By Ukpong Ukpong_ The health insurance scheme in Akwa Ibom State was launched with the promise of extending quality healthcare to a broader populace, especially those employed in the public sector and their families. In theory, the initiative represents a bold commitment to social equity, a mechanism through which the government can pool resources, subsidise treatment, and thereby reduce the financial burden that often deters families from seeking early medical attention. By lowering out of pocket expenses, the scheme is expected to encourage prompt presentation of illnesses, create a fund that can be directed toward upgrading facilities, and ensure a steady supply…
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Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has fulfilled his pledge to the State Supreme Council of Traditional Rulers with the donation of a brand new coaster bus to enhance the council’s mobility and effectiveness during official duties. The vehicle was formally presented on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at the Traditional Rulers’ Chambers in Uyo by the Dean of Commissioners and the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mkpisong Frank Archibong, who represented the Governor at the brief ceremony. Speaking during the presentation, the Commissioner described the donation as a clear demonstration of Governor Eno’s resolve to support the…
Justice Babangida Hassan of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Abuja has dismissed summons for bail filed by former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Salami, SAN, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. He gave the ruling on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Malami, through his counsel, Dr. Suliaman Hassan, SAN, had approached the court seeking bail from the custody of the EFCC, arguing that his detention by the Commission in its ongoing investigation, was illegal. However, counsel to the EFCC, Chief J.S. Okutepa, SAN, submitted that the EFCC was holding the former Minister through a valid Remand…
“Whoever steals my purse steals trash;…but he that fliches from me my GOOD NAME robs me of that which not enriches him, and makes me poor.” –Williams Shakespeare As we draw closer to 2027 general elections, the atmosphere is tense with unabashed desire for power perfectly pitched to the country’s mood. In Akwa Ibom State, for the first time in two years, the 8th Assembly of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly led by Speaker Udeme Otong has grabbed headlines in Nigeria, but by sheer fluke. Hon. Udeme Otong, the current symbol of the legislature in Akwa Ibom State, recently…
Ata Ikiddeh’s outspoken piece rings true for countless Akwa Ibomites and Nigerians struggling this festive season: Ibom Air tickets from Lagos or Abuja to Uyo have skyrocketed to ₦300,000–₦500,000 one-way in peak demand, pushing return trips close to ₦1 million. This makes flying home a luxury few can afford, especially amid Nigeria’s harsh economic realities. While Ibom Air deserves credit for its turnaround in revenue and profitability in under Governor Umo Eno’s administration this “entrepreneurial discipline” has not translated to affordable access during Christmas. High fares exploit limited competition and desperate demand, burdening the middle class and deterring visitors who…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reaffirmed the state’s readiness to welcome visitors from within and outside Nigeria for Christmas Unplugged 3.0 and beyond. Pastor Umo Eno, while speaking at the opening ceremony held at Amphitheatre of Unity Park in Uyo, just before the official unveiling of Christmas Unplugged 3.0 official logo, described the festival as a vibrant platform that showcases the state’s warmth, creativity, and rising tourism profile especially as it boosts entrepreneurship. He noted that Akwa Ibom is making significant strides in aviation, citing the recent upgrade of the Victor Attah International Airport as a major…
Immediate past Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr Udom Emmanuel,CON, has called on Nigerians to ignore all biases and massively support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,GCFR to solve the challenges currently facing the country. Mr Emmanuel, who stated this at an interactive session held with newsmen at the Pre-Service of Nine Lessons and Carol, held at the United Evangelical Church, Surulere, Lagos, yesterday, noted that all hands must be on deck in massively providing required support for the President to solve the problems facing the country. According to him, Nigerians across ethnic, party and religious divides need to come together at…
-Boycotts A’Ibom APC Elders Meeting in Senate President’s house By the Guide Newspaper The cold war between the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas) Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo and the Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Godswill Akpabio took a new dimension last week with Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo boycotting the Akwa Ibom State APC Elders Meeting organized by Governor Umo Eno at Senator Godswill Akpabio’s residence in Ukana, Essien Udim Local Government Area. The APC Elders Meeting which took place in Ukana last Friday at Akpabio’s residence was organized by Governor Eno to brief critical elders of…
The Akwa Ibom State Governor pastor Umo Eno began his electioneering on the platter of being a pastor, a claim that endeared many people to him even after he assumed office. Ever since the Governor stepped out to superintend the affairs of the state, his words, apart from being laced with frivolities, are embedded in lies unbecoming of a man of his position as Governor and Minister of God. The Governor has exploited the vulnerability of Akwa Ibom people to tell them lies and ride on this, to curry support for himself and sway innocent minds. In August 2025 the…
…I am a victim of tribal war- Dr. Eyo Etim By the Guide Newspaper Professor Oto-abasi Akpan, the Acting Vice Chancellor of Akwa Ibom State, University, Ikot Akpaden has accused Dr. Eyoh Etim, a lecturer serving in Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden of alleged mutilating students results using his office as Examination Officer. Prof. Oto-abasi Akpan made the allegation in a press release to counter the claims of Dr. Etim who had alleged in a recent article that he was being victimised and denied promotion by the leadership of the institution. In a live Facebook broadcast on…