Tinubu’s crises, Wike’s dilemma
By ETIM ETIM Every week, President Tinubu faces a new problem. His Tinubu administration seems to be walking from one crisis to another every now and then. Is it negligence,…
Tinubu’s New Tax Regime as Sovereignty for Sale
By Farooq A. Kperogi For weeks, I deliberately avoided commenting on the sweeping new tax regime the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration plans to roll out next year. It’s not because…
PEBEC and Nigeria’s Business Climate Competitiveness Awards: What Message?
By Marcel Okeke On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, a body known as the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) held its 2025 Awards and Gala Night at the State House…
Beyond the Stage: How Christmas Unplugged is Your Gateway to Experiencing Ikono LGA
By: Utitofon Morgan The Ibom Christmas Unplugged 3.0 festival is a magnificent celebration, offering a brilliant curated highlight of our state’s diverse heritage. For the discerning cultural tourist, it serves…
Reps pass bill to establish specialised medical college for armed forces
Isaac Samuel The House of Representatives on Thursday passed for second reading a bill seeking to establish a specialised medical college for members of the Nigerian Armed Forces. The bill,…
Yuletide: Reps clash over outrageous fares by local airline operators
Isaac Samuel The House of Representatives Thursday engaged in a robust debate over the sharp increase in domestic airline ticket fares ahead of the festive season The lawmakers expressed concern…
Experience the Heart of Annang Culture at Ika Day, Christmas Unplugged 3.0
By: Utitofon Morgan If you are looking for a cultural experience that goes beyond the ordinary, Ika Day at Christmas Unplugged 3.0 is the moment to mark on your calendar.…
Ibesikpo Asutan Day: A Powerful Display of Heritage at Christmas Unplugged 2025
By: Utitofon Morgan Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area brought life, colour, and deep cultural pride to the Christmas Unplugged Village Square on 9 December 2025. Their outing was not just…
The Result is Out: The US has Lost the Trade War with China
Yusuf Bangura Dec 10, 2025 Despite Trump’s tariffs, China has recorded the highest trade surplus in history—USD1.08 trillion! This is truly remarkable. Meanwhile, in August 2025, the US had a…
A Cultural Experience You Cannot Miss: Christmas Unplugged in Akwa Ibom
Utitofon Morgan Every December, the city of Uyo transforms into a lively cultural hub through Christmas Unplugged, a festival that has become a defining attraction for visitors across Nigeria and…
Gov. Eno’s Encounter With Blind ‘Bartimaeus’ ChrisVic: A Testament To Faith And Compassion
By UduakAbasi Ikpat The story of Jesus healing Blind Bartimaeus (Mark 10:46-52) is a powerful testament to the transformative power of compassion and kindness. This miracle not only restored Bartimeus’…
Tinubu’s Benin Republic Expedition
By Reuben Abati In the early hours of Sunday, December 7, 2025, there was the shocking news of a military intervention in the Republic of Benin, led by one Lieutenant…
Remi Tinubu’s Power Trip with Gov. Adeleke
By Farooq Kperogi Sometime in 2022, when it became clear to me that Tinubu would win the APC presidential nomination and go on to win the presidency, I shared my…
Reps summon NNPCL boss over abandoned projects, tax breaches
Isaac Samuel The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the House of Representatives has summoned the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, to…
The Tragedy of Brilliance
By Babafemi Ojudu I spent more than an hour this morning listening to Edmund Obilo’s interview with Col. Victor Banjo’s daughter, Prof. Oluyinka Omigbodun. As she narrated her father’s life…
Lavish celebrations, savings and development
By ETIM ETIM In the last few months, there have been several eye-popping and lavish celebrations in Akwa Ibom State to mark a wedding or death. These festivities lend credence…
Plan to reserve 182 legislative seats for women gains momentum
Isaac Samuel Nigeria is on the verge of one of the most consequential constitutional amendments in its democratic history as the Reserved Seats for Women Bill moves through the National…
SOUND AND FURY OVER “BAN” OF EKPO MASQUERADE IN AKWA IBOM
By Akpandem James Political scientists and historians broadly recognise that governing a democratic society comes with a distinct and often demanding set of challenges, frequently viewed as more complex than…
I am not a terrorism financier, Malami cries out
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubarkar Malami, SAN, has denied allegations that he’s provided funding to support some terrorist groups in the country. In a…
Why is Matawalle Still a Defense Minister?
By Farooq A. Kperogi Even the severest critics of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration admit that the last few days have seen what appear (at least on the surface) to…
Gov Umo Eno gives retirees second chance
By Chijioke Amu-Nnadi There is something utterly wholesome, noble and heartening abouit hearing the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, speak about his government’s intentional initiative of clearing…
Tight Monetary Stance: Is the CBN Not Stifling the Economy?
