The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Monday said the withdrawal of Siminalayi Fubara from the 2027 Rivers State governorship contest was in line with a political peace agreement reached to resolve the lingering crisis in the state. Wike spoke while addressing journalists after inspecting ongoing projects in Abuja, stating that the governor’s decision was one of the understandings reached during reconciliation efforts involving key political actors in Rivers State. The Rivers governor had earlier announced his withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary, explaining that the move was taken after broad consultations and…
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A’Ibom Coordinator of Renewed Hope Ambassadors Congratulates APC for Peaceful Primaries ..sues for unity of purpose from Nigerians The State Coordinator and Director-General of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Akwa Ibom State chapter, Obong Prince Ikim, has lauded the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), stakeholders of the party and APC faithful in Akwa Ibom State for the peaceful conduct of the just concluded APC primaries in the state. Obong Prince Ikim, registered his appreciation to the leadership of APC in the state through a congratulatory message made available to newsmen on the heels of the just concluded Presidential Primary…
ADVERTORIAL : WHO MADE AKPABIO? We have read Senator Akpabio’s usual vituperation against his successor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel. Akpabio’s statement did not come as a surprise because he, Senator Akpabio is known for trivialities. However, we are compelled to remind Akpabio why he should every remain humble and thankful to the people of Ibibio Nation. In January 2007, Akpabio emerged as the Governorship flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for Akwa Ibom State through the instrumentality of the likes of Obong Umana Okon Umana, James Akpan Udoedehe and many other Ibibio personalities. But prior to his emergence, the…
UYO STATE CONSTITUENCY : ULM RAISES ALARM OVER PLOT BY APC TO FOIST IMPOSTERS AS CANDIDATES IN OPPOSITION PARTIES A frontline political group in Akwa Ibom State, Uyo Liberation Movement (ULM), has raised an alarm over plot by officials of the Akwa Ibom State Government and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to foist their associates and imposters as candidates in opposition parties. According to a press release by its secretary general, Prince Emmanuel Sam, the group alleged that the plot was part of the APC’s strategy to prevent genuine opposition in the 2027 Uyo State Constituency election, adding…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly expressed strong displeasure over rising internal party disputes and alleged attempts to undermine established zoning arrangements across several states ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to sources from a late-night meeting with South-West APC leaders at his Bourdillon residence in Ikoyi, the President warned against candidate imposition and emphasized that internal democracy must be strictly observed within the party. He was quoted as stressing that while governors are empowered to coordinate party affairs in their respective states, such authority must not be abused to impose candidates or override established political understandings, insisting that…
The Uyo Liberation Movement (ULM) has described the recent judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which nullified the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) guidelines and restrictions on political party timelines, as a major turning point in Nigeria’s electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections. The court, presided over by Justice M.G. Umar, ruled in a suit filed by the Youth Party that INEC cannot abridge or limit timelines already provided under the Electoral Act 2026. The court held that political parties retain the statutory right to manage their internal processes within the legally prescribed timeframe. The judgment further…
A Second Prosecution Witness, PW2, Michael Eyo, in the trial of Victor Ekpong Thompson has told a Federal High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State and presided over by Justice Maurine Adaobi Onyetenu that the defendant forged his mining licence and used the forged document to defraud three American investors: Tammy Jenson, Kenneth Blad, and Peter Jensen to the tune of $525, 276. Thompson was first arraigned on January 29, 2026 on eight-count charges bordering on conspiracy, advance fee fraud, criminal breach of trust, criminal misappropriation and stealing, to which he pleaded ‘not guilty’. One of the charges read:…
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a 63-year-old man suspected to be involved in illicit drug trafficking following an intelligence-led operation in Akwa Ibom State. The suspect, identified as Asuquo Etim, was apprehended by operatives of the Command on Wednesday during a stop-and-search operation after intelligence reports indicated that illicit substances were being transported from Atabong Park to Esit Eket. Police spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, disclosed that the suspect, a native of Etebi Village in Esit Eket Local Government Area, was intercepted at about 9:30am. According to the Command, a search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of…
By Harrison Essien An usher in one of the new generation churches in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, who killed his girlfriend, Emem Monday Effanga and stole her phone, has been sentenced to death. 33 year-old Ndifreke Isaiah Nelson was convicted and sentenced this morning after he was found guilty on a two-count charge of murder and stealing by Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo. The incident occurred on February 6, 2025, which was the convict’s birthday, at about 7am, when Nelson, who resided on Udo Udoma Avenue, Uyo, visited his girlfriend, the late Emem Monday Effanga,…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress governorship primary election in Rivers State. Fubara announced his decision in a personally signed statement on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. He said the decision followed deep reflection and extensive consultations with his family, friends and associates. According to him, the withdrawal was difficult but necessary. He also pledged to support whoever emerges as the APC governorship candidate in the state. “After deep reflection and extensive consultations with my family, friends, and associates, I have taken the difficult but necessary decision to withdraw from the APC governorship primaries. I…