Breaking news: Buhari sacks NNPC board

President Muhammadu Buhari has dissolved the Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation with immediate effect.

Here’s a proof that #AkpabioDestroyedAkwaIbom

Akwa Ibom State-owned club, Akwa United Football Club has been forced to play their home matches at U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar in Cross River State because the pitch in Uyo Township Stadium is said to be less than standard.

Akwa Ibom govt owes Akwa Starlets footballers N23million

Nigeria National League club, Akwa Starlets, are facing a ban from all football activities if they fails to pay the salaries of former players and coaches.

Photos: Front-pages of weekend edition of local newspapers in Akwa Ibom

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Group warns Akpabio against interference in Udom Emmanuel’s administration

By Etim Ekpimah

A group, Concerned Patriots of Akwa Ibom State, has cautioned a former governor of the state, Senator Godswill Akpabio, against interfering in the administration of the state.

Obong University gets NUC approval for 5 new programmes

The National Universities Commission, NUC has approved the establishment of five new programmes at Obong University, Etim Ekpo Local Government Area, of Akwa Ibom state.

Empowerment: Jigawa donates goats to 8,000 widows

Governor Muhammad Badaru of Jigawa State says his administration has concluded arrangement to empower 8,610 widows across the state.

I’ve uncovered plots to discredit me, says Godswill Akpabio

Immediate past Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Godswill Akpabio, yesterday raised the alarm over alleged plots to discredit  him.

Photo: Front-page of this week edition of Weekly Insight newspaper

Fayose reportedly rejects Mimiko as PDP Governors’ Forum chair

By Gbade Ogunwale

A fresh crisis appears to be brewing in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has rejected  Ondo State Governor Olusegun Mimiko as chairman of the party’s Governors’ Forum.

Photos: She’s incredibly hairy, yet she likes and flaunts it!

Meet Queen Okafor, popularly known as Nigeria’s Queen of hair, who has been featured in some major newspapers in Nigeria, including Sun and The Punch. She’s a graduate of Environmental Health Science. She is single and hails from Nnobi in Idemili South Local Government Area, Anambra State. Okafor’s condition is said to be caused by excess male hormones in her system. Such physical appearance could cause some discomfort to some women. But not Okafor. She seems to see it as an asset, as she flaunts her hairy chest all over Facebook, instagram and twitter.  “I get not less than 100 suitors and admirers everyday depending on the occasion. Married and single men, boys, girls, lesbians and gay men are attracted to me,” she reportedly told The Punch. See more pics after the cut…….

Akpabio not controlling Emmanuel, says ex-commissioner, Aniekan Umanah

By Etim Ekpimah

A former Commissioner for Information in Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Aniekan Umanah, has dismissed reports that the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, is being controlled by his predecessor, Senator Godswill Akpabio.

Samuel Effanga has a message for pastors, prophets, bishops in Akwa Ibom

In case you don’t know who Hon. Samuel Effanga is, he is a former commissioner for science and technology during Godswill Akpabio’s first term as governor, Akwa Ibom State. In the last March 2015 general elections in Nigeria, Effanga contested under the Accord Party for the House of Reps (Uyo Federal Constituency). His message here is timely. We in Think Akwa Ibom! love the message and we endorse it. Read it after the cut……

INTERVIEW: I’m rewriting Maritime Academy’s history, says Rector, Mr. Joshua Okpo

Mr. Joshua Okpo, Rector, Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron

What have you done to reposition the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, (MAN), Oron?

 It was known as Nautical College of Nigeria, the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, located in the Coastal Town of Oron, Akwa Ibom State. It was set up by the Federal Military Government in 1977 to provide the much needed manpower for the maritime industry in Nigeria.

Akwa Ibom must reject proposed nuclear plant, they should take it to Sambisa forest!

By Eyenisong

When I first read this news a few days back, I was praying it is not true. In an encounter with one young Akwa Ibomite on FB, he pointedly accused me of opposing job-creation avenue in the state by my arguing against the location of such a plant in the state.

The Nations newspaper celebrates, Akwa Ibomite, Ufot Ekong in its editorial

A Nigerian student, from Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Ufot Ekong not only solves a 30-year math puzzle but accuses us of neglecting our education at home, writes the Nations in its editorial

Photo: Akpabio, Udom visit Obasanjo

The visit which took place over the weekend has generated intense debate among Akwa Ibom people, with some people speculating that Akpabio and Udom want the former president to help beg Tinubu and Buhari on their behalf, because of the ongoing cases in the election petition tribunal.

Kogi, Akwa Ibom to host Nigeria’s nuclear power plants

The federal government has selected Kogi and Akwa Ibom States as sites for Nigeria’s planned nuclear power plants, as the authorities seek to end decades of electricity blackouts that have blighted the nation’s growth.

Will Olisa Agbakoba succeed Jega as next INEC chairman?

