President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, has said that the celebration of June 12 should actually be in honour of all Nigerians who bled and died in the course of fighting for democracy in the country. He noted that their sacrifice must not be lost on the nation, adding that this must remain a constant reminder to generations of Nigerians. Akpabio spoke on Thursday during a joint session of the National Assembly with President Bola Tinubu to commemorate June 12 celebration, which is now officially marked as Democracy Day since 2018. “So, as we mark this day, let us…
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President Bola Tinubu has openly mocked Nigeria’s opposition parties, declaring that he has no intention of helping them resolve their internal divisions. His remarks reflect a firm stance against aiding political rivals struggling with unity. While addressing a joint session of the National Assembly on Thursday, Tinubu said, “I will not advise the opposition to put its house in order and I will not help them put their house in order. It is indeed a pleasure to see you in disarray.” The occasion was part of the Democracy Day celebration, where Tinubu delivered a State of the Nation address before…
The Cross River State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested three suspected dealers of illicit drugs. The suspects were reportedly apprehended with 2.687 tonnes of Indian hemps otherwise known as cannabis sativa worth millions of naira. The suspects were arrested at Obereakai Community in Akamkpa local government area of the State on Wednesday night after men of the agency, in collaboration with the State Security Adviser, Retired Maj. Gen. Okoi Obono joined forces raided a warehouse where which led to arrest of the three suspects. Suspects arrested include a 47-year-old Mr. Friday Archibong, a native…
By Shadrach Okon Ahead of the anticipated political showdown in Akwa Ibom State during the general elections in 2027, there are strong indications that the recent defection of Governor Umo Eno and other PDP federal lawmakers to the All Progressives Congress (APC), will rejig the long established political patterns in Akwa Ibom State. In today’s report, the Guide Newspaper examines how the recent political development in Akwa Ibom State will shape the political history in Abak 5, comprising Abak, Etim Ekpo, Ika, Oruk Anam and Ukanafun local government areas. The five local government areas making the two federal constituencies –…
By Shadrach Okon Representatives of Nung Ndoko Family have cried out to Governor Umo Eno over the destruction of their landed property and forceful ejection from their ancestral land at Ikot Inyang, along Uyo Village Road, by Akwa Ibom State Government. The Nung Ndoko family members staged a peaceful protest yesterday, Tuesday, 10 July, at Uyo Village Road, Uyo. The people lamented that their stretch of land along Uyo Village Road has been trespassed with their landed property damaged by Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Environment without due compensation to the people whose ancestral homes and other landed property were…
– Reveals How Felicia Bassey’s House Built On Waterway Was Ignored After Being Marked The recent demolition of illegal structures in Uyo, by agents of Uyo Capital City Development Authority (UCCDA) has elicited various reactions and concerns from various quarters in the State. The latest concern is coming from a foremost Civil Society Group in the State, Ibom Justice for All (IJA), which came out during the week to criticise UCCDA over what it described as selective enforcement of government order. Speaking in an interview with the Guide Newspaper, the Secretary of IJA, Barr. Ikponke Asuquo slammed the leadership of…
A prominent Northern elder and public commentator, Alhaji Dabo Sambo, has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that unless he urgently tackles insecurity and banditry, particularly in northern Nigeria, his chances of winning the 2027 presidential election will be slim. Briefing newsmen, Alhaji Sambo, emphasized that insecurity remains the greatest threat facing the country, with lives and property constantly at risk. He noted that restoring safety and stability is the primary function of any government, and failure to deliver on this front could cost the President re-election. “Food is scarce in Nigeria and people are hungry,” Sambo stated, linking the growing…
The defection of the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been described as an unfortunate step toward political oblivion. The Conference of Professionals in the PDP made this assertion in a statement signed by the Protem National Coordinator, Barr. Obinna Nwachukwu. The statement, which noted that the governor has lost the confidence of the people of Akwa Ibom, maintained that the move has damaged the political standing of the pastor-governor. The statement reads in part: “The defection of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, from…
-as Special Duties Commissioner resigns, citing personal conviction By Shadrach Okon Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has formally dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement was made on Friday at the Government House in Uyo. Governor Eno said his defection followed “three months of wide consultation” with stakeholders across the State. He thanked the PDP for their support since the beginning of his administration but noted that it was time for a “progressive move.” The governor linked his decision to his admiration for President Bola Tinubu and the need for…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has revealed that his administration has so far secured over $2.2 billion to support ongoing health sector reforms in the country. Tinubu made this known on Thursday while officially commissioning the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) in Abuja, describing the project as a monument to African resilience and innovation, and a bold step toward Nigeria’s emergence as a global healthcare hub. He explained that the funding came through health sector commitments under the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative, launched by his administration in December 2023. The initiative, already in progress, aims to renovate over…