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By ANIETIE USEN ♦️ A Statewide Political Shift For anyone who entertained the thoughts that the APC would have an uphill task winning the hearts of Akwa Ibom people, such thoughts perished last weekend. In a grassroot show of overwhelming strength, the APC in a statewide, scorched earth strategy tagged HOMECOMING RALLY, held simultaneously in all the headquarters of 31 LGAs, practically took over all existing political structures of the PDP, which had dominated Akwa Ibom politics emphatically for 26 years since the return to democracy in 1999. Akwa Ibom people from all 369 electoral wards enthusiastically turned up en…

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, presented a proposed budget of N1.39 trillion for the 2026 fiscal year to the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly. The budget, tagged “The People’s Budget of Expansion and Growth,” was laid before lawmakers during plenary at the Assembly Complex, Udo Udoma Avenue, Uyo. Governor Eno said the 2026 appropriation is strategically crafted to advance key pillars of the ARISE Agenda, with emphasis on strengthening food security, improving rural living conditions, completing ongoing infrastructure projects, and initiating new ones vital for connectivity, trade, investment and job creation. He…

Uyo, Akwa Ibom State — The All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders’ meetings held simultaneously last Saturday across all 31 Local Government Areas of Akwa Ibom State have been widely described as a major step in strengthening internal cohesion and deepening the party’s grassroots structures. A respected party elder, Chief Edet Isong (Okete Okete Oro), commended the initiative, noting that the meetings created an important platform for members at the ward and LGA levels to reconnect, interact, share ideas, and reaffirm their commitment to the party. He said the large and enthusiastic turnout across the state reflects renewed confidence in the…

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, on Monday embarked on an extensive six-hour inspection of key projects across Nsit Ubium and Eket Local Government Areas, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to timely project delivery as the dry season approaches. The Governor, who began the day with a series of assessments across communities in both LGAs, inspected the construction of Model Healthcare Centres, ongoing intervention roads, internal and external access roads, and the Ofriyo–Idua–Eket Road and bridge. These projects form part of the rural development component of the ARISE Agenda. The inspection continued late into the night as Governor Eno arrived…

Amid rising insecurity across the country, governors of the South-West region on Monday held a high-level security meeting in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, to review coordinated responses to the growing threat of banditry and the abduction of schoolchildren. The meeting was attended by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, who is also the Chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum. Others in attendance were Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State, and the host governor, Seyi Makinde of Oyo State. Although details of…

Former Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, has called for calm and responsible engagement following the conviction of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. In a statement issued on Monday, Chidoka described the judgment as an “emotional moment” for many in the Southeast and across the country. He urged youths, IPOB sympathisers, and concerned citizens to avoid violence, warning that further unrest would only deepen the region’s losses. “Violence will not advance our collective cause; it will only multiply our losses. I ask you…

…Applauds Acting VC’s Efforts over Law Faculty Accreditation Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has urged graduating students of the Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) to build strong character and embrace personal development as key drivers of success in an increasingly competitive world. Speaking as Special Guest at the 12th Valedictory/Award Service organised by the Chapel of Praise for the 2024/2025 graduands at the institution’s main campus in Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area, the Governor emphasized that while academic excellence is important, it is character, integrity, and purpose that ultimately shape a fulfilling life and career. “The…

Nigeria is grappling with a fresh wave of violent attacks and mass abductions that have claimed lives and left hundreds of families in anguish. Against this backdrop, Senate Chief Whip and former Abia State Governor, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has alleged that the insecurity crisis is politically engineered to undermine President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Kalu, speaking in a televised interview, said the killings and kidnappings sweeping across various states are being sponsored by powerful individuals seeking to destabilise the government ahead of the 2027 elections. A Nation Under Attack In recent days, Nigeria has witnessed a series of coordinated violent…

…Why Uyo Will Always Stand with Governor Umo Eno – SSG Uyo — The Secretary to the Akwa Ibom State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah, has reaffirmed the steadfast loyalty of Uyo Local Government Area to Governor Umo Eno, declaring that the people of Uyo will continually stand with the administration in appreciation of its fairness, inclusiveness, and visible development strides. Prince Uwah made the remarks during a massively attended APC Home-Going Weekend held at St. Patrick Primary School, where thousands of party faithful gathered in a display of unity and political strength. Addressing the crowd, the SSG conveyed the Governor’s…

Abuja — In a decisive move to recalibrate the role of the Nigeria Police Force, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the immediate withdrawal of police personnel from Very Important Persons (VIPs). The order came amid a security meeting with service chiefs at the State House in Abuja, signaling a renewed commitment to reform and refocus the force on its core constitutional responsibilities. The directive, confirmed by the Minister of State for Police Affairs, Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, represents a key component of Tinubu’s broader police-reform agenda. According to the minister, the government will also push for amendments to the Police Act…