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THE BURDEN OF LEGISLATORS IN NIGERIA By Distinguished Senator Effiong Dickson Bob, FCIArb Chairman of the Occasion Distinguished Senator David Mark, GCON Former President of the Senate Special Guest of Honour Distinguished Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON President of the Senate, Federal Republic of Nigeria Legislative Father of the Day His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Ken Nnamani, GCON Former President of the Senate Guest of Honour His Excellency, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, PhD Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State Venue: NAF Conference Centre, Ahmadu Bello Way, Kado, Abuja Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026 Time: 11:00 a.m. About the Author Distinguished Senator…
By Chief Edet Isong Okete Okete Oro What Sir Victor Antai said was deep, sincere, and very realistic. His words spoke not from politics, but from human experience. They reflected responsibility, not hypocrisy. Loyalty that ignores human survival cannot stand for long. Any reasonable person understands that people have families to care for, children to train in school, medical bills to pay, and daily needs to meet. Hunger and hardship can weaken even the strongest commitment. That is why conscience must always guide loyalty. Sir Victor Antai did not only speak; he acted. His decision to stand firmly with his…
OPINION: Our elders say that the cock that crows early does not do so in vain; it knows that dawn rewards the vigilant, while the one that wakes late meets footprints of those who have gone before. It is also said that time is a river that waits for no swimmer, and he who delays must cross with fewer clothes. It is in this spirit that I return to a prediction I made sometime last year that Governor Umo Eno would emerge as the first Governor in Nigeria to contest an election unopposed. As is customary, when tomorrow whispers through…
Governor Umo Bassey Eno has clearly demonstrated that true leadership is measured not by noise or propaganda, but by impact, character, and service. His administration, firmly rooted in integrity, sincerity, and peace, continues to translate vision into visible projects and people-centred development across Akwa Ibom State. Under his leadership, both rural and urban infrastructure have received renewed and deliberate attention. Numerous road construction and rehabilitation projects are ongoing across the three senatorial districts, opening up rural communities, easing transportation, and stimulating local economies. These roads are not merely pathways of movement—they are channels of opportunity, growth, and inclusion. In alignment…
The Board of Trustees, President-General, leadership, and entire membership of the ARISE With Renewed Hope Initiative, Akwa Ibom State, warmly welcome our illustrious brother, Barrister Emmanuel Enoidem, SAN, into the All Progressives Congress (APC). His decision to join the APC further strengthens the spirit of unity, inclusiveness, and collective progress consistently championed by our peace-loving Governor, His Excellency, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, PhD, in the ongoing efforts to build a united, progressive, and prosperous Akwa Ibom State. This development also reinforces the growing synergy between the Governor, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and Senator Godswill Akpabio, a partnership that continues to…
Uyo, Akwa Ibom State — The political atmosphere in Akwa Ibom State is charged with renewed momentum as Barrister Emmanuel Enoidem, SAN, one of the state’s most experienced political figures and legal minds, prepares to formally join the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday, January 23, 2026. The development has been described by political observers as a major realignment capable of reshaping the state’s political landscape, given Enoidem’s pedigree, influence, and decades of experience in party organization, governance, and national politics. Confirming the development, Chief Edet Isong, a prominent party stakeholder, described Barrister Enoidem as a seasoned politician with rare…
In a strategic move aimed at strengthening the effectiveness of the foremost socio-cultural organization in Oro Nation, Essu Nlap Oro, the International President, Rt. Hon. Ulap (Chief) Effiong E. Johnson, has dissolved the executive council of the Uyo branch of the organization. The decision, which is part of a broader reorganization effort, led to the inauguration of a five-member caretaker committee mandated to conduct fresh elections within one week. The committee comprises notable personalities drawn from across the Oro nation: Mr. Cyril Okpo (Udung Uko), Chief Victor Uweh (Urue Offong Oruko), Mr. Effiong Edohonsi (Oron), Mr. Emmanuel Ekpeyong (Mbo), and…
Uyo — Chief Edet Isong, has condemned what he described as a false and misleading social media attack against the Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State. Reacting to reports circulating online that the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly would, on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, pass a law criminalising relationships with married men, Chief Isong stated categorically that the information is entirely false. According to him, no such bill exists before the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly. He further described as untrue the claim that the bill is sponsored by the Deputy Governor, stressing that Her Excellency, Senator Akon…
Chief Edet Isong, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State and Founder of the Credence Group for Governor Umo Eno 2027, has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly to stop interfering with the administration of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Chief Isong urged political actors in Rivers State to embrace peace and stability, warning that persistent political tension could undermine governance and development in the state. He commended the Nigeria Governors’ Forum for…
By Amos Etuk The road to the general elections in Nigeria next year is on course. The paths are getting clearer, the horizon is bright, the electorate is ready and victory is certain for the All Progressives Congress (APC) especially in Akwa Ibom State. The future of Nigeria is boldly prosperous especially with the ongoing reforms of President Bola Tinubu and the dividends of patience is yielding fruits positively in key sectors of our nation. For Akwa Ibom State, the narrative of the next elections is unique, has a strong selling point knitly woven on the anchor of unity and…