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The Center for Human Rights and Accountability Network (CHRAN), has urged Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno to sign into law the Bill seeking to upgrade the Akwa Ibom State College of Education, Afaha Nsit to the status of a university. The foremost internationally recognised civil society-cum-human rights organisation in Nigeria, made the call during a press briefing by its Director, Otuekong Franklyn Isong flanked by members of the organisation at the office of the Center in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State Capital on Wednesday, 7 May, 2025. CHRAN stated that it has been at the head of advocacies towards…

By Ibanga Isine Your Excellency, My Dear Governor, The Nation is not Smiling Beyond the personal and political ramifications, there is a deeper concern: the country itself. Nigeria is bleeding, and most of the agony is the result of the policies and programmes of the federal government. Millions of people have found life miserable. Fuel costs have severely impacted transportation and trade. Food has become a luxury item in majority of homes based on data from the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics and the World Bank. Nigerians are paying so much in tax and receiving very little or no value for…

An Associate Professor in the University of Uyo, Herbert Bata is reported to have been kidnapped at Owerri in Imo State while he was returning from a trip Tuesday afternoon. Batta is the Head of the Department of Information and Communication Studies, Faculty of Communication Arts, University of Uyo in Akwa Ibom State. Facebook posts by two Uyo-based journalists: Idongesit Ashameri and Aniefiok Udonquak solicit ”Our security agencies need step up efforts.  Prof has been a great blessing to generations of communication scholars and researchers. ”His freedom would mean so much to the academic world and the society at large.…

By Ibanga Isine My Dear Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, No harm intended I write this letter with the deepest respect for you, not just as the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, but also as a man I have personally admired for your humility, compassion, and genuine desire to better the lives of our people. I do not engage in praise and worship save for the Almighty God. As a result, this is not a political attack or a subtle attempt at praise-singing and should not be construed as such under any circumstances. This is a genuine conversation and an…

Inter Milan beat Barcelona 4-3 after extra time in another rollercoaster encounter Tuesday to reach a second Champions League final in three years. In the end it took extra time, two astonishing Barcelona fightbacks and 13 goals – some of them mesmerizing – to separate the two sides and see Inter prevail 7-6 on aggregate. Substitute Davide Frattesi was the extra-time hero for Inter, firing home in the 99th minute to leave the Barcelona players slumped to the ground and all his Nerazzurri teammates – including those on the bench – racing to celebrate with him. Frattesi’s goal and a string of superb saves by goalkeeper Yann…

The suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has debunked the claims of United States-based activist Dr. Sandra Duru, popularly known as Professor Mgbeke, describing her allegations as false. The lawmaker made the clarification in a statement issued by her media aide, Israel Arogbonlo. Earlier, Mgbeke had released shocking evidence of her exclusive phone conversations where she claimed Akpoti-Uduaghan lied against the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, regarding the controversial sexual advances allegation. Related news Natasha fabricated stories to rope in Akpabio- Activist Alleges Prof Mocks Natasha over satirical apology to Akpabio  Amidst planned defection, Governor Eno rejects party…

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…