By Iniubong Sam Amnesty International has condemned an alleged threat by the Chairman of Kuje Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory, Samuel Danjuma Shekwolo, to evict residents who refuse to support or vote for the All Progressives Congress (APC). The human rights organisation described the alleged statement as a direct threat to residents and an attack on their freedom of association and liberty. In a statement, Amnesty International said no public official had the right to make a person’s continued residence in a particular part of Nigeria conditional on support for a political party. The organisation called on the…
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By Iniubong Sam The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has transferred regulatory oversight of the intrastate electricity market in Akwa Ibom State to the Akwa Ibom State Electricity Regulatory Commission (AKSERC). The transfer was contained in Order No. NERC/2026/087 issued by NERC on August 18, 2026, pursuant to Section 230 of the Electricity Act, 2023. However, the state regulatory commission said the order marked the beginning of a transition process and did not amount to an immediate change in the electricity market. According to AKSERC, all transfers required under the order are expected to be completed by February 17, 2027.…
By Iniubong Sam The member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Unyime Idem, has commissioned a new healthcare facility, Trust Point Diagnostic Limited, in Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Idem said the diagnostic centre was established by one of his constituents, Mr Ifiok Ituen, who was among the 1,000 beneficiaries of his One Billion Naira Family-Based Business Empowerment Initiative launched in December 2025. Speaking at the commissioning, Idem said the establishment of the facility was evidence of the impact of the empowerment initiative and his sponsorship of constituents for specialised training…
By Iniubong Sam The member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Unyime Idem, has commissioned a newly constructed and furnished classroom building with offices at Community Comprehensive College, Ikot Inyang, in Oruk Anam Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The project, according to Idem, is part of his continued intervention in the education sector aimed at improving learning facilities across the federal constituency. Speaking on the project, Idem said education remained one of the most enduring investments that could be made in the future of the people, noting that providing safe, modern and…
A prominent socio-political organization in Akwa Ibom State, the Ibibio Vanguard, has issued a passionate call for a cultural and political reawakening among the Ibibio people, emphasizing that the time has come for the ethnic group to assert its rightful position as the largest demographic entity in the state. In an official statement released to journalists and signed by its National Secretary, Comrade Silas Udom, the group expressed deep concern over the prevailing socio-political landscape, attributing recent friction between Ibibio and Oro nations to years of passive leadership and uncharacteristic silence from the Ibibio intelligentsia and traditional hierarchy. “The ongoing…
-As Ita Enang confirms misappropriation at LG level Facts from office of the Accountant General of the Federation have confirmed that 31 local government areas in Akwa Ibom State, received a total sum of ₦338,214,282,091,05 as Total Net Allocation from the Federation Account from July 2024 to July 2026. A breakdown of the amount shows that Net Statutory Allocation for the 31 LGAs was ₦135,008,526,936,192b; Augmentation of ₦240B from Non-Oil Revenue was ₦16,738,299,888,000; while a Total Share of Ecology for the 31 LGAs was ₦28,157, 683, 533,53B. Under Transfer of %50 of Ecology to NDDC/HYPPADEC, the LGAs got a total…
Stakeholders within the political space of Akwa Ibom State, have described the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno as a big disappointment to the entire state. This was made known who The Guide conducted vox pop to establish the feelings of Akwa Ibom leaders concerning the administration of Pastor Umo Eno. Some stakeholders who did not want their names mentioned for fear of being victimized, said that Akwa Ibom people received Governor Eno with much hope and expectations because of how he initially presented him, but added that as soon as the Governor defected to the All Progressives Congress,…
Footballers from Ibom Angels FC, Akwa Ibom’s representative in the Nigeria Women’s Premier League, have passed a vote of no confidence on the Sports Commissioner, Paul Bassey over what they described as outright abandonment and neglect by the sports ministry. The players’ concerns is said to have begun with funding and welfare, which they say have deteriorated to the point where meeting basic needs has become a challenge. A player who spoke anonymously said the team is partaking in this year’s season of the Premier League competitions despite receiving support she described as grossly inadequate, leaving players to contend with…
-Frowns against imposition of candidates by Governor A Non-Governmental Organization known as Project Trackers, has rated member representing Etinan/Nsit Ubium/Nsit Ibom Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon.Obong Paul Ekpo as lowest in representation among lawmakers from the South South region of the country. The NGO described Paul Ekpo as a man who lacks legislative experience and understanding of the second arm of government. Speaking in Uyo, the representative of the NGO, Jackson Loveday, said it www disappointing to always see people who should make a difference in leadership, being lackadaisical to their elected responsibilities. Mr. Jack, said that…
Ibom Air has denied reports that it exercises a monopoly over operations at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, or prevents other airlines from operating from the airport. The airline’s clarification followed reports alleging that it had a dominant position on the Uyo-Abuja and Uyo-Lagos routes. In a statement issued on Sunday, Ibom Airlines Limited said it had no authority or regulatory power to stop another airline from operating from Uyo or any other airport in Nigeria. According to the airline, decisions concerning the approval, regulation, suspension or authorization of airline operations rest with the appropriate aviation regulatory authorities. Ibom…