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As Nigerian Senate President Godswill Akpabio marked his 63rd birthday, some prominent Nigerians moved by what they described as ‘’uncommon leadership style’’ nearly spread their cloths on the ground for him to walk on. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu praised Akpabio’s record of public service and his contributions to national development. In a goodwill message he personally issued on Tuesday, Tinubu described Akpabio as “a patriot and a dedicated servant of the people,” whose commitment to the Nigerian project has remained unwavering across decades of leadership. The President said Senator Akpabio, who served as governor of Akwa Ibom between 2007 and…

Akwa Ibom State Government has dismissed a medical doctor and a nurse following the maternal and newborn deaths at the General Hospital, Ikot Ekpene, an incident that sparked widespread outrage. The Commissioner for Health in the state, Ekem John, stated this on Friday while receiving an award from the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council, said the affected health workers were absent from duty when a pregnant woman in active labour was rushed to the hospital months ago, leading to the death of both the mother and her baby. “We’ve had a doctor dismissed. I’m sure some…

Luck smiled on a physically challenged star as Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno pledged to build a four-bedroom house for him and equip it with a musical studio worth N100 million. Governor Eno, who made the pledge during the State Unity Concert held at the International Worship Centre, Uyo directed the Commissioner for Lands to allocate him, a plot of land in Uyo for the construction of a four-bedroom apartment to incorporate an equipped musical studio to the tune of N100 million. Eno further pledged to support him with a N1million monthly allowance throughout his tenure as the State Executive…

Israel Umoh The D-day was colourful. In fact, impacting and remarkable. Expectations were high. Air of despondency enveloped the atmosphere.  In a frenzied manner, the ceremony beckoned. And the ambience was ecstatic and stuffy. It was the official launch and presentation of cheques to 1,000 beneficiaries of the N1 billion Family-based Grant floated by Rt. Hon. Unyime Idem, the member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. To the beneficiaries, the reality dawned on them as soon as ushers rolled out printed copies of programme of the day’s proceedings. The atmosphere was charged.  Apprehension rose. Like pupils…

Israel Umoh Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has tasked federal lawmakers to initiate and implement programmes and projects that drive positive development at the grassroots.  Speaking at the launch and presentation of cheques under the Renewed Hope/ARISE Agenda N1 billion Family-Based Business Grant Initiative for 1,000 people in Ukanafun and Oruk Anam Federal Constituency on Saturday, December 6, Shettima said for lawmakers aspiring to become Governors and Senators, they should emulate Rt. Hon. Unyime Idem, their representative in the House of Representatives. Shettima hailed Rep Idem for his magnanimous gesture that aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has filed a N20 billion defamation suit against Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan of Kogi Central over s3xual harassment allegations she made against him. The suit was lodged at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja. In a Facebook post, Akpoti Uduaghan confirmed receiving notice of the case, saying it finally gives her “a chance to prove how I was s3xually harassed.” “Today being the 5th day of December, 2025, I’m in receipt of the newly instituted 200 billion naira suit against me by Senator Godswill Akpabio claiming defamation on s3xual harassment,” she wrote. Related News:…

Holders Argentina and leading contenders Spain were handed kind draws for the 2026 World Cup in a star-studded ceremony on Friday, which saw US President Donald Trump receive FIFA’s new peace prize. The event in Washington started the final countdown to the tournament, six months out from the first-ever 48-team World Cup, with much-fancied France among those receiving a harder task. Lionel Messi’s Argentina will begin their defense of the trophy they won in Qatar in 2022 against Algeria, and will also face Austria and debutants Jordan in Group J. Heavily-fancied Spain, the European champions, will kick off their campaign…

The Supreme Court on Friday declared that the withholding funds due to local government councils by the Federal Government as unconstitutional. The Court described the action as a “grave breach” of the 1999 Constitution and of its earlier judgment granting full financial autonomy to local government councils. This was as the court delivered a split judgment in the case filed by the Attorney-General of Osun State against the Attorney-General of the Federation over the alleged unlawful withholding of local government funds. Related News: Gov Adeleke freezes Osun State accounts LG autonomy: FG plans sanctions against defaulting states Power to control…

Israel Umoh  The Executive Chairman of Akwa Ibom Internal Revenue Service, Sir Okon Okon has dismissed fears that Nigeria Tax Reforms would pose threat to the economy like the Year 2000 (Y2K) crisis. Since Federal Government will commence implementation of the new Tax Reforms from January 1, 2026, the Akwa Ibom State Government had to begin strategic engagement with professional bodies, investors, and business associations in the state. Speaking during AKIRS engagement with professional bodies and business associations on new Tax Reforms, Okon insisted that the reforms are designed to modernise revenue administration, widen the tax net, strengthen the economy and…

Agency’s Report Nigerian Senate has received 65 new Ambassadorial nominees including a former Rivers State Sole administrator Ibok-Ete Ibas and ex-Minister of Interior Abdulrahman Dambazau. The list forwarded by President Bola Tinubu to the Senate include non-career ambassadorial nominees such as the former Senator representing Akwa Ibom North-East (2011-2015), Ita Enang, as ex-Imo State First Lady Chioma Ohakim, and Senator Folasade Grace Bent. The nominees were contained in a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary in Abuja on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Tinubu, in the letter, appealed to the Senate to expedite consideration of the nominees, saying…