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Rt. Hon. Eseme Eyiboh  Let us begin with a confession. There is something unsettling about a politician who no longer appears to struggle. In the turbulent theatre of Nigerian politics, where noise is often mistaken for relevance, where primaries resemble wrestling contests and delegate management demands the instincts of a hostage negotiator, a man who walks in unopposed does not merely win. He transforms the entire contest into a rehearsal. On Monday, May 18, 2026, at Methodist Primary School, Ukana, in Essien Udim Local Government Area, Senator Godswill Akpabio did exactly that. No contest. No drama. No nervous counting of…

Aniefiok Christopher Two former Akwa Ibom lawmakers who served at the State and Federal Legislative houses have passed away within days. A former Federal lawmaker and academic, Prof. Ini Udoka, who represented Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has passed away. Similarly, Hon. Imo Ibokete who represented Abak State Constituency in Akwa Ibom House of Assembly from 1999 to 2003, was said to have attended stakeholders meeting in Abak on the fateful day. According to a close family source, Ibokete was alleged to have fallen sick and could not talk at the meeting before he decided to head…

Press Release Two women escaped untimely death in Uyo, Akwa Ibom capital following Akwa Ibom Police Command intervention. After rescuing the women,  the policemen arrested a suspect allegedly linked to the violent attack described by authorities as “barbaric” and unlawful. The incident occurred on Tuesday along Ring Road 3 in Uyo, where an irate mob reportedly stripped the two women naked, assaulted them publicly and attempted to execute them over allegations yet to be verified by lawful authorities, according to the Police Command. Also read: Police Bust Child Trafficking Syndicate and other Crimes in Akwa Ibom  The Command condemned the…

A five-day Vocational and Entrepreneurship Enhancement Programme by Vcare for Development Foundation (VCDF) in partnership with the Nigerian Army, 6 Battalion for 100 women in Ibagwa, Akwa Ibom State has ended. The programme was organised to help dependents of servicemen and widows acquire practical skills and pathways for economic inclusion as a way of ensuring stable household income. Sponsored by Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO), the programme involves Ankara craft, catering, soap making, and hairdressing trade skills. Participants were exposed to practical approaches for planning, managing, and growing small businesses as well as the blend of…

Edi Umoh Arsenal are English Premier League champions for the 2025/2026 season. The Gunners’ EPL title was sealed on Tuesday night after Manchester City drew 1-1 at Bournemouth to ensure Arsenal replace Liverpool as EPL champions. Arsenal have a four-point lead having garnered 82 points from 37 matches over Man City with 78 points from 37 matches as they set to play the last games of the season on Sunday. The North Londoners will be crowned champions after the final day London derby at Crystal Palace’s Selhurst Park stadium on Sunday. Also read; Arsenal book Champions League final place after…

Aniefiok Christopher The three political bigwigs of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State won the Senatorial primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections.  The exercise, which witnessed a large turnout of party members and stakeholders across various wards in the state, was supervised by officials of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Senate President, Godswill Akpabio representing Akwa Ibom North West, Senators Ekong Sampson representing Akwa Ibom South and Aniekan Bassey of Akwa Ibom North East Senatorial Districts won convincingly at the party’s primaries. Sampson is Chairman of the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals Development in the Senate.…

Our Reporters Winners of the just-concluded All Progressives Congress primaries into the House of Representatives in Akwa Ibom State have emerged. Party leaders said the APC House of Representatives primaries in the state held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, were peaceful and more organised with voting and consensus exercises conducted across the 329 wards and 10 federal constituencies. The exercise, supervised by INEC officials and security agencies, drew massive turnout and produced a mix of returning lawmakers and new flagbearers ahead of the 2027 general elections. Party leaders attributed the calm atmosphere to Governor Umo Eno’s emphasis on unity, transparency,…

Aniefiok Christopher’ NMA has given a two-week shutdown notice of health facilities in Akwa Ibom if Economic and Financial Crimes Commission fails to admit fault and compensate victims of the recent invasion of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH). Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has directed its members to resume work at the excluded health facilities in the state. A press release signed by Prof. Aniekan Peter, State NMA Chairman and Dr. Edesiri Ighorodje, State NMA Secretary after Congress on Saturday, 16 May, noted that the EFCC offered oral not a written apology and did not publish same in national…

Akakan Umoh Two Akwa Ibom persons have departed for China for advanced training on ”Promotion of Economic and Technical Cooperation among countries.” Sponsored by Rt. Hon. Unyime Idem representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, the trainees form part of the 1,000 youths expanded for the overseas training. The two trainees are Uduakobong Friday Akpan and Ibiangake Akaninyene Otong. Dr. Idem, who had surpassed the initial 100, explained that the training was to make them self-reliant to competing with their counterparts across the world. Also read: Four more Constituents Depart for China Training, Courtesy of ‘China Man’…

Akakan Umoh Political upset trailed Cubana Chief Priest (Pascal Okechukwu) as he lost the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for a seat in the House of Representatives.  Cubana vied for APC’s ticket for Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections. However, Canice More Nwachukwu, the incumbent for the constituency serving his second term, defeated him. Recall that Cubana Chief Priest was appointed as Imo State director of City Boy Movement, CBM, the youth-focused support group for Tinubu’s re-election. In another development, Hon. Nicholas Mutu has lost the direct primaries of the APC…