Indepth Analysis of Nigerian News & World Reports
By: Utitofon Morgan Today marks a significant moment in the calendar of Akwa Ibom’s cultural celebrations. On Tuesday, 23rd December 2025, Obot Akara Local Government Area steps into the spotlight…
by: Reuben Abati Nigeria seems to be making some progress in our engagement with the United States, against the background of the Trump administration’s re-designation of Nigeria as a Country…
Yusuf Bangura I’ve now read the 29-page White House document titled “National Security Strategy of the United States of America’’ released in November 2025, which distils the numerous, often controversial,…
By Solomon Dalung (Former Minister) Since former President Muhammadu Buhari left office in 2023 and following his passing this year, there has been a deliberate and coordinated effort by some…
Isaac Samuel Serious constitutional questions have been raised over Nigeria’s tax reform laws following revelations that provisions contained in the gazetted versions of the Acts differ materially from those passed…
By Oluwafemi Popoola Nigeria has a thriving afterlife economy. Its raw material is the silence of departed powerful men. Its finished products are motives, conspiracies, and convenient truths. It is…
The ancient city of Oyo came alive on Sunday as history, culture and high politics converged at the palace of the Alaafin, where Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, formally…
The Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District Liaison Office has rejected recent claims questioning the quality of representation at the National Assembly by Senator Aniekan Bassey, describing the allegations as misleading…
By Essien Ndueso On December 18, 2025, the serene premises of the Prayer City, Mountain of Fire Ministries, Magboro, became the setting for a deeply reflective and inspiring moment as…
By Akpandem James On Wednesday December 18, 2025, during an interactive session with journalists at the quarterly meeting of the Akwa Ibom Council of Elders in Uyo, a former governor…
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…
“The Supreme Court has capped it for you again, saying, ‘give them their money directly.’ If you wait for my Executive Order, because I have the knife, I have the…
By Professor Usman Umar, Keffi *** Socrates was one of the greatest thinkers of his time. Yet, he was not beyond correction. His student, Plato, saw flaws in his ideas…
By Marcel Okeke The truth, they say, is constant: in the face of outright falsehood, half-truths, propaganda and prevarications, the truth will always stand out. This is why a country…
Presented by: His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, At the Joint Session of the National Assembly, Abuja, Friday, 19 December 2025 PROTOCOLS o Distinguished…
The Nigeria Police Force has observed recent public commentary attributed to the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, concerning the Motor Vehicle Tinted Glass Permit Policy.…
By Senator Femi Ojudu Recent excerpts circulating from a book authored by Dr. Charles Omole, Muhammadu Buhari: From Soldier to Statesman, purport to recount events and attitudes within the Buhari…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno,PhD has advocated that young people should dream big, engage in meaningful ventures, exhibit passion, and hardwork to witness God’s upliftment to unimaginable heights.…
Isaac Samuel, Abuja The House of Representatives on Thursday adopted the Federal Government’s proposed crude oil benchmark of $64.85 per barrel for 2026, diverging from the Senate, which earlier approved…
Isaac Samuel The House of Representatives has approved key amendment to the Electoral Act 2022, formally mandating the use of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and real-time electronic transmission…
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, has commended Akwa Ibom State Government for its level of preparedness towards the scheduled take-off of International flights from the Victor…
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…
By: Reuben Abati Yesterday, December 15, the Supreme Court of Nigeria struck out the suit filed by 11 Governors of states controlled by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenging the…
By: Utitofon Morgan This Tuesday, December 16th, the Village Square at Unity Park in Uyo transforms into a stage for a unique cultural journey. Day 16 of the Ibom Christmas…
Isaac Samuel The House of Representatives Joint Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream and Midstream) has summoned the President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, and the leadership of the…
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, who is being investigated by the EFCC has accused the commission’s Chairman of being driven by personal vendetta…
By Prof Abiodun Ojo When the news broke that the Deputy Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives had earned two PhDs within a period of five months—both from Nigerian universities—it…
Isaac Samuel When Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, crossed over from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), it was more than a personal…
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…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, PhD, has approved the immediate employment of Miss Abigail Okon Edet, a young woman once abandoned at birth and raised in a…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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’…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
