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Aniefiok Christopher A notorious robbery syndicate operating in Ikot Ekpene and in neighbouring local government areas was busted by Akwa Ibom Police Command. The Command, under the proactive and results-driven leadership of the Commissioner of Police, Baba Mohammed Azare, recorded this major operational success in its sustained fight against violent crime. ‘‘Acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the Command on Saturday, 7th February 2026, at about 0830 hours, carried out a swift, intelligence-led operation that led to the raid of the gang’s hideout at Ikot Otu Village, Ikot Ekpene LGA. Also read Robbery suspects to appear in court- Akwa Ibom…

Akakan Umoh A 28-year-old man, Suya seller on Monday bagged seven years’ imprisonment for raping a 17-year-old girl along Eka Street in Uyo, Akwa Ibom Capital. Shehu Dikko, a native of Sokoto State and a suya seller at IBB Junction, Uyo, was convicted after Akwa Ibom State High Court in Uyo found him guilty of the crime. The convict was charged under Sections 1(a) and (b) and 2 of Akwa Ibom State Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Law, Cap 162, Vol. 6, Laws of Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria, 2022. According to evidence before the court, the incident occurred on…

Aniefiok Christopher The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division on Monday, nailed Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over the Senate rule violation, affirming her suspension by the Red Chamber. The appellate court held that, the Senate has power to discipline any erring member and that, in the instant case, Natasha’s fundamental right was never breached as she alleged. Delivering judgment in an appeal filed by Natasha against the judgement of the Federal High Court, Justice Abba Bello Mohammed held that, from the provision of Section 66(4) of the Senate’s standing rules, the Senate has the power to invoke disciplinary action to…

Edi Umoh Rivers United suffered a 4-1 defeat to defending champions, Pyramids FC in their penultimate CAF Champions League group game in Uyo on Sunday. Stephen Manyo gave Rivers United the lead in the 33rd minute. Finidi George’s side created more chances afterward but failed to double their advantage. Pyramids FC took control of the game after the break, scoring four times. Mostafa Fathi equalised for the visitors in the 52nd minute. Marwan Hamdi, Odeh Al Fakhouri, and Nasser Maher also scored for the Egyptians.

Press Release The outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) says its convicted leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has directed “total cancellation” of sit-at-home order across Nigeria’s South-east states. IPOB spokesperson, Emma Powerful, stated this in a statement on Sunday. The cancellation might have been triggered by the forceful closure of historic Onitsha Main Market on January 26, following traders’ observance of Monday IPOB’s directive and its subsequent reopening  on February 2, 2026 by Anambra State Governor, Dr. Chukwuma Soludo. Mr Powerful said Mr. Kanu announced that the illegal directive has been “officially and permanently cancelled” with effect from Monday, February 9, 2026.…

Aniefiok Christopher The State Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Emem Bob has flagged gaps in the Akwa Ibom State Taxes and Levies Bill, (Property Tax Bill) 2025,  hammering on the need to rework on  some critical areas of the draft to benefit the people. Bob raised some concerns about the bill in his paper presented at the public hearing organised by Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly for stakeholders on the bill entitled: “Bill for a Law to Harmonise and Consolidate the Legal Frameworks Relating to Taxes in Akwa Ibom State and for Other Matters Connected Therewith’’ in Uyo last Wednesday.…

By Barr. Ephraim Okon, PhD In the hallowed halls of financial analysis and televised economic summits, Nigeria is often reduced to a series of impressive, albeit abstract, figures. We hear of the “Law of Averages,” the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, and the exhilarating Return on Investment (ROI) of the Nigerian Exchange. To the suit-wearing elite, a bullish stock market is a sign of a nation on the rise. However, for the over 90 million Nigerian adults living outside this financial bubble, these figures are not just abstractions—they are a form of statistical gaslighting. The true health of the Nigerian…

Press Release The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has busted criminal black spots and arrested 23 suspects in Ibaka Fishing Port, Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom. This was the command’s major operational success following a coordinated raid of identified criminal black spots within Ibaka Fishing Port, and recovery of large quantities of suspected illicit drugs and other criminal exhibits from the suspects. ”Between 9:40 p.m. on Wednesday, 5th February 2025, and 12:15 a.m. of Thursday, February 6, 2025, operatives of the Command, acting on credible  information, carried out a strategic night operation targeting criminal hideouts within the Ibaka…

Akakan Umoh United States lawmakers alleged that Nigerian officials have imbibed a culture of denial as hearing was conducted on Wednesday examining global threats to religious freedom, with Nigeria as a primary focus of concern. The session, held by the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, revisited longstanding allegations of persecution against Christians in Nigeria, claims that Nigerian authorities have consistently rejected. Congressman Chris Smith, chairman of the subcommittee, opened the hearing with stark language, citing the organization Genocide Watch to describe Nigeria as “a killing field of defenceless Christians.” Also read: ‘Democracy Was Never Meant To Be Transactional,’ Rues…

Edi Umoh President Donald Trump has refused to apologise to the former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama for sharing a social media video that depicted the Obamas as apes.  The video has sparked widespread condemnation and backlash, including from members of his own party, though Trump who posted the video later deleted the racist post. In response, the Obama Foundation, the organization founded by the former first couple, appeared to issue a subtle rebuttal by sharing a loving video retrospective of Barack and Michelle Obama’s relationship. The foundation’s social media account, which typically posts content unrelated…