The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, has ordered an immediate and impartial investigation into the shooting incident involving a seven-year-old boy during a stop-and-search operation along Abak Road, Uyo. The incident occurred at about 9:30 p.m. on Friday, September 11, 2026, when personnel of the Police Quick Response Squad stopped a vehicle conveying members of a family. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, the Command said preliminary information indicated that a smoke pistol was allegedly discharged by one of the officers during the encounter, injuring the…
Author: Ini Sam
The Independent National Electoral Commission has released the final list of 18 presidential candidates and their running mates for the 2027 general elections. The list, signed by the Secretary to the Commission, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, formally confirms the candidates who will contest the presidential election scheduled for January 16, 2027. The candidates are drawn from 18 political parties, with incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress seeking re-election, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar contesting on the platform of the African Democratic Congress, and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi representing the Nigeria Democratic Congress. Also on the list…
Senior lawyers and human rights advocates have challenged the position of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, on the recording of police officers, insisting that Nigerians have a constitutional right to film law enforcement officers while they perform their duties in public. The development followed renewed controversy over the right of citizens to record police officers after Disu warned against what he described as the indiscriminate recording and circulation of videos involving police personnel. The IGP had acknowledged that Nigerians have the right to record officers performing their duties in public but expressed concern over the growing practice of…
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force Intelligence, Operations and Investigation Unit attached to the National Headquarters of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) have uncovered a fraud syndicate allegedly involved in impersonation, identity theft and fraudulent activities targeting members of the public. The operation followed a petition submitted by the JAMB Registrar, Professor Segun Aina, on August 10, 2026, alleging criminal conspiracy, impersonation, identity theft and fraud. Following approval from the Inspector-General of Police, operatives commenced an investigation which extended to Nasarawa and Katsina States in an effort to identify and apprehend members of the syndicate. However, individuals initially…
A frontline socio-political group in Akwa Ibom State, the Ibibio Vanguard, has commended former lawmaker and diplomat, Sen. Ita Enang, for his recent public censure of local government chairmen in the state over their dismal performance in office. The commendation follows a viral video showing Sen. Enang confronting the Chairman of Itu Local Government Area, Hon. Ubong Nkutt, over the deplorable state of roads in his council area, questioning the lack of tangible development despite the recent surge in federal allocations to local governments nationwide. In the viral video, Sen. Enang expressed disappointment over what he described as misplaced priorities…
By Iniubong Sam The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council, has organised a symposium on effective crime and court reporting, with legal practitioners and media professionals highlighting the need for accuracy, fairness and responsible journalism in the administration of justice. The symposium, themed “Effective Crime & Court Reporting: The Role of the Media in the Administration of Justice,” focused on strengthening journalists’ understanding of legal processes and the responsibilities involved in reporting criminal and court-related matters. A major session at the event, delivered by Hon. Justice Ifiok Ukana (rtd.), examined “Writing Effective Court Report and How to…
…Accuses Commissioners, Aides of Sabotaging Governor’s Efforts By Iniubong Sam Prophet Ekong Ituen has urged Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, to intensify efforts to address hunger and hardship in the state, alleging that some commissioners and aides are undermining the administration’s efforts. Ituen made the call in a statement dated August 27, 2026, published on his Facebook page following his recent visit to Akwa Ibom State for missionary work. The cleric, founder of Christ Deliverance Ministries (CDM), Lagos, and a known commentator on political and national issues, described Eno as a leader with good intentions for the people of…
•We are the ones paying gratuity arrears to retired primary school teachers not Governor-LG chairmen Local Government chairmen have come out to counter Governor Umo Eno’s claim that he has paid over ₦90.6billion as arrears of gratuity to retired primary school teachers since he assumed office. The disclosure was backed up by the Commissioner for Information, Mr. Aniekan Umanah during the August edition of monthly ministerial briefing at the government house press centre where he affirmed that Governor has paid ₦9.6b for to defray gratuity owed retired primary teachers. But speaking with some local government chairmen who did not want…
FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have directed the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to suspend its ongoing electoral process indefinitely as the two international football bodies begin a comprehensive assessment of the leadership and governance crisis currently rocking Nigerian football. The directive was contained in a letter dated September 7, 2026, and signed by FIFA Chief Member Associations Officer, Elkhan Mammadov, addressed to NFF Deputy General Secretary Emmanuel Ikpeme. FIFA and CAF said they are assessing the legal, governance, administrative and electoral implications arising from the recent developments within the NFF, following the resignation of NFF President Ibrahim…
The legal team of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has disowned a petition challenging the victory of Governor Ademola Adeleke in the August 15 governorship election, insisting that neither the party nor its candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, authorised the action. One of the leaders of the legal team, Adekunle Adegoke (SAN), said the lawyers met with Oyebamiji and other party leaders shortly after the election results were announced to review the outcome and determine the next course of action. Adegoke said the team subsequently advised the APC and its candidate against approaching the election petition tribunal,…