Senator Natasha had in the wake of a seat dispute with Akpabio accused the lawmaker of sexual harassment. X@NatashaAkpoti Some constituents of Kogi Central Senatorial District have submitted a petition to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), for the recall of Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan, the suspended lawmaker representing the district in the National Assembly. The petition, presented by Charity Ijese, on behalf of the constituents, was received at the INEC headquarters, by the Commission’s Secretary, Rose Anthony, on Monday, March 24, 2025. The petition was titled, ‘Constituents’ Petition for the Recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Grounds of Loss of…
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By Shadrach Okon A renowned Traditional Ruler in Akwa Ibom State Etteidung Aniefiok Okoko Udoma, the Village Head of Oku Abak has called on Governor Umo Eno to ban all forms of ‘Ekpo masquerades’ and diabolical ritual practices in Akwa Ibom State. Etteidung Aniefiok Okoko Udoma, made the call during the week in an interview with the Guide Newspaper in his palace in Oku Abak, Abak. Etteidung Udoma stated that the call became necessary as a measure to check criminal activities in various communities in Akwa Ibom State. He lamented that some criminal elements in various communities usually disguised as…
By Bassey Ibiatisuho Head Coach of the Zimbabwean national team, Michael Nees has expressed satisfaction with the facilities in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria on Tuesday. The Warriors opened their camp at the Ibom Icon Hotel and Golf Resort on Saturday upon their arrival in Uyo and held their first training session at the practice pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Sunday. Speaking to Journalists after their training session, Nees confirmed his team faced some travel disruptions as their flight was cancelled, resulting in the loss…
•Blesses Congregants From Hospital Balcony Pope Francis appeared for the first time since his hospitalization from the balcony of Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, before leaving the facility where he had been since 14 February reports Vatican News He greeted those present, imparted his blessing and gave the ‘thumbs up’ to the nearly three thousand people gathered in the square below who were applauding his appearance and release from hospital He said just a few words from a small balcony just above the crowds gathered below. With effort, his hands resting on his knees, he then lifted them to bless the crowds,…
BY INIUBONG SAM Nigeria, once revered as Africa’s democratic powerhouse, now stands on the brink of a constitutional crisis. The recent political turmoil in Rivers State and the dramatic power struggles in the Senate paint a grim picture of governance in the country. The alarming trend of selective justice, political maneuvering, and abuse of power exposes a deep-rooted problem that Nigeria’s democracy is under siege. At the center of this storm lies a crucial question: Why has President Bola Tinubu swiftly wielded his authority to suspend Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara and his entire administration, but turned a blind eye…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction and sentencing of one Hammed Saka to three months imprisonment for selling new naira notes. The conviction was handed down by Justice Ayokunle Faji of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. According to the EFCC, Saka was arrested on December 14, 2024, at the Villa Dome Event Centre on Okotie-Eboh Street, Ikoyi, Lagos, for hawking the sum of N800,000 in new Naira notes issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This act is a violation of Section 21(4) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007,…
Stakeholders in the agricultural sector have called for urgent policy reforms, increased investments, and technological innovations to strengthen the country’s food system. With food insecurity affecting millions of Nigerians, the agricultural experts, policymakers, and development partners convened in Abuja on Thursday for the National Stakeholder Dialogue on Food Security. The dialogue, themed “Achieving Food Security in Nigeria: Bridging the Gap,” provided a platform for stakeholders to discuss systemic challenges in food production, distribution, and accessibility. Experts highlighted climate change, poor infrastructure, and limited access to finance for smallholder farmers as key barriers to achieving food sufficiency in the country. The…
The Federal Government has been dragged before the Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Court), sitting in Abuja, over the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The suit was filed by Harry Ibiso and 11 others, on their behalf and that of Ijaw Youth Council, Eastern Zone. In the application dated March 20, received same day by the court and marked ECW/CCJ/APP/18/25, the applicants are seeking a court order setting aside and/or quashing the suspension of elected officials and removal of the democratic structures and institutions in Rivers State as…
–we are living in tears, traditional ruler cries out over abandoned road –work slowed down due to lack of funds, Ministry of Works By Shadrach Okon Controversy has trailed the recent document released by Akwa Ibom State Government which Jerome Ekwere Street (Redemption Radio Road) in Abak Local Government Area was listed as one of the projects executed by Governor Umo Eno in Abak Federal Constituency in the past 20 months of his administration. It would be recalled that on 8th March, Akwa Ibom State Government held a Town Hall Meeting and Constituency Briefing in Abak Federal Constituency. The event…
The Secretary of the Joint Tax Board (JTB), Mr. Olusegun Adesokan, has charged new employees of the Board to be professional, innovative, and efficient in the discharge of their duties and bring onboard ideas that will add value to the nation’s tax space. Mr. Adesokan gave the charge at the opening ceremony of a-two day orientation and induction ceremony for newly employed staff of the Board held on Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th March. The Secretary said the JTB offers equal opportunities for capacity building, career growth and promotion for all its employees as well as reward for exceptional performance.…