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APC accuses Wike, Akpabio, others of plotting against Amaechi
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers state has accused Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers, Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta, immediate and current governor of Akwa Ibom, Godswill Akpabio and Udom…
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Akwa Ibom gov. sacks 5000 teachers employed by Akpabio
Governor of Akwa Ibom Udom Emmanuel, has approved the sack of 5,000 teachers employed under the administration his predecessor, former governor Godswill Akpabio. In a statement issued on Thursday Emmanuel…
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I am not involved in the alleged bribery of Supreme Court judges – Akpabio
Former Governor of Akwa Ibom, Godswill Akpabio has denied giving bribe to the judiciary to sway the 2015 Akwa Ibom governorship election petition in favour of the Peoples Democratic Party candidate,…
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The 5 politicians that have been linked with Avengers – How they reacted and why
by Ezinne Ajoku The Niger-Delta Avengers are a new group of "worthy outlaws" who sprung onto the scene early this year. They have been fingered for oil pipelines busts and…
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Race to 2019: Godswill Akpabio is an early bird
Senate Minority Leader and former Governor of Akwa Ibom state, Godswill Akpabio is already thinking of the 2019 general election. Barely a week after a faction of the All Progressives…
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‘Why I won’t shy away from borrowing’ | Governor Udom gives a lesson in indebtedness
According to Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom state, every serious government must have a debt profile. The governor said many developed nations are in the habit of borrowing, hence it…
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‘We’re lawmakers, not lawbreakers’ | Akpabio justifies PDP Senators’ walk out (WATCH)
The Minority Leader of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, led the walk out of the Peoples Democratic Party from the Senate chamber, in protest of Rotimi Amaechi's confirmation as a minister.…
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Governor Udom allegedly builds multi-billion naira house
Corruption stain trails Akwa Ibom state governor, Emmanuel Udom, as a report by SR accuses him of constructing a cash-gulpingnaira hous edifice. The report states that Governor Emmanuel, who was with…
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“Buhari did something extraordinary for me” – Godswill Akpabio
Former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio, spoke on Wednesday, about the car accident involving his car and a vehicle belonging to the United States Embassy. While addressing Akwa…
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Godswill Akpabio returns to Akwa Ibom from London trip (PHOTOS)
Former Governor of Akwa Ibom state, Godswill Akpabio, has returned to Nigeria, after his trip abroad for medical treatment following an auto-accident in Abua. Akpabio arrived Akwa Ibom International Airport around…
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“I can’t read” | What Akpabio’s witness said today in Akwa Ibom election tribunal
The supposed graduate was one of the witnesses of former governor Godswill Akpabio, at the Akwa Ibom National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal on Wednesday. Stanley Annah, said he could not see nor read,…
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Akpabio releases first statement since surviving accident, disowns Twitter account
The immediate past Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has expressed his gratitude to God, for giving him the grace to survive last Monday’s car accident. Akpabio, who…
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Godswill Akpabio says he will ‘rise again’
Senate Minority leader, Godswill Akpabio, in spite of being hospitalised, is enthusiastic about his imminent recovery. Akpabio was involved in a car accident on his way to the Nnamdi Azikiwe…
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Senator Akpabio recuperates in a London hospital (PHOTO)
Senate Minority Leader, Godswill Akpabio, was involved in an auto-accident on Monday. As a result of the accident, Akpabio was flown out of Nigeria aboard a private jet on Tuesday…
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Room full of dollars, arms stockpile purportedly found by SSS in Akwa Ibom govt house
Following the invasion of Akwa Ibom government house, by operatives of the State Security Service, it's been reported that stockpiles of arms and ammunition and a room full of dollars…
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Senator Akpabio flown abroad for medical treatment
Senator Godswill Akpabio, who was involved in an auto-accident on Monday, has been flown out of Nigeria to receive medical attention abroad. Akpabio's car ran into a convoy of some United…
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Why Akpabio may be angry with his successor, Udom Emmanuel
Former governor of Akwa Ibom, Senator Godswill Akpabio, is said to be displeased with his successor, Governor Udom Emmanuel. Akpabio is unhappy with Emmanuel for attending a summer convention in the…
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First time Senator, Akpabio says he’s capable of leading PDP in the Senate
Senator Godswill Akpabio isn't bothered about the fact that his party's criteria for the Senate Minority Leadership rules him out of the contest. The former Akwa Ibom governor insists that all…
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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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Why did Atiku meet with PDP bigwig, Godswill Akpabio?
Conspiracy theories and political analysts/watchers are presumably, already working overtime, to figure out what former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, may be up to. Atiku, who is the Chairman of the All…
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“Apparently, the PDP wants to eat its cake and have it” – 7 important things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)
by Kolapo Olapoju 1. Old foes- Amaechi and Akpabio- become seat mates For the past few years, River state governor, Rotimi Amaechi and his Akwa Ibom counterpart, Godswill Akpabio,…
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Akpabio has an important message for sit-tight African leaders
by Azubuike Azikiwe Over time, Africa has been unfortunate to have leaders who hold on to power at ll costs and prefer to die in power rather than relinquish their grip on…
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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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This is what really happened between Mu’azu and PDP governors – Olisa Metuh
by James Sambo The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has denied widespread reports that the party's governors asked members of the committee and National Chairman, Adamu Mu'azu…
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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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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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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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- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
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- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy