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Aniefiok Christopher Akwa Ibom Government has attributed delay in the take-off of the Ibom Deep Seaport project to the absence of investors, despite the state having secured all required approvals and certifications. Governor Umo Eno, who stated this at a three-day Niger Delta Blue Economy Summit held on Tuesday at the Four-Points by Sheraton Hotel in Ikot Ekpene, noted that his recent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) was aimed at accelerating the actualisation of the long-awaited seaport project. The governor, who was represented by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Uko Essien Udom, explained that all regulatory requirements,…

Aniefiok Christopher The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested five suspects and recovered various items suspected to be illicit drugs in an early morning operation in intensified efforts against criminal activities in Eket Local Government Area. The raid, carried out at about 4:00 a.m. on February 9, 2026, followed a directive by the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, fsi, to sustain pressure on criminal hideouts and identified black spots across the state. A press release by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John for the Commissioner of Police, said ‘‘Police operatives stormed an identified crime hub…

Akakan Umoh The Senate on Tuesday bowed to mounting political and public pressure by amending provisions on the electronic transmission of election results in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, although it removed mandatory real-time transmission from the revised clause. The decision followed a tense and rowdy plenary session that centred on Clause 60 of the bill, which has remained the most controversial aspect of the ongoing amendment process. Last Thursday, the Senate passed a retained section of the 2022 Electoral Act which provides that, “The Presiding officer shall, after counting the votes at the polling unit, enter the votes scored…

Aniefiok Christopher The Nigerian Government has begun the implementation of key welfare components of its renegotiated agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The federal government on January 14 signed the renegotiated agreement with ASUU to address the recurring strikes in Nigeria’s public universities. The new agreement follows intensive renegotiation between the government committee and leadership of ASUU, which was concluded in 2025. A statement on Monday, signed by Boriowo Folasade, the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education for Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education. said the federal government had fulfilled its obligation…

Aniefiok Christopher The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Emem Bob, has come under heavy criticisms after deliberately citing some sections of the Nigerian Revenue Service Establishment Act, 2025 to replace some provisions of the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025. The action raised eyebrows within government and legal circles, with critics questioning a Commissioner as a key figure in the revenue generation circle for such deeply concerned advocacies, misapplying some self-serving but outdated provisions of Nigerian Revenue Establishment Act enacted in January 2025  in place of some provisions of Akwa Ibom State Taxes and Levies Bill, (Property Tax Bill)…

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.…