisis: Bamanga Tukur may be shown the way out

It has emerged that the embattled national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur may be on his way out as governors elected on the party’s platform…

November 14, 2013

Lagos deportation: Did Akpabio lie to PDP supporters in Anambra? (LOOK)

by Akan Ido Contrary to the assertions made by the governor of Akwa Ibom, Godswill Apbabio that the people of Anambra that, unlike him, the All Progressives Congress (APC) deports…

October 25, 2013

Opinion: The possible flashpoints in the 2015 elections

by Emmanuel Onwubiko Akwa-Ibom State is one of the flashpoints that if not checked could witness serious post-election conflict not just between political divides but even within the ruling Party…

October 23, 2013

Terrible: Monarch kidnapped in Akwa Ibom as 30 gunmen invade palace

by Adeola Balogun Panic hit the Esit Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State in the early hours of yesterday as unidentified gunmen laid siege to the palace and…

October 15, 2013

‘We have lost 9 children to car accidents’: Akwa Ibom community pleads for gov’t primary school

While the current cult clash has continued to claim several lives in the state, Youths and infants of Ewet Offot community in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State have asked the State…

October 9, 2013

Sad news: Kidnapped victim, 3 others die in Akwa Ibom as rescue operation goes wrong

by 'Jola Sotubo A rescue attempt to free a kidnapped victim in Akwa Ibom State went horribly wrong after the victim, one policeman and two of the abductors lost their…

October 1, 2013

Terrible: Market woman, 60, allegedly shot by policemen in Akwa Ibom (PICTURED)

by 'Jola Sotubo Policemen deployed in Akwa Ibom State to quell a riot are alleged to have shot a 60 year old woman, identified as Comfort John. The officers were…

September 10, 2013

So true, so false: Several PDP govs are better than Fashola, even those of the ‘new PDP’ – Olisa Metuh

by Isi Esene The Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) are certainly not amused by the widespread notion that Goveernor Babatunde Fashola is the first among his peers in terms of performance…

August 19, 2013

Money laundering: How Akwa Ibom LG chairman was arrested by the US police (PICTURED)

by Oge Okonkwo The executive chairman of Udim local government area of Akwa Ibom state, Nse Ntuen, has been arrested by the Maryland state police department, USA, on Friday, for smuggling $82, 000…

August 17, 2013

Dele Momodu: A brotherly advice to Governor Akpabio

by Dele Momodu No matter how much you portray yourself to be humble and absolutely loyal to the Him-on-High in Abuja, it is a wasted effort. Your future ambition screams…

July 22, 2013

Lateef Ibirogba: Rivers crisis and the lingering issue of state police

by Lateef Ibirogba A state governor, as the chief security officer of his state, in an ideal setting, ought to have the control of police stationed in his state. The…

July 21, 2013

Gov. Akpabio rewards electrician for recovering his stolen dollars (Report)

by Akan Ido Money valued at over $250,000 which reportedly got missing in June from Governor Godswill Akpabio's bedroom at the Akwa Ibom state governor's lodge in Abuja has been…

June 25, 2013

Sam Omatseye: Nigeria’s growing artificial class

by Sam Omatseye I refer to the children of the very rich among us. They are disconnected from the soul of the society. Or shall I say they are engrafting…

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