The Nation newspaper in a story wrote that “if news filtering in from both the presidency and other sources are to be taken serious, then the likes of former President of Court of Appeal, Justice Ayo Salami and erstwhile President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Olisa Agbakoba, may be on the list of persons being considered as possible candidates to fill the position of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission to be vacated by Prof. Attahiru Jega on June 28, 2015.”
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Retention of Akpabio’s men is for ‘stabilisation purposes’ – Gov Udom Emmanuel

Gov. Udom Emmanuel

By Nse Peter

Governor Udom Emmanuel has explained that his retention of commissioners who served in the immediate past administration of Chief Godswill Akpabio is for ‘stabilisation purposes,’ says Mr. Ata Ikiddeh who is an ardent supporter of the governor and had worked for his election.

Akwa Ibom indigenes in South Africa elect new Exco

Mr. Ini Akpan

A new executive has been elected to provide leadership direction for Akwa Ibom indigenes who are residents in South Africa.

Photos: Front-pages of weekend editions of newspapers in Akwa Ibom

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Here’s the face of the man – Dr. Dominic Ukpong – who “is not even up to half a commissioner for Eket”

Mr. Usoro Usoro, the former chief press secretary to the immediate past governor, Chief Godswill Akpabio, yesterday blasted Gov Udom Emmanuel for submitting Dr. Dominic Ukpong’s name, along with others, to the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly for screening and approval as commissioner.

Akpabio, Udom in trouble as Jega disowns anti-card reader directive in Akwa Ibom

INEC Chairman Jega

By Kazeem Ibrahym,

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) did not change its directive on the use of card reader for the governorship and Houses of Assembly elections, its chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega, said yesterday.

Incredible! Woman collects money, hands 14-year-old to rapist

By Afeez Hanafi

A 25-year-old woman, Nnena Okoro, has been arrested by the police after she reportedly lured a 14-year-old girl, Faith (pseudonym) to a hotel, where a man raped her.

Akpabio Vs Okori: Akpabio's bid to stall tribunal sitting fails ........Ruling on motion and pre- hearing holds June 25

Chief Inibehe Okori (2nd from right) discussing with his lawyer in front of the tribunal

It was a session of legal fireworks between Chief Inibehe Okori and Godswill Akpabio at the Akwa Ibom State National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting at the Customary Court Dutsen Alhaji on Thursday, June 18th,2015 at the resumed hearing of the petition as the tribunal witnessed torrents of legal argument for and against the motion filed by the former Akwa Ibom state Governor challenging the relocation of the tribunal from Uyo to Abuja.

‘Returning almost everybody in former Gov Akpabio's team smacks of insensitivity’ – former chief press secretary to Akpabio, Usoro Usoro

Mr. Usoro Usoro .....Not happy with Gov. Udom Emmanuel

By Nse Peter

Mr. Usoro Usoro, a former chief press to the immediate past governor, Chief Godswill Akpabio has lambasted Governor Udom Emmanuel for starting “very badly with Eket (people)” in his choice of commissioners.

Merchants On The Pulpit: How Political Pastors Are Destroying Akwa Ibom State

File photo: Chief Godswill Akpabio received priestly blessing for his second term ambition in 2011 from Bishop Cletus Bassey

By Inibehe Effiong

Becoming a pastor is now the easiest way of making ends meet. Any rogue, hooligan or school drop-out can have the appellation- "man of God", added to his or her name effortlessly. Given the very high emotional attachment and sensitivity of the average Nigerian to religion and religious leaders, writing a strongly worded opinion on the activities of supposed men of God, no matter how nefarious and despicable, is a rarity in public discourse.

A’Ibom Assembly gets principal officers

By Etim Ekpimah

The Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Mr. Aniekan Uko, has announced the names of the principal officers for the state’s sixth Assembly.

People trying to set me against Buhari –Tinubu

By Eniola Akinkuotu

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has raised the alarm over a plot by some people to pit him against President Muhammadu Buhari.

Gov Udom nominates Enoidem, Umanah, Uwah, other Akpabio’s boys for commissioners

Aniekan Umanah (pictured above) was the commissioner for information in the immediate past administration. See the full list forwarded to the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, after the cut……

Vincent Enyeama likely to face NFF sanctions

Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama could face sanctions after questioning the suitability of the venue for his country's last Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

Photo: Umana and Senator Ita Enang putting heads together….

….During the senator’s thanksgiving on Sunday

Photos: Chief Inibehe Okori at election tribunal, Abuja, today

Chief Inibehe Okori (2nd from right), the APC senatorial candidate for Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District is challenging the election of the former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Chief Godswill Obot Akpabio as a senator representing the district. See more pics after the cut……

Face of a thief: this Uniport student was caught stealing inside a plane

A passenger, Mr Ovuironye Mathew Dennis (pictured above), was yesterday caught stealing about N263,000 from the luggage of a fellow passenger, Novothy Anton on board  an Abuja-bound Aero Contractors flight.

