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Aniefiok Christopher  The Appeal Court in Abuja has dismissed an appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenging a judgment that barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising the outcome of the party’s national convention in Ibadan, Oyo State. Delivering judgment on Monday, March 9, a three-member panel of the appellate court unanimously upheld the earlier ruling of the Federal High Court delivered on October 31 by James Omotosho. The trial court had restrained INEC from giving effect to the outcome of the convention held on November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State. The appellate court…

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has felicitated the newly appointed Spokesperson of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF), Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP Anthony Okon Placid. Placid’s appointment was announced by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu, Psc, earlier Sunday. In the congratulatory message by his Chief Press Secretary, Ekerete Udoh, Governor Eno thanked IGP Tunji Disu for the confidence he has reposed in DCP Okon. The release noted that the new Police Spokesperson would carry into his new task “the defining elements of the Akwa Ibom identity of excellence in delivery, integrity beyond reproach, strength and firmness…

Akakan Umoh  Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno says President Bola Tinubu has constantly been pledging to ensure the completion and take-off of the Ibom Deep Seaport, assuring that the Federal Government remains committed to the project that will boost the economic fortunes of the state. Governor Eno spoke this when the wife of the President, Oluremi Tinubu joined thousands of women in the to commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Saturday. As the Governor was talking, Mrs Tinubu who listened with rapt attention was nodding her head, a postive indicator to…

… urges Women on taking Action as Option Emmanuel Atte Kebetkache Women Development and Resource Centre, a Non-Governmental Organisation, has called on Akwa Ibom women to embrace climate change mitigation and adaptation. The Executive Director of the centre, Obonganwan Emem Okon, PhD, made the call in her remarks during a one-day training For Community Women on Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation, held at Methodist Church Hall, Ikot Otu, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. Obonganwan Okon who spoke through a staff member in her office, Mrs. Idongesit Umoh Smart, said the NGO has the mandate to build a just society, where…

Akakan Umoh Thirty banks have met the new minimum capital requirements introduced under the Central Bank of Nigeria’s banking sector recapitalisation programme ahead of 31 March, 2026 deadline, the apex bank stated on Friday. The CBN said the recapitalisation exercise, launched in 2024 to strengthen the resilience and capacity of the financial system, had continued to record steady progress across the industry. In a statement by the Acting Director of Corporate Communications at the CBN, Hakama Sidi-Ali, on Friday, the central bank noted that several lenders had successfully strengthened their capital base through different fundraising channels, including rights issues, initial…

Aniefiok Christopher Oluremi Tinubu, wife of Nigeria’s President, described the state-of-the-art Senior Citizens Centre in Uyo,  in Akwa Ibom State as ‘a bold and compassionate commitment to the welfare of the elderly.’  Speaking during the commissioning of the ultra-modern facility, named Senator Oluremi Tinubu Senior Citizens Centre, located within the Medical City along the Uyo-Ikot Ekpene Road, Mrs. Tinubu praised the governor for prioritising social protection for senior citizens and translating vision into impactful programmes. Mrs Tinubu noted that the project, conceived by the governor’s late wife, Patience Umo Eno, represents a compassionate and forward-looking investment in the dignity, wellbeing…

Aniefiok Christopher The Cross River State House of Assembly has suspended the member representing Obubra I State Constituency, Dickson Agbor, indefinitely over alleged domestic assault. The decision followed a motion moved by Davies Etta and seconded by Francis Bassey Asuquo during plenary on Thursday. Moving the motion, Etta condemned the alleged violent conduct involving Agbor, describing it as behaviour unbecoming of a lawmaker and contrary to the ethical standards expected of members of the legislative arm of government. According to him, the House must take decisive steps to preserve the integrity and reputation of the Assembly. Also read: Impeachment: Security…

Press Release Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the postings of 31 career and 34 non-career ambassadors to various countries and the United Nations. In the list which was released by Bayo Onanuga, Presidential spokesman, on Friday afternoon, March 6, a total of 65 ambassadors and High Commissioners were posted across the country. The Senate confirmed the ambassadors-designate last December last year. Senator Ita Enang from Akwa Ibom is posted to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode was posted to Germany, Reno Omokri posted to Mexico and former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmud Yakubu, was posted to…

Akakan Umoh Hundreds of mourners crowded the streets in paying their respects at the funeral of students and staffers of Iran school hit by missiles. Coffins draped in the flag of the Islamic Republic were carried through the crowds, as a voiceover recounted the grief of mothers and fathers who had lost their daughters. Iranian officials said the school was hit by three missiles on Saturday morning. It was located about 600m (1970ft) from an IRGC base. The six-day working week in Iran runs from Saturday to Thursday, with Friday being the only official day of rest, meaning the school…

Eighteen lawyers withdrew from Princess God’sown Udoito’s defamation suit against Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno. This was as proceedings in the trial of a Facebook user, Princess Udoito, charged with alleged defamatory publications against the Governor Eno, was on Wednesday, 4 March, 2026, stalled for the second time at the instance of the defence team. When the matter, with Charge No. HU/12C/2026: The State v. God’sown Monday Udoito, was called at exactly 10 a.m, lead counsel for the defence, Akpadiaha Ebitu Esq., former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Eket Branch, was not in court. The prosecution,…