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By Akpandem James Last week, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu submitted 32 ambassadorial nominees for Senate confirmation. Seventeen of them were designated as non-career, while 15 were designated for career status. He had previously submitted three names for urgent confirmation. According to information from the Presidency, the list is still not final. Obviously, however, no nominee from Akwa Ibom State has appeared so far. The remnants of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state are already asking, “So what was the rush in joining the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) by Governor Umo Eno all about?” They point to the…

Israel Umoh In 2014, some people accused then Accountant-General, Udo Isobara of embezzling Internal Generated Revenue. Though the specific amount was not stated, some local tabloids bantered with fictitious N6 billion or more to score cheap political points.  The ignorant reporters did not know that revenue accounts have no cheque books for withdrawal of money.  Based on this, then Governor summoned senior staffers of the state Accountant-General Office, Uyo for questioning.  The story was investigated and found to be untrue, though the blackmailers had gone viral. At the end, the allegation seen as unfounded and a figment of the peddlers’…

Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has reiterated his administration’s commitment to collaborate with young professionals in developing blue economy and promoting tourism potentials. Eno vowed to encourage tourism and enhance the State’s blue economy, by promoting the positive image of the State through the ARISE Agenda. The Governor stated this from responding to questions by Government House correspondents shortly after embarking on inspection of a locale of a movie “The Black Book 2,” (Old Scores) at Ishiet Beach/Market in Uruan Local Government Area. He commended the movie Producer and Director, Mr. Editi Effiong for his talent, vision, inspiration and…

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…