EFCC Apologises As Health Unions Suspend Strike After AKSG Peace Meeting With UUTHThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apologised over the controversial altercation involving its operatives and staff of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH), a development that led to the suspension of the industrial action earlier declared by health sector unions in Akwa Ibom State. The apology was tendered during a stakeholders’ meeting convened by the Akwa Ibom State Government at the Government House, Uyo. The meeting, chaired by the Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, was held on the directive of Governor Umo Eno and had…
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Under the legislation, “No person shall give to the deceased person’s family, as a condolence gift, any item exceeding money, one jar of palm wine, one carton of beer and one crate of soft drinks. “All burial and funeral ceremonies are now restricted to Saturdays only. Midweek (Monday to Friday) burials are prohibited. All burial ceremonies must be completed within one day.” The burial law also contains far-reaching provisions aimed at reducing ostentatious funeral ceremonies across the state, stating that offenders are liable to a fine of ₦100,000, or six months’ “Corpses are not to remain in mortuaries beyond two…
..says serving lawmaker lacks capacity to protect Uyo’s interest A socio-political group in Akwa Ibom State, Uyo Liberation Movement (ULM), has demanded that political parties operating in Akwa Ibom State zoned the seat of Uyo State Constituency in Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly to Offot Ukwa Clan, to pave way for the people of the clan to produce the the lawmaker representing the people of Uyo in Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly in 2027. ULM made the plea through a 13-point communique jointly signed by the President of the group Barr. Udeme Ekott and Elder (Prince) Emmanuel Sam,…
OUR POSITION ON THE 2027 UYO STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY SEAT During the well-attended meeting of Uyo Liberation Movement (ULM), many critical issues were extensively discussed and prominent among them was the 2027 Uyo State House of Assembly seat. Consequently, the resolutions were made as follows; 1) That Uyo Liberation Movement (ULM) was birthed following the need to have a neutral, independent, and strong voice to advocate the interest of Uyo Local Government and her people ahead of the 2027 election. 2) ULM has observed the deliberate attempt by certain individuals who do not mean well for Uyo, to disrupt…
APC Delegates who came out today to participate in the APC Federal House of Representatives Primary in Eket Senatorial Districts were stranded as there were no materials on ground for the exercise to take place. The Guide Newspaper correspondent who monitored the exercise in Eket Senatorial Districts reports that Governor Umo Eno has directed all returning officers in the senatorial district to return to Uyo with all election materials. When our reporter visited Esit Eket, it was discovered that Governor Umo Eno has directed the Chairman of Ibeno Local Government Council, Mrs Glory Edet, and the Commissioner for Manpower Development,…
… His “loyalty” is questionable – CUFC By the Guide Newspaper A socio-political group in Akwa Ibom State, Consciences of Uyo Federal Constituency, (CUFC) has warned Governor Umo Eno to keep Hon. Aniekan Uko at arm’s length following his decision to withdraw from the upcoming APC primary contest in the state. The group was reacting to the recent press statement made by Hon. Aniekan Uko announcing his withdrawal from the upcoming APC primary election for Uyo Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives. Consciences of Uyo Federal Constituency, in a press released jointly signed by the Coordinator, Mr. Nsikan…
… donates SLTV smart set to Union By Shadrach Okon The Chief Executive Officer of EMASOL Communications and the Super Dealer of SLTV in Akwa Ibom State, Prince Emmanuel Sam, has sought to partner with the leadership of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Akwa Ibom State Council to reach more Nigerians with SLTV quality cable TV broadcasting service. Prince Emmanuel Sam, the SLTV Super Dealer expressed the company’s readiness to partner with NUJ last Monday 11th May, during a courtesy visit to the Chairman of Nigeria Union of Journalists Akwa Ibom State Council, Comrade Nsibiet John. He explained that SLTV…
…Says governor’s daughter accused him of role in family deaths …Vows to unseat him in 2027 A political storm is brewing in Akwa Ibom State as governorship aspirant, Nseabasi S. J. King, has not only launched a blistering and unrestrained attack on Governor Umo Eno, but has also openly declared his ambition to unseat the incumbent in the 2027 governorship election, insisting that the governor has “lost a lot of goodwill” and can no longer be trusted with the political future of the state. In a strongly worded interview with Themail, King said his decision to speak out was triggered…
• directs national assembly members to return to respective states and engage their governors and political structures if they seek renomination As preparations intensify for the 2026 primaries, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has effectively shut down agitation for automatic tickets for serving Senators and Members of the House of Representatives, reinforcing its commitment to internal democracy and competitive primaries. Reports from major national dailies indicate that the proposal, championed by some National Assembly leaders, has failed to secure the backing of the party’s national leadership or the Presidency. The Guide Newspaper noted that while the demand was presented as…
…accuses Eno of reneging on agreement with PDP decampes By the Guide Newspaper A socio political group in the State, Akwa Ibom Grand Allegiance For Good Governance, (AIGAFGG), has written an open letter to Governor Eno, expressing its dismay over what it describe as selective considering and endorsement of aspirants for APC tickets ahead of 2027 general election. AIGAFGG in their open letter signed by the Chairman of the group Chief Johnny Ukpanah and the secretary Dr. (Mrs) Grace Friday Etuk, the group recalled that Governor Umo Eno had assured all national assembly and state House of Assembly members…