The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has notified Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Senator representing Kogi Central, about the petition by constituents seeking her recall from the National Assembly. This was conveyed in a letter signed by Ruth Oriaran Anthony, Secretary to the Commission. “Pursuant to section 69 of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, as amended, I write to notify you of the receipt of a petition from representatives of registered voters in your constituency seeking your recall from the senate.” “The notification is in line with the provisions of clause 2 (a) of the Commission’s Regulations and Guidelines…
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By Shadrach Okon Akwa Ibom State Government has set up a committee to review the status of Eket International Market. The duty of reviewing the status of the market was given to Inter -ministerial Committee during the Akwa Ibom State Executive Council Meeting held yesterday in Akwa Ibom State EXCO chamber Government House Uyo. This was made known through a Press Statement signed by the Commissioner of Information and Strategy Hon. Aniekan Umanah and made available to newsmen after the meeting. Part of the release read:”The Executive Council reviewed the report brought before it on the status of the Eket…
By Destiny Young The recent establishment of the South South Development Commission (SSDC) marks a significant milestone in addressing the developmental needs of Nigeria’s South-South region. As discussions continue regarding the commission’s structure and operations, a compelling case can be made for locating its headquarters in Akwa Ibom State. This proposition is supported by several key factors that highlight Akwa Ibom’s strategic importance and suitability for hosting such a pivotal institution. Economic Powerhouse Akwa Ibom State stands out as an economic powerhouse within the South-South region, particularly in the oil and gas sector. As the largest oil-producing state in Nigeria,…
-Invites Next-of-Kin (s) from Ibeno, Ini, Esit Eket, Nsit Ubium, Oruk Anam, Ibesikpo Asutan, and Urue-Offong/Oruko LEAs for final clearance The Akwa Ibom State Government has completed arrangements for the commencement of refund and payment of outstanding 7.5% Contributory Pension to beneficiaries in the State. This second tranche of the refund is programmed to capture beneficiaries in 7 Local Education Authorities (LEAs) including those from Etinan, Ibiono Ibom, Ika, Ikot Ekpene, Mkpat Enin, and Okobo. As stated in a Public Service Announcement signed by the Head of Civil Service, Elder Effiong Essien, dated, Tuesday, 25th March, 2025, beneficiaries from Ikot…
A last-minute goal from Tawanda Chirewa denied Nigeria victory as Zimbabwe secured a 1-1 draw in their Group C World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. Victor Osimhen broke the deadlock midway through the second half, finally breaching a resolute Zimbabwe defence but the Super Eagles failed to secure a third win of the campaign. It was Osimhen’s 26th international goal and seventh in World Cup qualifying, moving him past Yakubu Aiyegbeni’s record of six. Only Obafemi Martins (10) has now scored more World Cup qualifying goals for Nigeria. The match, played at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, saw Nigeria…
The United Nations on Tuesday raised concerns over the future of interventions aimed at reducing child deaths and stillbirths globally. The UN explained that with the current funding crisis, and lack of the right policies and investments, gains recorded which led to the decline of child mortalities and stillbirths may be eroded. This is coming after the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation in two separate reports released on Tuesday noted that the number of children dying globally before their fifth birthday declined to 4.8 million in 2023, while stillbirths declined modestly, remaining around 1.9 million. The report added…
The suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has apologised to former minister of education, Oby Ezekwesili, who engaged in a heated exchange with Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi (Ebonyi North) on Tuesday. During the exchange, Nwaebonyi told Ezekwesili, “You’re an insult to womanhood,” after the latter told him to shut up. The exchange took place at the Senate Ethics Committee hearing on the sexual harassment allegation levelled against the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, by Akpoti-Uduaghan. Reacting, Akpoti-Uduaghan shared on X,“Dr. @obyezeks, Ma’am, I apologise for the insults. Know you took them for me… for us … as a mother…
The House of Representatives, at its plenary on Tuesday, passed through second reading a bill seeking to conduct general elections for the offices of the President, State Governors, National Assembly members, State Houses of Assembly members, and Local Government Area Councillors simultaneously on the same date. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, Hon. Francis Ejiroghene Waive, and 34 other lawmakers, was presented for second reading by the House Leader, Hon. Julius Ihonvbere. As encapsulated in the bill, the date for the general election is to be determined by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in consultation with the…
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja handling the suit filed by the suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan seeking to restrain the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions from taking any disciplinary action against her, has recused himself from the matter. The embattled senator representing Kogi Central senatorial district had dragged the Clerk of the National Assembly, the Senate, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and the Chairman, Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions to court seeking to stop any disciplinary action against her following her altercation with the Senate President. Justice Egwuatu had, on March 10,…
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has condemned recent allegations of corruption against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) under the leadership of Professor describing them as an attempt by “anti-democratic forces” to destabilize Nigeria’s democratic process. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Kaduna, the Deputy President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, described the allegations as a “deliberate fabrication designed to incite chaos and destabilise the electoral landscape.” “It is a calculated attack aimed at undermining the integrity of a commission that is vital to the functioning of democracy in Nigeria. We categorically label these charges…