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YNaija Governors’ Effectiveness Ranking: Matawalle, Ayade, Uzodinma, Obaseki emerge top performers for May
It has been an eventful year for Governors of the 36 states in the federation and for a good number of them, May marked either their first year anniversary as…
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YNaija Governors’ Ranking: Sanwo-Olu, El-Rufai, Ganduje, Umahi | Here are the best and worst performers for April
States across Nigeria continued for the second month running, intense battles against the coronavirus pandemic within their domain. We saw many of the governors introduce different measures to fight the…
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Akwa Ibom mistook COVID-19 results for number of votes? | The #YNaija Cover
The headquarters of Nollywood may be moving to Uyo in the next few days if the action of the state government is anything to go by. Having neglected the voice…
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The Late 5: CAN cautions El-Rufai over threat to arrest Pastor Paul Enenche; Buhari must answer to corruption allegation against his family – PDP | Other top stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reacted to threats by Governor Nasir El Rufai to arrest and arraign Abuja-based cleric and…
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The crisis in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly needs to end now
The crisis rocking the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly took a dramatic turn on Tuesday as five suspended members belonging to the All Progressives Congress (APC) were accompanied to…
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The Late 5: Governor Udom storms House of Assembly to stop his impeachment; Nwosu remains my choice even if he dumps APC – Okorocha | Other top stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Leadership crisis at the Akwa Ibom House of Assembly on Tuesday heightened as a five-man faction of the House led by Nse Ntuen…
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Osinbajo, Jonathan, Adeboye, Oyedepo, others attend Paul Eneche’s 100,000-seater auditorium dedication (PHOTOS)
Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, former president Goodluck Jonathan; General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye; Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide,…
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The Late 5: As bloody Shi’ites protest continues for 3rd straight day; Buhari meets Wike, 3 other PDP governors behind closed doors | More stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The clash between members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) and soldiers in Abuja, on Tuesday entered the third day with…
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The Big 5: I forgive Ambode but his allegations are shameless and untrue – Sanwo-Olu; Rivers APC primary produces 2 governorship candidates | More stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Babajide Sanwo-Olu, a governorship aspirant for the primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos, has reacted to the allegations…
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Governor Udom just found his voice to criticise the $1bn for fight against Boko Haram
Akwa Ibom governor, Udom Emmanuel has kicked against the withdrawal of $1 billion from the Excess Crude Account to fight Boko Haram terrorists. Background: The decision to withdraw $1bn from…
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The use of force is not an alternative to conflict resolution | Niger Delta Governors
The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Usani Usani and governors of the Niger Delta states including Prof. Ben Ayade (Cross River); Seriake Dickson (Bayelsa); and Ifeanyi Okowa of (Delta) have argued…
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[The Injustice Blog] How Udom Emmanuel is “shielding” Akpabio from investigation
There is a strange connivance between two individuals at the moment which is a case of elites versus masses. In this situation, the elites are winning but how far they…
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Why power supply is still epileptic – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday in Onna Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom, while inaugurating an Electric Metering Factory as part of activities marking the 30th anniversary of the state's creation…
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I didn’t budget N9.1bn for new lodge – Emmanuel
Akwa Ibom State governor, Udom Emmanuel has dismissed reports that he is planning to build a new government in Lagos at N9.1bn. Emmanuel clarified the issue in Uyo on Saturday…
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God has answered prayers for Buhari – Gov Udom
The Governor of Akwa Ibom, Udom Emmanuel Friday, said he was not going to disclose the discussion the governor's had with Buhari in London. The governor also said that God…
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Stop escalating local politics, concentrate on good governance – Senate tells Gov Bello
Support for Senator Dino Melaye against the Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello continued on Thursday when the upper chamber described as "misplaced priority" an advertorial in National dailies by Bello.…
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The Explainer: Why the Reigners Church collapse is very important
Yesterday, a church in Akwa Ibom collapsed leaving an unascertained number of people dead in the wake of the disaster. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that over 60 were…
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Uyo church building collapse leaves ‘over 200 people dead’
The collapse of the Reigners Bible Church in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital on Saturday has left over 200 people dead. This was disclosed by a professor and chief medical…
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President Buhari ‘congratulates’ Akwa Ibom governor over his escape from church collapse
Nigerians have described as insensitivity a press release written by the Senior Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu 'congratulating' the governor over his escape…
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Gov. Emmanuel says he was in Reigners Bible Church when it collapsed
Governor of Akwa Ibom, Udom Emmanuel has confirmed reports as to his whereabouts during the collapse of a church building in the state. In a press statement signed by Personal Assistant…
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Akwa Ibom governor promises Super Eagles $10,000 per goal against Algeria
Akwa Ibom Governor, Udom Emmanuel has promised the Super Eagles $10,000 for every unreplied goal against their Algerian counterpart at the 2018 World Cup qualifier in Uyo on Saturday, African…
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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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Akwa Ibom governor dissolves cabinet
Akwa Ibom governor, Udom Emmanuel on Saturday dissolved the State Executive Council. In a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Etekamba Umoren on Saturday, Udom said the Permanent Secretaries are…
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Buhari, Jonathan, Jega named Leadership persons of the year (PHOTOS)
President Muhammadu Buhari was one Thursday named Leadership Newspaper's person of the year. Immediate past president Goodluck Jonathan, and immediate past chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor…
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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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Governor Udom’s driver is a trained Police spy – Akwa Ibom government
The government of Akwa Ibom, has denied widespread reports that Governor Udom Emmanuel’s official driver, Edet Bassey, is a police impersonator. It had been alleged that Bassey had no ties…
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No rift between Akpabio and Udom
So there has been alleged rift between the immediate past Governor of Akwa Ibom State and Minority Leader of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio and the present governor, Udom Emmanuel.…
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Peterson M. Ekanem: Akpabio’s claws on Gov. Udom Emmanuel’s government
I have read Arc. Ezekiel Nya-Etok's perspective on the Akpabio third term cabinet in Gov. Emmanuel administration. Arc. Nya-Etok seems to imply that there is no cause for alarm. For…
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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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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
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