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2027: PDP will win governorship, other elections in Akwa Ibom – Acting National Chairperson
“With these people and the historic love that Akwa Ibom people have for the PDP, we are hopeful to win ...
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Akpabio not involved in petition against former Gov Udom Emmanuel – Ex-senator
Mr Enang said former Governor Emmanuel aims to divert attention by linking the alleged petition to Mr Akpabio.
Energy expert advises governors to domesticate electricity Act
The energy expert advised governors to domesticate the electricity law and make tax break offers to encourage private sector investment ...
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Senate rejects Buhari’s controversial water resource bill
The water resources bill was passed by the House of Representatives and sent to the Senate for concurrence.
SCORECARD: Revenue increased, debt worsened, out-of-school children high while Emmanuel governed Akwa Ibom
Akwa Ibom is one of Nigeria’s oil-producing states.
Nigeria Air Force should repair fighter jets in Akwa Ibom MRO Facility – Gov Emmanuel
“Each time we went to maintain our aeroplane in Europe – our technical partners are in Holland. We pay a ...
Buhari, others hail Osinbajo at public presentation of book in VP’s honour
Mr Buhari applauded Mr Osinbajo’s dedication to service especially in catering for the interest of the masses.
2023: Akwa Ibom governor-elect pledges to set up reconciliation committee
At least two political parties have rejected Umo Eno's election.
2023 Election: Akwa Ibom govt offers five-day tax break to transport operators
“What an emergency milk of kindness.”
PDP challenges YPP to provide evidence Gov Emmanuel visited INEC office
The PDP spokesperson in the state, Borono Bassey, said in a statement on Tuesday in Uyo that the allegation against ...
Governor Emmanuel loses aide
A statement from the family of the deceased said he was “cut in his prime”.
Akpabio brings down allies to achieve political dominance – Ex-associate
“Akpabio doesn’t want strong people.”
Inibehe Effiong wins Gani Fawehinmi Award
“This award has inspired me to continue to uphold the principles and values that my role model, Gani Fawehinmi, lived ...
How jailing of senator for corruption has unsettled Akwa Ibom politicians
Politicians are struggling to re-strategise after Bassey Albert, a frontline candidate for next year’s governorship election, was sentenced to 42 ...
YPP reacts to jailing of its Akwa Ibom candidate for corruption
The party said they will appeal the judgment.
Stop ‘blackmail’, face your case with EFCC, Gov Emmanuel tells YPP candidate
“We came here to govern, we have an account, we’re servants of God.”
APC chieftain Akanimo Udofia has no ‘proprietary interest’ in Ibom Air – Akwa Ibom govt
The state government threatened to file “appropriate sanctions” against Mr Udofia.
Akwa Ibom 2023: Court dismisses allegation of certificate forgery against PDP gov candidate
The court awarded N15 million against the plaintiff, Mr Okon.
Akwa Ibom govt to begin social investment, proposes N697 billion for 2023 budget
The 2023 budget, which is the last to be presented by Mr Emmanuel as governor of the state, is N ...
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Flood: Akwa Ibom donates N100 million to Bayelsa
“My people played the whole video clip (of the flood in Bayelsa) at our Executive Council Chambers and we were ...
Police arrest opposition party chieftain in Akwa Ibom
The party accuses the Akwa Ibom State Government of ordering the arrest.
Judge orders Premium Times reporter to leave court before sending lawyer to prison
“I have not done anything (wrong),” says the lawyer, Inibehe Effiong
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Reps re-gazette controversial water resources bill as sponsor asks colleagues to consult constituents
The controversial water resources bill was reintroduced in the House of Representatives on 29 June.
2023: Governorship aspirant removes PDP flags, hoists YPP’s in campaign office
Inside a hall in the building, six supporters of Mr Albert were seen discussing with excitement the anticipated movement to ...
UPDATED: Chief judge attacks lawyer again, threatens to send him to prison
The court session was entirely dramatic. The judge, at some point, told the lawyer, ‘Please shut up! Who do you ...
