Opinion: Preliminary Arithmetics Of The Akwa Ibom Guber Judgement, By Stephen Leemene Deegbara

By Stephen Leemene Deegbara

Let me start by saying that nothing here has the stamp of infallibility, as there may yet be facts not known to me. In that case, I would reasonably expect that friends on this page should fill in the gap where necessary, if missing facts are within the grasps of their knowledge. On that note, I proceed with the preliminary arithmetic of the Akwa Ibom Governoship Tribunal verdict.

Opinion: Akwa Ibom State Government vs Local Press: War is coming, By Edidiong Godwin

By Edidiong Godwin

"War is mainly a catalogue of blunders." –Winston Churchill

If Jesus tarries and barring any divine intervention, then the fierce rivalry between the Akwa Ibom state government and the local Press, will someday become a global concern. Whether we like it or we don't, a revolution is coming our way. A seed of discord was planted and as long as the soil remains fertile, the seed will germinate and bear fruits. May be we should take some moments to reminisce old times; was the relationship between the state government and the local Press this bad under former Governor Attah and in the early days of former Governor Akpabio? The answer is absolute No.

Opinion: My position on the judgment by the Akwa Ibom State National Assembly Election Tribunal, By Inibehe Effiong

By Inibehe Effiong

The National and State Houses of Assembly Elections Tribunal for Akwa Ibom State sitting in Abuja today nullified election in 38 polling units in 4 Local Government Areas of Akwa Ibom North East Senatorial District. The Tribunal ordered for fresh election in the affected areas.

Opinion: Global Concord and the 'Akata' Journalism, By Edidiong Godwin

By Edidiong Godwin

“Dissent is the highest form of patriotism.” – Thomas Jefferson

First things first, let me say that the dream of someday becoming a state governor occasionally deprives me of sleep. If I eventually live that life, I expect so many Global Concords to grace the newsstands in my state. You know why? Because I have a perfect plan, which is, not to have a certain Aniekan Umanah or anyone in his mould as my commissioner for Information.

Opinion: 'Why Udom Is Different': Otu Ita Toyo Rejoinds James Abang

By Otu Ita Toyo

Dear James,

I read you in our times of distress and struggle and recall how you energized our weary muscles with those delightful and patriotic lines. How can we forget? But the times and even tide must have drifted on because I have also lately read your thoughts on the near future and noted the curious drift. Our brothers Edet, Tony and a couple of other delightful commentators have reacted in various ways to your current (and I admit, deviously creative) platform, which you so magnanimously allowed us a peek into.

Opinion: End Of The Road For Udom –2, By Iboro Otongaran

By Iboro Otongaran

The first serial of this prophetic utterance about the end for evildoers which was first published on Wednesday last week was well received by those with grace for discernment, but Ata Ikiddeh, my friend and son of the late Akwa Ibom icon of letters, Professor Ime Ikiddeh, not too long ago head of English at the University of Uyo, dismissed the write-up as premature. He was not alone. The tribe of unschooled propagandists misleading Udom Emmanuel (apologies, Torobong Ekpo), all of them to a man, poured scorn on the prophetic conclusion that Udom and his clan of election robbers had come to the last bus stop.

Opinion: Akwa Ibom people and their fake phonetics by Moses Eskor

Mr. Moses Eskor, a renowned Nollywood producer from Akwa Ibom State posted this interesting article on Facebook and we felt we should share it to our readers. The article is published unedited. Please read it after the cut, and also do well to share it to others. Who knows, someone out there could repent of his old ways after reading this…..

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.