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His Grace, Prophet Ekong Ituen, renowned for many accurate prophecies in the Nigerian political space, has justified the main reason he usually gives prophecies to prominent Nigerians and public figures. He explained that it’s because they are known to the public and easily identifiable whenever he mentioned their names.Prophet Ituen emphasized that he is completely apolitical and belongs to no party; he sees himself as a spiritual father to all. When asked if his prophecies are for prominent Nigerians alone? he responded, “This is absolutely untrue. Let me clarify that the primary reason I give prophecies to politicians and prominent…

One of the most admirable qualities of His Excellency, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, Governor of Akwa Ibom State, is his sincerity and commitment to speaking the truth. In an era when many public office holders are often cautious with public communication, Governor Umo Eno has consistently demonstrated honesty, transparency, and the courage to tell the people exactly how things are. The Governor’s fear of God is evident in his leadership style. He is a man who believes in accountability and is not afraid to address sensitive issues openly, regardless of whose interests may be affected. His straightforward approach has earned…

Port Harcourt — Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that Rivers State has no option but to continue supporting President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, citing what he described as unprecedented federal appointments and developmental projects enjoyed by the state under the current administration. Wike made the declaration on Saturday in Port Harcourt during a luncheon organised by the Rainbow Coalition in honour of candidates contesting the forthcoming governorship, National Assembly and State Assembly elections in Rivers State. The former Rivers State governor urged residents to assess the benefits the state had received under the Tinubu…

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 gubernatorial election after securing a landslide victory in the party’s primary election held across the state on Thursday. Governor Eno polled a total of 392,653 votes to defeat other contenders and was subsequently declared winner by the Chairman of the State APC Governorship Primary Elections Committee, Hon. Nwofe Alexander. The governor was later presented with a Certificate of Return during a victory celebration held at Ikot Ekpene Udo in Nsit Ubium Local Government Area, where the committee chairman…

The Akwa Ibom State Government has successfully resolved the dispute between the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH), leading to the suspension of the industrial action earlier declared by health sector unions in the state. The resolution followed a Joint Stakeholders’ Meeting convened by the State Government on Friday at the Old EXCO Chambers, Governor’s Office, Uyo, on the directive of Governor Pastor Umo Eno. The meeting, chaired by the Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, brought together representatives of the State Government, EFCC, security agencies, UUTH management, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA),…

A prominent stakeholder of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Edet Isong, has commended the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, and the leadership of the APC in the state for the peaceful and successful conduct of the party’s direct primaries across the 31 local government areas of the state. Speaking with newsmen shortly after the exercise, Chief Isong described the primaries as transparent, orderly, and a true reflection of democratic principles and internal party unity. He expressed profound appreciation to Governor Umo Eno for providing an enabling environment that ensured peace, stability, and smooth coordination throughout the…

Former Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has dismissed speculations of a crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), insisting that the recent defections of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso were personal political decisions rather than evidence of internal cracks in the party. Obi and Kwankwaso, alongside some federal lawmakers, recently dumped the ADC-led coalition for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), a development that sparked concerns in political circles over possible divisions within the opposition bloc ahead of the general elections. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, Senator Tambuwal said the departures were motivated by…

Inaugurates Chapter, Ward Primaries Organising Committee Stakeholders Promise Bloc Votes for Party Candidate The Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Akon Eyakenyi, on Friday rallied critical stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oron Local Government Area ahead of Saturday’s National Assembly primaries, charging them to ensure victory for the party’s endorsed candidate. Addressing party faithful and stakeholders at her country home in Oron, Senator Eyakenyi urged members of the party to mobilise massively in support of the APC candidate for the Oron/Mbo/Okobo/Udung Uko/Urue Offong/Oruko Federal Constituency, Martins Esin. She said the meeting was convened to sensitise stakeholders on…

Leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in Eket Senatorial District, also known as Akwa Ibom South, on Thursday unanimously endorsed Senator Ekong Sampson and other preferred candidates of the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was announced during a colourful rally held at the Eket City Hall, attended by party faithful, grassroots supporters and political stakeholders drawn from the twelve local government areas of the district. Among those endorsed were President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno, Senator Ekong Sampson and other candidates on the APC’s preferred line-up…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has cautioned members of the ruling All Progressives Congress against engaging in infighting and “do-or-die” politics as the party begins its nationwide primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement personally signed on Thursday, the President called on aspirants, party leaders and delegates to conduct themselves peacefully and uphold the principles of internal democracy, fairness and sportsmanship throughout the exercise. Tinubu described the primaries — which commence with the House of Representatives contests and conclude with the presidential primary scheduled for May 25, 2026 — as critical to the unity and future of the…