Wike, Fubara and Tinubu’s helplessness
By ETIM ETIM That the Rivers State House of Assembly has issued an impeachment notice against Gov. Sim Fubara – the second in a year – shows just how serious…
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Akwa Ibom: Parties in early push for 2027 elections
By ETIM ETIM Political parties in Akwa Ibom State have commenced early preparations for the 2027 elections. APC in particular is setting off in ernest, signaling readiness to fend off…
Gov. Mutfwang’s blood-soaked defection
By ETIM ETIM On New Year Day, Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau announced his resignation from the PDP in preparation for joining the APC the following day. It turned out…
Five exciting events to expect in 2026
By ETIM ETIM Happy New Year! This will be a very big political year. There shall be party congresses, primaries, conventions, campaigns and more defections in 2026, but watch out…
Finally, Donald Trump launches his bombs on Nigeria!
By ETIM ETIM In the dead of the night of December 25, the United States launched targeted missiles strikes against ISIS terrorists in Jabo community in Sokoto State, making good…
International flights from Akwa Ibom airport
By ETIM ETIM The news that the Akwa Ibom State-owned Victor Attah International Airport (VAIA) would commence scheduled international flight operations effective April is pleasant in many ways. It is…
Can Aliko Dangote win this battle?
By ETIM ETIM Aliko Dangote likes to tell us that he’s been fighting battles all his life and that his wealth is a product of the victories he’s recorded in…
Senator Ekong Sampson’s scholarship scheme
By ETIM ETIM At a time many Akwa Ibom students are having problems supporting themselves in schools, Senator Ekong Sampson recently disbursed N100 million to over 500 students in his…
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…
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…
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…
Reuben Abati’s birthday book launch
By ETIM ETIM Very few Nigerian journalists would be able to attract such an eminent crowd for their event like the one that assembled at the Nigerian Institute of International…
Donald Trump’s threat: Matters arising
By ETIM ETIM Less than a week after President Donald Trump issued his weekend ‘’guns-a-blazing’’ threats to bomb terrorist locations in Nigeria, Senator Ted Cruz has vowed to release names…
Donald Trump’s threats, Tinubu’s dilemma
By ETIM ETIM On January 29, 2014, Bola Ahmed Tinubu sent out a tweet that read: ‘’The slaughtering of Christian Worshippers is strongly condemnable. It calls to question the competence…
CBN, AI and effective monetary policy management
By ETIM ETIM At an event at London School of Economics recently, CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso announced that the bank has integrated AI into its monetary policy framework for macroeconomic…
Tinubu’s controversial clemency
By ETIM ETIM It’s almost certain that every presidential decision will draw a controversy, but President Tinubu’s clemency to 175 prisoners, most of whom were convicted drug dealers, murderers and…
UNN, Geoffrey Nnaji and a question of honour
By ETIM ETIM It is a huge relief that Geoffrey Uchechukwu Nnaji has resigned as Minister of Innovation, Science & Technology in disgrace after years of being embroiled in allegations…
Wike’s Florida properties and Tinubu’s reputation
By ETIM ETIM Although Nigerians have been case-hardened to many stories of corruption in high places since Independence, the revelation that the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has acquired properties in…
Medical negligence and poor work attitude in public service
By ETIM ETIM The death of a pregnant woman at Ikot Ekpene General Hospital due to the absence of a doctor has once again proven that without a team of…
How to make the Arise Park work
By ETIM ETIM I’m pleased that the ARISE Recreational & Leisure Park will open for business in December, according to Gov. Umo Eno who toured the facility yesterday. The park…
Between Buhari and Tinubu, who is a better President?
By ETIM ETIM Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has written a new book, his seventh, titled, ‘’Nigeria: Past and Future’’, in which he examines Nigeria’s struggles with leadership and good governance.…
The style defines the leader
By ETIM ETIM Gov. Umo Eno sent a simple birthday message to Obong Umana Okon Umana the other day to to celebrate his 66th birthday. But the main essence of…
Ibom Air, Comfort Emmanson and the allure of nudity
By ETIM ETIM It’s very embarrassing and disgusting to read of so many men making all sorts of attractive offers to Comfort Emmanson, the lady who created a storm on…
Too many drug addicts at our airports
By ETIM ETIM Last week’s incident at Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja, involving Fuji star, King Wasiu Anyinde Marshal (KWAM 1), ValueJet airline and airport security has once again brought unruly…
Super Falcons, federal character and competence
By ETIM ETIM Nigerians across the country have been celebrating the dramatic victory of the Super Falcons in Morocco on Sunday. For their consistent victories in 10 of the 14…
76 oil wells: time for Cross River to move on
By ETIM ETIM It’s been 26 years since the legal battle over the ownership of some 76 offshore oils wells arose between Cross River and Akwa Ibom; and despite the…
Who will inherit Buhari’s 12 million votes?
By ETIM ETIM With the death of President Muhammadu Buhari early July, a huge leadership vacuum has opened up in northern Nigeria and whoever steps into his shoes will influence…
Threats of internal sabotage against Gov. Umo Eno
By ETIM ETIM There’s been a flurry of articles in recent times warning Gov. Umo Eno of certain elements who recently moved into APC with him, but have displayed signs…
Nyesom Wike: His style, achievements and the fate of FCT workers
By ETIM ETIM President Tinubu is obviously impressed by the many infrastructural projects Nyesom Wike has built in the last 18 months as the 17th minister of the FCT. A…
Ibom Air’s financial performance
By ETIM ETM Akwa Ibom State-owned airline, Ibom Air, has just posted an impressive financial performance for the 2024 financial year, reinforcing its track record as the nation’s most preferred…
PDP: the plot thickens
By ETIM ETIM Those who are still in doubt about the fate of the PDP and why some of its elected officials are decamping to other parties should read a…
A Covenant of Purpose: Governor Umo Eno’s Strategic Realignment and the National Imperative
By Aniekan Umanah It was a day when history and purpose converged, closing one chapter and opening another in bold, progressive print. On Friday, June 6, 2025, the Banquet Hall…
Akpabio’s supernatural powers
By ETIM ETIM Senator Godswill Akpabio has been in public service for over two decades, but it’s only recently that his supernatural powers have been brought to national attention. These…
Why Protests Fail in Nigeria: A Nation Trapped in its Own Chains
By Lisa Bassey “Nigeria, my beloved country Working together is the key Nigeria, my beloved country Her future is you and me.” Every time I remember the above song by…