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Press Release The Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Advocates for Peace and Justice, Dr. Tom FredFish has described the non-inclusion of Akwa Ibom person from the just released ambassadorial list as ‘‘This omission is shocking, insulting, and deeply revealing.’’ Fredfish shocked by the action stated that this ‘‘diplomatic embarrassment that has further exposed the political unseriousness of the Akwa Ibom State government and the chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC).’’ In a press release of Saturday, November 29, and titled: Akwa Ibom APC and the Great Ambassadorial Vanishing Act, he  noted ‘‘The newly released ambassadorial list which should…

Backlash has forced Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy to cancel two upcoming shows on his No Sign of Weakness United States tour, including a major stop scheduled for 28 November 2025 at The Armory in Minneapolis. The cancellation, confirmed on Ticketmaster on Thursday, came less than 24 hours before the performance. A second concert, slated for 1 December 2025 in Chicago, has also been cancelled. Tour organisers have yet to provide an official explanation, but the move follows growing public criticism directed at the Grammy-winning artiste. Controversy erupted earlier this week after footage went viral showing Burna Boy ejecting a couple…

Sixteen banks in the country have met recapitalisation exercise requirements ahead of the March 31, 2026 deadline, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said. Another 27 banks have also raised capital through various channels as the sector moves toward one of the most extensive reforms since 2004. Governor Olayemi Cardoso stated this Tuesday in Abuja while briefing journalists at the end of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. He described the exercise as orderly and consistent with the regulator’s expectations. “We are monitoring developments, and indications show the process is moving in the right direction,” he said. `As of April 2025,…

Israel Umoh Akwa Ibom’s public space is in a drifting state. What could have served as a marketplace of constructive ideas to bolster meaningful development has been turned to a cancerous house of hatred, half-truths, corrosive thought, unfounded rumour and orchestrated media attacks. At the centre of this drift is a growing culture of blackmail borne out of egocentrism, tribalism, power tussle, and false narrative entitlement mentality to overshadow genuine democratic engagement. This, indeed, turns positive narrative to pristine and awkward decisions and judgment by individuals. In a way, blackmail is a two-way spanner either used by individuals or governments…

“Bandits returned only his dead body after paying millions as ransom” – Rufai Oseni, an anchor with the Arise TV, lamented the tragic death of Venerable Edwin Achi.  Oseni fought back tears on air as he paid tribute to Venerable Achi, the Kaduna Anglican priest who was murdered by his kidnappers even after his family had paid a huge ransom. “Nigeria has happened to him,” Rufai said quietly. “They raised money, paid the ransom, and then the bandits called and said, ‘Come and carry your pastor’s body, it is already decomposing.’’ Related News: Christians’ Genocide: China, US Congressman Differ on…

Press Release The media offensive launched by President-at-Large, Bush House Nigeria against Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno over what he regarded as alleged ‘poor’ performance has triggered the salvo of Governor’s personal aides.   The College of Personal Aides to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State numbering more than 100 in what is seen as a fightback fired salvo, saying ‘‘it has viewed with a deep sense of bewilderment the increasing spate of malicious, self- seeking and incongruous media onslaughts against the Akwa Ibom State Governor, His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno, PhD.’’ In a Facebook post last Friday, November 28, Bush,…

Press Release The member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Rt. Hon. Unyime Idem was, Thursday, bestowed with the “Human Development Champion” award by the Nigeria Institute of Architects (NIA), Akwa Ibom State Chapter. The NIA Chairman, Akwa Ibom Chapter, Dr. Edidiong Ukpong, who announced this during a courtesy visit on him in his office in Abuja, said the award is in recognition of his efforts in building young Akwa Ibom youths in their respective areas of endeavour to compete at the global stage. Ukpong also hailed him for his projects and programmes, which cut across human…

Controversy trailed the appointment of Professor Antonia Essien as the acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO) in Akwa Ibom State. Essien, who is the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) and a Professor of Educational Technology, was appointed after a Senate meeting on November 26, 2025.  From Abak Local Government Area, she took over as acting Vice Chancellor from Professor Nyaudo Ndaeyo, the substantive VC, whose tenure expired on November 26, 2025. However, Senate had resisted the appointment following the expiration of the tenure of Professor Ndaeyo in what is seen as an attempt to foist her on the…

*…International Flights Set to Resume in Uyo, First Quarter of 2026 The Federal Government has approved the commencement of full international flight operations at Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo in Akwa Ibom State. The approval was announced Thursday, November 27, 2025, during a strategic meeting between Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno and the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo. Recall that the airport has been used to airlift pilgrims from Uyo to Jerusalem and other holy lands. Related news: Ibom Air Kisses Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo Again Utilise Akwa Ibom MRO facility instead of building another –…

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday resolved to amend Nigeria’s Anti-Terrorism Act to prescribe a death penalty without the option of a fine for all kidnapping offences. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the decision after a majority of senators supported the proposal through a voice vote during plenary. Similarly, the Senate called on the Federal Government to review the country’s firearm laws to allow responsible citizens to own guns, citing escalating insecurity in Kwara, Kebbi, and Niger states. The resolution on Anti-Terrorism Act followed an additional prayer moved by Abdul Ningi, (PDP, Bauchi Central) during a debate on rising cases of kidnapping in…