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Nigerian Radio Air Personality, George Iniabasi Essien, widely known as Mighty George, officially broke the Guinness World Record for the longest marathon radio talk show on Thursday, May 1. Broadcasting live from Comfort 95.1 FM in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, George surpassed the previous record of 88 hours, 8 seconds, set by Japan’s Taishi Masuoka in 2017. Starting at 12:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 27, George surpassed that goal early Thursday morning, May 1 at 4:00 a.m., wrapping up the show at 105 hours and 8 seconds. Mighty George held listeners spellbound for over four consecutive days, inviting guests, engaging…

The political party’s ideology fad famous in saner clime does not fly with Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno following his planned defection to another political party. Eno who was elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and sworn into office as a governor on May 29, 2023 is planning to pitch tent with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Eno likened PDP to a faulty aircraft, suggesting he might consider boarding a “different plane” to reach his political destination—an analogy many interpret as a hint at defecting to the ruling APC in the country. Also read Public…

Press Release The National Judicial Council (NJC) has slammed a one-year suspension without pay on three Judges for committing judicial misconduct. The affected judges are Justice Jane E. Inyang of the Court of Appeal, Uyo Division; Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, and Justice Aminu Baffa Aliyu of the Federal High Court in Zamfara State. Justice Jane Esienanwan Inyang hails from Cross River State while Justice Inyang Ekwo comes from Akwa Ibom State. However, NJC directed the governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, to reverse the appointment of the acting Chief Judge of the State, Justice…

Editorial As the world observes Workers’ Day today, Nigeria joins in marking a tradition rooted in sacrifice, struggle, and the enduring pursuit of dignity in labour. While other countries reflect on meaningful gains for their workforce, Nigeria continues to mark May 1 with symbolic gestures, empty declarations, and ceremonies that betray the deeper suffering of its working population. Over the past years, Nigerian workers have faced mounting hardship—rising inflation, inconsistent power supply, deteriorating infrastructure, and the suffocating weight of economic reforms poorly executed. The removal of fuel subsidies, the floating of the naira, and the introduction of new taxation regimes…

Barcelona twice battled back to draw 3-3 at home against Inter Milan in a rip-roaring first leg of their Champions League semi-final at Montjuic Olympic Stadium on Wednesday. Denzel Dumfries scored twice for Inter, who led 2-0 and then 3-2, while Barca’s 17-year-old starlet Lamine Yamal dazzled with a brilliant individual effort to kickstart the hosts’ fightback. After a see-saw encounter that showcased Inter’s clinical finishing and set-piece threat as well as Barca’s attacking strengths and defensive vulnerabilities, the result leaves everything to play for in the return leg at the San Siro next Tuesday, as both teams seek a…

Press Release As workers commemorate the 2025 May Day, Nigerian Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has hailed Nigerian workers for their productivity, diligence, commitment to duty and resilience even in the face of socio-economic challenges. Akpabio, in a statement through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, acknowledged the hard work and dedication of the Nigerian workers, noting that they have always prioritised the nation above all considerations. “Today, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of Nigerian workers. We, in the Senate and of course, the National Assembly, acknowledge your invaluable contributions to our nation’s development.…

The Court of Appeal in Calabar, Cross River state, has upheld the conviction and a three-year prison sentence of Peter Ogban, a professor of soil physics at the University of Calabar, for electoral fraud during the 2019 Akwa Ibom North-West senatorial election. In its ruling delivered on Wednesday, the appellate court affirmed the decision of the Akwa Ibom State High Court in Ikot Ekpene, which found Ogban guilty of manipulating election results to favour Godswill Akpabio, former minister of Niger Delta affairs and current senate president. Related news Nigerian professor bags three years for election fraud UNICROSS Lecturer freed by…

Akakan Umoh Akwa Ibom Human Rights Community has raised alarm over the looming threat to life and property in the state as a result of infiltration into the land by deadly terrorists masquerading as investors and job seekers.  The coalition working under the aegis of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) said the ‘‘The state of insecurity in Akwa Ibom State is becoming a serious threat, and fear pervades the land.’’ A statement signed by Clifford Thomas, the Convener  and Dr. Victor David, the Director of Publicity on Wednesday, April 30 noted that ‘‘Akwa Ibom State is attractive to every shade of…

Paris Saint-Germain took advantage in their Champions League semi-final over Arsenal as Ousmane Dembele sealed a 1-0 win in the first leg in London on Tuesday. Dembele struck in the opening minutes at the Emirates Stadium and Luis Enrique’s side held on to the lead with a composed display that kept Arsenal at bay. PSG will head into the second leg at the Parc des Princes on May 7 as favourites to reach the final against Barcelona or Inter Milan as they look to win the tournament for the first time. But the French champions should take nothing for granted…

Israel Umoh In the long history of democratic politics, satire has occasionally found its way into the legislative arena. But even in its rarest forms, it has been wielded carefully, often by seasoned lawmakers with an understanding of the line between criticism and contempt. The recently published satirical “apology” letter by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to Senate President Godswill Akpabio fails that test. It was not a critique grounded in principle—it was mockery posing as courage. To be clear, this was not an attempt to reconcile or initiate reform. It was a calculated act of public derision—a performance crafted to ridicule…