Election tribunal: Akpabio rattled as INEC testifies against him

Shock and surprise were visibly written on the faces of counsels to former Akwa Ibom State Governor , Chief Godswill Akpabio as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday appeared before the Hon Justice Goddy Anunihu-led Akwa Ibom State National and State Houses of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal at the Customary Court, Dutsen Alhaji, Abuja.

Tell A'Ibom people the debt you inherited from Akpabio, APC ask Udom Emmanuel

By Etim Ekpimah

The All Progressives Congress has asked the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, to be accountable to the people by declaring the amount he met in the state treasury and the debt status of the state.

A’Ibom Gov Tribunal: Attah, Etiebet, INEC Girl Shock PDP, Udom Emmanuel's lawyers

Former Akwa Ibom governor, Obong Victor Attah, APC governorship candidate, Umana Okon Umana leaving the court room yesterday

By Iboro Otongaran

Today (29 July, 2015) marked a major watershed at the Akwa Ibom State governorship election petition tribunal sitting at FCT High Court, Abuja.

Navy seizes illegal petrol in Akwa Ibom

File photo: Oil bunkering in Nigeria (Photo credits: Pilot Africa)

By Kazeem Ibrahym

Officers and men of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Jubilee in Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State, yesterday intercepted a Volkswagen Vento car allegedly registered as DUK 144 XA and XW 717 ABC, used in conveying “illegal” oil products suspected to be refined Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) or petrol.

Bizarre! Murder suspect cuts off victim’s head, arms, legs in A’Ibom (Graphic photos inside, viewer's discretion advised)

Mr. Gabriel Achong, Police Commissioner, Akwa Ibom State

By Kazeem Ibrahim

A 32-year-old suspected murderer, Stephen Onona has been arrested by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command for killing his close friend, Daniel Solomon.

N2.5b Akpabio’s bribe to INEC: DSS begins investigations

Mrs Unoma Akpabio ..... 'She and the husband stole billions of dollars from state treasury '

By Yusuf Alli and Kazeem Ibrahim

The Department of State Services (DSS) is probing an alleged N2.5 billion governorship election bribery scam in Akwa Ibom State involving some officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
It was learnt last night that the DSS interrogated some INEC officials from Akwa Ibom.
The investigation followed a petition by the All Progressives Congress (APC) through its counsel, Mr. Victor Iyanam.

One A’Ibom guy thinks Gov Emmanuel’s smile is meaningless in this photo. What’s your take?

The Akwa Ibom governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel is among some Nigerian officials who are accompanying President Buhari on his official trip to Cameroun.

APC senators fault selection of Akpabio as Minority Leader

By Onyedi Ojiabo

Senate President Bukola Saraki yesterday named occupants of the four principal offices reserved for the minority Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Red Chamber.

A’Ibom: INEC staff boasts on Facebook how she rigged election for Udom Emmanuel

Victoria Holiday puts herself on the spotlight over votes rigging in Akwa Ibom State

By Nse Peter

Victoria Holiday made one foolish step when she helped rig the April 11 governorship election in Akwa Ibom State in favour of PDP candidate, Mr. Udom Emmanuel – she went on Facebook to advertise her deed.

Akpabio suffers judicial defeat, tribunal dismisses ex-governor's preliminary objection against Okori

As early as 9am the courtroom was filed to capacity. Counsels, APC supporters, journalists, tribunal staffs all took their seats in preparation for the commencement of the day's proceedings. The main agenda was the tribunals ruling on the two preliminary objections filed by former Akwa Ibom state Governor, Godswill Akpabio of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) against his rival, Chief Inibehe Okori of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Breaking News: Ooni of Ife dies at 85

The Ooni of Ife, Alayeluwa Oba Okunade Sijuwade, is dead, The Punch newspaper has reported.

Opinion: My phones no longer ring

By Reuben Abati

As spokesman to President Goodluck Jonathan, my phones rang endlessly and became more than personal navigators within the social space. They defined my entire life; dusk to dawn, all year-round. The phones buzzed non-stop, my email was permanently active; my twitter account received tons of messages per second.   The worst moments were those days when there was a Boko Haram attack virtually every Sunday.

