Olusegun Adeniyi: Politics of insecurity – The vindication of Vincent Azie

by Olusegun Adeniyi Because the report was so thorough and comprehensive, the Federal Government resorted to technicalities to rubbish Azie who was unceremoniously eased out of the system. On February 10, 2003, Mr Vincent Azie, then acting Auditor-General of the Federation was sacked by President Olusegun Obasanjo. The controversial decision was predicated on the damning... Read More

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March 20, 2013

So adorable: 2face Idibia arrives Dubai with daughter for wedding (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene Everything is set for the grand wedding between Nigerian music superstar, 2face Idibia and Annie Idibia scheduled to take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on March 23. 2face was reportedly spotted at a Dubai airport with their daughter, Isabella spotting red track suits. 2face and Annie got married recently in Eket,... Read More

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March 9, 2013

Behold the beautiful bride, Annie and her groom, 2face Idibia (SNAPSHOT)

by Isi Esene Annie and 2face Idibia on Friday tied the marriage knot in Eket, Akwa Ibom State and it was such a joyful affair. See photo of the beautiful bride and 2face looking very happy and smart in their traditional attires. We say congratulations to both of them.

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November 1, 2012

#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 a public rhetoric, but actual guilt for mob violence I must bear responsibility for. Jungle justice is in our towns, in our markets, in our... Read More

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June 9, 2012

Bully Alert: DPO supervises assault of journalists in Akwa Ibom elections

by Stanley Azuakola As council polls held across Akwa Ibom State today, two journalists covering the polls in Eket, Southern Akwa Ibom, were brutalised by the police at the Eket Office of the Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC) The order to brutalise the journalists was given by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in... Read More

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