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A US-based activist and media personality, Dr. Sandra Duru popularly known as Prof Mgbeke released damning evidence against suspended Nigerian Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a Facebook Live broadcast on Thursday night, Dr. Duru displayed phone call logs and WhatsApp conversations, alleging that Natasha attempted to rope her into a plot to frame Senate President Godswill Akpabio for sexual harassment and organ harvesting. The one-hour, eight-minute live stream came amid rising controversy over Senator Natasha’s recent allegations against Akpabio. Related news Prof punctures Natasha’s 3exual harassment Claim Prof Mocks Natasha over satirical apology to Akpabio  Natasha’s Sedative and other Nigerians Duru…

Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, was concerned about the attitude of politicians in putting themselves, their relations and cronies in the state government ARISE empowerment grants meant for the less privileged. Baring his mind at the May edition of Government House Monthly Covenant Service held at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Uyo, Eno advised the privileged Akwa Ibomites to allow their wards partake in the different programmes meant for the less privileged. Speaking on the empowerment initiative of his administration, the Governor noted that “Let us respect ourselves. Most of us here are richer and can afford or even…

Nigerian Radio Air Personality, George Iniabasi Essien, widely known as Mighty George, officially broke the Guinness World Record for the longest marathon radio talk show on Thursday, May 1. Broadcasting live from Comfort 95.1 FM in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, George surpassed the previous record of 88 hours, 8 seconds, set by Japan’s Taishi Masuoka in 2017. Starting at 12:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 27, George surpassed that goal early Thursday morning, May 1 at 4:00 a.m., wrapping up the show at 105 hours and 8 seconds. Mighty George held listeners spellbound for over four consecutive days, inviting guests, engaging…

The political party’s ideology fad famous in saner clime does not fly with Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno following his planned defection to another political party. Eno who was elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and sworn into office as a governor on May 29, 2023 is planning to pitch tent with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Eno likened PDP to a faulty aircraft, suggesting he might consider boarding a “different plane” to reach his political destination—an analogy many interpret as a hint at defecting to the ruling APC in the country. Also read Public…

Press Release The National Judicial Council (NJC) has slammed a one-year suspension without pay on three Judges for committing judicial misconduct. The affected judges are Justice Jane E. Inyang of the Court of Appeal, Uyo Division; Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, and Justice Aminu Baffa Aliyu of the Federal High Court in Zamfara State. Justice Jane Esienanwan Inyang hails from Cross River State while Justice Inyang Ekwo comes from Akwa Ibom State. However, NJC directed the governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, to reverse the appointment of the acting Chief Judge of the State, Justice…

Editorial As the world observes Workers’ Day today, Nigeria joins in marking a tradition rooted in sacrifice, struggle, and the enduring pursuit of dignity in labour. While other countries reflect on meaningful gains for their workforce, Nigeria continues to mark May 1 with symbolic gestures, empty declarations, and ceremonies that betray the deeper suffering of its working population. Over the past years, Nigerian workers have faced mounting hardship—rising inflation, inconsistent power supply, deteriorating infrastructure, and the suffocating weight of economic reforms poorly executed. The removal of fuel subsidies, the floating of the naira, and the introduction of new taxation regimes…

Barcelona twice battled back to draw 3-3 at home against Inter Milan in a rip-roaring first leg of their Champions League semi-final at Montjuic Olympic Stadium on Wednesday. Denzel Dumfries scored twice for Inter, who led 2-0 and then 3-2, while Barca’s 17-year-old starlet Lamine Yamal dazzled with a brilliant individual effort to kickstart the hosts’ fightback. After a see-saw encounter that showcased Inter’s clinical finishing and set-piece threat as well as Barca’s attacking strengths and defensive vulnerabilities, the result leaves everything to play for in the return leg at the San Siro next Tuesday, as both teams seek a…

Press Release As workers commemorate the 2025 May Day, Nigerian Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has hailed Nigerian workers for their productivity, diligence, commitment to duty and resilience even in the face of socio-economic challenges. Akpabio, in a statement through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, acknowledged the hard work and dedication of the Nigerian workers, noting that they have always prioritised the nation above all considerations. “Today, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of Nigerian workers. We, in the Senate and of course, the National Assembly, acknowledge your invaluable contributions to our nation’s development.…

The Court of Appeal in Calabar, Cross River state, has upheld the conviction and a three-year prison sentence of Peter Ogban, a professor of soil physics at the University of Calabar, for electoral fraud during the 2019 Akwa Ibom North-West senatorial election. In its ruling delivered on Wednesday, the appellate court affirmed the decision of the Akwa Ibom State High Court in Ikot Ekpene, which found Ogban guilty of manipulating election results to favour Godswill Akpabio, former minister of Niger Delta affairs and current senate president. Related news Nigerian professor bags three years for election fraud UNICROSS Lecturer freed by…

Akakan Umoh Akwa Ibom Human Rights Community has raised alarm over the looming threat to life and property in the state as a result of infiltration into the land by deadly terrorists masquerading as investors and job seekers.  The coalition working under the aegis of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) said the ‘‘The state of insecurity in Akwa Ibom State is becoming a serious threat, and fear pervades the land.’’ A statement signed by Clifford Thomas, the Convener  and Dr. Victor David, the Director of Publicity on Wednesday, April 30 noted that ‘‘Akwa Ibom State is attractive to every shade of…