Nollywood actor/ director, Moses Eskor shares on the set photos of ‘With A Broken Mirror’

The above pic shows Akwa Ibom-born movie actor/director, Mr. Moses Eskor with Nollywood actor, Chiwetalagu. Eskor is on the set in Enugu State with Chiwetalagu, Chizzy Alicia, Ikechukwu Igwe and other Nollywood actors for the shooting of ‘With A Broken Mirror’. Eskor shared the photo on Facebook. See more photos after the cut…..

Eight pupils drown in A’Ibom river – Punch newspaper

Atang River (Photo credits: Etim Ekpimah)

By Etim Ekpimah

Eight pupils, who were returning from a primary school in Ikot Abia-Enyie in the Nsit Atai Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, have perished in the Atang River.

Larry Esin reportedly defects to APC, plans to contest for governor in 2019

By Nse Peter

Mr. Larry Esin has concluded arrangement to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), News Link has reported.

Nigerian gospel artist, Vine, to release new track: ‘Possess Me’

One of Nigeria’s finest gospel rap artist, Vine, is set to release a new track titled 'Possess Me'. The release date is August 1, 2015, according to a statement from the Benin-Nigerian born musician.

Photos: Uruan people cry out against govt destruction of their buildings: “Oh, they have killed us!”

We did a story earlier on the pulling down of several buildings in Ekpene Ukim village, Uruan Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State. (in case you missed the story, click here to read it). Gov. Udom Emmanuel ordered the demolition. The government says the buildings were illegal structures, but the people say they are being punished for supporting APC in the last general elections. Here, we bring to you photos showing a people in anguished, protesting against their perceived enemy – the government. (Photo credits: Essien Inyang). See more photos after the cut……

Did Ndifreke stab his uncle to death?

We saw this piece on Facebook. We considered it interesting. …The case that has divided the quiet community up at Hendsworth England. Did Ndifreke stab his uncle to death? Can you please help solve this case?

I was shot in the head, but I survived – A’Ibom broadcaster, Sampson Akpan

Renowned Akwa Ibom broadcaster, Mr. Sampson Akpan, aka Politics Today, says that today, 23 July, 2015 marks four years of his “return to life after death”. He shares his story on Facebook, how he was shot on the head by unknown gunmen, along Ukana Ofot Street in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The photo above shows Mr. Sampson Akpan after the gun attack. The story is touching. We publish it here unedited. Please read it after the cut……

APC Gets More Days To Inspect Akwa Ibom Election Materials

APC governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Umana Okon Umana walking into the tribunal, Wednesday

The Akwa Ibom State Election Petition Tribunal on Wednesday gave the All Progressives Congress (APC) four days extension to conclude the inspection of materials used for the April 11 governorship election in the state, Channels TV reports.

Breaking news: Former Cross River governor, Donald Etiebet is dead

A family source has confirmed to Think Akwa Ibom! that the former governor of the then Cross River State, Chief Donald Dick Etiebet is dead. He died in the evening of Wednesday after a protracted illness. He was 81 years.

Ekokoi Solomon rejects appointment into Nsit Ubium LG transition committee

Mr. Ekokoi Solomon

By Nse Peter

A former PDP House of Assembly aspirant in Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Ekokoi Solomon has reportedly rejected his appointment by Governor Udom Emmanuel into the transition committee of Nsit Ubium Local Government Area.

Photos: How Kenyans are preparing for Obama’s ‘home-coming’

A mural by artists Bankslave and Swift at the Go Down Art Centre in Nairobi on July 15, 2015 (Photo credit: AFP/Till Muellenmeister)   See more photos after the cut.....

Udom’s govt pulls down several buildings in Uruan

By Nse Peter

Several buildings were on Tuesday pulled down along the Airport Road, around Ekpene Ukim village, Uruan local government areas of Akwa Ibom State on the orders of Governor Udom Emmanuel.

Photos: President Buhari’s visit to White House, U.S

See more photos after the cut......

Photo: Front-page of this week edition of The Guide newspaper

Umana’s Supporters in U.S Ask Buhari to “Address” Election Fraud in A’Ibom

US President Barack Obama (R) shakes hands with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, July 20, 2015 (Phot credit: AFP /Saul Loeb)

By Nse Peter

A U.S-based group known as Akwa Ibom APC/UOU Support Team (USA) has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to “address the immediate and existing challenge of election fraud that presented during the April 11, 2015 gubernatorial election especially in Akwa Ibom State” in order to boost the confidence of Nigerians in the country’s electoral processes.

