Breaking news: Akpabio’s former ally, Sunny Ibanga declares for Umana

Chief Sunny Ibanga (left) while receiving the APC governorship candidate, Umana Okon Umana in his home

By Nse Peter

The immediate past chapter chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area and a former political ally of Governor Godswill Akpabio, Chief Sunny Ibanga has declared support for the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Akwa Ibom State, Umana Okon Umana.

Five ex-commissioners in Plateau State dump PDP for APC – Punch newspaper

President Goodluck Jonathan

Five former commissioners in the administration of Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau State have defected from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party to the opposition All Progressives Congress.

Oruk Anam neglected by Akpabio’s govt – Soni Udom

Gov. Godswill Akpabio

The All Progressives Congress in Akwa Ibom State has accused the administration of Governor Godswill Akpabio of not doing enough throughout the past seven years to build social amenities and develop human capacity in Oruk Anam Local Government Area of the State.

“We will build roads, but we won’t let our people die of hunger” – Umana

APC Governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom, Mr. Umana Okon Umana

The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom State, Umana Okon Umana has said that the welfare and happiness of Akwa Ibom people will be the focus of APC government in the State, when elected into power in the forthcoming elections.

Okorie says ‘Annang, not part of Akpabio’s fight against Ibibio’

Gov. Godswill Akpabio

The All Progressives Congress candidate for Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District election in Akwa Ibom State, Chief Inibehe Okorie has said that the Annang ethnic group which he belongs to is not a part of ‘Akpabio’s fight against the Ibibio’.

Akpabio’s pact with Udom: Unoma to replace Moses as deputy governor, if PDP wins

Akwa Ibom First Lady, Mrs. Unoma Akpabio

By Nse Peter

Governor Godswill Akpabio is secretly pushing for his wife, Unoma, to become the deputy governor of Akwa Ibom State if the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Udom Emmanuel wins the forthcoming governorship election in Akwa Ibom State, Global Concord newspaper has reported.

INEC receives 3,813 card readers in Akwa Ibom

File photo: Permanent Voters'Cards

The Independent National Electoral Commission in Akwa Ibom says it has received 3,813 card readers for accreditation of voters in the forthcoming elections.

Fresh crisis rocks PDP, as FCT minister accuses Bauchi governor of being APC mole in PDP

Governor Isa Yuguda

By Adelani Adepegba

The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Senator Bala Mohammed, has described the Bauchi State Governor, Isa Yuguda, as an All Progressives Congress’ mole in the Peoples Democratic Party.

Umana promises to support 10,000 start-up businesses in his first year in office

Mr. Umana Okon Umana

The APC Governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Umana Okon Umana has stated that his administration will, through various incentives, support the establishment of 10,000 new businesses in the state in his first year in office.

APC accuses PDP of buying off PVCs from local communities in Akwa Ibom

File photo: Permanent Voters' Card

All Progressives Congress in Akwa Ibom State has raised alarm that the Peoples Democratic Party is going about buying off Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs) from local communities in the State, with the aim of using them to rig next month elections.

APC to PDP: A’Ibom people felt insulted by Akpabio’s comment that his wife produced Udom

The Akpabios

The opposition All Progressives Congress in Akwa Ibom State has said that the people of the State felt insulted by the comment made by Governor Godswill Akpabio that it was his wife, Unoma that ‘produced’ the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in the State, Udom Emmanuel.

Akpabio’s commissioner in N100million property controversy

Mr. Utibe-Abasi Nwoko, a lawyer and younger brother of the newly sworn-in Commissioner for Justice, Uwemedimo Nwoko, is at the centre of a controversy over a building in Ewet Housing Estate, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

My 100 Days Covenant with Nigerians – Muhammadu Buhari

General Mohammadu Buhari, APC Presidential candidate has announced to Nigerians what he will strive to achieve in his first 100 days as President and Commander-In-Chief of Nigeria’s Armed Forces:

Udoedehe’s Star Dims in Akwa Ibom – Thisday newspaper

Udoedehe

Senator John Udoedehe is fast losing his political capital in Akwa Ibom State. The former gubernatorial candidate of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in the 2011 not only gave Governor Godswill Akpabio a good run for his money but also fought his purported loss to a logical conclusion in the court.

