Why Effective Communication matters in Government
By ETIM ETIM To mark Gov. Umo Eno’s third anniversary in office, his Commissioner for Information, Aniekan Umanah, and the entire cabinet organized a press conference in the Government House…
Author: Etim Etim
ETIM ETIM is a veteran journalist and PR professional with over 35 years of cognate experience.
He is the publisher and editor-in-chief of Policy & Politics (www.policyandpolitics.com.ng), an online newspaper dedicated to insightful analysis of Nigerian news and world’s report. He is also a columnist with BusinessDay and The Cable and is a regular contributor to other newspapers.
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Africa Day, President Ruto and the ideals of Pan Africanism
By ETIM ETIM Every May 25, Africans from different walks of life and peoples of African heritage across the globe celebrate Africa Day Africa Day. The day represents the collective…
2027 election: Will 1979 reincarnate next year?
By ETIM ETIM Senator Aminu Tambuwal made an audacious projection Friday night, claiming that the 2027 presidential election will be a replay of the 1979 race in which a fellow…
CBN Deputy Governor, seven others receive honourary doctorate degree from Akwa Ibom University
By ETIM ETIM Akwa Ibom State University on Saturday conferred an honorary doctorate degree (Doctor of Business Administration) on Ms Emem Usoro, Central Bank Deputy Governor in charge of the…
Gov. Eno at 62: a day at the orphanages
By ETIM ETIM It’s not unusual for people to celebrate birthdays at orphanages, but, to the best of my recollection, Friday was the first time a governor in Akwa Ibom…
Party primaries: A preview of the race in Lagos and Akwa Ibom
By ETIM ETIM By INEC timetable, party primaries that would nominate candidates for next year’s election will commence nationwide Thursday next week. They’ll last six weeks – From April 23…
Ibom Deep Sea Port Briefing: my takeaways
By ETIM ETIM The briefing given by Mrs Mfon Usoro, Chairman of Ibom Deep Sea Port Technical Committee, on the project’s feasibility report, was truly an eye-opener. The 600-page report…
50-year concession for Ibom Deep Sea Port investor
By ETIM ETIM The core investor of Ibom Deep Sea Port, Bollore Consortium, will operate the port for 50 years to recoup its investment, according to the approval granted by…
Nigeria’s most wanted statesman
By ETIM ETIM A few days before Prof Yemi Osinbajo left office in May 2023 as Nigeria’s fifth democratically elected vice president, a few journalists and writers went to visit…
Nung Udoe – Afaha Offiong – Itreto Road
By ETIM ETIM I am gratified to learn that at State’s Executive Council meeting held Thursday, April 2, the government approved the expansion Nung Udoe – Afaha Offiong – Ikot…
Can Seriake Dickson be another Tinubu?
By ETIM ETIM Senator Henry Seriake Dickson has formed a political party known as Nigeria Democratic Party (NDC) and he has resigned from PDP and taken up the role of…
Tinubu’s state visit to the UK: matters arising
By ETIM ETIM Undoubtedly, Nigeria had a beautiful outing at the world stage this week during President Tinubu’s two-day state visit to the UK. He arrived Tuesday evening and left…
Iran war and the economics of fuel costs
By ETIM ETIM We are now in the third week of the war in the Middle East, and the Nigerian economy is in trouble once again. Petrol prices are up…
Oil wells dispute: how far can Gov. Otu go?
By ETIM ETIM Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River State has been spending a lot of time in Abuja, fighting hard to seize some oil wells from Akwa Ibom State.…
A debt-free Akwa Ibom State
By ETIM ETIM Akwa Ibom State government announced this week that it had cleared all outstanding bank debts totaling N39.831 billion, including principal and interests and reduced gratuity backlog owed…
How on earth has Gov. Umo Eno offended Premium Times?
By ETIM ETIM From every indication, Nigeria’s online newspaper, Premium Times and its editors seem to hold a grudge against Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, and will stop…
Politics, propaganda and the fight over the 76 oil wells
By ETIM ETIM Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River State arrived Margaret Ekpo Airport, Calabar, from an official trip to Abuja last week and addressed a large crowd of APC…
Providus-Unity Bank merger stalled over insider credits
By ETIM ETIM Negotiations over the proposed merger of Providus Bank and Unity Bank have been stalled over the huge amount of insider credits owed by the directors of Unity…
Akwa Ibom estate in Abuja
By ETIM ETIM Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State announced recently that the state government is acquiring a large parcel of land in Abuja to develop a housing estate…
Politics of privilege and the danger it portends
By ETIM ETIM Over the Christmas holidays, Nyesom Wike travelled the length and breadth of Rivers State, visiting all the local government areas, in what appeared as an early campaign…
Okoiyak is where Umo Eno demonstrates leadership
Iboro Otongaran Since 2021, Okoiyak (aka, Stubbs Creek Forest) has been a metaphor for leadership failure. Okoiyak is a swathe of land that is home to 10 villages in Akwa…
What manner of pastor is Yinka Yusuf?
By ETIM ETIM The founder of Lagos-based Household of Love Church, Pastor Yinka Yusuf has launched the most derogatory and insulting attacks against the peoples of Akwa Ibom and Cross…
Stubbs Creek reserve, militancy and 2027 politics
By ETIM ETIM Since many people might not have not heard of Stubbs Creek Reserve before, I will begin with a little description. It is a forest reserve located in…
Abuja’s persistent water crisis
By ETIM ETIM On January 6, 2026, the management of one of the high-brow residential estates in Abuja, sent the following message to the residents of the estate: ‘’Good day…
The ARISE Palm Resort: a city within a city (Pics)
By ETIM ETIM A journalist friend of mine, Chijioke, came into Uyo on Friday from Port Harcourt and requested to visit The Arise Palm Resort and the Medical Corridor, two…
BUA Chairman pledges $500,000 to Super Eagles
By ETIM ETIM Business tycoon and Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has pledged to donate $500,000 to the Super Eagles if they win the semi final match against…
EURACARE Hospital responds to accusations of negligence by Chimanda Adichie over son’s death
By ETIM ETIM Lagos clinic, Euracare Hospital, has rejected accusations of negligence over the death of Chimanda Adichie’s son, claiming that the child was too ill when he was brought…
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…
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…