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By Aniefiok Christopher An 81-year-old President Yoweri Museveni won Uganda’s presidential election for a seventh time on Saturday, extending his rule into a fifth decade after a contest marred by violent incidents and allegations of fraud. The result hands the 81-year-old Museveni the decisive victory he sought to bolster his political position as speculation mounts about his eventual succession. Uganda’s electoral commission said at a ceremony in the capital Kampala on Saturday that Museveni had received just under 72% of the vote. His main challenger, the pop singer-turned-politician Bobi Wine, was credited with 24%. Wine has alleged mass fraud during…

By Akakan Umoh Journalists in Akwa Ibom State have been charged to deploy solution-based reporting to counter misinformation, sensationalism and divisive narratives. By, according to the Chairman of Abak Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State, Mrs. Ime Effiong Charles, replacing them with facts, context, and hope-driven stories would promote unity, peace and responsible citizenship. Mrs Charles, who gave the charge during the 2026 Thanksgiving Service by Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom Council at Qua Iboe Church, Abak Itenge in Abak Local Government Area on Sunday, remarked that ”Through solution-based journalism, I urge you all to highlight best…

By Dr Udeme Nana  The biography of the Akwa Ibom born Democrat, respected Patriot, former President of the Nigerian Institute of Architects , former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, a man widely acknowledged as the Senior Advocate of Resource control, True federalism and celebrated by former President Goodluck Jonathan as the South South Governor who led the line in the fight for the payment of 13% derivation funds to oil bearing States in the Nigeria was launched in Abuja on Thursday, 20 November last year as part of the events to mark the outspoken titan’s 87th birthday. The planning of…

By Edi Umoh Senegal won the Africa Cup of Nations as Pape Gueye’s extra-time winner sank hosts Morocco 1-0, capping a chaotic final in which the eventual champions stormed off the pitch late in the game. Senegal won their first Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in 2021. Brahim Diaz had the chance to win the trophy for Morocco on Sunday with a controversial penalty in the 24th minute of added time at the end of normal time. However, Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy comfortably saved the weak attempted “Panenka” by the Real Madrid winger, who appeared clearly unsettled by the…

By Edi Umoh Nigeria claimed bronze medal at AFCON 2025 in a third place match after defeating Egypt in a high-tension penalty shootout in Morocco on Saturday. The Super Eagles have secured third place in the competition for a record-extending ninth time in their history. The Super Eagles had lost 4-2 to hosts Morocco via penalties in the semi-final. Coach Eric Chelle left star players Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman on the bench for the game. But he later introduced the latter, who sealed the decisive spotkick in the shootout! Also read: Hosts Morocco and Senegal Seal Semi-Final Tickets in…

By Aniefiok Christopher Hope for the Ibom Deep Seaport in Akwa Ibom State is rising as a consortium of investors  signal readiness to invest a whopping $8 billion in the project. The Ibom Deep Seaport project was conceived by the former democratically elected Governor, Arc. Obong Victor Attah in 2007. Similarly, the consortium also plans to invest $2.5 billion to reactivate Ibom Science Park in Uyo. The park, initiated by then Victor Attah administration from 1999, was later abandoned with the equipment and machines rotting away. Also read: Reps Push Federal Support for Akwa Ibom Deep Seaport Akwa Ibom to…

By Israel Umoh Two Nigerian scholars have taken on Akwa Ibom Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General over the controversial ownership of Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve, describing government’s position as legally flawed and historically misleading. Professor Desmond Wilson, Scholar in Communication Arts and Dr. Uwem Akpan, Historical Consultant reined on Mr. Uko Essien Udom, the Commissioner for Justice in a press release dated January 6, 2026 over the legal status of the lingering Stubbs Forest Reserve, known by the Ibibio as “Akoiyak”, accusing the government of distorting historical and legal facts to support its claim to the disputed area. In…

By Samuel Aruwan Nigeria is once again trapped in a familiar and dangerous cycle: confronting a grave national security threat through emotionally charged narratives, partisan framings, and poorly differentiated solutions that blur the line between grievance and criminality. The armed banditry plaguing Northern Nigeria — particularly across the North-West and parts of the North-Central — has generated an avalanche of commentary for and against dialogue with bandits. While supporters of dialogue are often cast as well-intentioned, their opponents frequently argue that such a stance is insensitive to the victims of banditry. This essay intervenes in that conversation. Its purpose is…

By Aniefiok Christopher A Catholic knight has abandoned the church following non-acknowledgement of contributions by the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah to the church’s building during the dedication of the Nnewi Catholic Diocese Cathedral.  James Louise Okoye, a man from Nnewi, is seen in a viral video calling out the church while standing within the church compound. Okoye explained that his outburst was driven by anger over what he described as the unfair exclusion of his late kinsman, Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, from being acknowledged during the dedication of the Nnewi Catholic Diocese Cathedral. Popularly known as Ebube Anaedo, he questioned why…

The four-day 2026 Annual Synodical Convention of the Lutheran Church of Nigeria has ended with a call on Christians who understand the myth of Jesus Christ, to serve as catalysts for positive change. The National President of the Lutheran Church of Nigeria, Arch Bishop Christian Ekong made the call at a thanksgiving service to round off the convention held at the Luther Hall Cathedral, Obot Idim in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom. Giving insight on the theme: ‘‘Christ for you: a catalyst for change’’ taken from Ephesians 2:6 and John 3:17, Arch Bishop Ekong said Christians who…