Akwa Ibom wants Federal Government to save collapsing highway

Akwa Ibom State Government has appealed to the Federal Government for immediate intervention to save the Calabar-Itu highway at Enen Atai village in Itu Local Government Area of the state from the threat of erosion.

Photos: Front pages of this weeek edition of newspapers in Akwa Ibom

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Sudan's Bashir to leave S.Africa 'despite court case' - AP

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir will leave South Africa on Monday, an official in his delegation said, despite a court ordering him to stay as it decides whether to order his arrest over alleged war crimes and genocide.

Opinion: They have hijacked our change, again

By Pat Utomi

It may sound naïve, especially for a person who is obviously a partisan, but my concern and alarm have little to do with who won or lost in the National Assembly leadership elections palaver. Easy as this can be lost on the gladiators, we could be collectively sabotaging the poor ordinary people of Nigeria desperate for change.

Many teenagers getting pregnant in Akwa Ibom

By Etim Ekpimah

A group, The Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme, has expressed worry over the rising incidence of teenage pregnancy in Akwa Ibom, describing it as disturbing.

Senator Ita Enang builds Church for his community

The Presbyterian Church of Nigeria built and donated to Ikot Akpot Parish by Senator Ita Enang’s family in memory of his late mother. This was part of the senator’s thanksgiving programme for his 16 years of service at the National Assembly, Abuja, both as House of Reps member and a senator. See more pics after the cut…..

Udom’s media consultant criticizes ex-gov Akpabio for ‘African time syndrome’

By Nse Peter

Will posterity be kind to the immediate past governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Godswill Akpabio? Time, they say, will tell. Well, while waiting for that time to come, the verdicts are coming in, piecemeal. And this latest one, from a journalist who lives in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State, is certainly not in favour of Akpabio.

Photos: Umana, Nkanga attend Sen Ita Enang’s thanksgiving service in Ibiono Ibom

The APC governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Umana Okon Umana (first from right). Besides him, is the former military governor of the state and chairman PDP Governorship Campaign Organisation, for 2015 election, Otuekong Idongesit Nkanga. See other photos after the cut......

Breaking News: Temporary court order stops Bashir from leaving SA

PRETORIA – Court proceedings in a bid to have Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir arrested in South Africa are set to resume in the North Gauteng High Court on Sunday afternoon.

With N1, 500 only, you can spend a night in this hotel in the heart of Uyo!

It sounds incredible, yet it’s true. With N1,500 (one thousand, five hundred naira) only, you can spend a night in Polly Guest House, according to Hotelng.com, a website which offers travelers all over the world the opportunity to search and book a room in their hotels of choice across Nigeria.

Is Udom’s CPS, Ekerete Udoh proud of New York and ashamed of A'Ibom?

Ekerete Udoh

By Nse Peter

The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Udom Emmanuel, Mr. Ekerete Udoh is proud of his American citizenship, and he is constantly flaunting it. Those in Akwa Ibom who have had the ‘privilege’ of meeting the CPS, say he takes delight in talking about his past exploits while living then in New York, United States.

Lawyer writes EFCC, threatens legal action if ex-Governor Akpabio is not probed

Godswill Akpabio

By Ibanga Isine

An Abuja-based lawyer, Leo Ekpenyong, has threatened to take legal action against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, if it fails to investigate a former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio.

Akpabio’s gang up against Onofiok Luke: five things you need to know

Akpabio .... Will he ever forgive Onofiok Luke?

By Nse Peter

Godswill Akpabio does not forgive. No, he doesn’t.

For the immediate past governor of Akwa Ibom State, Chief Godswill Akpabio, politics is war by another name. Once your disagreement with Akpabio is such that it affects his political interest, you just need to know that you’ve made yourself Akpabio’s eternal enemy.

No flowers for ‘Mother Theresa’ Unoma Akpabio on her birthday

Yesterday was the birthday of the immediate past Akwa Ibom first lady, Mrs. Unoma Akpabio. Interestingly, there were no adverts on the papers and local radio stations heaping praises and goodwill on the woman of great influence on the state politics who was unfittingly nicknamed ‘Mother Theresa of Akwa Ibom State’ by her husband, Chief Godswill Akpabio. Hmmmmm. How time flies, and how transient is power!   

Revolt against Buhari, APC: 2 former PDP govs fingered

Godswill Akpabio ...... Did he do it?

By Soni Daniel

Two former governors of the Peoples Democratic Party have been fingered as the arrow head of the revolt against President Muhammadu Buhari and his party in the choice of the Senate President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
The two politicians who are former governors of a South-South and South-East states, are said to be the main financiers of the revolt against the president and his party, the APC.