Niger Delta militants threaten war if Jonathan loses – Punch newspaper

 Dokubo Asari

By Simon Utebor

Niger Delta militants have threatened to take up arms again if President Goodluck Jonathan failed to win in the coming February 14 presidential election.

Oro People Reject Udom, Shun PDP Campaign at Okobo – Peace Letters newspaper

File photo: Mr. Udom Emmanuel (middle), with his running mate, Mr. Moses Ekpo (left) and Governor Godswill Akpabio (right)

By Nse Peter

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship campaign in Akwa Ibom State suffered a major setback, Thursday, at Okobo Local Government Area, with the people in the area boycotting the party’s rally, Peace Letters has reported.

I’ll continue with Akpabio’s agenda, says Udom Emmanuel

Mr. Udom Emmanuel

The Akwa Ibom State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, has pledged to continue with the “uncommon transformation agenda” of Governor Godswill Akpabio.

Two photos highlight Akapbio’s (dis) respect for traditional rulers. What’s your thought?

The down photo shows Governor Godswill Akpabio using his left hand to casually greet His Royal Majesty, Solomon Etuk , the Paramount ruler of Nsit Ubium, when the governor and his entourage paid him a courtesy visit during the PDP rally in the Local government area.

 

‘We’ll disgrace Patience Jonathan at Bayelsa rally’ – Bayelsa youths

Nigeria's First Lady, Mrs. Patience Jonathan

By Simon Utebor

Again, some Bayelsa State youths have issued a stern warning to the wife of the President, Patience Jonathan, not to visit the state during the Peoples Democratic Party presidential rally on February 5.

Message from cpfr: So Udom is right, and more than 3 million Akwa Ibom people are wrong?

Teachers begin strike in Akwa Ibom

Gov. Akpabio

The Nigeria Union of Teachers, Akwa Ibom State Chapter, has begun an indefinite strike over non-payment of teachers’ salaries in the state.

More trouble for Jonathan: Niger deputy governor, 200 others dump PDP for APC – Punch newspaper

President Goodluck Jonathan

By Enyioha Opara

Deputy Governor of Niger State, Alhaji Ahmed Ibeto and 200 0ther office holders in the state on Monday dumped the ruling Peoples Democratic Party and joined the opposition All Progressives Congress in Minna, the state capital.

Jonathan’s godfather, Edwin Clark, attacks Mu’azu – Punch newspaper

PDP National Chairman, Alhaji Adamu Mu'azu 

By Olusola Fabiyi

A former Federal Commissioner of Information, Chief Edwin Clark, has accused the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu, of misinforming President Goodluck Jonathan on issues relating to the party.

Nollywood actor, Muna Obiekwe is dead – Vanguard newspaper

Nollywood actor, Muna Obiekwe (pictured above) is dead.

(Graphic pictures) Brazilian model develops holes in her body after thigh injection

This interesting story should serve as a lesson to young Nigerian ladies who copy anything they see in magazines, Internet and TV, most especially when it has to do with beauty enhancement. It’s a pathetic story of a Brazilian model and TV host Andressa Urach who had plastic surgery to boost the size of her thighs, but started developing holes in her thighs and butt because of the negative reaction of the chemical injected into her body.

 Cosmopolitan magazine reports: Now, Urach wants to speak out against the excessive cosmetic surgeries she was obsessed with. “I'm able to tell other women that vanity isn't everything,” she says.  “If all this serves as an example to warn others of the dangers of these things, to save other women from a premature death, then that was the reason I had to go through it.”

See pictures after the cut (we warn again, the pictures are graphic)

What do you think is wrong with this picture?

Governor Godswill Akpabio exchanging pleasantries with His Royal Majesty, Solomon Etuk , the Paramount ruler of Nsit Ubium, when the governor and his entourage paid him a courtesy visit during the PDP rally in the Local government area

Governor Akpabio, his family and the third term agenda for Akwa Ibom State

Governor Akpabio (sited) and Udom Emmanuel

By Inibehe Effiong

Make no mistake about it, Governor Godswill Obot Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State, his wife and his entire family are bent on ensuring that their lineage maintains its prevailing monstrous grip over the resources and affairs of the state beyond May 29, 2015. The insatiable plan is simple; impose a protégé, stooge and feeble fellow as a successor and every other thing will follow.

