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The arrival of the first batch of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses in Akwa Ibom State marks a significant milestone in the state’s journey toward a modern, affordable, and efficient public transportation system. It is a development that deserves commendation because it addresses one of the everyday challenges faced by thousands of residents. Transportation remains a vital part of economic and social life. Every day, workers travel to their offices, students commute to schools, traders transport their goods to markets, and farmers move produce from rural communities. When transport costs become unbearable or services are unreliable, the burden falls directly…
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has described his re-election for a second term as a humbling vote of confidence from the people of the state, pledging to deepen development and ensure that the dividends of democracy reach every household. In a statement issued shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared him winner of Saturday’s governorship election, the governor said the outcome reflected the collective desire of Ekiti people for continuity, stability and sustained development. According to Oyebanji, the overwhelming support he received across the state demonstrated the confidence of the electorate in his administration. “The voice of the…
ABUJA — Chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has called for sanctions against judicial officers who deliver what he described as “rascally judgments,” warning that the judiciary must not be allowed to undermine Nigeria’s democratic process. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Wednesday, Momodu argued that judges who disregard established legal procedures and ignore binding decisions of superior courts should be held accountable for their actions. According to him, the credibility of the judiciary remains fundamental to sustaining public confidence in democracy and the rule of law. “The judiciary is the last hope of the common…
By Destiny Young The proposed Akwa Ibom State Public Procurement Agency Bill currently before the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly is a significant and commendable initiative of the administration of Governor Umo Eno. The Bill reflects the Governor’s commitment to transparency, accountability, financial discipline and efficiency in the management of public resources. It also demonstrates his determination to strengthen the institutions responsible for delivering development to the people of Akwa Ibom State. Public procurement plays a central role in governance. Government acquires goods, awards contracts, engages service providers and executes development projects through procurement processes. The effectiveness of these…
Abuja – The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has ordered a stay of execution of the judgment delivered by Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, which deregistered five political parties—the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Action Peoples Party (APP), Action Alliance (AA), Accord Party (AP), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP). In a ruling delivered on Tuesday, the appellate court strongly criticized the actions of the trial judge, describing the development as the “highest form of judicial impertinence.” The appellate panel held that Justice Lifu proceeded to hear and determine the matter despite an earlier order of the Court…
OSOGBO – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has described the judgment of the Federal High Court deregistering five political parties as an abuse of court process and a violation of a subsisting order of the Court of Appeal. Speaking through his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the governor expressed surprise that the Federal High Court proceeded to deliver judgment despite an order from the Court of Appeal directing a stay of proceedings in the matter. According to Adeleke, records presented before Justice Peter Lifu showed that the Court of Appeal, during proceedings held on May 22, 2026, had expressly stated that…
Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the deregistration of five political parties for failing to meet constitutional requirements governing the continued existence of political parties in Nigeria. Delivering judgment, Justice Peter Lifu directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the affected parties, having failed to secure at least 25 per cent of votes in the last general elections as stipulated by law. The political parties affected by the ruling are the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord (A), Action Alliance (AA), Action Peoples Party (APP), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP). Justice Lifu also ordered…
By Aniekan Umanah There are journeys with a determined destination, but some merely pause, by constitutional provisions, to gather momentum. For Akwa Ibom State, May 29, 2027, will be a comma in an unfolding story of vision, purpose, and progress. Like the radiant city in the Book of Revelation, where the New Jerusalem descends adorned in splendour, unveiling a new order of hope and glory, the fourth year of Governor Umo Eno’s first term promises to reveal the fuller beauty of seeds carefully planted and faithfully nurtured. The dawn does not argue with the night; it simply arrives with light.…
The recurring reports of hostility toward Nigerians in South Africa continue to generate concern among many citizens. While Nigeria and South Africa remain strategic partners on the African continent, incidents involving xenophobic attacks and calls for Nigerians to leave South Africa have left many Nigerians feeling disappointed and betrayed. These sentiments are rooted not only in present-day events but also in history. During the dark years of apartheid, Nigeria stood firmly with the people of South Africa in their struggle for freedom and equality. Successive Nigerian governments provided financial assistance, diplomatic support, scholarships, and international advocacy for the anti-apartheid movement.…
UYO — Akwa Ibom State has been ranked among Nigeria’s top-performing states in governance, according to the 2025 Commonwealth Institute of Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS) Governance Performance Index (CGPI). The state secured a score of 64 per cent in the latest assessment, earning a place among the ten best-governed states in the country. The ranking highlights Akwa Ibom’s performance across key governance indicators and reflects growing recognition of the state’s efforts in public administration and service delivery. The CIAPS Governance Performance Index was established as a comprehensive framework for benchmarking, documenting, measuring and promoting good governance practices across Nigeria’s…