Photo: Front-page of this week edition of Radar newspaper

Photos: President Obama and his girls on vacation in New York City

President Barack Obama, accompanied by his daughter, Sasha, second from right, and her friends, walks through Central Park in New York, Saturday, July 18, 2015. Obama is spending a mainly personal weekend with his daughters in New York City. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) …. See more photos after the cut

Uyo pastor tells congregation to take selfies during church service

'Ruggedly pretty n cute assets' in the church. (Photo Credit: Nsikan Udoh)

By Nse Peter 

A pastor of a Pentecostal church in Uyo, Akwa Ibom reportedly ‘instructed’ the congregation to pull out their cell phones and take selfies of themselves during church service, Sunday.

Bribery scandal taints Akpabio’s ambition for senate minority leader

The tension arising from the alleged choice of Senator Godswill Akpabio as the Minority Leader of the 8TH Senate by the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is yet to subside, reports Remi Adelowo the Assistant Editor, The Nations newspaper

Christ Embassy transfers Pastor Emeka Nnabuko from Uyo to Nnewi

By Nse Peter

The pastor in-charge of Christ Embassy in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Emeka Nnabuko has been transferred to Nnewi in Anambra State, Think Akwa Ibom! has been reliably informed by sources close to the popular pastor in Uyo.

U.S mayor reportedly calls Obama ‘monkey man’

Mr. Patrick Rushing is the mayor of Airway Heights, a small city in Washington. He reportedly called President Barack Obama “monkey man” and the first lady Michelle Obama “gorilla face”.

Akpabio compensates Don Etim with LG transition chairman slot

Mr. Don Etim, former commissioner for works, Akwa Ibom State

By Nse Peter

For failing to make a come-back to the Akwa Ibom State Executive Council, the immediate past commissioner for works, Mr. Don Etim has been compensated with the chairmanship position of the newly constituted Ikot Ekpene Local Government Transition Committee.

Akpabio’s in-law Mike Sabastine faults Udom’s election

By Nse Peter

Mr. Mike Sabastine who is an in-law to the immediate past governor of Akwa Ibom State, Chief Godswill Akpabio has faulted the election of Governor Udom Emmanuel, describing it as an ‘error’.

Larry Esin angry with Akpabio, Udom for ‘downgrading’ him with committee appointment

Mr. Larry Esin

By Nse Peter

Mr. Larry Esin is allegedly angry with the immediate past governor of Akwa Ibom State, Chief Godswill Akpabio and his successor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel for ‘downgrading’ his political status with recent appointment as member, Direct Foreign Investment Technical Committee, by the Akwa Ibom State government.

Udom ignores threats from Ini people, appoints Anwatim caretaker chairman

Mr.Etetim Anwatim, the immediate past chairman of Ini local government area, has been appointed chairman, Transition Committee, otherwise known as Caretaker Committee, for the area, despite threats by Ini people to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party. (In case, you missed our earlier story on this, click here to read it.)

In A’Ibom, youths hide under the cover of masquerades to extort money from people

The above Facebook comment by Mr. Iniobong Umoh says it all.

Ini people threaten to defect from PDP if Anwatim returns as caretaker chairman

By Nse Peter

The people of Ini local government area, Akwa Ibom State has warned Governor Udom Emmanuel and the Peoples Democratic Party in the state against foisting Mr. Etetim Anwatim on them as chairman, caretaker committee of the local government area, the Planet FM has reported.

Udom: Godfather versus godson

By Kazeem Ibrahym

How much longer would the political romance between Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State and his immediate predecessor, Senator Godswill Akpabio, endure? That is the question that has been provoked by a couple of incidents that have transpired between the two in recent times.

Former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi meets President Buhari

The meeting took place yesterday, Friday, July 10, in Aso rock presidential villa, Abuja.

I have shocking revelations on A’Ibom governorship election, says popular blogger, Omojuwa

Popular Nigerian blogger, Omojuwa tweeted that he will let out the revelations by 6pm today, Friday, 10 July, 2015. You can follow @Omojuwa on twitter to get first hand information on what he has to tell the world about the flawed 2015 governorship election in Akwa Ibom State.