Onofiok Luke gives glory to God for his victory at PDP primary

This Onofiok Luke is one person the youth of Akwa Ibom State should watch and emulate. Few days after receiving the PDP flag which confirmed him as the party’s candidate for the House of Assembly (Nsit Ubium State Constituency) election, he ran to his Church, Full Life Christian Centre, today, 18 January, 2015 to give God the glory for his success so far.This report which we culled from the Facebook page of the Community Pulse editor, IfrekeNseowo-Connoisseur paints a picture of a humble young man with a strong faith in God.

DPR shuts 60 petrol stations in Akwa Ibom

The Department of Petroleum Resources in Eket, Akwa Ibom, has said it sealed 60 petrol stations in the state between January and December last year.

Woman dies after giving birth to quadruplets

Associated Press (AP) reports that a woman died hours after giving birth to quadruplets at a Phoenix hospital, in the United States.

Photos: At last, Onofiok Luke gets PDP flag!

Congratulations, Onofiok Luke! Wow! Wow!! Wow! It was so beautiful to see Mr. Luke waved the PDP flags, at last! The crowd that witnessed the presentation of the PDP flag by the State party chairman, Obong Paul Ekpo to Onofiok Luke went ecstatic, with shout of joy. They obviously understood the tension and suspense that built up when Governor Godswill Akpabio and wife, Unoma wanted to snatch victory from Luke who is now a confirmed PDP candidate in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly (Nsit Ubium State Constituency) election. Click here to read how the governor and the wife fought unsuccessful to stop Luke from standing election. See more pics after the cut…..

‘Udom Emmanuel now has Unoma Akpabio as godmother’ – Umana

APC governorship in Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Umana Okon Umana (3rd from left) addressing the party political rally at Ikono LGA

By Nse Peter

The governorship candidate of the All Peoples Congress in Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Umana Okon Umana on Thursday, during the party’s campaign in Ikono, mocked the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Mr. Udom Emmanuel as now having Unoma Akpabio as his godmother.

Breaking News: Uwak accuses Governor Akpabio of attempting to assassinate him

Robinson Uwak (left) and Godswill Akpabio

By Nse Peter

The member representing Oron Federal Constituency, Akwa Ibom State, in the National Assembly, Mr. Robinson Uwak has raised alarm over alleged attempt on his life.

Nigerians condemn Akpabio for claiming his wife ‘produced’ A’Ibom PDP governorship candidate

Governor Godswill Akpabio

By Nse Peter

Governor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State is under fire for claiming that his wife, Unoma, ‘produced’ the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Udom Emmanuel.

My wife ‘produced’ PDP governorship candidate, Udom Emmanuel –Akpabio

Governor Godswill Akpabio and wife, Unoma

By Etim Ekpimah

The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Godswill Akpabio, has said the Peoples Democratic Party candidate in the state, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, was first “discovered” by his wife, Mrs. Unoma Akpabio.

More trouble for Jonathan: APC regains House majority as PDP loses 8 Reps

President Goodluck Jonathan

By John Ameh

The ranks of the Peoples Democratic Party in the House of Representatives further depleted on Wednesday as eight more members defected from the majority party.

Ita Enang, Helen Esuene, 7 other senators defect from PDP – Punch newspaper

Senator Ita Enang

The outcome of last month’s Peoples Democratic Party primary election across the country has further led to depletion in the membership strength of the party in the upper chamber. This week, additional nine members of the PDP have defected to the opposition parties.

You can’t become governor without incumbent’s support – Akpabio

Governor Godswill Akpabio

By Etim Ekpimah

The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Godswill Akpabio, has said nobody can become a governor of a state without the support of the incumbent governor.

Obasanjo to Jonathan: it is too late to support you – The nation newspaper

Muhammadu Buhari's visit to former president, Olusegun Obasanjo

By Ernest Nwokolo

The desperate battle to secure former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s support for President Goodluck Jonathan’s re-election bid may have collapsed, The Nation learnt yesterday.