By Marcel Okeke The decision of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) after its meeting on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, to retain the benchmark…
Reps postpone constitution review debate over need for wider consultation
Isaac Samuel The House of Representatives has deferred its scheduled debate on the ongoing constitution review exercise. The Green Chamber cited the need for broader consultation and careful alignment on…
Akwa Ibom is best place to invest in, declares Alhaji Indimi
The Executive Chairman of Oriental Energy, Alhaji Mohammed Indimi OFR, has declared that Akwa Ibom State remains the best State for investments given the peace and security across the State…
Reps propose ban on amnesty for terrorists, ransom payment
…seek nationwide audit of firearms, special court for terrorism trial Isaac Samuel The House of Representatives on Wednesday adopted series of resolutions aimed at overhauling Nigeria’s national security architecture following…
INEC urges Nigerians to expose ineligible, deceased persons on voter register
…ends first quarter CVR December 10 Isaac Samuel The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on Nigerians to actively identify and report ineligible and deceased persons on the voter…
IPI and Akwa Ibom State
By ETIM ETIM The International Press Institute (IPI) is a global organization that champions press freedom and promotes quality journalism. Founded in 1950, the IPI has members from over 120…
Trump Effect in Gen. Musa’s Ministerial Appointment
By Farooq Kperogi While I am delighted that President Bola Tinubu appears to be taking security more seriously than he previously did (signaled by the appointment of General Christopher Musa…
Tinubu’s Ambassadors
by Reuben Abati No one should be surprised at the level of controversy that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ambassadorial list of 35 nominees, whose names have been sent to the…
Reps to debate constitution amendment bills Wednesday
Isaac Samuel The House of Representatives will on Wednesday open debate on a wide-ranging set of constitution amendment bills as part of the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution. Deputy…
Badaru Out, Musa in?
By Farooq Kperogi It has just been announced that Tinubu’s defense minister Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has resigned on “health grounds.” In Tinubu’s administration, “health grounds” has become the political version…
Reps order forensic audit of NMDPRA over alleged mismanagement of gas infrastructure fund
Isaac Samuel The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has raised concerns over the alleged misapplication and mismanagement of the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund by the Nigerian Midstream…
Governor Umo Eno’s Burden of Unity: Rebuilding a Party Born in Fracture
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.…
Remarkable milestones in the financial services industry
By ETIM ETIM The annual dinner of the Chartered Institute of Bankers is one of the most enduring events in Nigeria’s corporate calendar. It brings together industry chiefs and senior…
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu’s Ambassadorial Nomination: A Step Too Soon, Too Close, and Too Damaging
By Mohammed Santuraki President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the immediate past Chairman of INEC, for an ambassadorial position—barely two years after he supervised the very election…
Constitution Review: Pressure mounts on National Assembly to publicly display lawmakers’ votes
Isaac Samuel As the National Assembly prepares for another decisive round of voting on amendments to the 1999 Constitution, pressure is building from youth coalitions, civil society leaders and pro-democracy…
Access Holdings to raise N40 billion ‘’to cure regulatory deficiency’’
By ETIM ETIM Less than a year after meeting the N500 billion minimum capital requirement, Access Holdings, the parent company of Access bank Plc, is raising additional N40 billion through…
President Tinubu nominates 32 additional ambassadors
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent the names of 32 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation, days after he sent the first batch of three names. In two separate…
Tinubu approves National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC)
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC). The committee, which Mr Joseph Tegbe chairs, will ensure the implementation of the administration’s…
December 1: A Date with Destiny
By Chijioke Amu-Nnadi December 1, 2025 is a Monday, the beginning of the first week of the last month of the year. For Pastor Umo Eno, the governor of Akwa…
Nigeria: The Ramifications and Brunt of Insecurity and Uncertainty
By Marcel Okeke If the heightened insecurity in Nigeria has led to anything in recent times, it is the spreading and deepening of uncertainty in the polity. This trend assumed…
Reforms Shape State Budgets: Akwa Ibom’s ₦1.39tn Bold Plan Despite Revenue Risks
By Akpandem James Every year, about this time, governments across Nigeria, both states and federal, shift attention to fiscal proposals for the coming financial cycle. By then, the Medium-Term Sector…
Akwa Ibom’s N1.39 trillion budget
By ETIM ETIM While I wait for the Commissioners for Budget and Finance to give further details on the N1.39 trillion budget presented to the House of the Assembly by…
GOV ENO SECURES INTERNATIONAL STATUS APPROVAL FOR VICTOR ATTAH AIRPORT
…International Flights Set to Resume in Uyo, First Quarter of 2026 Akwa Ibom State has achieved a historic milestone as the Federal Government has officially approved Victor Attah International Airport…
A Budget of Hope: Governor Eno’s N1.39trn Vision for Akwa Ibom’s Prosperity
By Uduakabasi Ikpatt The 2026 “People’s Budget of Expan5sion and Growth” presents a bold and comprehensive roadmap for sustainable development, with a clear focus on infrastructure, human capital, and economic…
House of Reps to vote on constitution review December 10
Isaac Samuel The House of Representatives may cast its vote on the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution on 10 December, the Deputy Speaker and Chairman of the House Committee…
Senate Dissolves Air Force, National Security Committees, Orders Briefings Within One Week
The Senate has dissolved its standing committees on Air Force, national security and intelligence with immediate effect. It also said that new committees would be reconstituted within one week. The…
Senate In Heated Debate Over Nigeria’s Growing Security Crisis
The Senate has begun a heated debate on Nigeria’s worsening security situation, following a motion by Lola Ashiru from Kwara South, on the urgent need to address escalating insecurity in…
The Drama Of Abductions And Impunity
By Reuben Abati Clearly, the most compelling, and confusing development in Nigeria in recent times is the recurring spate of abductions, the reign of impunity and the apparent failure of…
2.4m Nigerians complete voter registration — INEC
Isaac Samuel The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday disclosed that 2,449,475 Nigerians have so far completed their registration both online and through physical capture. According to the report,…