Umana confirms Think Akwa Ibom! story: “Akpabio told me, let me see how God will make you governor”

Mr. Umana Okon Umana

By Nse Peter

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom State, Umana Okon Umana has confirmed a Think Akwa Ibom! story which revealed how Governor Godswill Akpabio arrogantly told Umana “let’s see how God will make you governor of Akwa Ibom State.

Akpabio accuses human rights activists of politicising Odudu Ukpanah’s trial

Governor Akpabio

Akwa Ibom Governor, Chief Godswill Akpabio has condemned growing 168 suspected murder cases reported in the state last year, lamenting that children killed their parents and husbands murdered their wives and vice versa.

‘Calling Akpabio names will not bring justice to Ukpanah’s family’ - Gov. Akpabio’s media assistant, Anietie Ekong

Gov. Godswill Akpabio

By Nse Peter

Governor Godswill Akpabio’s Special Assistant on Media, Anietie Ekong has described as ‘blatant lie’, the allegation that the governor ordered the detention of Odudu Ukpanah, the son of the slain outspoken chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State, Albert Ukpanah.

Udom Emmanuel debunks Bassey Albert’s claim against Umana

Mr. Udom Emmanuel (right) with Obong Bassey Albert Akpan at Planet FM studio, Uyo

By Nse Peter

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Udom Emmanuel has said it is not true that Umana Okon Umana brought him into the Akwa Ibom government circle, let alone introduced him (Udom) to Governor Godswill Akpabio as a possible replacement to Bassey Albert Akpan who was the finance commissioner then in Akpabio’s administration when Umana was the Secretary to the State Government.

Udoedehe: Better on Sabbatical than Farewell

Senator John Akpan Udoedehe

By Abasifreke Effiong

Senator John James Akpan Udoedehe is like an archangel. He fits adequately into this rare comparison in strength, especially in the audacity to lead others into a positive revolt. But he is far off below in virtues from these Holy and highly placed agents of God, believed to rank third after the Son of God.

Gov. Akpabio's relatives are threatening late Albert Ukpanah's daughters - Human Rights activist, Inibehe Effiong

Mr. Inibehe Effiong, a human rights activist from Akwa Ibom State and Convener of the Coalition of Human Rights Defenders (COHRD) in Nigeria, explains to NSE PETER, the editor of Think Akwa Ibom! why Nigerians must rise up and put pressure on Governor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom, for Odudu Ukpanah, the son of the slain PDP chieftain, Albert Ukpanah, to be released from Prison.

Akwa Ibom G22: We will announce our next move shortly, says Ekpotu

Former Akwa Ibom State Deputy Governor Patrick Ekpotu is one of the 22 governorship aspirants who are against the emergence of Udom Emmanuel as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate. In this interview with OLUKOREDE YISHAU, Ekpotu says the group’s next move will be announced shortly

Lamido’s boycott of Jonathan’s campaign worries Presidency – Punch

President Goodluck Jonathan

By Olusola Fabiyi

The Presidency is worried over the attitude of Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido to the campaign of President Goodluck Jonathan, The PUNCH has learnt.

PDP panics over high PVC collection in APC strongholds – Punch newspaper

PDP national chairman, Adamu Mu' azu

There is consternation within the Peoples Democratic Party over the high rate of Permanent Voter Card collection in geopolitical zones considered to be the strongholds of the opposition All Progressives Congress.

Group sacks Akpabio’s aide for using fake identity to attack governor’s opponents

Mr. Essien Ndueso

By Nse Peter

Governor Godswills Akpabio’s Personal Assistant on Media, Mr. Essien Ndueso has been disgraced in an online forum, IbomChronicle, over allegations that he hid under a fake identity to attack political opponents of the governor.

22 governorship aspirants dump PDP in Akwa Ibom - Punch newspaper

Gov. Akpabio..... Can he singlehandedly win PDP for his protégé, Udom Emmanuel?

By Etim Ekpimah

Twenty two aggrieved governorship aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party in Akwa Ibom State, otherwise known as G22, have finally defected from PDP to All Progressives Congress.